JP2008206585A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing a sense of expectancy for winning of a special winning combination in a replay high-probability game state. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU 41a increases the rate of simultaneous winning of a special winning combination and a replay combination higher than the rate in the normal game state in the winning of special winning combinations without changing the probability of winning of the special winning combination itself by controlling the play in a replay time (RT) state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable.

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel starts to rotate by operating a start lever. Further, when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles that accompany game value such as medals, and re-game characters that can start games without using game values such as medals to set the number of bets for the next game. (Replay), a special bonus (bonus) with a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus.

  Furthermore, in this type of slot machine, a replay game that can be played while the amount of decrease in game value is suppressed and the special game lottery can be received by increasing the probability of occurrence of a replay game role over the normal game state. A slot machine that controls to a high probability state (so-called replay time) has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-159623 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, either the special game wins after the replay time starts, or the special game number elapses without any special game winning The replay time ends when the condition is satisfied, but after the replay time starts, before the specified number of games is reached, especially when the special role is won immediately after the start, The remaining game up to the specified number of games will be left and the replay time will end, causing the player to feel lost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a slot machine that does not give a player a feeling of loss even if a special role is won in a re-playing high probability state. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified ( Reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine in which one game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, the game is performed without using the special prize (special role) accompanying the transition to the special gaming state (bonus) advantageous to the player and the gaming value. Pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a plurality of types of replaying winnings (replays) accompanied by granting a replay (replay game) capable of
Determination that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted by the pre-determining means, and the occurrence of the special prize is not permitted when the special prize (special role) is not generated ( Carry-over means to carry over the special role winning flag) after the next game,
The first replay controlled to the first replay high probability state (RT1) in which the pre-determining means performs the determination to allow the occurrence of the replay winning (replay) with a higher probability than the normal game state. High probability state control means;
The pre-determining means makes a determination to allow the occurrence of the replay winning (replay) with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state, and increases the gaming value as compared to the first replaying high probability state. A second replay high probability state control means for controlling to a second replay high probability state (RT (2)) that can be expected;
After the second replay high probability state (RT (2)) is started, a predetermined end condition (a prescribed number of games (100 games for replay (2), 200 games for replay (3), replay) (4) If 300 games) is reached, a special combination winning, a falling combination winning) is established, the replay high probability state (RT (2)) is ended. Means,
With
The second replay high probability state control means is one of the plurality of types of replay prizes (replays (1) to (4)) in the normal game state or the first replay high probability state (RT1). When a specific replay winning (replay (2) to (4)) occurs, control to the second replay high probability state (RT (2)),
The pre-determining means allows the occurrence of the specific replay winning (replay (2) to (4)) with a higher probability in the first replay high probability state (RT1) than in the normal game state. To the effect,
The replay high probability state termination means is configured to perform the predetermined end after the second replay high probability state (RT (2)) starts in the second replay high probability state (RT (2)). If the pre-determining means determines that the special winning is allowed before the condition is satisfied (when the special role is won), the second replay high probability state (RT (2) ) Is not terminated and the special prize is generated (when the special role is won), or when the predetermined finish condition is satisfied without the special prize (the special role is not won). End the replay high probability state (RT (2)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if it is determined to allow the occurrence of a special prize before the predetermined end condition is satisfied after the second replay high probability state in which an increase in gaming value can be expected, If the special winning allowed by the determination does not occur, the second replay high probability state is not terminated by the determination, and the second replay high probability state is continued until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be generated in the second replay high probability state, if the special prize permitted by the determination does not occur, It is possible to digest the re-game high probability state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the player is not given a sense of loss.
In addition, since the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over after the next game until the special prize is generated, after the second replay high probability state is terminated due to the establishment of the predetermined termination condition, Since it is possible to generate a special prize by the determination established in the above, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special prize is allowed at the end of the second replay high probability state.
In the first replay high probability state, there is a specific replay prize that triggers the transition to the second replay high probability state in which an increase in gaming value can be expected compared to the first replay high probability state. Since the probability of occurrence increases, the player's expectation to be controlled to the second replay high probability state can be increased by being controlled to the first replay high probability state.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
In addition, the increase in the gaming value can be expected more than the first replay high probability state means that the increase / decrease rate of the gaming value per game is per game in the first replay high probability state. The rate of increase / decrease in game value is exceeded.
The re-playing high probability state ending means may be any means that does not end the second re-playing high probability state when the pre-decision means determines to allow the occurrence of the special prize. As the end condition, for example, the end condition such as reaching the specified number of games or the occurrence of a specific prize is satisfied, and the second replay high probability when these conditions are satisfied. What is necessary is just to complete a state.
Further, it is only necessary to determine that the generation of the specific replay prize is permitted with a higher probability in the first replay high probability state than in the normal game state. It may not be determined that the winning is allowed. In this case, the second replay high probability state is controlled on condition that the first replay high probability state is controlled. It will be.
In addition, the first replay high probability state is triggered by, for example, the occurrence of a predetermined prize, the display result of the variable display device being a predetermined display result, or the end of the special game state. Anything that starts in
The end condition of the first replay high probability state is, for example, that after reaching the first replay high probability state, reaching a predetermined number of games or allowing a special prize to occur. The conditions are satisfied, for example, when a prize is determined, a special prize is generated, a predetermined prize is generated, or the display result of the variable display device is a predetermined display result. Sometimes the first replay high probability state may be terminated.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The specific replay prize is composed of a plurality of types (replays (2) to (4)),
The re-playing high probability state ending means is configured such that after the second re-playing high probability state (RT (2)) starts, the number of games digested differs according to the specific replay winning type. Of the specified number of games (100 games for replay (2), 200 games for replay (3), 300 games for replay (4)), the second replay high probability state (RT (2 )) When the predetermined number of games determined in accordance with the type of the specific replay prize (replay (2) to (4)) that triggered the second replay high probability state ( RT (2)) is terminated,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the number of continuing games in the second replay high probability state that subsequently shifts according to the type of a specific replay winning, that is, the number of game values that can be expected to be obtained, It is possible to give sharpness to the increase / decrease.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the second replay high probability state (RT (2)), a replay high probability state effect (RT (2) peculiar to a second replay high probability state (RT (2)) different from the normal game state. ) Replay high probability state effect execution means for executing effect)
The re-playing high probability state effect executing means determines whether or not the pre-deciding means has decided to allow the occurrence of the special prize in the second re-playing high probability state (RT (2)) ( Based on whether or not one of the special roles is won), an effect mode changing means for changing the effect mode (for example, background color, BGM, etc.) of the replay high probability state effect (RT (2) effect). Including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the second replay high probability state, the player's expectation for the fact that it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize is allowed by changing the effect mode of the replay high probability state effect is determined. Since it can raise, the interest accompanying replay high probability state production can be heightened effectively.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 3,
The pre-determining means determines the value to be given (the expected number of medals to be acquired with the special role winning (not only the expected number of medals acquired in the bonus, but also the expected number of medals acquired in RT (1) and RT (2) thereafter). And whether to allow the occurrence of multiple types of winnings including multiple types of special winnings (including big bonus (1) (2), regular bonus),
The effect mode changing means is configured to respond to the type of special prize (special role) determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-deciding means in the second replay high probability state (RT (2)). Changing the replay high-probability state effect (RT (2) effect) effect mode (for example, background color, BGM, etc.) (for example, changing at a different rate depending on the type of the special role won)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is determined that the generation is permitted in accordance with the manner in which the production mode of the second replay high probability state production changes (such as the type of production mode after the change and the timing of the change). Since it is possible to suggest the type of special prize, the interest associated with the replay high probability state effect can be enhanced more effectively.
Note that, in the second replay high probability state, changing the effect mode of the replay high probability state effect according to the type of special winning that has been determined to be permitted by the predetermining means, for example, When it is determined that a specific type of special prize (such as a special prize that gives the most advantageous value) is allowed to occur, it is determined that another type of special prize is allowed to occur. If it is determined that the production mode will be changed with a higher probability than the case of the event or that it will be allowed to generate a specific type of special prize, the other types of special prizes will be generated among the multiple types of production mode It is possible to change to a specific production mode with a higher probability than when it is determined to allow the game, or a production mode that is easily selected according to the type of special prize among a plurality of types of production modes And allow special prizes That when the effect of the decision was made, or may be modified with the highest probability to the selected easy representation embodiment in accordance with the type.
Also, the plurality of types of special prizes having different degrees of value given may differ in the number of gaming values that can be expected to be acquired during a special gaming state that shifts with the occurrence of the special prize. The number of gaming values that can be expected to be acquired during the special gaming state is the same, but the number of gaming values that can be expected to be acquired in the advantageous state such as the second replay high probability state that shifts after the special gaming state ends is They may be different, or both may be different.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Special game that is controlled to the special special game state (big bonus) until a predetermined end condition (the number of payouts exceeds the specified number of games) is satisfied when the special prize is generated (when the big bonus is awarded) State control means;
Whether a special prize (regular bonus) with a higher chance of winning a prize (small role) with the addition of the gaming value in the special gaming state (big bonus) reaches a predetermined period (12 games) than the normal gaming state Special game control means to be controlled)
Special game determination means for determining whether or not the special game is controlled in the special gaming state (determining whether or not a big bonus is in progress and a regular bonus is activated);
With
The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled by the special game for each game in the special gaming state (determines whether or not the regular bonus is operating in the big bonus for each game. ),
The special game control means starts control of the special game when it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is not controlled and the termination condition for the special gaming state is not satisfied (big In the bonus, when the big bonus end condition is not met and the regular bonus is not activated, the regular bonus is started)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, while being controlled to the special gaming state, it is determined whether or not the game is controlled by the special game for each game. If not controlled by the special game, the control of the special game is started. By this, the number of gaming values can be increased fastest in the special gaming state, so that the player's transition to the special gaming state is started rather than the control of the special game being started with some winning as in the past. It can enhance interest.
Further, since it is determined whether or not each game is controlled by a special game, the control program for each game in the special game state can be shared, so that the program capacity can be reduced.
The special game control means may start control of the special game simultaneously with the start of the special game state. In such a case, the special game control means is controlled while the special game state is being controlled. Therefore, the control associated with the transition to the special gaming state can be simplified.
The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled at the end of each game, recognizes the game in which the special winning has occurred as a special gaming state, and generates these special winnings. Even in such a game, it may be determined whether or not the game is controlled by the special game. Even in this case, it is only necessary to control the special game while the game is controlled to the special game state. The control associated with the transition to the special gaming state can be simplified.
Further, the special game determination means may determine whether or not the game in which the special prize has occurred is controlled by the special game at the start of each game without recognizing the game as a special game state. Even in this case, only the special game needs to be controlled while being controlled in the special game state, so that the control accompanying the transition to the special game state can be simplified.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Special game that is controlled to the special special game state (big bonus) until a predetermined end condition (the number of payouts exceeds the specified number of games) is satisfied when the special prize is generated (when the big bonus is awarded) State control means;
Whether a special prize (regular bonus) with a higher chance of winning a prize (small role) with the addition of the gaming value in the special gaming state (big bonus) reaches a predetermined period (12 games) than the normal gaming state Special game control means to be controlled)
With
The special game control means is configured to detect the special game when the predetermined period has expired after the special game control is started, the special game control is completed, and the special game state termination condition is not satisfied. Resume control of the game (if the big bonus continues at the end of the regular bonus in the big bonus, resume the regular bonus)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the special game is resumed when the control of the special game is ended while being controlled in the special game state, so that the number of game values can be increased fastest in the special game state. Therefore, the interest of the player accompanying the transition to the special gaming state can be enhanced rather than the control of the special game being started with some winning as in the prior art.
Further, since the process for re-activating the special game is performed only when the control of the special game is finished, unnecessary processing is not performed in a state where the control of the special game is not finished.
The special game control means may start control of the special game simultaneously with the start of the special game state. In such a case, the special game control means is controlled while the special game state is being controlled. Therefore, the control associated with the transition to the special gaming state can be simplified.

  The period during which the special game control means controls to the special game in claims 5 and 6 is that when the special game is started, a predetermined number of games (one game may be used or a plurality of games may be used). The game may be controlled to a special game until it reaches the target, or after the special game has started, a special game end condition (for example, a predetermined number of times (even once) may be set) It may be good or may be a plurality of times), and the game may be controlled to a special game until the occurrence of a prize is established. Furthermore, even if a special game is reached until a predetermined number of games is reached after a special game starts or a predetermined special game end condition is met, the special game is controlled. good.

A slot machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
An image display device (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
It continues during a continuous production period over a plurality of games from a predetermined opportunity after the start of the second replay high probability state (RT (2)), and the special prize is given by the predetermining means at the end of the continuous production period. Continuous production showing the result of whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of (continue from the game before the end of RT (2) 3 game until the end game of RT (2), finally winning the special role To the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) including a demonstration effect (standby effect) that is executed when a state where the game is not progressing after the game ends is continued. Image element data storage means (CGROM 205) for storing a plurality of types of image element data (characters) respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects executed by displaying images;
A means for storing data so as to be readable and writable, and a temporary storage area (on the VRAM) in which image element data (character) corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image element data (character) is temporarily written. Image data storage including a general character buffer L2) and a frame area (drawing area (display area) on the VRAM) in which image data is drawn based on the image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area Means (SDRAM 210);
Effect control means (CPU 91a, graphic controller 200) for controlling the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device as the game progresses;
With
The production control means includes
In the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started, the image element data (character) of the continuous effect is read from the image element data storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data of the continuous effect is stored in the temporary storage area (VRAM). Continuous production data writing means for writing to the above general-purpose character buffer L2);
After the game ends, the image element data (character) of the demonstration effect (standby effect) is read from the image element data storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data of the demonstration effect is stored in the temporary storage area (on the VRAM). Demonstration effect data writing means for writing into the general character buffer L2);
Image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) is read out, and image data is read from the frame area (drawing area (display on the VRAM) on the basis of the read image element data. Image data drawing means for drawing in the area));
An image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area (display area (drawing area on the VRAM)) is displayed on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) every predetermined frame period (V blank). Display control means,
After the continuous effect data writing means writes the image element data (character) of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) until the execution of the continuous effect ends. Continuous demonstration effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the demonstration effect (standby effect);
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the image element data of the continuous effect is written in the temporary storage area, and the demo effect is prohibited until the end of the continuous effect corresponding thereto, and as a result, until the continuous effect ends. Since the image element data of the demonstration effect is not written in the temporary storage area, the image element data of the continuous effect is not erased from the temporary storage area by writing the image element data of the demonstration effect. For this reason, in order to produce a demonstration effect unrelated to the progress of the game, generally, the image element data of a continuous effect with a large amount of data is read from the image element data storage means and written to the temporary storage area of the image data storage means It is possible to eliminate the occurrence of duplicate overhead.
The demonstration effect data writing means may write the image element data of the demonstration effect in the temporary storage area when a state in which the game is not progressing after the game is finished continues for a predetermined time. In this case, the image data of the demonstration effect is drawn in the frame area after the image element data of the demonstration effect is written. On the other hand, the demonstration effect data writing means may write the image element data of the demonstration effect in the temporary storage area immediately after the game ends. In this case, when a state where the game has not progressed after the game is finished continues for a predetermined time, the image data is drawn in the frame area based on the image element data of the demonstration effect written immediately after the game is finished. It becomes.
Moreover, the said continuous production | presentation may be able to forcibly end the execution in the middle of execution according to a player's instruction | indication. In this case, the demonstration effect prohibiting unit can prohibit the execution of the demonstration effect until the execution of the continuous effect is forcibly terminated by an instruction from the player.
In addition, when the demonstration effect prohibiting means is configured to operate by program control, the demonstration effect execution is not limited to that realized by a program that performs control to positively prohibit execution of the demonstration effect. Includes programs that have been created so that routines to be implemented are not called.

The slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
An image display device (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
It continues during a continuous production period over a plurality of games from a predetermined opportunity after the start of the second replay high probability state (RT (2)), and the special prize is given by the predetermining means at the end of the continuous production period. Continuous production showing the result of whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of (continue from the game before the end of RT (2) 3 game until the end game of RT (2), finally winning the special role A plurality of operations executed by displaying an image on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) including a history display effect (display of history browsing screen) for displaying a game history. Image element data storage means (CGROM 205) that stores in advance a plurality of types of image element data (characters) respectively corresponding to the types of effects;
A means for storing data so as to be readable and writable, and a temporary storage area (on the VRAM) in which image element data (character) corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image element data (character) is temporarily written. Image data storage including a general character buffer L2) and a frame area (drawing area (display area) on the VRAM) in which image data is drawn based on the image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area Means (SDRAM 210);
History display instruction means (selection switch 56, determination switch 57) for instructing execution of the history display effect (display of history browsing screen) according to the player's operation;
Effect control means (CPU 91a, graphic controller 200) for controlling the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device as the game progresses;
With
The production control means includes
In the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started, the image element data (character) of the continuous effect is read from the image element data storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data of the continuous effect is stored in the temporary storage area (VRAM). Continuous production data writing means for writing to the above general-purpose character buffer L2);
At least when the game is not being executed, when the execution of the history display effect (display of the history browsing screen) is instructed by the history display instruction means (selection switch 56, determination switch 57), the image element data The image element data (character) of the history display effect (display of the history browsing screen) is read out from the storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data of the history display effect is read out from the temporary storage area (for general-purpose characters on the VRAM). History display effect data writing means for writing to the buffer L2);
Image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) is read out, and image data is read from the frame area (drawing area (display on the VRAM) on the basis of the read image element data. Image data drawing means for drawing in the area));
An image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area (display area (drawing area on the VRAM)) is displayed on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) every predetermined frame period (V blank). Display control means,
After the continuous effect data writing means writes the image element data (character) of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) until the execution of the continuous effect ends. History display effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the history display effect (display of the history browsing screen);
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the image element data of the continuous effect is written in the temporary storage area, and the history display effect is prohibited until the continuous effect corresponding to this is ended, and as a result, the continuous effect is ended. Since the image element data for the history display effect is not written in the temporary storage area during the interval, the image element data for the continuous effect is not erased from the temporary storage area by the writing of the image element data for the history display effect. For this reason, in order to produce a history display effect unrelated to the progress of the game, generally, the image element data of continuous effect with a large amount of data is read from the image element data storage means and written in the temporary storage area of the image data storage means. It is possible to eliminate the occurrence of the above overhead.
The continuous performance may be capable of forcibly terminating the execution in the middle of execution according to the player's instruction. In this case, the history display effect prohibiting means can prohibit the execution of the history display effect until the execution of the continuous effect is forcibly terminated by an instruction from the player.
In addition, when the history display effect prohibiting unit is configured to operate by program control, the history display effect is not limited to that realized by a program that actively prohibits execution of the history display effect. This includes a program that has been created so that the routine that implements the execution of is not called.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or means 1,
An image display device (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
It continues during a continuous production period over a plurality of games from a predetermined opportunity after the start of the second replay high probability state (RT (2)), and the special prize is given by the predetermining means at the end of the continuous production period. Continuous production showing the result of whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of (continue from the game before the end of RT (2) 3 game until the end game of RT (2), finally winning the special role And a selection effect (display of a selection screen of the effect mode) that enables selection of any effect mode from a plurality of effect modes in accordance with the player's operation. Image element data storage means (CGROM20) preliminarily storing a plurality of types of image element data (characters) respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects executed by displaying images on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51). A),
A means for storing data so as to be readable and writable, and a temporary storage area (on the VRAM) in which image element data (character) corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image element data (character) is temporarily written. Image data storage including a general character buffer L2) and a frame area (drawing area (display area) on the VRAM) in which image data is drawn based on the image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area Means (SDRAM 210);
Selection effect instruction means (selection switch 56, determination switch 57) for instructing execution of the selection effect in accordance with the player's operation;
Effect mode selection means for selecting the effect mode according to the player's operation when the selection effect is being executed (setting the effect mode selected by the player operating the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57). When,
Effect control means (CPU 91a, graphic controller 200) for controlling the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device in accordance with the progress of the game and the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means;
With
The production control means includes
In the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started, the image element data (character) of the continuous effect is read from the image element data storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data of the continuous effect is stored in the temporary storage area (VRAM). Continuous production data writing means for writing to the above general-purpose character buffer L2);
At least when the game is not being executed, when the execution of the selection effect (display of the selection screen of the effect mode) is instructed by the selection effect instruction means (selection switch 56, determination switch 57), the image element data Image element data (character) of the selection effect (display of the selection screen in the effect mode) is read from the storage means (CGROM 205), and the read image element data of the selection effect is stored in the temporary storage area (general character buffer on the VRAM). Selection effect data writing means for writing to L2);
Image element data (character) written in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) is read out, and image data is read from the frame area (drawing area (display on the VRAM) on the basis of the read image element data. Image data drawing means for drawing in the area));
An image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area (display area (drawing area on the VRAM)) is displayed on the image display device (liquid crystal display 51) every predetermined frame period (V blank). Display control means,
After the continuous effect data writing means writes the image element data (character) of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area (general character buffer L2 on the VRAM) until the execution of the continuous effect ends. A selection effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the selection effect (display of the selection screen of the effect mode);
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the image element data of the continuous effect is written in the temporary storage area, and the selected effect is prohibited until the corresponding continuous effect ends, and as a result, until the continuous effect ends. Since the image element data of the selected effect is not written in the temporary storage area, the image element data of the continuous effect is not erased from the temporary storage area by the writing of the image element data of the selected effect. For this reason, in order to make a selection effect unrelated to the progress of the game, generally, the image element data of continuous effect with a large amount of data is read from the image element data storage means and written in the temporary storage area of the image data storage means. It is possible to eliminate the occurrence of duplicate overhead.
The continuous performance may be capable of forcibly terminating the execution in the middle of execution according to the player's instruction. In this case, the selection effect prohibiting unit can prohibit the execution of the selection effect until the execution of the continuous effect is forcibly terminated by an instruction from the player.
In addition, when the selection effect prohibiting means is configured to operate by program control, the selection effect execution is not limited to that realized by a program that performs control to positively prohibit execution of the selection effect. Includes programs that have been created so that routines to be implemented are not called.

  In claim 7, means 1 and 2, the continuous performance period over a plurality of games from a predetermined opportunity after the start of the second replay high probability state is not necessarily limited to the period of the second replay high probability state. It may be a period beyond the second replay high probability state or a period after the end of the second replay high probability state.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing (not shown) whose front surface is open and to a side end of the housing. And a front door that is pivotally supported.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door.

  As shown in FIG. 2, “red 7 (black 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “white BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, “plum”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are respectively provided correspondingly and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 3), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. In addition, the liquid crystal display includes a non-glare type liquid crystal display in which the surface of the liquid crystal panel is subjected to non-glare processing, and a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing (gloss processing) is performed. In this case, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b. (Not shown) is provided.

  Further, on the front door, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) are used for one medal. 1 bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range (in this embodiment, a normal game state, which will be described later, MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting RT (1) (replay time (1)) and RT (2) (replay time (2)), 3 in the regular bonus described later, and stored as credits Settlement switch 1 that is operated when the medals used and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and bets are returned) , Start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, a selection switch 56 and a determination switch 57 that are operated when selecting the initialization and the production mode are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  The front door also displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in a big bonus, which will be described later, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Also, on the front door, 1 BET LED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 is lit, 2 BET LED 15 that notifies that the bet number is 2 is lit, and that 3 bets are set 3BETLED 16 to notify, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted by lighting, the start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, and the weight (previous game) (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay notifying that it is in a replay game to be described later Is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 3).

  Further, inside the front door, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, changing a set value described later And a set value indicator 24 for displaying the set value at that time during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, is provided in a hopper tank (not shown). ) Side or medal payout outlet 9 side, a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching, and a medal insertion sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side are provided. ing.

  Inside the casing, a reel unit (not shown) comprising the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reel sensor 33 capable of detecting the respective reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. A hopper tank (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34 for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout opening 9, and paying out by driving the hopper motor 34. A payout sensor 35 for detecting a medal and a power supply box (not shown) are provided.

  On the front of the power supply box is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later 36, automatic selection for enabling / disabling the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement at the end of the big bonus, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) It functions as a settlement switch 29, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for releasing an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. Reset / setting that functions as a setting switch to change the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery Switch 38, the power switch 39 is provided which is operated to ON / OFF the power.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, three are determined in the normal gaming state described later, RT (1) and RT (2), and one is determined in the regular bonus described later. It has been. If medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is placed on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, the number of medals to be awarded per game is limited to an upper limit (in this embodiment, 10 in the normal gaming state described later, RT (1) and RT (2), 15 in the regular bonus described later). ) Is determined, and when the total payout number exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 100. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The power supply board 100 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power to each unit.

  The power supply board 100 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  In particular, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, voltages are supplied to at least a sub-control unit 91 (CPU 91a) described later and a display control circuit 92 described later among power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit. Power supply line for supplying voltage to a later-described liquid crystal drive circuit 215 mounted on the liquid crystal display 51, a power supply line for supplying voltage to an LED drive circuit 93 described later, and a voltage applied to a reel LED 55 described later. The power supply lines to be supplied are wired electrically independently from each other.

  Note that electrically independent wiring means that these wiring lines are provided in an electrically non-contact state even when they are wired on the same cable or the same substrate.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34, payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply substrate 100.

  Connected to the game control board 40 are the one-BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, and the reel sensor 33 described above. In addition, the above-described payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 100, and detection of these connected switches is detected. A signal is input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 10, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 100. The hopper motor 34 is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer having a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 for controlling the game, random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 16383 in this embodiment) are used. A random number generation circuit 42 for generating, a sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit 44 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 100 , A motor driving circuit 45 that controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid driving circuit 46 that controls the driving of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a driving control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power supply voltage supplied to the LED drive circuit 47 and the slot machine 1 to be monitored is monitored. An interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a drop is detected. When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the CPU 41a is not inputted, a reset signal is sent to the CPU 41a. A reset circuit 49 to be applied and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 41a is provided with a plurality of registers (storage areas) for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing. Specifically, A and F registers (flag registers) that mainly store calculation data, B, C, D, E, H, and L registers that store general-purpose data, and data indicating the position of the program being executed PC register to be stored, SP register to store a stack pointer (an address indicating the current position of a stack area to be described later), an R register to store data indicating a memory block of the RAM 41c that performs a refresh operation to be described later, There are provided IX and IY registers for storing data indicating a reference position when referring to a storage area, and an I register for storing data indicating the position of an interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs.

  The CPU 41a 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 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 includes a signal input terminal DATA, and detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 are input to the input port via the signal input terminal DATA. The input states of these signal input terminals DATA are monitored by the CPU 41a, and the CPU 41a executes a basic process that shifts in stages according to the input states of the signal input terminals DATA, that is, the detection states of various switches.

  In addition, the CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, four types of interrupts of interrupts 1 to 4 can be executed. For each interrupt, a counter mode (signal input from a trigger terminal CLK / TRG provided separately from the signal input terminal DATA) is provided. Can be selected and set in either an interrupt mode for generating an external interrupt in accordance with the timer mode or an interrupt mode for generating an internal interrupt in accordance with the number of clock inputs to the CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, among the interrupts 1 to 4, interrupt 2 is set to the counter mode, interrupt 3 is set to the timer mode, and interrupts 1 and 4 are unused. The trigger terminal CLK / TRG is connected to the above-described power interruption detection circuit 48, and the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 2 in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48, and the power interruption described later. Interrupt processing (main) is executed. Further, the CPU 41a generates an interrupt 3 every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment), and performs a timer interruption process (main) described later. Execute. Moreover, although the interrupts 1 and 4 are set to unused, the interrupts 1 and 4 may generate | occur | produce by noise etc. For this reason, when interrupts 1 and 4 occur, the CPU 41a executes an unused interrupt process that immediately returns to the original process.

  The CPU 41a is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of interrupt processing based on the occurrence of any one of interrupts 1 to 4, and a plurality of interrupts occurred simultaneously. In this case, interrupts to be executed with priority in the order of interrupts 2, 3, 1, 4 are set. In other words, when interrupt 2 and other interrupts occur simultaneously, interrupt 2 is prioritized and when interrupt 3 and interrupt 1 or 4 occur simultaneously, interrupt 3 is prioritized. To run.

  Further, the CPU 41a temporarily stores the data in use stored in the register in a later-described stack area provided in the RAM 41c at the start of interrupt processing based on the occurrence of any of the interrupts 1 to 4. The data saved in the stack area at the end of the interrupt process is returned to the register.

  As the RAM 41c, a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) is used, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a is provided with the above-described R (refresh) register for performing this refresh operation. The R register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b, and the value is updated every execution time of one instruction. .

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 41a acquires the state of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 at the time of start-up, and sets the stop function valid / invalid and the automatic checkout function valid / invalid in a specific register of the CPU 41a. It has become. The state of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 is acquired only at the time of activation, and the stop / automatic checkout function is enabled / disabled based on the acquired state. Even if the switch 29 is operated, the validity / invalidity of the stoppage and automatic settlement function is not newly set.

  The random number generation circuit 42 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 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number. In this embodiment, 0 to 16383 is defined as the range. The CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 in accordance with the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are not used as they are extracted by the hardware random number function, but are processed and used by software. Details thereof will be described in detail. The CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main), and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function).

  The CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 described above, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 disposed on the front door of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. The components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a microcomputer including a CPU 91 a, ROM 91 b, RAM 91 c, and I / O port 91 d. The effect control board 90 includes an effect control board 90 that controls the effect. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the connected liquid crystal display 51, an LED effect circuit 52 that controls drive of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a power source A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the initialization command from the CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, or a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub-control unit 91 when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the detection of the switches connected to the effect control board 90, and performs various controls for performing the effect. Each part of the mounted control circuit is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). An interrupt terminal (not shown) of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command among command transmission lines. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. The CPU 91a executes a timer interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Further, an interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 91a is connected to a graphic controller 200 (to be described later) of the display control circuit 92, and the CPU 91a periodically (every 33.3 ms in this embodiment) from the graphic controller 200. An interrupt is generated based on the input of the output V blank interrupt signal, and the V blank interrupt process is executed.

  Further, the CPU 91a is based on inputs of a transfer end interrupt signal, a read end interrupt signal, and a drawing end interrupt signal that are output from the graphic controller 200 at the end of transfer processing, reading processing, and drawing processing, which will be described later. An interrupt is generated to execute a transfer end interrupt process, a read end interrupt process, and a drawing end interrupt process. The transfer end interrupt signal is connected to the normal signal input terminal in addition to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 91a, and the CPU 91a can detect the transfer end interrupt signal via the input port in addition to the interrupt terminal. It is like that.

  The interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 91a is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98 described above, and the CPU 91a generates an interrupt in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Then, the power interruption processing (sub) described later is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  Unlike the CPU 41a, the CPU 91a executes interrupt processing based on interrupts other than the interruption interrupt processing (sub) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal (INT). Even if it is in the middle, interrupt the corresponding process and execute the command reception interrupt process, and execute the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority even if other interrupts other than the power interruption interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time It is supposed to do. Note that interrupts other than interrupts based on the input of the strobe signal (INT) are prohibited during execution of interrupt processes other than the power interruption interrupt process (sub). On the other hand, in the interruption interrupt processing (sub), other interruption processing including command reception interruption processing is completely prohibited, and even if other interruptions occur at the same time, interruption interruption processing (Sub) is executed with the highest priority.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and while the backup power is supplied, the CPU 91a performs a refresh operation so that the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained. It has become.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, 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, the setting value changing operation will be described.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 detects a voltage drop signal, the power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, that is, In addition to storing specific data other than 0, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and the process of storing in the RAM 41c is performed. ing. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c 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 data value is also correct, the processing state of the CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or for destructive diagnosis If the data value is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and a RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error, thereby disabling the progress of the game. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change mode described above. It will not be released until

  Further, the CPU 41a determines whether or not the bet number set in the internal lottery process described later is a bet number corresponding to the gaming state, and whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is an appropriate value. judge.

  Even when the set bet number is not the bet number according to the gaming state, or when the set value used for the internal lottery is not an appropriate value, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM abnormal error code is set and the RAM is set. The game is controlled to an abnormal error state and the progress of the game is disabled. As described above, unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new setting is made in the setting change mode described above. It will not be released until a value is set.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus, a normal gaming state, RT (1), and RT (2) as the gaming state. 3 is defined as the prescribed number of bets corresponding to the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2). For this reason, when the gaming state is a regular bonus, the game can be started when 1 is set as the bet amount, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), When 3 is set as the bet number, the game can be started. In this embodiment, when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set, all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated, and the specified number corresponding to the gaming state is If it is 1, all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated when 1 is set as the bet number, and if the specified number is 3 according to the gaming state, 3 is set as the bet number. All winning lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each 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 of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combination permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  FIG. 4 shows a winning combination table. The winning combination table is stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the combination numbers (0 to 20) assigned in the order in which the lottery is performed corresponding to the combination of combinations and combinations to be selected in the internal drawing. ) Is registered.

  In the slot machine 1, as a special role, a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), and a regular bonus are watermelon, cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 ( 3) The replay (1), the replay (2), the replay (3), and the replay (4) are defined as the replaying role of the bell. In addition, combinations of combinations in the slot machine 1 include big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (1) +10 (1) + bell, big bonus (2) +10 (1 ) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (3) + Bell, Replay (1) + Replay (2), Replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), 10 (1) + Bell, 10 (2) + There are 10 bells (3) + bells. That is, the total number of combinations of combinations and combinations is 20.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a lottery is selected depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), or a regular bonus. Roles and combinations of roles are different. Furthermore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), whether or not any special role is being carried over (the fact that any special role has been elected in the special feature winning flag) Depending on whether or not is already set, the combination and combination of combinations that are subject to the lottery vary. Also, the winning combination and the combination of winning combinations are the same depending on whether it is the normal gaming state, RT (1), or RT (2), but the winning probabilities differ. In this embodiment, a state number corresponding to the gaming state is assigned, and when performing an internal lottery, a state number corresponding to the current gaming state is set, and a role to be a lottery object is determined according to this state number. It becomes possible to specify. Specifically, when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, “0” is set as the state number, and when no special combination is carried over at RT (1), If “1” is set as the state number and no special combination is carried over in RT (2), “2” is set as the state number and any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state. If the special number is carried over at RT (1), "4" is set as the state number, and at RT (2) When any special combination is carried over, “5” is set as the state number, and when it is a regular bonus, “6” is set as the state number.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming state is a normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), and no special role is carried over, that is, state numbers “0”, “1”, “ 2 ”is set, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (1) +10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus ( 1) +10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (3) + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (1) + Replay (2), Replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay ( ) + Replay (4), watermelon, cherry, 10 (1) + bell, 10 (2) + bell, 10 (3) + bell, bell, that is, all combinations and combinations of combinations are eligible for internal lottery It becomes. In addition, the game state is the normal game state, RT (1) or RT (2), and any special role is carried over, that is, any of state numbers “3”, “4”, and [5] Is set, replay (1), replay (1) + replay (2), replay (1) + replay (3), replay (1) + replay (4), watermelon, cherry, 10 Sheet (1) + Bell, 10 sheets (2) + Bell, 10 sheets (3) + Bell, Bell, that is, the combination of the combination and combination after the combination number 11 is the target of the internal lottery. If the game state is a regular bonus, that is, “6” is set as the state number, watermelon, cherry, 10 (1) + bell, 10 (2) + bell, 10 (3) + Bells, bells, that is, combinations of combinations after combination number 15 and combinations of combinations are subject to internal lottery.

  Cherry is awarded when the “Cherry” symbol is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, and in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2) Medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. If the “Cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower level of the left reel, the combination of cherries will be aligned on the two winning lines L2 and L4 or the winning lines L3 and L5. Since the cherries are won on the winning line, 4 medals will be paid out in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2), but in the regular bonus, on the 2 winning lines Even if the cherry is won, the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to 15, so that only 15 medals are paid out. Ten (1) wins when a combination of “Red 7-Bell-ANY (any can be any symbol)” is placed on any of the winning lines in any gaming state. Ten medals are paid out in RT (1) and RT (2), and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. Ten (2) wins when the combination of “White 7-Bell-ANY” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2) In, one medal is paid out, and in the regular bonus, 15 medals are paid out. 10 (3) wins when the combination of “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2) 10 medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus. A bell is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is placed on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 10 in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2). Medals are paid out, and 15 medals are paid out in the regular bonus.

  As will be described later, when the left reel is not in the first stop (when the left reel is stopped after the second reel), the winning lines L1 and L5 may have a combination of bells and a combination of 10 (2). L1 and L4 may have a combination of bells and a combination of 10 (3). In these cases, 10 (2) or 10 (3) and both of the bells are on the two pay lines. Although it will be won, in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2), the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to 10, so only 10 medals will be paid out, In the regular bonus, the upper limit of the number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to 15, so that only 15 medals are paid out. In other words, even if these winning combinations are combined, or the winning combination is independent, the number of payouts does not change.

  The regular bonus is awarded when the combination of “black BAR-black BAR-red 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2). When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2) 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 41c.

  The big bonus is a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” or a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2). Wins when you have the right. In this embodiment, when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is completed, the big bonus to be awarded is the big bonus (1), and the combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is prepared. The big bonus that is sometimes won is the big bonus (2). When the big bonus (1) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1). When the transition to the big bonus (1) is made, the transition to the regular bonus is made at the same time as the transition to the big bonus (1). When the big bonus (1) is not finished when the regular bonus is finished, the transition is made to the regular bonus again. Then, it is controlled to the regular bonus repeatedly until the big bonus (1) ends. That is, during the big bonus (1), the regular bonus is always controlled. The big bonus (1) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus (1) exceeds 465. At this time, the regular bonus is ended regardless of whether the regular bonus end condition is satisfied. While the gaming state is the big bonus (1), the big bonus (1) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  When the big bonus (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (2). If you move to Big Bonus (2), you will move to Regular Bonus at the same time as Big Bonus (2), and when the Regular Bonus ends, if Big Bonus (2) has not ended, you will move to Regular Bonus again. Then, it is controlled to the regular bonus repeatedly until the big bonus (2) ends. That is, during the big bonus (2), the regular bonus is always controlled as in the big bonus (1). The big bonus (2) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the big bonus (2) exceeds 300. At this time, the regular bonus is ended regardless of whether the regular bonus end condition is satisfied. While the gaming state is the big bonus (2), the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  When it is necessary to distinguish between the big bonus by “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the big bonus by “white 7-white 7-red 7”, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2 ). Further, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) described above may be collectively referred to simply as “bonus”.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired as described later. And, for each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state, according to the obtained random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values of each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state and setting value Done. In this embodiment, based on the number of judgment values for each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination, and a range of determination values for the combination of general combination and special combination is won. And the winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general combination and a special combination may be won simultaneously in one game. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are exclusively drawn.

  Each combination and combination of combinations determined according to the game state is referred to in the order of combination numbers registered in the winning combination table shown in FIG.

  The game state is the normal game state, RT (1) or RT (2), and no special role is carried over, that is, one of “0”, “1”, and [2] is set as the state number If it is, the winning combination table is referred to and the combination of the combination of combination number 0-20, that is, big bonus (1) [port number 0], big bonus (2) [port number 1], regular Bonus [role number 2], big bonus (1) + cherry [role number 3], big bonus (2) + cherry [role number 4], big bonus (1) + 10 sheets (1) + bell [role number 5] Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell [Position Number 6], Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell [Position 7], Big Bonus (2) + 10 (2) + Bell [ Role number 8], big bonus ( ) +10 (3) + bell [role 9], big bonus (2) +10 (3) + bell [role 10], replay (1) [role 11], replay (1) + replay (2) ) [Hand number 12], Replay (1) + Replay (3) [Hand number 13], Replay (1) + Replay (4) [Hand number 14], Watermelon [Hand number 15], Cherry [Hand number 16] 10 sheets (1) + bell [role number 17], 10 (2) + bell [role number 18], 10 sheets (3) + bell [role number 19], bell [role number 20] It is sequentially read out as a target combination.

  In addition, the game state is the normal game state, RT (1) or RT (2), and any special role is carried over, that is, any of state numbers “3”, “4”, and [5] Is set, the winning combination table is referred to and combinations of combinations of the combination numbers 11 to 20, that is, replay (1) [composition number 11], replay (1) + replay (2) [ Role number 12], replay (1) + replay (3) [port number 13], replay (1) + replay (4) [port number 14], watermelon [port number 15], cherry [port number 16], 10 Sheet (1) + Bell [position number 17], 10 sheets (2) + Bell [position number 18], 10 sheets (3) + Bell [position number 19], Bell [position number 20] Are read in order.

  When the game state is a regular bonus, that is, “6” is set as the state number, the winning combination table is referred to and combinations of the combination of combination numbers 15 to 20, that is, watermelon [port number 15] , Cherry [role 16], 10 (1) + bell [role 17], 10 (2) + bell [role 18], 10 (3) + bell [role 19], bell [role Number 20] is sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, when the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles and the state number indicating the current gaming state are added to the random number for internal lottery, and the result of the addition overflows In addition, it is determined that the combination or combination of combinations is won.

  Then, when winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the combination of combination or combination determined to be selected is stored in the internal winning flag storage work (iwin_flag) assigned to the RAM 41c. Set. The internal winning flag storage work (iwin_flag) consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is general. It is assigned as a general role storage work in which a winning flag for a role is set. Specifically, if any of the roles (special roles) with role numbers 0 to 2 is elected, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storing work, and the general role is stored. Clear the winning flag set for the workpiece. In addition, when any of the roles having the role numbers 3 to 10 (special role + general role) is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role has been won is set in the special role storing work. A winning combination flag indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If any of the combination numbers 11 to 20 (general combination) is won, a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  The number of determination values of each combination and combination of combinations is read according to the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role-specific table (not shown) stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41.

  The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored in one byte. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area of two bytes. The number of determination values is registered in correspondence with the above-described state number that can specify the gaming state. This is because even if the combination is the same combination or combination, the winning probabilities may differ depending on the gaming state. The number of determination values may be common regardless of the set value, or 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”).

  Also, the number of medals to be paid out when winning each winning combination is registered in the role-specific table. However, only the watermelons, cherries, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), and bells that are the small roles are eligible for paying out medals when winning a prize.

  The big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus winning are accompanied by a transition of the gaming state, and are not eligible for paying out medals. In replay, there is no payout of medals. However, since it is not necessary to insert medals used for setting the number of bets in the next game (the normal game state, RT1 or RT (2)), there are practically three payouts. And no different.

  The storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on the addresses registered in the role-specific table is provided in the address area assigned to the ROM 41 b of the main control unit 41.

  FIGS. 5 to 7 and FIGS. 8A to 8D are diagrams illustrating an example of a relationship between a value of a random number for internal lottery, the number of determination values of each combination and combination of combinations, and winning. In FIG. 5, when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, in FIG. 6, when any special combination is not carried over in RT (1), in FIG. In FIG. 8 (a), when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state when no special combination is carried over, any special combination is displayed at RT (1) in FIG. 8 (b). FIG. 8 (c) shows an example when any special combination is carried over in RT (2), and FIG. 8 (d) shows an example when the player is in a regular bonus. Each of FIGS. 5 to 7 and FIGS. 8A to 8D shows an example in which the set value is 6.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) + cherry, the big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (2 ) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (3) + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (1) + Replay (2), Replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), Watermelon, Cherry, 10 (1) + Bell, 10 (2) + Bell, 10 (3) + Bell The subject. Further, in this embodiment, with the set value 6, the number of determination values for each combination when no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state is 10, 15, 30, 6, 6, 3, 3, 3 5, 5, 5, 2236, 1, 1, 1, 64, 312, 218, 218, 218, and 1662 are registered, and the big bonus (1) that is the target of the internal lottery first is the judgment value. When the number 10 is added, the result of addition overflows, and 16374 to 16383 are won when random numbers for internal lottery are acquired.

  Next, the big bonus (2) that is the subject of the internal lottery is obtained by adding 25, which is the sum of the determination value number 10 of the big bonus (1) and the determination value number 15 of the big bonus (2). The winning combination is obtained when 16359 to 16373, which will overflow, are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery. Similarly, a regular bonus is a big bonus when 16329-16358 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and a big bonus (1) + cherry is a big bonus when 16323-16328 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. (2) + Cherry has 16317-16322 acquired as random numbers for internal lottery, Big Bonus (1) + 10 sheets (1) + Bell has 16314-16316 acquired as random numbers for internal lottery Sometimes, Big Bonus (2) +10 (1) + Bell is 16308-16313 as a random number for internal lottery, Big Bonus (1) +10 (2) + Bell is 16308-16310 Is obtained as a random number for internal lottery, the big bonus (2) +10 (2) + bell is 1630 Big Bonus (2) when 16298-16302 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery when Big Bonus (1) +10 (3) + Bell is acquired as a random number for internal lottery +10 (3) + Bell is replayed when 16293-16297 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and replay (1) is replayed when 14057-16292 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery (1 ) + Replay (2) is replay (1) when 14056 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and replay (1) + replay (3) is replay (1 when 14055 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery. ) + Replay (4), when 14054 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, the watermelon has a random number for internal lottery from 13990 to 14053 When acquired, Cherry is acquired when 13678-13989 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, and 10 (1) + Bell is acquired when 13460-13636 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, 10 sheets (2) + Bell is obtained when 13242-13359 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, 10 sheets (3) + Bell is acquired when 13024-13241 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, The bells are determined to be winning when 11362 to 13023 are acquired as random numbers for internal lottery. When 0 to 11361 is acquired as a random number for internal lottery, all combinations are lost.

  The approximate winning probability of each combination and combination of combinations calculated based on the number of judgment values is the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus ( 2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (3) + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (1) + Replay (2), Replay ( 1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), Watermelon, Cherry, 10 (1) + Bell, 10 (2) + Bell, 10 (3) + Bell, Bell 1 / 1638.4, 1 / 1092.3, 1 / 5466.1, 1 / 2730.7, 1 / 22730.7, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 7.33, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/256, 1 / 52.5, 1/75. 2, 1 / 75.2, 1 / 75.2, and 1 / 9.86.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when no special combination is carried over in RT (1), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus ( 2) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (3) + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (1) + Replay (2) , Replay (1) + replay (3), replay (1) + replay (4), watermelon, cherry, 10 (1) + bell, 10 (2) + bell, 10 (3) + bell, bell Is inside In this embodiment, the number of judgment values for each combination when no special combination is carried over at RT (1) at the setting value 6 is 10, 15, 30, 6, 6, 3 in this embodiment. 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 2236, 300, 200, 100, 64, 312, 218, 218, 218, 1102 are registered, and the approximate winning probability of each role is 1/1638 .4, 1 / 1092.3, 1 / 5466.1, 1 / 2730.7, 1 / 2730.7, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 3276.8 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 7.33, 1 / 54.61, 1 / 81.92, 1 / 163.84, 1/256, 1 / 52.5, 1/75 .2, 1 / 75.2, 1 / 75.2, 1 / 14.87 That.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when no special combination is carried over in RT (2), big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus ( 2) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (3) + Bell, Replay (1), Replay (1) + Replay (2) , Replay (1) + replay (3), replay (1) + replay (4), watermelon, cherry, 10 (1) + bell, 10 (2) + bell, 10 (3) + bell, bell Is inside In this embodiment, the number of judgment values for each combination when no special combination is carried over at RT (2) at the setting value 6 is 10, 15, 30, 6, 6, 3 in this embodiment. 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 14140, 1, 1, 1, 64, 312, 218, 218, 218, 1102 are registered, and the approximate winning probability of each role is 1/1638. .4, 1 / 1092.3, 1 / 546.1, 1 / 2730.7, 1 / 2730.7, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 5461.3, 1 / 3276.8 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 3276.8, 1 / 1.16, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/256, 1 / 52.5, 1 / 75.2, 1/75 .2, 1 / 75.2, 1 / 1.87.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, replay (1), replay (1) + replay (2), replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), Watermelon, Cherry, 10 (1) + Bell, 10 (2) + Bell, 10 (3) + Bell, Bell only for internal lottery Thus, in this embodiment, with the set value 6, 2236, 1, 1, 1, 64, 324, 226, as the number of determination values for each combination when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state 226, 226, 1102 are registered, and the approximate winning probability of each role is 1 / 7.33, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/256, 1 / 50.6, 1 / 72.5, 1 / A 2.5, 1 / 72.5,1 / 14.87.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when any special role is carried over in RT (1), replay (1), replay (1) + replay (2), replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), Watermelon, Cherry, 10 (1) + Bell, 10 (2) + Bell, 10 (3) + Bell, Bell only for internal lottery In this embodiment, with the setting value 6, 2236, 300, 200, 100, 64, 324, 226 as the number of judgment values for each combination when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state 226, 226, and 1102 are registered, and the approximate winning probabilities of the respective roles are 1 / 7.33, 1 / 54.61, 1 / 81.92, 1 / 163.84, 1/256, respectively. , 1 / 50.6, 1/7 The .5,1 / 72.5,1 / 72.5,1 / 14.87.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when any special role is carried over in RT (2), replay (1), replay (1) + replay (2), replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), Watermelon, Cherry, 10 (1) + Bell, 10 (2) + Bell, 10 (3) + Bell, Bell only for internal lottery In this embodiment, with the setting value 6, 14140, 1, 1, 1, 64, 324, 226 as the number of judgment values of each combination when any special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state 226, 226, 1102 are registered, and the approximate winning probability of each role is 1 / 1.16, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/16384, 1/256, 1 / 50.6 , 1 / 72.5, 1 / A 2.5, 1 / 72.5,1 / 14.87.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8D, in the regular bonus, watermelon, cherry, 10 cards (1) + bell, 10 cards (2) + bell, 10 cards (3) + bell, and bell are only used for internal lottery. 64, 324, 226, 226, 226, and 15208 are registered as the number of judgment values for each combination in the regular bonus, and the approximate winning probabilities for each combination are 1/256 and 1/50, respectively. .6, 1 / 72.5, 1 / 72.5, 1 / 72.5, 1 / 1.08.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  For the table index, the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored from the reference address (table_index) when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) The difference up to the address where the index data indicating is stored is registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address (table_index).

  Specifically, lose, watermelon, cherry, 10 (1) + bell, 10 (2) + bell, 10 (3) + bell, bell, replay (1), replay (1) + replay (2 ), Replay (1) + Replay (3), Replay (1) + Replay (4), Big Bonus (1) (+ Loss), Big Bonus (1) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + 10 (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (1) + Replay (1), Big Bonus (1) + Replay (1) + Replay (2), Big Bonus (1) + Replay (1) + Replay (3), Big Bonus (1) + Replay (1) + Replay (4), Bonus (2) (+ Loss), Big Bonus (2) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (1) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + 10 (2) + Bell Big Bonus (2) + 10 cards (3) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + Bell, Big Bonus (2) + Replay (1), Big Bonus (2) + Replay (1) + Replay (2), Big Bonus (2) + Replay (1) + Replay (3), Big Bonus (2) + Replay (1) + Replay (4), Regular Bonus (+ Loss), Regular Bonus + Watermelon, Regular Bonus + Cherry, Regular Bonus +10 (1) + bell, regular bonus +10 (2) + bell, regular bonus +10 (3) + bell, regular -Bonus + Bell, Regular Bonus + Replay (1), Regular Bonus + Replay (1) + Replay (2), Regular Bonus + Replay (1) + Replay (3), Regular Bonus + Replay (1) + Replay (4) For each of the above, index data indicating the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored is stored. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied (for example, when winning big bonus (1) + replay (1), when winning big bonus (2) + replay (1), Regular bonus + replay (1) When winning the same control, etc., the same address is stored as index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is stored. The stop control table is created by referring to it.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. 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. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number 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 internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control for deriving the display result to the corresponding reel will be described. If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of sliding symbols 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 sliding 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 sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  The table index of this embodiment stores only one address as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state. Furthermore, one table creation data includes one table data. Only one address is stored as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of a stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 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 the table index, the number of sliding frames that draws the winning combination as much as possible within the range of 4 frames to the address corresponding to the case where one of the roles is won, and draws the winning combination so that there are no winning combinations. The index data that identifies the data for creating the table for which is defined is stored, and for the table creation in which the number of sliding frames to be drawn so that none of the roles are aligned is stored in the address corresponding to the case where the loss is won Stores index data for specifying data. For this reason, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the number of sliding symbols to be drawn so that the winning combinations are not aligned is determined. The reel stop control is performed, and if no winning combination is selected, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames that do not have any winning combination is defined is created, and the reel stopping control is performed. Done. 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.

  Also, in the table index, when special roles and small roles are won at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus) The address corresponding to (1) + Bell, etc.) has a number of sliding symbols so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role is in the range of up to 4 frames. For the stop operation position that cannot be pulled in, index data is stored that specifies the data for creating the table with the number of sliding frames so that the selected winning combination is pulled to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the reel stop control Is done. 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. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the special combination is drawn, and the small combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In the table index, a small combination designated as a priority small combination among the selected small combinations is displayed at the address corresponding to the case where the small combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected (10 (1) + bell, etc.). (In this embodiment, the number of sliding frames is set so that 10 sheets (1) to (3)) are pulled in to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the selected priority small role is drawn in the range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be inserted, index data is stored that specifies the table creation data with the number of sliding frames determined so that the other selected winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Is done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the symbols of the priority miniatures that have been elected within the drawing range of up to four frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop them. However, if you cannot pull in the winning miniature symbol that has been elected within the maximum draw of 4 frames on the winning line, other small roles that are elected within the maximum draw of 4 frames on the winning line. If the symbols can be aligned and stopped, the control is performed to align and stop the symbols, and the symbol that has not been won is controlled to be stopped in a four-frame drawing range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the priority small combinations on the winning line among the plurality of small combinations, and when the priority small combinations cannot be drawn, other small combinations can be won. If you can withdraw a priority small role and other small roles at the same time, if you cannot pull in the priority small role and avoid having the priority small role and other small roles on the winning line at the same time, The winning small role and other small roles will be on the winning line at the same time.

  In the table index, if the special role and multiple small roles are won at the same time (Big Bonus (1) + 10 (1) + Bell, etc.) The number of sliding frames is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range, and the stop operation position where the selected special role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames is determined as the priority small role among the selected small roles The number of sliding symbols is determined so as to draw the maximum number of small combinations (10 (1) to (3) in this example) within the range of 4 frames, and the selected priority small combinations are limited to a range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be withdrawn, index data is stored that specifies data for creating a table with the number of sliding frames so that the other selected small role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames. Stop control of the Le 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 winning in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, align the winning small role winning symbol in the drawing line of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, the control is performed to align them and stop, and if the symbols of the priority miniatures that have been elected within the maximum draw of 4 frames cannot be drawn on the winning line, they will be placed on the winning line. If it is possible to align and stop the symbols of other small roles that have been elected within the drawing range of up to 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. Control to stop in the range And thus to be carried out. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line among the special role and the plurality of small roles, and it becomes possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. In this case, priority is given to the control for aligning the priority small combinations on the winning line among a plurality of small combinations, and when the priority small combinations cannot be drawn, other small combinations can be won. If you can withdraw a priority small role and other small roles at the same time, if you cannot pull in the priority small role and avoid having the priority small role and other small roles on the winning line at the same time, The winning small role and other small roles will be on the winning line at the same time.

  In addition, in the table index, when a special combination and a replay combination are won at the same time, such as when a special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, a special combination and a replay combination are won simultaneously (Big Bonus (1) + Replay ( 1) etc.), the address corresponding to 1), etc. is stored with index data for specifying data for creating a table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to draw the re-gamer to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the reel stop control Is done. 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. As will be described later, “replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range, so if the special player is carried over from before the previous game, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. 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. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Also, in the table index, when a plurality of replaying roles are won, and when a special role and a plurality of replaying roles are won (replay (1) + replay (2), big bonus (1) + replay (1) + In the address corresponding to replay (2), etc., a range of 4 frames is included in the replaying role (in this embodiment, replays (2) to (4)) determined as the priority replaying role among the selected replaying roles. The number of sliding tops is determined so that it can be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected priority re-gamer cannot be pulled in a range of up to 4 frames, Index data for specifying data for creating a table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within a range is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the priority re-gamer who has been elected within the drawing range of up to four frames on the winning line can be stopped together, the control for stopping the same can be performed. If the priority re-gamer symbol that has been won on the winning line with a draw range of up to 4 frames cannot be drawn in, the other re-wins on the win line with a draw range of up to 4 frames If it is possible to stop the game figures together, the control to stop them will be performed, and the design of the winning combination will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. . That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the priority re-gamer on the winning line among the plurality of re-games, and when the priority re-gamer cannot be drawn, other re-games can be awarded. It becomes possible. In the case where a priority re-game player and another re-game player can be withdrawn at the same time, the priority re-game player will be drawn in, and the selected priority re-game player and other re-game players will not be on the winning line at the same time. It is like that. In addition, as described above, the “replay” that is a symbol constituting the re-playing combination is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames, for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range, if a special combination and a plurality of re-game players are elected, be sure to select either one regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. The re-playing role will be won together. 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. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In addition, when the winning flag of any one of the replays (1) to (4) is set and the left reel is still rotating, the “replay” is always used as the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel. A stop control table for drawing the symbols on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of 4 frames is created, and when the “replay” symbol is stopped on at least one winning line L1 of the middle reel or the right reel, As the stop control table, the winning symbols corresponding to replays (1) to (4) (replay (1) “replay” symbol at the time of winning, replay (2) “red 7” symbol at the time of winning, replay ( 3) “White 7” symbol when winning, and (3) “Black BAR” symbol when winning, on the winning line L1 within the draw range of 4 frames. If the winning symbols corresponding to the (2) to (4) are not drawn on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames, the “replay” symbols corresponding to the replay (1) are 4 frames. When a stop control table for drawing on the winning line L1 in the drawing range is created and the middle reel or the right reel is stopped before the left reel, the “replay” symbol is drawn on the winning line L1, and then left When the reels are stopped, the winning symbols corresponding to the replays (1) to (4) are drawn on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of 4 frames, and the replays (2) to (4) are won. If the winning symbol corresponding to replays (2) to (4) cannot be drawn on the winning line L1 in the pull-in range of 4 frames sometimes, the “replay” symbol corresponding to replay (1) is pulled into 4 frames. Enter in range Control is performed to pull on the line L1. At this time, if the winning symbol corresponding to the replays (2) to (4) can be drawn on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames, the winning symbol corresponding to the replays (2) to (4) is selected to the winning line L1. “Replay” corresponding to the replay (1) is performed when the control for pulling up is performed and the winning symbol corresponding to the replays (2) to (4) cannot be drawn on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames. Is controlled on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames. Further, in the left reel, the “bell” symbol is arranged one symbol above the “white 7” symbol and one symbol below the “black BAR” symbol, so that the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Depending on the game, 10 (2) or 10 (2) and Bell may win at the same time, but one “Replay” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, “White 7” symbol or “Black BAR” symbol. Since there is no “cherry” symbol placed at the top or one symbol below, replays (1) to (4) and cherry will win at the same time, regardless of the timing of the player's operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. There is no end to it. Note that when the winning flag of any one of the replays (1) to (4) is set to and the stop operation of the left reel is performed while all the reels are still rotating, the replay ( A stop control table for drawing the winning symbol into any of the winning lines L1 to L5 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created except when 1) and Cherry win simultaneously. That is, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combinations of replays (1) to (4) can be arranged in any of the winning lines L1 to L5.

  In addition, when the winning flag for the bell is set, if the left reel is still rotating, the “bell” symbol is always used as the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel. A stop control table to be drawn onto L2 is created, and when the “bell” symbol is stopped on at least one winning line L2 of the middle reel or the right reel, the “bell” symbol is used as the stop control table for the left reel. A stop control table for drawing on the winning line L2 in the drawing range of 4 frames is created, and when the middle reel or the right reel is stopped before the left reel, the “bell” symbol is drawn on the winning line L2, Thereafter, when the left reel is stopped, the winning symbol is always drawn on the winning line L2. Also, on the left reel, there is no “cherry” symbol placed one symbol below and two symbols below the “bell” symbol, so regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. , Bell and Cherry won't win at the same time. If the left reel is stopped while all the reels are still rotating when the bell winning flag is set, except for the case where the bell and cherry win at the same time, A stop control table for drawing the “bell” symbol into any of the pay lines L1 to L5 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created. That is, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that a combination of bells can be arranged on any of the winning lines L1 to L5.

  Further, when the winning flag of any one of (1) to (3) and the winning flag of the bell are set at the same time, if the left reel is still rotating, the stop control of the middle reel and the right reel is performed. As a table, a stop control table for drawing the “bell” symbol on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created, and either the middle reel or the right reel is stopped (on the winning line L1, that is, In the state where the “bell” symbol is stopped in the middle stage), the winning control table corresponding to 10 (1) to (3) (1 red (1) if “1” (1) is won) is set as the left reel stop control table. Stop drawing one symbol (2) when winning the “White 7” symbol, one symbol (3) when winning the “Black BAR” symbol) on any winning line within the draw range of 4 frames Control table is created When the middle reel or right reel is stopped before the left reel, the “bell” symbol is drawn on the winning line L1, and then when the left reel is stopped, any of the four-frame drawing range The winning symbol corresponding to 10 (1) to (3) is controlled on the winning line, and any winning symbol corresponding to 10 (1) to (3) is drawn in the range of 4 frames. If it cannot be drawn on the winning line, control is performed so that the “bell” symbol is drawn on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames. At this time, if the winning symbols corresponding to 10 (1) to (3) can be drawn on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames, the winning symbols corresponding to 10 (1) to (3) will be won. If the control for drawing on the line L1 is performed and the winning symbol corresponding to 10 (1) to (3) cannot be drawn on the winning line L1 within the drawing range of 4 frames, 10 (1) to ( Control is performed to draw the winning symbol corresponding to 3) onto the pay line L3 or L4 within the drawing range of 4 frames. On the left reel, the “bell” symbol is arranged one symbol above the “white 7” symbol and one symbol below the “black BAR” symbol. Depending on the game, 10 (2) or 10 (2) and the Bell may win at the same time, but on the “Red 7”, “White 7” or “Black BAR” designs, 1 design and 2 designs Since the “cherry” symbols are not continuously arranged at the positions below the 1 symbol and 2 symbols, one (1) to (1) to ((1) to (1)) regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. 3) and Cherry won't win at the same time. When one of the winning flags (1) to (3) and the winning flag for the bell are set at the same time, the left reel is stopped while all the reels are still rotating. In this case, a stop control table for drawing the winning symbol into any of the winning lines L1 to L5 within the drawing range of 4 frames is created except when one (1) to (3) and cherry wins at the same time. . That is, when the left reel is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of the bell, one (1) to (3) can be arranged in any of the winning lines L1 to L5.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the “bell” and “replay” are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within an interval of 4 frames, for all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It can be stopped at any position within the range. That is, when the winning flag for the bell and the replay (1) is set, the winning combination can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, for “watermelon”, there are locations where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or more, that is, intervals exceeding 4 frames, and the combination of watermelons is complete. If the stop operation is not performed within the pull-in range of 4 frames on the winning line, the watermelon combinations cannot be aligned. For this reason, at the time of winning the watermelon, if the operation of stopping the left reel is performed at a timing other than the drawing range of 4 frames, the combination of watermelons will not be aligned on any winning line and will be missed.

  As for “Cherry”, there are places on the left reel that are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or more, that is, at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and the stop operation is performed in the drawing range of 4 frames with respect to the winning line where the combinations of cherries can be arranged. If you don't do it, you won't be able to get a combination of cherries. For this reason, when winning the cherry, if the left reel is stopped at the timings of the area numbers 1 to 6, 13 to 19, and 21, the combination of cherries is aligned on one of the winning lines, and the others When the operation of stopping the left reel is performed at the timing, that is, the timings of the region numbers 7 to 12 and 20, the combination of cherries will not be aligned on any winning line and will be missed.

  In addition, since only one “red 7”, “white 7” and “black BAR” are arranged on the left reel, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) If the stop operation is not performed within the drawing range of 4 frames on the winning line where the combinations can be aligned, the combinations of 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3) cannot be aligned. For this reason, at the time of winning 10 (1), when the left reel is stopped at the timing of the area numbers 3 to 9, the combination of 10 (1) is aligned on any winning line, If the stop operation of the left reel is performed at a timing other than that, that is, at the timings of the area numbers 1, 2, 10 to 21, the combination of 10 (1) will not be aligned on any winning line and will be missed Become. Also, when winning 10 (2), if the left reel is stopped at the timing of area numbers 10 to 16, a combination of 10 (2) will be placed on one of the winning lines, and the others In other words, when the left reel is stopped at the timing of the area numbers 1 to 9 and 17 to 21, the combination of 10 (2) will not be aligned on any winning line and will be missed. . Also, when winning 10 (3), if the left reel is stopped at the timing of area numbers 1, 2, 18-21, the combination of 10 (3) will be aligned on any winning line. However, when the operation of stopping the left reel is performed at other timings, that is, the timings of the region numbers 3 to 16, the combination of 10 (3) will not be aligned on any winning line and will be missed. . However, in this embodiment, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (2), 10 (3) will always be won at the same time as the bell, so 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 Even if (3) is missed, the combination of bells will be aligned along one of the winning lines.

  Further, as described above, since only one “red 7”, “white 7”, and “black BAR” are arranged on the left reel, replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4). If the stop operation is not performed within the drawing range of 4 frames on the winning line where the combinations of the replays can be arranged, the replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4) combinations cannot be arranged. Therefore, when the replay (2) is won, the replay (2) is performed when the left reel is stopped at the timing of the area numbers 3 to 9 (area numbers 4 to 8 in the case of other than the left reel first stop). The winning combination is matched to any of the winning lines, and other timings, that is, the timings of the region numbers 1, 2, 10 to 21 (region numbers 1 to 3 and 9 to 21 in the case of other than the left reel first stop). When the left reel is stopped, the combination of replay (2) is not aligned with any winning line, and is lost. In addition, when the replay (3) is won, the combination of the replay (3) is performed when the stop operation of the left reel is performed at the timing of the area numbers 10 to 16 (area numbers 11 to 15 in the case of other than the left reel first stop). Are aligned on any of the winning lines, and at other timings, that is, region numbers 1 to 9 and 17 to 21 (region numbers 1 to 10 and 16 to 21 in the case of other than the left reel first stop). When the left reel is stopped, the combination of replays (3) is not aligned with any winning line and will be missed. In addition, when the replay (4) is won, the stop operation of the left reel is performed at the timing of the region numbers 1, 2, 18 to 21 (region numbers 1, 19 to 21 in the case of other than the left reel first stop). The combination of replay (4) wins in line with one of the winning lines, and the left reel at other timings, that is, the region numbers 3 to 16 (region numbers 2 to 17 in cases other than the first stop of the left reel). When the stop operation is performed, the combination of the replay (4) is not aligned with any winning line, and is lost. However, in this embodiment, since replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4) are always won at the same time as replay (1), replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4) Even if missed, the combination of replays (1) will be awarded along any of the winning lines.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode (region numbers 1 to 3, 2 to 4, and 3 to 5) in which the “red 7” symbol stops at any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left reel, and “white 7”. The display mode (area numbers 8-10, 9-11, 10-12) where the symbol stops at any one of the upper, middle, and lower levels of the left reel, and the “black BAR” symbol is displayed at the upper, middle, and lower levels of the left reel. The display modes (area numbers 15 to 17, 16 to 18, and 17 to 19) that are stopped at any of the positions are arranged so as to exceed four frames that are the maximum drawing range.

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 3 to 9) at which a maximum of 4 frames of “red 7” symbols can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, “white 7” is displayed. You can draw a maximum of 4 frames of the “Black” and “Black BAR” symbols and stop them on any winning line, or you can draw a maximum of 4 frames of the “White 7” symbols and stop them on any winning line When a stop operation is performed at the stop operation position (region numbers 10 to 16), the “red 7” symbol and the “black BAR” symbol can be drawn on a maximum of four frames and stopped on any winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position (region numbers 1 to 9, 17 to 21) where a maximum of 4 frames of the “black BAR” symbol can be drawn and stopped on any winning line, "Design and" white 7 "design Also it is stopped on any pay line by drawing a large four-frame, so as not be. That is, the “white 7” symbol and the “black BAR” symbol do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “red 7” symbol can be drawn on the winning line. The “Red 7” symbol and the “Black BAR” symbol do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the “7” symbol can be drawn on the winning line. The “Red 7” symbol and the “Red 7” symbol and the “White 7” symbol do not stop on the winning line regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is performed within the range where the can be drawn on the winning line. Since the “white 7” symbol and the “black BAR” symbol are arranged, there is no stop operation position where the “red 7” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, and the “black BAR” symbol can be aimed at the same time.

  In addition, in any area of the left reel, there is an area where the “red 7” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, or the “black BAR” symbol is drawn on any winning line, and the “red 7” symbol. , There is no region where it is possible to avoid drawing the “white 7” symbol or the “black BAR” symbol on the winning line. That is, there is no stop operation position on the winning line for any of the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, or “black BAR” symbol. The “black” and “black BAR” symbols cannot be stopped on the winning line.

  Next, chance eyes and reach eyes will be described. In this embodiment, the chance is when any bonus is won in the normal gaming state, or when 10 cherries, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) are won. This is a display mode that can be derived.

  The reach eye is a display mode that can be derived only when any bonus (big bonus (1), big bonus (2), regular bonus) is won in the normal gaming state.

  Also, in this embodiment, in the normal gaming state, when either bonus is won in RT (1) or RT (2), or cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 ( When 3) is elected, it is controlled so that chances can be derived regardless of the order in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the normal gaming state, RT (1) or When one of the bonuses is won in RT (2), the reach is controlled so as to be derived regardless of the order in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. 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 this embodiment, the CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. 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 switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, the control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In this example, after the end of the big bonus, the lottery probability of the special role (only when the special role is not carried over) and the small role is the same as the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the replay (1) is also the normal gaming state. However, the winning probability of replays (2) to (4) is higher than the normal gaming state, and the expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game (the winning probability of the target role x the total number of payouts) The replay time (1) (RT (1)) is controlled so that the value / the number of bets necessary for one game is 1 or less. While the gaming state is at RT (1), the flag during RT (1) is set in the RAM 41c. RT (1) is a specified number of games without winning any bonus (in this embodiment, 100 games if the big bonus (1) is over, and after the big bonus (2) is over. 50 games) or winning one of the bonuses before reaching the specified number of games. If any bonus is won during RT (1), RT will end even if the winning combination wins until the specified number of games is reached or until the winning bonus is won. There is no.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any of the replays (2) to (4) wins in the normal gaming state or RT (1) (the replays (2) to (4) are played on any winning line. The special lottery probabilities (only when special specials are not carried over) and small lottery probabilities are the same as the normal gaming state, and the winning probabilities of replays (2) to (4) are also the normal gaming state. Same, but the replay (1) win probability is high, and the expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game (winning probability of the target role x total number of payouts / number of bets required for one game) Is controlled to a replay time (2) (RT (2)) exceeding 1. While the gaming state is at RT (2), the flag during RT (2) is set in the RAM 41c. Then, RT (2) does not win any bonus or any falling combination (in this embodiment, 10 (1) to (3)) and wins the prescribed number of games (in this embodiment, replay (2)). 100 games at the time of winning the game, 200 games at the time of winning the replay (3), 300 games at the time of winning the replay (4), or before reaching the prescribed number of games It ends by winning one of the bonuses or by winning one of the falls. If any bonus is won during RT (2), RT will end even if the falling role wins until the specified number of games is reached or until the winning bonus is won. There is no.

  If any one of the replays (2) to (4) wins during RT (2), the specified number of games will be counted from that time, and from that point, any bonus or any falling role will be won. The game ends when the player reaches the prescribed game number, wins any bonus before reaching the prescribed game number, or wins any falling role. If any bonus is won during RT (2), even if any of replays (2) to (4) wins, the specified number of games will not be counted from that point. If the number of games digested after the replays (2) to (4) are won before the bonus is won reaches the specified number of games, the RT ends.

  In the present embodiment, the expected increase rate of medals per game in the normal gaming state is 0.54 according to the lottery probability in FIG. 5, and medals decrease by about 1.26 per game and RT (1 ), The expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game is 0.57 according to the lottery probability in FIG. 6, which is about 1.28 medals per game, while RT The expected increase / decrease rate of medals per game in (2) is 1.26 according to the lottery probability of FIG. 7, and the number of medals increases by about 0.79 per game.

  Thus, in this embodiment, even if controlled by RT (1), an increase in medals cannot be expected. However, since the winning probabilities of replays (2) to (4) are higher than in the normal gaming state, the increase in medals The probability of transitioning to the expected RT (2) is higher than in the normal gaming state. That is, RT (1) functions as a chance zone having a higher probability of shifting to RT (2) than in the normal gaming state.

  In RT (1), the winning probability is set higher in the order of replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4). The specified number of games is set in the order of RT (2) shifted to (3) as a trigger, and RT (2) shifted to replay (2) as a trigger. For this reason, the probability of winning in the order of replay (2), replay (3), and replay (4) is low, but the type of replay with the lower probability of winning has a larger number of prescribed games when winning (RT (2) Will be controlled.

  In this embodiment, when any of the replays (2) to (4) wins during the normal gaming state and RT (1), the game shifts to RT (2) where an increase in medals can be expected. In addition, since the “reel 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol and “black BAR” symbol of the left reel constituting the replays (2) to (4) of this embodiment cannot be simultaneously stopped, the stop operation cannot be performed. (1) If any of the replays (2) to (4) are won, it is impossible to win the replays (2) to (4) that have been won unless the type is known. Replays (2) to (4) won with 1/3 chance can be awarded and transferred to RT (2), but replays (2) to (4) with 2/3 chance are taken. In this case, it is not possible to shift to RT (2).

  Further, in this embodiment, if a falling combination wins during RT (2), RT (2) will end even before reaching the prescribed number of games from the start of RT (2). Regarding the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol and “black BAR” symbol of the left reel which constitutes 10 (1), 10 (2) and 10 (3) which are the falling rolls of the embodiment, respectively. Since only one piece is placed on the left reel, the stop operation is performed within the draw range of 4 frames on the winning line where 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3) combinations can be arranged. Otherwise, it is possible to avoid the combination of 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3), and the symbols constituting the special combination on the left reel are on any winning line. Even if stopped, combination of special roles on the middle reel and right reel Symbol constructing allowed are spaced four or more intervals, for stopping operation position is not retracted the configuration pattern is present, it can be avoided that a combination of special combination is aligned. As a result, by performing a stop operation with an operation procedure that avoids the combination of a falling combination or special combination, even if the falling combination or special combination is elected, these falling combination or special combination wins and RT ( It is possible to avoid the end of 2).

  However, the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “black BAR” symbol of the left reel constituting the ten (1), ten (2), ten (3) rolls of the present embodiment. Cannot be stopped intentionally on the winning line, and the “bell” symbols on the middle reel and right reel that make up 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) Since it will stop at the top, if the falling role is elected during RT (2), it is impossible to intentionally remove the falling role if the type is not known, and it will be won with a probability of 2/3 However, RT (2) will be terminated if the winning combination with a probability of 1/3 wins and no bonus has been won.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the big bonus, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the big bonus, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out during the big bonus. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is satisfied by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 starts from the four at the end of one game when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed before the start of setting (before the transition to the setting change mode), at the end of the big bonus, and at the start. When the initialization condition is satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change mode. Initialization 1 uses the storage area of the RAM 41c. All areas except the middle stack area (including the unused area and the unused stack area) are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the big bonus. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  Next, commands that the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 makes a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a setting start command, and an initialization command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted every time stop control of each reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a game state of the next game (whether it is a normal game state, during RT (1), during RT (2), during a big bonus, during a regular bonus, Etc.) and RT (1) and RT (2) are commands that can specify the number of remaining games, and are transmitted at the end of the game.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to a stand-by state, and when a certain time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without a bet amount being set after one game is over, or when a credit is entered. Sent when transitioning to the standby state with the settlement of. In the present embodiment, when the bet number is set to 1, even if a certain time elapses after the end of one game, the standby command is not transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting is started, that is, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  Each of these commands is generated in an activation process and a game process described later, temporarily stored in a command queue provided in a special work in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 receives a command transmitted by the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b, and displays the liquid crystal display based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. The various effect devices such as the device 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55 and the like are controlled.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the CPU 91a receives a command, the CPU 91a receives among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. The control device corresponding to the type of the command is referred to, and the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the CPU 91a receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and performs control corresponding to the newly received command. An effect based on the pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the CPU 91a is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The selected selection pattern is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the production pattern of the game.

  The control pattern table also includes specific commands (a winning determination command indicating the occurrence of winning, a payout start command, a payout end, a gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a setting start command. , Initialization commands, etc.) are stored, and when the CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the CPU 91a does not depend on the effect pattern set in the game. Referring to a specific control pattern corresponding to the command, the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern.

  When a winning determination command indicating the occurrence of a winning is received, a winning effect pattern for executing a winning effect according to the type of winning is referred to as a control pattern. In particular, when a winning determination command indicating the occurrence of a big bonus winning is received, a BB winning pattern for executing a BB winning effect peculiar to the big bonus winning is referred to as a control pattern.

  When a payout start command is received, a payout pattern for outputting payout sound effects is referred to as a control pattern. If a payout end command is received during the output of the payout sound effect, the output of the payout sound effect is stopped. When the payout start command is received, unlike the other commands, the effect that is being executed is not executed and the effect corresponding to the received command is not executed. Sound effects are output. That is, the other effects and the effects accompanying the payout are executed in parallel.

  When a gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus is received, an ending pattern for executing an ending effect indicating the end of the big bonus is referred to as a control pattern.

  When a standby command is received, a standby pattern for executing a standby effect as a demonstration effect is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when continuous effects and additional effects to be described later are being executed, the results of these effects are the results indicating the winning of the bonus, and when the final effects to be described later are executed in the setting operation of the betting number of the next game, When the final effect is being executed, and when the bonus medium effect accompanying the big bonus or regular bonus is being executed, execution of the standby effect is prohibited. Even if it is received, the standby pattern is not referred to as the control pattern, and the standby effect is not executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described standby pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the standby effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the setting start command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the initialization command is received, the standby pattern described above is referred to as the control pattern. That is, when the initialization command is received, the standby effect is executed.

  When the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the CPU 91a stores the winning status of the internal winning flag specified from the internal winning command and the type of the established internal winning flag in the RAM 91c, and then the internal winning command. Holds the winning command until it is updated. When the reel stop command is received, the stop reel specified from the reel stop command, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel are stored in the RAM 91c, and then the reel rotation start command Is held, that is, until the rotation of the reel in the next game is started, and erased as the rotation starts. When a winning determination command is received, the presence / absence of a winning specified from the winning determination command, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are stored in the RAM 91c until the winning determination command is received and updated. Hold. When the gaming state command is received, the gaming state of the next game specified from the gaming state command (the normal gaming state, the RT (1), the RT (2), the big bonus, Whether the game is in regular bonus, etc.) and the remaining number of games of RT (1) and RT (2) are stored in the RAM 91c, and are then held until they are received and updated.

  Moreover, CPU91a of the sub control part 91 produces an effect according to the production mode selected from the several production modes by the player. Here, for example, there are three types of effect modes: modes 1 to 3. In modes 1 to 3, the type of character appearing in the production (including the continuous production), the type of image used for the background of the production, the execution probability of the production, the execution mode, and the like are different. However, there may be the same effect pattern for each of the modes 1 to 3.

  The effect mode can be switched by operating the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 of the player. Specifically, when the selection switch 56 is operated, a menu screen on which a plurality of menu items are arranged is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In this state, the selection switch 56 is further pressed. By operating, the cursor on the menu screen is moved, and by operating the determination switch 57 in a state where the cursor selects the item of the effect mode selection menu, the effect mode selection screen in which the items of the effect modes 1 and 2 are arranged Is displayed. Further, by operating the selection switch while the production mode selection screen is displayed, the cursor of the production mode selection screen is moved, and the decision switch 57 is operated while the desired production mode item is selected. The selected production mode is set. Until the start switch 7 is operated after the number of bets is set (after receiving the game state command, the first BET command is received until the internal winning command is received, or the standby command is received. After the first BET command is received until the internal winning command is received), the game from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display results on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of the middle (period from receiving the internal winning command until receiving the gaming state command) and the case where the continuous effect or additional effect described later is executed even if the betting number setting state or the game is not in progress, When a regular bonus effect and a big bonus effect to be described later are executed, or when a final effect to be described later is executed, the selection switch 56 and Since the operation of the decision switch 57 is disabled, a state that can not display a menu screen, in these cases so as not to switch the production mode.

  The effect mode selected on the effect mode selection screen is set in the RAM 91c, is referred to when determining the effect pattern in each game, and the effect pattern is determined based on the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c. As a result, the type of character appearing in the effect, the type of image used for the background of the effect, the execution probability of the effect, the execution mode, and the like are different between mode 1 and mode 2.

  A game history storage area is allocated to the RAM 41c of the sub-control unit 91, and the CPU 91a stores the game history in the slot machine in the game history storage area based on the command received from the main control unit 41. It has become. Examples of the game history include the number of games executed, regular bonuses, and the number of big bonus winnings. Further, the player may include the number of medals obtained by the player in the regular bonus or the big bonus (subtracting the number of bets set by the player from the number of medals paid out). Updated based on received command.

  Then, the CPU 91a performs a history display effect in which the game history stored in the game history storage area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the player's operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57. Specifically, when the selection switch 56 is operated, the above-described menu screen is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In this state, the selection switch 56 is further operated to thereby display the menu screen. The game history screen is displayed by moving the cursor and operating the determination switch 57 in a state where the cursor selects an item of the game history. It should be noted that in the case of the bet number setting state from when the bet number is set to when the start switch is operated, and from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display results on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. If a betting number setting state or a continuous effect or additional effect described below is being executed even if the game is not being played, a regular bonus effect or a big bonus effect described later is being executed, When it is executed, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is invalidated, so that the menu screen cannot be displayed. In these cases, the game history cannot be browsed. .

  Further, when the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 receives a standby command from the main control unit 41, that is, after the end of one game, an operation for advancing the game is not performed continuously for a certain time or more. When a credit settlement operation is performed even before a certain time has elapsed, a predetermined standby screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the above-described standby effect. In addition, when a continuous effect or an additional effect, which will be described later, is executed, when a final effect is executed by setting the number of bets, when a final effect is already executed, a regular bonus effect or a big bonus effect is executed. If a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 without performing an operation for advancing the game continuously for a certain time or longer, a credit settlement operation is performed and the standby is performed from the main control unit 41. Even when the command is received, the standby effect is not performed. In addition, in the state where the continuous effect or the additional effect, the regular bonus effect, and the big bonus effect, which will be described later, are being performed, the game sound effect is output even after the game ends while the effect continues. When a standby command is received in such a state, control is performed to minimize the volume (silence), and then the bet number setting operation is performed as the game progresses, and when the BET command is received, the sound is muted The volume of the is returned to the original level.

  The CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 generates an error in the liquid crystal display 51 when receiving an error command indicating the occurrence of an error from the main control unit 41, that is, when any error occurs on the main control unit 41 side. An error notification screen is displayed to notify the occurrence of an error to the outside. The error notification effect is continuously executed until an error command indicating the cancellation of the error is received from the main control unit 41. The error notification is terminated by receiving the error command indicating the error cancellation, and is executed when an error occurs. It returns to the production state that it had been.

  Further, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs a reel stop command for all reels when a predetermined time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after the reel starts rotating, that is, after acquiring the reel rotation start command. When a predetermined time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without acquiring the value, a promotion notification that prompts a stop operation of the reel is performed.

  As an effect executed by the control of the CPU 91a, particularly as an effect performed on the liquid crystal display 51, RT (1), RT (2), RT (executed when a regular bonus or a big bonus, respectively) is executed. 1) Production, RT (2) production, regular bonus production or big bonus production, continuous execution over multiple games, and continuous production and additional production that will ultimately show the result of showing whether the bonus is won or not When RT (2) is ended by the winning of a falling combination, there is an effect at the end of falling that leads to an effect result indicating whether or not the bonus is won in the next game after the end of the game. Furthermore, in the normal gaming state or when either the general role or the special role is won in RT (1) or RT (2), an effect indicating that the general role is won (small role announcement effect) There is also a single production including The execution mode of these effects differs depending on the above-described effect modes.

  In addition, the CPU 91a performs an effect indicating that any bonus is won or an effect indicating that any bonus is won during the RT (2) effect, except during the RT (2) effect described above. Later, when the RT (2) effect is finished, when the number of bets for the next game is initially set (when a medal is inserted, or when one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is operated, That is, when the BET command is received for the first time, a confirmation screen indicating the confirmation of the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a confirmed effect for notifying the player that the winning of the bonus has been confirmed is executed. The final production will continue until the winning bonus is won (until the winning command indicating the winning bonus is received), and the winning bonus will be won (the winning bonus won) Is received).

  Next, the RT (1) effect and the RT (2) effect will be described.

  When the bet number setting operation for the next game is performed after the end of the big bonus (when the BET command is received for the first time after receiving the gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus), the CPU 91a performs RT (1 ) Start production. The RT (1) effect is an effect unique to RT (1) and ends with the end of RT (1) (reception of a gaming state command indicating the end of RT (1)).

  The RT (1) production receives an internal winning flag indicating any of the replays (2) to (4) when one of the replays (2) to (4) is won during the RT (1) Replay winning notification for notifying that one of the replays (2) to (4) has been won, and the replay type notification for notifying the winning replay type (replay type specified from the internal winning flag). Including.

  The replay type notification only needs to allow the player to recognize the selected replay type. The selected replay type itself, or a combination of symbols, a symbol that varies depending on the type of replay, an image that suggests the type of replay, etc. May be notified by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51, or may be notified by turning on a corresponding LED, outputting a corresponding sound, or the like. Furthermore, a symbol that is an index of a different symbol depending on the type of replay (such as a symbol that is located near the replay component symbol and stands out from the replay component symbol), an image that suggests the indicator symbol, etc. Anyway.

  During the big bonus, the CPU 91a determines whether or not to execute the replay type notification at RT (1), which is shifted after the end of the big bonus, and whether or not to execute the falling combination type notification described later at RT (2). The replay to be determined and the falling combination type notification lottery are executed, and when the replay and the falling combination type notification lottery are won, a notification winning flag is set in the RAM 91c. Then, when any one of the replays (2) to (4) is won in the transferred RT (1) (when the internal winning flag indicating any one of the replays (2) to (4) is received). It is determined whether or not a notification winning flag is set, and if the notification winning flag is set, a notification execution lottery is executed to determine whether or not to actually execute the replay type notification, and notification execution is performed. When the lottery is won, the replay type notification is executed. In addition, when any of the replays (2) to (4) wins in RT (1), the CPU 91a does not set the notification winning flag, that is, the big bonus that triggered the RT (1). If the replay and the falling role type notification lottery are not won, the notification winning flag is set, but if the notification execution lottery is not won, the replay winning notification is executed.

  In this embodiment, when any of the replays (2) to (4) wins during the normal gaming state and RT (1), the game shifts to RT (2) where an increase in medals can be expected. In addition, since the “reel 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol and “black BAR” symbol of the left reel constituting the replays (2) to (4) of this embodiment cannot be simultaneously stopped, the stop operation cannot be performed. (1) If any of the replays (2) to (4) are won, it is impossible to win the replays (2) to (4) that have been won unless the type is known. Replays (2) to (4) won with 1/3 chance can be awarded and transferred to RT (2), but replays (2) to (4) with 2/3 chance are taken. In this case, it is not possible to shift to RT (2).

  On the other hand, when the replay type notification is executed, the player can specify the type when any of the replays (2) to (4) is won, and the replays (2) to (4). ), The stop operation position where the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol and “black BAR” symbol of the left reel can be drawn can be specified. By performing the stop operation with the aim of the configuration symbol, replays (2) to (4) can be won and transferred to RT (2).

  When the betting number setting operation for the next game is performed after the winning of any one of the replays (2) to (4) in the normal game state or RT (1), the CPU 91a starts RT (2) from the next game RT (2) effect is started when a BET command is received for the first time after receiving a gaming state command indicating that the game is to be performed. The RT (2) effect is an effect unique to RT (2) and ends with the end of RT (2) (reception of a gaming state command indicating the end of RT (2)).

  In RT (2), when a falling role is won during RT (when an internal winning flag indicating the winning of a falling role is received), a falling role winning notification that informs that the falling role has been won, It includes a falling combination type notification for notifying the type of combination (the type of falling combination specified from the internal winning flag).

  The fallen role type notification is not limited as long as the player can recognize the type of the fallen role, and the type of the fallen role itself, or the combination of symbols, the symbols that vary depending on the type of fallen role, and the types of these fallen roles. May be notified by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image suggesting the above, or may be notified by lighting a corresponding LED, outputting a corresponding sound, or the like. Furthermore, a symbol that is an index of a different symbol depending on the type of the falling role (such as a symbol that is located near the constituent symbol of the falling role and stands out from the constituent symbol of the falling role), an image that suggests the index symbol, etc. You may make it alert | report.

  During the big bonus, the CPU 91a determines whether or not to execute the replay type notification at RT (1), which is shifted after the end of the big bonus, and whether or not to execute the falling combination type notification described later at RT (2). The replay to be determined and the falling combination type notification lottery are executed, and when the replay and the falling combination type notification lottery are won, a notification winning flag is set in the RAM 91c. Then, when the winning combination is won at RT (2) after the transition (when the internal winning flag indicating the winning of the falling combination is received), it is determined whether or not the notification winning flag is set, and the notification winning flag is determined. Is set, a notification execution lottery for determining whether or not to actually execute the falling combination type notification is executed, and when the notification execution lottery is won, the falling combination type notification is executed. When the winning combination is won in RT (2), the CPU 91a does not set the notification winning flag, that is, the falling type notification lottery in the latest big bonus before the transition to the RT (2). If the winning combination is not won, the notification winning flag is set, but if the winning notification lottery is not won, the falling combination winning notification is executed.

  In this embodiment, if a falling combination wins during RT (2), RT (2) if any special combination is not won even after reaching the specified number of games from the start of RT (2). However, as described above, the “red 7” symbol of the left reel that constitutes 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3), which are the falling rolls of this embodiment, The “White 7” and “Black BAR” symbols cannot be intentionally stopped on the winning line, and the 10 reels (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3) middle reels and the right Since the “bell” symbol on the reel will always stop on the winning line, it is impossible to deliberately remove the fallen role if the fallen role is elected during RT (2) unless the type is known. It is likely that the winning combination will be missed with a probability of 2/3. In fall role is winning that was elected, in the case where any of the bonus is also not elected, it becomes that RT (2) is completed.

  On the other hand, when the falling role type notification is executed, the player can specify the type when the falling role is elected, and 10 (1), 10 (2) which are the falling roles. It becomes possible to specify a stop operation position where the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “black BAR” symbol of the left reel constituting 10 sheets (3) are not intentionally stopped on the winning line. Therefore, the player can avoid the end of RT (2) accompanying the winning of the falling combination by intentionally dropping the falling combination.

  Further, the CPU 91a executes a notification mode lottery for selecting any notification mode from a plurality of notification modes having different winning probabilities of the notification execution lottery when the replay and the falling role type notification lottery in the big bonus are won, The selected notification mode is set in the RAM 91c. Then, when any one of the replays (2) to (4) is won in the transferred RT (1) (when the internal winning flag indicating any one of the replays (2) to (4) is received). In the notification execution lottery to be executed and the notification execution lottery executed when the falling winning combination is won in RT (2) after that (when the internal winning flag indicating the winning of the falling combination is received), it is set in the RAM 91c. Whether or not to execute the replay type notification and the falling combination type notification is determined with a winning probability corresponding to the set notification mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the notification mode is a notification mode A in which the replay type notification or the falling combination type notification is executed with a probability of 50% at the time of winning the replays (2) to (4) or the falling combination winning combination. , Notification mode B executed at a rate of 70%, notification mode C executed at a rate of 90%, notification mode D executed at a rate of 100%, and the order of the notification modes A, B, C, D In RT (1), the probability of transition from B to B, C from C, and D to RT (2) is higher than RT, and RT (2) has a higher probability of B and B than A in RT (2). The probability of continuing RT (2) to the specified number of games is higher for D than for C and C. That is, the advantage for the player increases in the order of A, B, C, and D.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the ratio at which the notification modes A to D are selected in the notification mode lottery is the big bonus (1) ("red 7-red 7-" Big bonus (1) depending on whether it is a big bonus transferred with a combination of “red 7” or a big bonus (2) (a big bonus transferred with a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7”) In the notification mode lottery executed in (2), the notification modes C and D in which the notification probability is 90% or more, that is, the notification mode having a relatively high notification probability is more than the notification mode lottery executed in the big bonus (2). In the notification mode lottery selected at a high rate and executed in the big bonus (2), the notification modes A and B in which the notification probability is less than 90%, that is, the notification probability. Relatively low broadcast mode, and is selectively at a higher rate than the broadcast mode lottery executed in the big bonus (1). Therefore, the notification mode in which the player who wins the replay and the falling role type notification lottery with the big bonus (1) has a relatively higher notification probability than the case where the player wins the replay and the falling role type notification lottery with the big bonus (2). Is easy to select.

  As the big bonus effect, the CPU 91a selects the big of the effect mode selected by the player at the time of the big bonus winning (when receiving the winning determination command indicating the big bonus winning) among the effect modes of the BB effect modes A to C. Perform bonus production. Specifically, when the big bonus is won, the BB effect modes A to C are periodically displayed in order on the liquid crystal display 51, and the betting number setting operation is performed at the timing when the desired BB effect mode is displayed (BET command is changed). The BB effect mode displayed at that time is set. Note that the BB effect mode is not limited to this, and the player can select the effect type selected before the big bonus is won, that is, the player can select the BB effect mode by selecting the effect type. Or, the player may be able to select the BB effect mode by operating the selection switch 55 or the decision switch 56.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the CPU 91a executes replay and a falling role type notification lottery with different triggers depending on the BB effect mode, and the winning probability at that time also varies depending on the BB effect mode. In addition, notification that the player has won the replay and fallen role type notification lottery is also made at different timings depending on the BB effect mode.

  Specifically, when the BB effect mode A is selected, when the bell wins during the big bonus (when the winning determination command indicating the bell winning is received), the replay and the falling role type notification lottery are executed, In this case, the winning probability is about 7.7%. In addition, when the replay and the fallen role type notification lottery are won, the replay and the fallen role type notification lottery is performed with a probability of 1/2 of the winning prize after the winning game (when receiving the winning determination command indicating the bell win). If the big bonus is not announced before the end of the big bonus (when a game state command indicating the end of the big bonus is received), the fact that the player has won the replay and the falling role type lottery Announce.

  When the BB effect mode B is selected, when the bell is not won during the big bonus, that is, when a role other than the bell is won, or when the player loses (the winning of the role other than the bell, When the internal winning flag is received), the replay and the falling combination type notification lottery are executed, and the winning probability at that time is 100%. In addition, when the replay and the falling role type notification lottery are won, the fact that the replay and the falling role type notification lottery has been won immediately is notified.

  When the BB effect mode C is selected, when the bell wins during the big bonus (when the internal winning flag indicating the winning of the bell is received), the first stop reel is left, middle, or right The first stop reel determined in advance at random with an equal probability and the reel that the player stopped first (the stop reel indicated by the reel stop command received first after receiving the reel rotation start command) When the two match, the replay and the falling combination type notification lottery are executed, and the winning probability at that time is about 23.2%. In addition, when winning the replay and the fallen role type notification lottery, the fact that the replay and the fallen role type notification lottery has been won at the end of the big bonus (when the gaming state command indicating the end of the big bonus is received) Notice.

  Regardless of the BB production modes A to C, the substantial probability of winning the replay and the falling role type notification lottery in each game in the big bonus (BB production mode A: winning probability of the bell (winning probability) × replay and The winning probability of the falling role type notification lottery, BB effect mode B: winning probability of a role other than the bell + losing probability, BB effect mode C: winning probability of the bell / 3) are almost the same probability (about 7.2%). .

  Further, the CPU 91a, when the number of remaining games of RT (2) (the number of games until reaching the specified number of games and the number of remaining games of RT (2) indicated by the gaming state command) becomes 3 games, A period of time until the end of RT (2) is always executed continuously over 3 games and the remaining number of games in RT (2) (the number of remaining games in RT (2) indicated by the gaming state command) becomes 6 games. , Cherry (10) (1), 10 (2), 10 (3) that could be won at the same time as the bonus (Cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (When receiving an internal winning command indicating winning of (3)), or winning 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3), or any bonus Chan derived to the condition Execute continuous production lottery to determine whether or not to perform continuous production triggered by the fact that the eyes are derived (the combination of the stop positions of each reel indicated by the reel stop command is the chance) Even when the lottery is won, continuous production is executed over three games.

  In the continuous performance, a winning pattern for finally informing the winning of the bonus and a loss pattern for informing that the bonus has not been won are determined, and the CPU 91a determines the remaining RT (2). When the number of games reaches three games, if any bonus is won at that time, a continuous production based on the winning pattern is always executed, and if any bonus is not won, A continuous effect based on the loss pattern is executed.

  On the other hand, in the continuous effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 10, even when one of the bonuses is won, the loss pattern may be determined. When the loss pattern is determined in the effect lottery, the continuous effect is executed based on the loss pattern that finally notifies the loss.

  Specifically, when the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and regular bonus are won in the continuous production lottery, the winning pattern is determined with a probability of 5%, and the loss pattern is determined with a probability of 20%. decide. If no bonus is won, the loss pattern is determined with a probability of 10%, and the winning pattern is not determined.

  Then, the CPU 91a determines the winning pattern by the continuous effect lottery when one of the bonuses is won, executes the continuous effect based on the determined winning pattern, and notifies the winning of the bonus, so that RT The background selection lottery for selecting the background of the display screen in the effect is performed, and the background of the display screen in the RT effect is changed to the background selected in the background selection lottery.

  The background of the display screen in the RT effect consists of three types, day, evening, and night, and the background of the RT effect always starts from noon. In the background selection lottery, if the big bonus (1) is won, the background is selected at the ratio of day: 50%, evening: 30%, night: 20%, and the big bonus (2) is won. If the regular bonus is selected, select the background in the ratio of noon: 70%, evening: 20%, evening: 10%, noon: 85%, evening: 10%, night : Select the background at a rate of 5%.

  In this way, in the background selection lottery, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate when the big bonus (2) is won than when the regular bonus is won, and the big bonus (2) is won. In the evening, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate. For this reason, when the background is changed to evening or night, it is possible to expect the winning of the big bonus (1) which is more advantageous for the player. On the other hand, even when the big bonus (1) is won, the day is selected for 50% and the background may not be changed. Therefore, even if the background does not change, it can be expected that the big bonus (1) will be won. It has become.

  Further, the CPU 91a leads an effect result indicating whether or not a bonus is won at the end of the game or at the next game when the falling role wins during RT (2) and the RT ends. The effect at the end of the fall is executed. First, the CPU 91a determines whether or not any bonus has been won (when the game has been won) when a drop-in prize is won during RT (2) (when a winning determination command indicating a winning combination of a falling role is received). The pattern of the effect at the end of the fall is determined based on whether or not an internal winning command indicating the winning of the bonus is received. There are a winning pattern and a loss pattern as the pattern at the end of the fall, and each of the winning pattern and the loss pattern includes a pattern that is executed at the end of the game and a pattern that is executed in the next game. If one of the bonuses is won, one of the patterns is determined from the winning pattern, and if one of the bonuses is not won, one of the patterns is determined from the lost pattern. Then, according to the determined pattern, at the end of the game (when the game state command is received) or at the next game (after receiving the BET command of the next game), the fall end effect is executed, and finally the bonus Whether or not you have won is announced.

  Next, continuous production will be described.

  All the continuous effects are performed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the production for each individual game in the continuous production starts when the start switch 7 is operated (when the internal winning command is received), and when all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped (all Is finished when a reel stop command is received for the reels. There are two types of performance results for each game other than the final game: player side attacks and player side damage, and final game results are two types of player wins and losses. However, there are many types of production processes.

  As described above, the continuous effect is determined when the number of remaining games of RT (2) (the number of remaining games of RT (2) indicated by the game state command) becomes three games, or whether or not to execute the subsequent effects. Starts when winning the continuous production lottery. In the continuous production of the winning pattern, when all the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the game (final game) in which the continuous production ends (when the reel stop command is received for all the reels). The fact that the bonus is won (player win) is definitely notified.

  Further, in the continuous production of the losing pattern, it is notified that the result of the losing (losing the player) as a result of the continuous production, that is, no bonus is won. In addition, when a lost pattern is won in spite of winning any of the bonuses in the continuous production lottery, the lost is intentionally notified, but the remaining 3 of RT (2) If no bonus has been won in the game and a continuous production based on the loss pattern is started, any bonus will be won by the end of the continuous production until the end of the continuous production. If the bonus that has been won by the end does not win, the player will be informed of the contents different from the situation at the end of RT (2) if the continuous production ends and the result of the loss is informed. It will end up.

  For this reason, in the continuous production of the loss pattern started in the remaining 3 games of RT (2), at the start of the final game, it is determined whether any bonus has been won after the production has started, and the continuous production starts. If no bonus has been won after the game, the result of the loss will be notified at the end of the game, and if any bonus has been won after the start of the continuous production, the result of the final game production If the bonus is won and the bonus is won, the additional effect will be executed in the next game without replacement and the bonus will be positively announced. .

  There are a plurality of patterns in the continuous effect and the additional effect. FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing a continuous effect selection table for selecting a pattern of continuous effects and additional effects. There are three types of continuous effect selection tables: a non-winning time table shown in FIG. 11 (a), a winning time table shown in FIG. 11 (b), and an additional effect table shown in FIG. 11 (c). The pattern of the continuous performance is determined by referring to the non-winning time table or the winning time table according to a random number for selecting the continuous performance pattern.

  The non-winning table shown in FIG. 11A is a table for selecting a loss pattern. In the non-winning time table, the contents of effects to be replaced in the final game when any bonus is won before the game in which the continuous effects performed in accordance with the pattern selected according to this are completed are also registered. In particular, content that is not included when there is no replacement is registered as the content of the effect that is replaced. For this reason, when one of the bonuses is won in the middle of the continuous production and the content of the production is replaced, the production in a different form from the production in the case where the content of the production is not replaced is performed.

  The winning time table shown in FIG. 11B is a table for selecting a winning pattern. Regardless of which table the continuous production pattern is selected, the number of games in which the continuous production continues is three games.

  The additional effect table shown in FIG. 11C is used to select a pattern of an additional effect that is performed after the continuous effect ends when a new bonus is won in a state where the continuous effect has already been performed. It is a table. The additional effect pattern is selected in accordance with the continuous effect pattern performed at that time. Further, the contents of the additional effects are registered that are not included in the continuous effects. For this reason, when an additional effect is performed, an effect different from the continuous effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 also has a cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 that may be won simultaneously with the bonus even in the normal gaming state or RT (1). When (3) wins (when receiving an internal winning command indicating winning of cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2), 10 (3)), or cherry, 10 (1), 10 The chance of being derived on the condition that the bonus is selected for the number of sheets (2), 10 (3), or any of the bonuses (the combination of the stop positions of the reels indicated by the reel stop command is a chance) When a continuous production lottery is determined to determine whether or not a continuous production is to be executed, the continuous production is executed over three games even when the continuous production lottery is won. In addition, in the continuous effect lottery executed in the normal gaming state and RT (1), execution of the continuous effect is determined with a higher probability than the continuous effect lottery executed in RT (2). In the normal gaming state and RT (1), the continuous performance is executed at a higher frequency than during RT (2).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 is executed regardless of whether or not the special role is won as the one-time effect described above in the normal gaming state, RT (1) and RT (2). However, when the special role is won, it is executed with a higher probability than when the special role is not won, thereby performing a chance effect indicating the possibility of winning the special role. The chance effect is executed when an effect pattern for chance effect is selected in an effect pattern selection process executed when an internal winning command is received. In the effect pattern selection process, an effect pattern for chance effect is selected with a higher probability in the normal game state and RT (1) than in RT (2). ), Chance effects are executed more frequently than during RT (2).

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the replay or special role is selected when the replay or special role is won as a single play effect in the normal gaming state, RT (1), or RT. A replay notification effect indicating that the player has been selected is executed. The replay notification effect is basically executed when the replay is won, and when the replay notification effect is executed, the replay will win, but when the special role is won, the replay will not win Therefore, when the replay notification effect is executed and the replay does not win, the special role winning is suggested. The replay notification effect is executed by selecting an effect pattern for the replay notification effect in the effect pattern selection process executed when the internal winning command is received. In the effect pattern selection process, when a replay is won during RT (2), a replay notification effect effect pattern is selected with a lower probability than when the replay is won during the normal gaming state and RT (1). It is supposed to be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs the same random number when performing replay and fallen role type notification lottery, notification execution lottery, notification mode lottery, continuous production lottery, background selection lottery, and production pattern selection processing. Random numbers obtained from the counter are used. That is, lottery is performed using random numbers acquired from the same random number counter for a plurality of types of lottery, and there is no need to provide a random number counter for each of these types of lottery. In the present embodiment, lottery is performed using random numbers acquired from the same random number counter for all these lotteries, but random numbers acquired from the same random number counter are used for all lotteries. Even if it is not used, the above effect can be obtained if random numbers acquired from the same random number counter are used for at least a plurality of types of lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 always performs control to turn on the reel LED 55 from the reception of the reel rotation start command to the reception of the reel stop command for all reels. It has become. This is to increase the visibility of the reel by turning on the reel LED 55 and irradiating the reel from the back at least during the fluctuation of the reel.

  When the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 detects a voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98 and when a V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 92 described later is not input for a certain period of time, the display control is performed. When the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period of time despite the instruction to the circuit 92, the interruption interruption process (sub) similar to the interruption interruption process (main) is performed. Execute. In the power interruption interrupt process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, that is, In addition to storing specific data other than 0, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c. ing. Thereafter, the CPU 91a shifts to a loop process in which no processing is performed. However, when a V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 92 to be described later is not input for a certain period of time, or when the display control circuit 92 is instructed. In spite of this, if the interruption interrupt processing was performed when the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction was not input for a certain period, the drive voltage did not drop, so reset When the reset signal is output from the circuit 95, the CPU 91a is restarted.

  The CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of startup (restart), confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, and the RAM parity is 0. On the condition that the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct, the effect state before power interruption (specifically, the state when the last command was received before power interruption) is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c. It is like that. Specifically, the control pattern executed last is referred to and control based on the control pattern is executed. As a result, an effect based on the control pattern executed before power interruption is executed from the beginning. Further, when the RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of startup 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. All areas of the RAM 91c are initialized.

  Thus, in this embodiment, not only when the CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal, but also when the V blank interrupt signal from the display control circuit 92 described later is not input for a certain period, The power interruption interrupt process (sub) is executed even when the completion interrupt signal corresponding to the instruction is not input for a certain period of time despite the instruction, that is, when the display control circuit 92 hangs up for some reason. After that, the CPU 91a is restarted. As the CPU 91a is restarted, the display control circuit 92 is initialized so that the control of the CPU 91a is resumed from the state before the display control circuit 92 is hung up.

  Next, the display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the display control circuit 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the graphic controller 200 that performs drawing control and display control of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with a control instruction from the CPU 91 a. Stream (compressed series of moving image data, each image data is also called a frame) constituting a moving image, character (image data such as a person, animal, character, figure, symbol, etc.) as image element data used as a sprite image, CG CGROM 205 as image element data storage means for storing data such as data, and SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) as image data storage means used as a VRAM (video RAM) area.

  The graphic controller 200 is a system register 202 for storing various settings of the graphic controller 200, attributes (parameters used when drawing a character, character drawing order, number of colors, enlargement / reduction ratio, palette number) , An attribute register 203 storing data for designating coordinates), a drawing control unit 206 for controlling drawing of an image in a drawing area (to be described later) of the VRAM area, and palette data (when drawing control unit 206 draws an image) Data in which the character display color is defined) in the palette buffer 207 for temporarily saving, the CG data buffer 208 for temporarily saving the CG data when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image, and the CGROM 205 Stores CG data in VRAM area A data transfer control unit 211 that performs control to transfer to the video data, a compressed video decoder 212 that expands the stream stored in the CGROM 205 to a VRAM area, and a video signal for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later in the VRAM area The display control unit 213 that outputs the (R (red), G (green), and B (blue)) signal and the synchronization signal, the video signal output from the display control unit 213 is converted into an analog signal, and the liquid crystal display 51 This is an integrated circuit on which an output DA converter 214 and the like are mounted.

  The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal drive circuit 215 that receives an analog signal output from the graphic controller 200 and drives a liquid crystal element. The liquid crystal drive circuit 215 does not drive all the liquid crystal elements (no voltage is applied) in a state where no video signal (analog signal) is output from the graphic controller 200. The display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is in a transmissive state.

  The graphic controller 200 includes a system bus and a CG bus. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 via the CPU interface 201, and the CG bus is a CG bus interface. It is connected to the CGROM 205 via 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the CPU 91a can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  Further, the drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, the compressed moving picture decoder 212, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. In addition, the drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the compressed moving image decoder 212 are connected to a CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the graphic controller 200, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, a compressed moving image decoder 212, and a display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, data transfer, and decoding of compressed moving image data, an interrupt control register for storing an interrupt signal output instruction to be described later, and a VRAM area. A drawing register for storing a drawing area, an arrangement area for palette data, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in a VRAM area, and the like The storage address of the stream to be expanded, the type of the stream to be expanded, the arrangement area of the expansion buffer in which the stream is expanded in the VRAM area, the arrangement position of the DC nest that is the template used when the stream is expanded, Indicates that frame expansion is complete Such decoding register for storing a like status is assigned.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU 91a at the start of each V blank (an image update period, which is 33.3 ms in this embodiment), and sets the interrupt control register setting state. Accordingly, the CPU 91a displays a drawing end interrupt signal indicating that at the end of drawing, a reading end interrupt signal indicating that when reading of the attribute is completed, and a transfer end interrupt signal indicating that when the data transfer ends. Respectively.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, the compressed video decoder 212, and the display control unit 213 execute initialization of each device when an initial setting instruction is stored in the system control register. Then, when an instruction to output initialization completion signals for all devices is issued, the CPU interface 201 outputs an initialization completion signal indicating that initialization has been completed to the CPU 91a.

  The drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute stored in the attribute register 203 when an instruction for reading the attribute is stored in the system control register, and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the attribute reading is completed. .

  In addition, when a drawing execution instruction is stored in the system control register, the drawing control unit 206 displays a character deployed in the VRAM area and a frame expanded from the stream in accordance with the attribute read from the attribute register 203. A drawing process for drawing in the drawing area designated in step (1) is performed, and when drawing is completed, an output of a drawing end interrupt signal is instructed.

  When the data transfer execution instruction is stored in the system control register, the data transfer control unit 211 transfers the character and palette data stored in the CGROM 205 specified in the data transfer register to the specified position in the VRAM area. The data transfer process is performed, and when the data transfer is completed, an instruction to output a transfer end interrupt signal is issued.

  When a decoding execution instruction is stored in the system control register, the compressed moving picture decoder 212 performs expansion processing for expanding the stream designated by the decode register into the VRAM area, and expansion of each frame constituting the stream is completed. The status of the decode register is updated every time, and when the expansion of all frames is completed, the end of expansion of all frames is set in the status of the decode register.

  The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting image data of the display area of the VRAM area specified by the display register as a video signal. In the present embodiment, the display area and the drawing area are alternately switched every V blank. For this reason, the area assigned as the drawing area in a certain V blank is drawn, and in the next V blank, the display area is switched, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. In the meantime, drawing is performed in the other area.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210. As shown in FIG.

  The VRAM area includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a display area in which image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is stored, a frame memory in which characters and the like are drawn by a drawing process, or a drawing area as a frame area, A dedicated character buffer L1 that is frequently read from the CGROM 205 at the time of activation and is always stored in an address area assigned in accordance with the character, and a character that is required according to the use situation is read from the CGROM 205 and stored. Each area such as a general-purpose character buffer L2 serving as a temporary storage area, and an error character buffer L3 in which a character to be passed to an error occurrence screen or the above-described promotion notification screen is read from the CGROM 205 and stored. It has been.

  In particular, the palette area, the dedicated character buffer L1, and the error character buffer L3 are fixedly allocated, and no other data is allocated to the area, and these buffers are fixedly allocated. Characters that are present are not placed in other areas. In addition, the display area and the drawing area are areas of the same size, and are alternately switched and assigned, and the image data of the other area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while being drawn in one area. It will be. For this reason, the drawing process in the drawing area and the display process in the display area can be executed in parallel, and the number of characters that can be drawn in one line is not limited. Furthermore, the frame rate (ratio at which the display is updated in a certain period) can be changed during the reproduction of the moving image. Note that the two areas allocated as the display area and the drawing area are also fixedly allocated, and no other data is arranged in these areas. In addition to these areas, characters and the like serving as moving image source data are arranged.

  As described above, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and according to the process data defining the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 described above. The graphic controller 200 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the CPU 91a performs for the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are determined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer, and decode execution instructions, and CG data, palette data, and attribute settings for data transfer. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Next, drawing control will be described.

  In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform the drawing process, it is necessary that a character developed for drawing and a frame developed from the stream be arranged in the VRAM area. Of these, the frames expanded from the stream are stored in the expansion buffer by the compressed video decoder, and therefore, the frame stored in the expansion buffer indicated by the drawing pointer may be used. It is necessary to place the character as source data in the VRAM area.

  Therefore, the CPU 91a issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for moving image reproduction when performing moving image reproduction. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 places all the characters necessary for moving image reproduction in the VRAM area. When playing back a movie, the same character is often used repeatedly for drawing, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed and takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the VRAM area at the initial stage of moving image reproduction, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. Note that this is not the case for frequently used characters that have been transferred to the dedicated character buffer L1 in advance at the time of activation. Further, in this embodiment, when the CPU 91a performs moving image reproduction, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for the moving image reproduction is performed. The command may be executed each time.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 91a has a shape and a size corresponding to the transmission area 51b in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of start-up, and when the liquid crystal display 51 displays the transmission color (this embodiment). In this case, a transfer command is sent from the CGROM 205 of the frequently used character including the transparent region character that is white) to the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM region. Accordingly, the data transfer control unit 211 places frequently used characters in the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area. For this reason, for a frequently used character, it takes less time to draw compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 every time a moving image is reproduced.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the moving image reproduction, the CPU 91a sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank, and then instructs execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the CPU 91a commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws image data in the drawing area in accordance with the read attribute.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which necessary characters are arranged in the VRAM area, and FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a drawing state of characters and the like in the drawing area by the drawing control unit 206.

  Here, the control situation in the case of drawing using the characters A to C will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, image data such as characters A to C used for drawing is also referred to as an object.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the drawing control unit 206 receives a drawing execution command in a state where the characters A to C and the transparent area characters necessary for drawing are arranged in the VRAM area, the drawing control unit 206 starts drawing in the drawing area. To do.

  The order in which the objects arranged in these VRAM areas are drawn is determined by the attributes read from the attribute register 203. The attribute has a higher priority for an object (an object closest to the viewpoint in the Z-axis direction of the 3D space) that is displayed on the near side as viewed from the viewer as the order in which the objects are drawn. 206 draws in order from the object with the highest priority. Here, the order of drawing in the order of the transparent area object and the characters A, B, and C is defined in the attribute. In the present embodiment, the CPU 91a sets the attributes so that the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority during the reel change. For this reason, while the reel is changing, the transparent area object is always drawn before other objects, and the transparent area object is always drawn closer to the viewer than the other objects. It has become.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the drawing control unit 206 draws a transparent area character in an area corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 in the drawing area of the VRAM area.

  Next, the character A having the next highest priority in the drawing order set in the attribute is drawn in the area designated by the attribute. At this time, drawing is not performed for an already drawn object, that is, a region that overlaps the transparent region object in the region where the character A is drawn. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an object has already been drawn for each pixel of the drawing area in the area where the character A is drawn, and the pixel corresponding to the character A is drawn for pixels where no object is drawn. However, drawing is not performed for pixels on which the object has already been drawn.

  When the drawing of the character A is completed, the character B having the next highest priority is drawn in the area designated by the attribute. The same applies to the character B. Of the areas to be drawn, the area that overlaps the already drawn object is not drawn. Similarly, the character C is drawn, and when the drawing of the object with the lowest priority is finished, an instruction to output a drawing end interrupt signal is issued. Note that, for an object placed outside the drawing area such as the character C, pixels in the area that protrudes in the same manner as the area that overlaps the already drawn object are not drawn and are included in the drawing area. Draw only for pixels.

  In this manner, the drawing control unit 206 draws in order from the foremost object set by the attribute in the drawing area. At this time, the drawing is not performed for the area where the object is already arranged. That is, drawing is not performed for pixels that do not require drawing.

  Further, during the change of the reel, the transparent color (white) transparent area object is drawn in the area corresponding to the transparent area 51 b of the liquid crystal display 51 with the highest priority (most front side as viewed from the viewer). Therefore, during the reel change, the transparent color (white) transparent area object is always drawn first in the area corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, and the VRAM In the display area set as the area, drawing of other objects is not performed in the area corresponding to the transmissive area 51b where the image is not always displayed in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this embodiment, the drawing control unit 206 draws in order from the foremost object set by the attribute in the drawing area, and does not draw the area where the object is already arranged. However, referring to the attribute for each pixel in the drawing area, the object located in the foreground is determined from among the objects located in the corresponding pixel, and determined to be located in the foreground. The drawn object may be drawn. Even in this case, the transparent color (white) transparent area object is given the highest priority (viewed by the viewer) in the area corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 during the change of the reel. By setting an attribute set to be drawn (most on the front side), a transparent color (white) transparent area object is always drawn on the pixel corresponding to the transparent area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, Other objects are not drawn.

  Also, in this embodiment, when performing a continuous effect (including additional effects), a bonus effect, a confirmed effect, a standby effect, a menu screen (including a history browsing screen, an effect type selection screen), etc. Characters required for moving image reproduction accompanying the production are transferred to the general character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. For example, the character necessary for the continuous production and the standby production are provided due to the capacity of the general character buffer L2. Necessary characters or characters necessary for displaying a menu screen (including a history browsing screen and a production type selection screen) cannot be simultaneously transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, when a new moving image is reproduced, the character for new moving image reproduction is overwritten on the character for moving image reproduction that has been performed so far, which is stored in the general-purpose character buffer L2. It is like that.

  However, if a standby effect or a menu screen is displayed during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, the character in the general-purpose character buffer L2 used for the continuous effect (including an additional effect) or the bonus effect is on standby. When a character is used to display an effect or a menu screen (including a history viewing screen or an effect type selection screen), and when returning from a standby effect or menu screen to a continuous effect (including additional effects) or a bonus effect Needs to read the character used for the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the bonus effect again from the CGROM 205 and transfer it to the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) and a bonus effect, execution of a standby effect and display of a menu screen (history browsing, effect type) Change) is prohibited, and a standby effect is executed during execution of continuous effects (including additional effects) and bonus effects, and a menu screen is displayed for browsing history and selecting the effect type. As a result, the overhead of reading out the characters of continuous effects (including additional effects) and bonus effects from the CGROM 205 and writing them to the general-purpose character buffer L2 of the VRAM for the standby effect and the display of the menu screen occurs. Can be eliminated.

  Also, in this embodiment, the display of the menu screen is prohibited especially during execution of continuous effects (including additional effects) and bonus effects, so the effect type during execution of continuous effects (including additional effects) and bonus effects Even if the continuous effect or bonus effect character developed in the general-purpose character buffer L2 of the VRAM is not overwritten as the menu screen is displayed, the continuous effect or bonus effect is executed. As the effect mode is changed, the characters of the continuous effect and the bonus effect corresponding to the changed effect mode are read from the CGROM 205, and the read characters are expanded in the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM. Characters in continuous production or bonus production, that is, based on the production mode before the change. It is possible to eliminate that overhead occurs that overridden for performance and bonuses rendition of character.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the execution of the standby effect and the display of the menu screen are prohibited even when the finalized effect is executed and the finalized screen is displayed. When the standby effect is executed during the execution of the screen, or the menu screen is displayed for browsing the history or selecting the effect type, the characters constituting the confirmation screen are displayed as CGROM 205 for the standby effect or the display of the menu screen. It is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of reading from and writing to the general-purpose character buffer L2 of the VRAM.

  In this embodiment, when the error notification screen is displayed, a character required for moving image reproduction accompanying the error notification screen is transferred to the error character buffer L3 allocated separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2. . Therefore, even when an error notification screen is displayed during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, and the character is restored to the original effect screen when the error is resolved, the character in the general-purpose character buffer L2 is displayed. In order to display the error notification screen without being overwritten, the overhead of reading out the characters of continuous effects and bonus effects from the CGROM 205 and rewriting them in the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM may be eliminated. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the state where the bet number is set, the display of the menu screen is prohibited, the bet number is already set, and the player The menu screen is not displayed when there is an intention to start the game.

  Further, in a state where the number of bets has already been set, the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command even when a certain time has elapsed after the game ends. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 is in a state where the bet amount has already been set and the player is willing to start the game even when a certain time has elapsed since the end of the game. If so, the standby effect is not performed.

  In addition, even when a certain amount of time has elapsed since the end of the game with the number of bets already set, the game control sound continues in this state because the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command. Even in the case of being output as shown in FIG. 15, since the player is willing to start the game, the control for muting the game sound effect is not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, while the final effect is being executed, the standby effect and the menu screen are prohibited from being displayed. The confirmation screen does not disappear when the production is executed or the menu screen is displayed.

  In addition, an effect result indicating that the bonus is won is obtained, and after the game is finished (after receiving the game state command), the standby effect can be executed even while waiting for the final effect by receiving the BET command. Display of the menu screen is prohibited, and even though the effect result indicating the winning of the bonus has already been notified, the standby effect is executed until the final effect is executed. The production result does not disappear.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the CPU 41a performs a startup process shown in the flowchart of FIG. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 41a is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 41a is activated due to a malfunction. This is a process to be performed.

  In the start-up process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa1), then the voltage drop signal detection data is acquired from the input port, and whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. That is, it is determined whether or not the voltage is stable (Sa2), and if the voltage drop signal is input, any processing is performed except for determining whether or not the voltage drop signal is input. There is no loop processing.

  If it is determined in step Sa2 that the voltage drop signal is not input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (Sa3), and the states of the stop switch 36 and the automatic settlement switch 29 are acquired. Validity / invalidity of the stop function and automatic settlement function is set in a specific register of the CPU 41a (Sa4). By initialization of the I register and the IY register, an interrupt table address to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and a reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa5), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state (Sa6). If the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state in step Sa6, the RAM parity of all storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 41c is calculated (Sa7). Is determined (Sa8). If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa8, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. Therefore, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa8, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa9). If power interruption interrupt processing (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should have been set. If the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa9 (data for destruction diagnosis is power interruption) Since the data in the RAM 41c is not normal also in cases other than 5A (H) stored sometimes, the error code indicating the RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa10), and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

  In the error processing, as shown in FIG. 19, the current display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is saved in the stack (Sb1), and the error code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sb2). .

  Next, the error code stored in the register is checked, and it is determined whether or not the error code is an error code indicating a RAM abnormal error or an abnormal winning error (Sb3), indicating a RAM abnormal error or an abnormal winning error. In the case of an error code, after initialization 1 is performed to initialize all the storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sb4), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed. To do.

  If it is determined in step Sb3 that the error code is not an error other than a RAM error or an abnormal winning error, it is determined whether an operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected (Sb5). If the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is not detected, it is further determined whether or not the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected (Sb6). If the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, the process proceeds to step Sb4. Return. That is, the game waits in a state where the progress of the game is impossible until the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is detected.

  When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step Sb5 or when the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected in the step Sb6, the error code stored in the register is cleared (Sb7 ), The display state of the game auxiliary display 12 is returned to the display state saved in the stack in the step Sb1 (Sb8), and the process returns to the original process.

  As described above, in the error processing, if the error processing is other than the RAM abnormal error and the abnormal winning error, the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated, so that the error processing is canceled. The error state is not canceled even if the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated in the case of error processing due to a RAM abnormality error or an abnormal winning error.

  Returning to FIG. 18, if it is determined in step Sa9 that the data for destructive diagnosis is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, so the non-saved work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 41c are initialized. After performing initialization 3 (Sa11), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (Sa12). Next, each register is restored to the state before the power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa13), the interrupt is permitted (Sa14), and the process that was executed last before the power interruption is returned.

  If the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state in the step of Sa6, after executing initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area (Sa15), The value (0 at this time) stored in the set value work is corrected to 1 (Sa16). Next, interruption is permitted (Sa17), and the setting change process shown in FIG. 20, ie, the setting change mode is entered (Sa18). After the setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to the game process.

  In the setting change process, as shown in FIG. 20, the setting value stored in the setting value work of the RAM 41c (the value of the setting value work is corrected to 1 before shifting to the setting changing process. Is read out (Sc1).

  After that, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 (Sc2, Sc3). When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step of Sc2, the setting value read in the step of Sc1. 1 is added to (Sc4), and it is determined whether or not the set value after addition is 7, that is, whether or not the settable range is exceeded (Sc5). If the set value after addition is not 7, After returning to the detection waiting state for the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps Sc2 and Sc3 again, if the setting value after addition is 7 in the step Sc5, the setting value is corrected to 1 (Sc6). ), The process returns to the detection waiting state for the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in the steps Sc2 and Sc3.

  When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in the step of Sc3, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c and the set value is confirmed (Sc7). Wait until the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Sc8). If it is determined in step Sc8 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the startup process, when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is stored in the RAM 41c by determining whether or not the RAM parity is 0 and whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal. It is determined whether the stored data is normal. If the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the process proceeds to error processing. In the error processing due to the RAM abnormal error, an error code indicating the RAM abnormal error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no processing is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled. If the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, interrupts are not permitted. Therefore, once the process shifts to error processing due to a RAM error, the setting key switch 37 is activated and interrupts are permitted. Until it is interrupted, the interruption interruption process (main) is not performed even if the interruption occurs. That is, the RAM adjustment data is not calculated and stored so that the RAM parity is newly set to 0 in the power interruption interrupt process (main), and the destruction diagnosis data is not newly set. Even if the CPU 41a is restarted, the game cannot be restarted even if the CPU 41a is restarted, except when the setting key switch 37 is started in the ON state.

  Once the process shifts to error processing due to a RAM abnormality error, the setting key switch 37 is activated in the ON state, and after all the areas except the used stack area of the RAM 41c are initialized, a setting change process is performed. The game cannot be progressed until a new set value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. In other words, in the state where the error processing due to the RAM abnormality error is started, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is canceled and the game is resumed on the condition that a new set value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It becomes possible to make it.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the CPU 41a.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where the bet number can be set, sets a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state, and executes a process of determining the bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sd2, a random number for internal lottery is extracted simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step Sd1, and the winning of each above-described combination is permitted based on the extracted random number value. Process to determine whether or not. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  In the winning determination process in step Sd4, when it is determined in step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped, a winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Further, in the game end process, an RT process for performing control related to RT is also performed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd2.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, a prescribed number that is a predetermined number of medals inserted in accordance with the game state of the game is read (Se1), and the process proceeds to Step Se2. The prescribed number is 3 in the normal gaming state and RT, and 1 in the regular bonus gaming state.

  In the step of Se2, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted medals, that is, the value of the BET counter is the specified number read in the step of Se1, and if the inserted number of medals is the specified number, the process proceeds to the step of Se3. If the input number is not the specified number, the process proceeds to Step Se4.

  In the step of Se3, it is determined whether or not the set value stored in the set value work of the RAM 41c is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value stored in the set value work is an appropriate value. If the set value is in the range of 1 to 6, the process proceeds to Step Se5, and if not, the process proceeds to Step Se4.

  In the step of Se4, since it is determined that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is stored in the register, and the process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG.

  In the step of Se5, random number acquisition processing for acquiring a random number used in the game is performed, and the process proceeds to the step of Se6. In the random number acquisition process, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 43, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 42 is latched, and the latched random number value is input from the I / O port 41d and extracted. A predetermined logical operation is performed on the extracted random number, and the result is obtained as a random number.

  In the step of Se6, the state number (any one of 0 to 4) is stored in the RAM 41c according to the game state of the game, and the process proceeds to the step of Se7. In the step of Se7, in the gaming state indicated by the state number, the hand number to be drawn first is stored in the RAM 41c and the process proceeds to the step of Se8. In the step of Se7, if the state number is 0-2, that is, if no special combination is carried over in the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), the combination number to be drawn first Is set to 0 (big bonus (1)) and the state number is 3 to 5, that is, when any special role is carried over in the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2) First, 11 (replay) is set as the role number targeted for lottery, and when the state number is 6, that is, in the case of a regular bonus, 15 (watermelon) is set as the role number targeted for lottery first.

  In the step of Se8, it is confirmed whether or not the lot number to be drawn is 21, that is, whether or not all the lots to be drawn are finished, and if it is 21, that is, all the lots to be drawn. If the lottery of the combination is finished, the process proceeds to Step Se9. If not 21, the process proceeds to step Se10.

  In step Se9, the general combination storing work in which the general combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the step of Se10, it is checked whether or not the common flag registered in the role-specific table is 1 in association with the processing target number, and if it is 1, the process proceeds to the step of Se11. Advances to step Se12.

  In step Se11, the address of the storage area for the number of determination values in the ROM 41b registered in the role-specific table in association with the role number to be processed is read. Then, the number of determination values stored at this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to Step Se13.

  In the step of Se12, first, the set value stored in the RAM 41c is read, and further, the number of determination values of the ROM 41b registered in the role-specific table is associated with the set number to be processed and the read set value. Read the address of the area. Then, the number of determination values stored at this address is acquired, and the process proceeds to Step Se13.

  In the step of Se13, the number of determination values acquired in the step of Se11 or Se12 is added to the random number value for internal lottery, and the result of the addition is set as a new random number value. It is determined whether an overflow has occurred when added to the random number value. The occurrence of an overflow indicates that the winning combination corresponding to the processing target winning number has been won. If an overflow occurs, the process proceeds to step Se16. If no overflow has occurred, the process proceeds to step Se15.

  In step Se15, 1 is added to the role number to be processed, and the process returns to step Se8.

  In the step of Se16, it is confirmed whether or not the role number is 0-10, that is, whether it is a role number indicating a special role or a combination of roles including a special role. If the role number is 0-10, the step of Se17 If the combination number is not 0 to 10, the process proceeds to Step Se18.

  In the step of Se17, a special combination winning flag corresponding to the combination number to be processed is set in the special combination storing work in which the special combination winning flag is stored in the RAM 41c. In the step of Se18, the general combination storing work of the RAM 41c. In addition, the winning flag of the general combination corresponding to the processing target combination number is set, the internal lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the step Se18, when the combination numbers are 1 to 3, since the general combination is not won, the general combination storing work in the RAM 41c is cleared in this case.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd3.

  In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (about 4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (Sf1), and the wait time must have elapsed. If this happens, wait until the wait time has elapsed.

  If the wait time has elapsed in step Sf1, a new wait time is set (Sf2).

  Next, the setting at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is performed, and the rotation of the reel is started (Sf3). Then, referring to the table index, the table creation data is specified, and the stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the winning combination status of the game, and the stop status of other reels based on the specified table creation data Is created for each reel that is rotating (Sf4), and setting is made when stop preparation is completed (Sf5). As a result, the stop operation can be enabled, and then the stop operation becomes effective when the constant speed rotation of the reel is detected in the timer interruption process (main), which will be described later, during the origin passage process. It becomes.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been detected (Sf6). If any of the stop switches has not been detected, a reel rotation error (over a certain period of time). Then, it is determined whether or not an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 (Sf7). If no reel rotation error has occurred, an insertion error (medal insertion) is further performed. Whether or not a medal insertion was detected outside the permitted period, and whether or not a payout error (medal payout was detected outside the medal payout period) Error) is determined (Sf8, Sf9), and any error occurs in steps Sf7 to Sf9. If it is not determined, the flow returns to step Sf6.

  If it is determined in Sf8 that the insertion error has occurred, or if a payout error is determined in Sf9, an error code indicating the insertion / discharge error during reel rotation is set in the register (Sf10). ), The process proceeds to the error processing shown in FIG. 19 (Sf11). When the error is released, the process returns to step Sf6 again.

  If it is determined in step Sf7 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (Sf12), and the process proceeds to the error process shown in FIG. 19 (Sf13). Along with this, the rotation of the reels is also temporarily stopped. When the error is released, the process returns to the step Sf3 again, and the reel rotation is resumed.

  If any stop switch operation is detected in step Sf6, the number of steps from the reel reference position at that time in the reel motor corresponding to the stop switch (the number of steps to be the stop operation position) is calculated. After obtaining and setting the work corresponding to the stop reel (Sf14), the process waits until the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops (Sf15).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops, the detection of the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel is invalidated, and then it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (Sf16). If not stopped, the process returns to the step of Sf4. If all the reels are stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the winning time process executed by the CPU 41a in the winning determination process of Sd4.

  In the winning process, first, by referring to the combination table stored in the ROM 41b, the game state (state number) of the game and the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination are set (Sg1), and the process proceeds to step Sg2. .

  In the step of Sg2, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) has been won. If the big bonus (1) has been won, the process proceeds to the step of Sg3, and the big bonus (1) indicating the big bonus (1) is shown. 1) The middle flag is set in the RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step Sg6.

  If the big bonus (1) is not won in the step of Sg2, the process proceeds to the step of Sg4, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) is won, and if the big bonus (2) is won. In step Sg5, a big bonus (2) medium flag indicating that the big bonus (2) is in progress is set in the RAM 41c, and the process proceeds to step Sg6.

  If the big bonus (2) is not won in step Sg4, the process proceeds to step Sg8.

  In the step of Sg6, the special role storing work in the RAM 41c is cleared (00H is stored), and the process proceeds to the step of Sg7. Initialize (set to 0) and proceed to step Sg8.

  In step Sg8, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won. If the regular bonus is not won in step Sg8, the winning process is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  If the regular bonus is won in step Sg8, the process proceeds to step Sg9, the regular bonus medium flag indicating that the regular bonus is in progress is set in the RAM 41c, and the special role storing work in the RAM 41c is cleared (00H is stored). , Go to step Sg10.

  In the step of Sg10, after initializing the value of the regular bonus game number counter and the value of the regular bonus winning counter in which the number of winnings in the regular bonus is stored, the winning process is terminated and the process returns to the original process. .

  25 to 27 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the game end process executed by the CPU 41a in step Sd6.

  In the game end process, first, it is determined whether or not RT (1) is in progress based on whether or not the RT (1) in-progress flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sh1). Proceed to step Sh7. If it is during RT (1) in the step of Sh1, 1 is subtracted from the value of the RT game number counter assigned to the RAM 41c in order to store the remaining number of games of RT (1) and RT (2) (Sh2), It is determined whether the number of remaining RT games is 0, that is, whether the value of the RT game number counter is 0 (Sh3). If the remaining RT game number is not 0 in the step of Sh3, the process proceeds to the step of Sh4. If the remaining RT game number is 0, the RT (1) flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh5). Proceed to step Sh6.

  In the step of Sh4, it is determined whether any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is won, and the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is determined. If any special part of the bonus is won, the RT (1) medium flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh5), the process proceeds to the step of Sh6, and the big bonus (1), big bonus (2 ), Or if neither regular bonus has been won, the process proceeds to step Sh6.

  In the step of Sh6, it is determined whether or not RT (2) is in progress based on whether or not the RT (2) in-process flag is set in the RAM 41c, and if not in RT (2), the process proceeds to step of Sh12. If RT (2) is in the Sh6 step, 1 is subtracted from the RT game number counter value (Sh7), and it is determined whether the remaining RT game number is 0, that is, whether the RT game number counter value is 0 or not. (Sh8). If the remaining RT game number is not 0 in step Sh8, the process proceeds to step Sh9. If the remaining RT game number is 0, the RT (2) flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh12). Proceed to step Sh13.

  In the step of Sh9, it is determined whether any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is won, and the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is determined. If any special part of the bonus is won, the RT (2) medium flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh12), the process proceeds to the step of Sh13, and the big bonus (1), big bonus (2 ) Or the regular bonus, if any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is won (Sh10).

  If any of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus is won in the 10 steps of Sh, the process proceeds to the step of Sh13, where the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), Alternatively, if any of the regular bonuses is not won, it is determined whether any one of the 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3) falls is winning (Sh11). .

  If any of the 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3) falls in the Sh11 step wins, the RT (2) flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared. The process proceeds to steps (Sh12) and Sh13, and if any of the 10 (1), 10 (2), and 10 (3) rolls has not been won, the process proceeds to Sh13.

  In the step of Sh13, it is determined whether any of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is won.

  If any of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or regular bonus is won in the step of Sh13, the process proceeds to the step of Sh23, and the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or If none of the regular bonuses has been won, the process proceeds to step Sh14.

  In step Sh14, it is determined whether or not replay (2) has won. If replay (2) has won, 100 is set in the RT game number counter (Sh15) and RT (2) is stored in the RAM 41c. The middle flag is set (Sh16), and the process proceeds to the step of Sh17. If the replay (2) is not won, the process proceeds to the step of Sh17.

  In step Sh17, it is determined whether or not replay (3) has won. If replay (3) has won, 200 is set in the RT game number counter (Sh18), and RT (2) is stored in the RAM 41c. The middle flag is set (Sh19), the process proceeds to the step of Sh20, and if the replay (3) is not won, the process proceeds to the step of Sh20.

  In step Sh20, it is determined whether or not replay (4) has won. If replay (4) has won, 300 is set in the RT game number counter (Sh21), and RT (2) is stored in the RAM 41c. The middle flag is set (Sh22), the process proceeds to the step of Sh23, and if the replay (4) is not won, the process proceeds to the step of Sh23.

  In the step of Sh23, it is determined whether or not a regular bonus is in progress. In the step of Sh23, when the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c and the RB signal is ON, it is determined that the regular bonus is being performed.

  If the regular bonus is not in the Sh23 step, the process proceeds to the Sh27 step. If the regular bonus is in progress at the step of Sh23, the value of the regular bonus game number counter is decremented by 1. If a winning has occurred, the value of the regular bonus medium winning counter is incremented by 1 (Sh24), and the regular bonus is terminated. Is determined, that is, whether the value of the regular bonus game number counter is 0 or the value of the regular bonus winning counter is 8 (Sh25). If the regular bonus end condition is not satisfied in step Sh25, the process proceeds to step Sh27. If the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh26). ), Go to the step of Sh27.

  In the step of Sh27, it is determined whether or not a big bonus is in progress. In the step of Sh27, when the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c and the BB medium signal is ON, it is determined that the big bonus is in progress.

  If the big bonus is not in the step of Sh27, the process proceeds to the step of Sh37. If the big bonus is in effect, the payout number of medals of the game is added to the value of the big bonus medium payout counter (Sh28). It is determined whether or not the value of the medium payout counter exceeds 300 sheets (Sh29). If the value of the big bonus medium payout counter does not exceed 300 in the step of Sh29, the process proceeds to the step of Sh34. If the value of the big bonus medium payout counter exceeds 300, the big bonus (2 ) It is determined whether the medium flag is set, that is, whether the big bonus is the big bonus (2) (Sh30).

  If the big bonus (2) medium flag is not set in the step of Sh30, that is, if the big bonus is the big bonus (1), whether or not the value of the further big bonus medium payout counter exceeds 465 Is determined (Sh31). If the value of the big bonus medium payout counter does not exceed 465 in the step of Sh31, the process proceeds to the step of Sh34. If the value of the big bonus medium payout counter exceeds 465, the big bonus (1) A big bonus (1) indicating an end game is set in the RAM 41c (Sh32), the big bonus (1) medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag set in the RAM 41c are cleared (Sh33), and the process proceeds to the step of Sh37. .

  If the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the step of Sh30, that is, if the big bonus is the big bonus (2), the big bonus (2) medium flag and the regular bonus set in the RAM 41c are set. The middle flag is cleared (Sh33), and the process proceeds to step Sh37.

  In the step of Sh34, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is not set in the RAM 41c, that is, whether or not the big bonus is in effect and the regular bonus is not activated. If the regular bonus medium flag is set in the step of Sh34, the process proceeds to the step of Sh37. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set in the step of Sh34, the regular bonus medium indicating that the regular bonus is in progress. A regular bonus operation start flag indicating the operation start of the flag and the regular bonus is set in the RAM 41c (Sh35), and the value of the regular bonus game number counter and the value of the regular bonus intermediate winning counter in which the number of winnings in the regular bonus is stored are initialized. (Sh36), the process proceeds to step Sh37.

  In step Sh37, it is determined whether or not the RB signal in the external output signal is ON. If the RB signal is not ON in the step of Sh37, the process proceeds to the step of Sh41. If the RB signal is in the ON state, it is determined whether the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sh38). ). When the regular bonus medium flag is not set in the step of Sh38, that is, when the regular bonus is ended and the regular bonus is not resumed thereafter, the process proceeds to the step of Sh40. When the regular bonus medium flag is set in the step of Sh38, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus operation start flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sh39). When the regular bonus operation start flag is set in the step of Sh39, that is, when the regular bonus is reactivated during the big bonus, the process proceeds to the step of Sh40, and the regular bonus operation start flag is set in the step of Sh39. If not, that is, if the regular bonus is not satisfied and the termination condition of the regular bonus is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step Sh41. In the step of Sh40, the RB signal is turned off and the process proceeds to the step of Sh41.

  In step Sh41, it is determined whether or not a regular bonus operation start flag is set in the RAM 41c. If the regular bonus operation start flag is not set in the step of Sh41, the process proceeds to the step of Sh44, and when the regular bonus operation start flag is set in the step of Sh41, that is, when the regular bonus starts from the next game. Then, the regular bonus operation start flag in the RAM 41c is cleared (Sh42), and the process waits until the output waiting time of the RB signal is over (Sh43).

  In step Sh44, it is determined whether the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. If neither the big bonus (1) flag nor the big bonus (2) flag is set in the step of Sh44, the process proceeds to the step of Sh50, and the big bonus (1) flag or the big bonus (2) is checked in the step of Sh44. If the flag is set, it is determined whether or not the BB signal is turned ON among the external output signals (Sh45). When the BB medium signal is ON in the step of Sh45, that is, when the big bonus is being performed and the next game is not the start game of the big bonus, the process proceeds to the step of Sh50 and the BB is being performed in the step of Sh45. When the signal is not ON, that is, when the big bonus starts from the next game, the BB medium signal of the external output signals is turned ON (Sh46), and the effect waiting time of the BB winning effect is stored in the register. After setting (Sh47) and enabling detection of the operation of the settlement switch 10 (Sh48), an effect waiting process for waiting until the effect waiting time set in the step of Sh47 elapses is performed (Sh49). And after completion | finish of an effect waiting process, it progresses to the step of Sh50.

  In the effect waiting process in the step of Sh49, the effect waiting time set in the register is set in the general-purpose time counter of the RAM 41c, and the operation detection state of the settlement switch 10 is changed until the effect waiting time set in the general-purpose time counter elapses. When the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected in this state, the settlement process shown in FIG. 30 is performed, and when the performance waiting time set in the general-purpose time counter has elapsed, the performance waiting process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the original process.

  In the step of Sh50, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. If the regular bonus flag is not set in the step of Sh50, the process proceeds to the step of Sh53. If the regular bonus flag is set in the step of Sh53, whether the RB signal in the external output signal is ON. Is determined (Sh51). If the RB signal is ON in the step of Sh51, that is, if the regular bonus is in progress and the next game is not the start game of the regular bonus, the process proceeds to the step of Sh53, and the RB is in progress in the step of Sh51. When the signal is not ON, that is, when the regular bonus starts from the next game, the RB signal is turned ON among the external output signals (Sh52), and the process proceeds to step Sh53.

  In step Sh53, it is determined whether or not the BB signal in the external output signal is ON. If the BB signal is not ON in the step of Sh53, the process proceeds to the step of Sh75. If the BB signal is ON in the step of Sh53, the big bonus (1) flag or big bonus (2 ) It is determined whether or not the middle flag is set (Sh54). When the big bonus (1) flag or the big bonus (2) flag is set in the step of Sh54, that is, when the big bonus is not ended, the process proceeds to the step of Sh75, and the big bonus (1 ) If neither the medium flag nor the big bonus (2) medium flag is set, that is, when the big bonus ends, the BB medium signal of the external output signals is turned off (Sh55), and the big bonus ( 1) It is determined whether or not an end flag is set, that is, whether or not the big bonus to be ended is the big bonus (1) (Sh56).

  When the big bonus (1) end flag is set in the step of Sh56, that is, when the big bonus to be ended is the big bonus (1), 100 is set in the RT game number counter (Sh57), and the RAM 41c is set. The RT flag is set (Sh59), and the process proceeds to the step of Sh60. If the big bonus (1) end flag is not set, 50 is set in the RT remaining game number counter (Sh58), and the RT flag is set in the RAM 41c. Set (Sh59) and proceed to step Sh60.

  In the step of Sh60, after setting the effect waiting time of the ending effect in the register and enabling the detection of the operation of the settlement switch 10 (Sh61), the same as Sh49 until the effect waiting time set in the step of Sh60 elapses. The production waiting process is performed (Sh62). And after completion | finish of the production waiting process in the step of Sh62, it progresses to the step of Sh63.

  In the step of Sh63, it is determined whether or not the automatic settlement function is enabled. If the automatic settlement function is not enabled, the process proceeds to the step of Sh65, and the automatic settlement function is enabled in the step of Sh63. If so, the settlement process is performed (Sh64), and then the process proceeds to step Sh65.

  In step Sh65, it is determined whether or not the stop function is set to be valid. If the stop function is not set to be effective in the step of Sh65, the process proceeds to step of Sh75. If the stop function is set to be enabled in the step of Sh65, the stop code indicating the stop state is set in the register. (Sh66), the stop code stored in the register is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 (Sh67). Then, it is determined whether or not the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected (Sh68). If the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is not detected, whether or not the operation of the reset switch 23 is further detected. (Sh69), if the operation of the reset switch 23 is not detected, it is further determined whether the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (Sh70), and if the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected. Return to the step of Sh68. If the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in the step of Sh68, or if the operation of the reset switch 23 is detected in the step of Sh69, the operation proceeds to the step of Sh72, and the operation of the settlement switch 10 is performed in the step of Sh70. If it is detected, a settlement process is performed (Sh71), and the process returns to the step of Sh66.

  In the step of Sh72, the stop code stored in the register is cleared. And the display state of the game auxiliary | assistant display 12 is cleared (Sh73), and it progresses to the step of Sh74.

  In the step of Sh74, initialization 2 for initializing a general work including the setting area of the big bonus (1) end flag in addition to the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c is performed, and then the process proceeds to the step of Sh75.

  In the step of Sh75, after initialization 4 is performed to initialize the unused area and unused stack area of the RAM 41c, the game end process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the process at the end of the game, it is determined for each game whether the regular bonus is inactive during the big bonus. If the regular bonus is not in operation during the big bonus, the regular bonus is activated. It is supposed to let you.

  Also, before determining whether or not the regular bonus is not activated, it is determined whether or not the big bonus end condition is satisfied. If the big bonus end condition is not satisfied in the determination, the regular bonus is not determined. It is determined whether or not the bonus is not activated. If the bonus is not activated, the regular bonus is activated.

  Further, when the regular bonus is activated, the RB medium signal is stopped until the output waiting time of the RB signal indicating that the regular bonus is elapsed, and when the output waiting time has elapsed, Even if the regular bonus is activated continuously during the big bonus, the output of the RB signal stops, and when the output waiting time elapses in this state, the RB is started again. The signal output is resumed.

  In addition, during the period until the production waiting time of the BB winning effect and the ending effect elapses, the detection of the operation of the settlement switch 10 is validated. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected during this period, the settlement of the credit is performed. Control will be performed. In addition, even when the settlement switch 10 is activated, detection of the operation of the settlement switch 10 is validated. Even when the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected during this period, credit settlement control is performed.

  Also, at the end of the big bonus or at the end of the big bonus, until the waiting time for the performance for performing the BB winning effect and the ending effect has passed, the transition to the next game will not proceed and the waiting time for the performance will elapse. Until the setting of the bet number is permitted, the medal lending is not permitted.

  In addition, when automatic payment is performed at the end of the big bonus, the automatic payment is completed and the setting of the bet number is permitted without shifting to the BET process of the next game until the automatic payment is completed. Until then, medals are not allowed to be lent. Furthermore, when the big bonus is ended, when the stop state is controlled, the stop state is released and the bet amount is not changed until the next game is released. Until the setting is allowed, medals are not allowed to be lent.

  FIGS. 28 and 29 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a by interrupting the start process or the game process in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 3, that is, at an interval of 0.56 ms. .

  In the timer interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Si1). That is, the execution of another interrupt process during the execution of the timer interrupt process (main) is prohibited. Then, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Si2).

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Si3). In the step of Si3, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referred to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Si4). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process is executed to output the phase signal data changed in the Si8 motor step process described later and the phase signal data changed in the Si23 final stop process described later (Si5).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Si6). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel start processing (Si7) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step processing (Si8) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, the motor phase signal standby processing (Si9) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20). The interrupt prohibited in the step is permitted (Si21), and the process returns to the state before the interrupt.

  Further, in the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Si6, LED dynamic display processing (Si10) for dynamically lighting various indicators, output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to an output port (Si11), random number update processing for updating various software random numbers (Si12), time counter update processing for updating various time counters (Si13), command transmission for transmitting commands stored in the command queue to the effect control board 90 After executing the process (Si14) and the external output signal update process (Si15) for updating the external output signal in sequence, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20), and the interrupts prohibited in the Si1 step are permitted. (Si21), and the process returns to the state before the interruption.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Si4, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, ie, timer interrupt 4 (Si16), and the timer If it is not interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt 3, port input processing (Si17) for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port, passing the origin of rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (reel reference) (Passing position) to detect the occurrence of a reel rotation error, check if the stop preparation is complete, and if the stop preparation is complete and if it is rotating at a constant speed, the spinning reel Based on the detection signal of various switches, these various switches satisfy the detection conditions. After sequentially executing the switch input determination process (Si19) for determining whether or not, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20), the interrupt prohibited in the Si1 step is permitted (Si21), Return to the process before inclusion.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 at the step of Si16, the stop position is determined from the stop operation position when the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is determined, and the number of steps after which the stop should be calculated is calculated. Stop switch process (Si22), the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted, stop process (Si23) to start braking by two-phase excitation when it is time to stop, brake in the stop process After executing the final stop process (Si24) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start, the register saved in the stack area in Si2 is restored (Si20), and the interrupts prohibited in the Si1 step are permitted. (Si21) to return to the process before the interruption.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the stop switch process executed by the CPU 41a in the timer interrupt 4 of the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  In the stop switch process, first, for all reels in the order of left, middle and right, it is determined whether or not a stop operation position has been set for the work on the corresponding reel, that is, whether or not a stop operation has been detected ( If the stop operation is not detected for all the reels (Si101, Si102), the stop switch process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If any reel stop operation is detected in step Si101, the process proceeds to step Si103, the stop control table corresponding to the reel is referred to, and the work corresponding to the stop reel is set. From the area number including the number of steps at the stop operation position, the area number to be the stop position is specified, and the process proceeds to step Si104.

  In the step of Si 104, the number of steps required from the current reel reference position to the stop position specified in the Si 103 step is calculated. Returning to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 31 shows a power interruption interrupt process (main) executed by the CPU 41a in response to the occurrence of the interrupt 2, that is, when a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is inputted, interrupting the execution process or the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of.

  In the power interruption interrupt process (main), interrupts are first prohibited (Sj1). That is, other interrupt processing is prohibited from being executed at the start of the power interruption interrupt processing (main). Next, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Sj2). Note that the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, but are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj3). At this time, if the voltage drop signal is not inputted, the register saved in the stack area in Sj2 is restored (Sj4), the interrupt prohibited in the step of Sj1 is permitted (Sj5), and the processing before the interrupt is performed. Return.

  If a voltage drop signal is input in step Sj3, destruction diagnosis data (5A (H) in this embodiment) is set (Sj6), and all output ports are initialized (Sj7). . Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sj8), and access to the RAM 41c is performed. It is prohibited (Sj9).

  Then, except for the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input (Sj10, where Sj10 is the same process as Sj3), the process enters a loop process in which no process is performed. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the CPU 41a reliably stops operation when the power is interrupted. Further, in this loop processing, when the voltage recovers and the voltage drop signal is not input, the above-described startup processing is executed, and if the RAM parity is 0 and the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the original processing is performed. It will return to.

  In this embodiment, after the access to the RAM 41c is prohibited, the output state of the voltage drop signal is monitored, and when the voltage drop signal is not input, it is determined that the voltage is restored, and the process proceeds to the startup process. However, no processing is performed in the loop processing, and the voltage is recovered while the loop processing is being performed, and the process proceeds to the start-up processing based on the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 49. You may make it do.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any special role is won after the RT (2) in which an increase in medals can be expected and before the specified number of games is reached, RT (2) is not finished, when any special role wins, when any fallen role wins, or when the specified number of games is reached without winning any special role or fallen role 2) is finished, and after RT (2) starts, if any special role wins before reaching the specified number of games, if the selected special role does not win, special RT (2) will not end with winning of the winning combination, and if the winning special winning combination is not won, it will be possible to continue to control RT (2) until the specified number of games is reached. Even if a special role is elected in (2) If allowed to prize a special role, it becomes possible to digest the RT (2) until it reaches the specified number of games, there is no possibility that would give a loss feeling to the player.

  In addition, since the winning flag of the special role is carried over after the next game until the special role is won, after the RT (2) reaches the prescribed number of games, the special role won during that time is won. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the special role at the end of RT (2).

  Further, after the end of the big bonus, an increase in medals can not be expected, but RT (1) in which the winning probability of replays (2) to (4), which becomes a trigger for the transition to RT (2) where an increase in medals can be expected, will increase Controlled by RT (1), the player's expectation to move to RT (2) where an increase in medals can be expected can be enhanced.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of roles (replays (2) to (4)) that trigger the transition to RT (2), and, depending on the types, the number of games that RT (2) to transition to afterwards, that is, acquisition is Since the number of medals that can be expected fluctuates, it is possible to give a sharp increase / decrease in medals according to the type of combination that triggers the transition to RT (2).

  In addition, when any of the replays (2) to (4) is won after the start of RT (1), an operation procedure that matches the winning conditions of the replays (2) to (4), that is, the replays (2) to (4). (4) Since the player performs a stop operation at the timing within the combination pull-in range, that is, the player can be transferred to RT (2) by technical intervention, the interest associated with RT (1) is enhanced. be able to. At this time, the operation procedure as a winning condition changes depending on the type of replay, and there is no winning procedure common to all types of replays, so the player infers which type of replay was won, Whether or not to shift to RT (2) will be determined depending on whether or not is hit, and the interest associated with RT (1) can be further enhanced.

  Also, in RT (1), when one of the replays (2) to (4) is won, a replay type notification for notifying the type is performed with a probability corresponding to the notification mode. As a result, the player can recognize the type of replay that has been won, and as a result, can know the operation procedure that matches the winning conditions for the replay, and can move to RT (2). Since the probability of shifting to RT (2) can be varied depending on whether or not is performed, the interest associated with RT (1) can be further enhanced.

  In addition, even after the start of RT (2), even if the falling combination is won, the player performs a stop operation at an operation procedure for avoiding the winning combination of the falling combination, that is, at a timing outside the drawing range of the combination of the falling combination, and Since it is possible to continue the RT (2) by performing the stop operation so that the special roles are not arranged, that is, the technical intervention of the player, it is possible to enhance the interest associated with the RT (2). At this time, the operating procedure for avoiding winnings varies depending on the type of fallen combination, and there is no common avoidance procedure for all types of fallen combinations. Therefore, it is determined whether or not RT (2) is continued depending on whether or not it is hit, and the interest associated with RT (2) can be further enhanced.

  In addition, since 10 (1), 10 (2) and 10 (3), which are fallen roles, can be won at the same time as special roles during RT, either of them after RT (2) starts. Even if the winning combination is won, the special role may be won at the same time. Even in this case, the player's expectation for the special role is effectively increased. Can do. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since only the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), which are relatively advantageous to the player, may be won at the same time as the falling combination, either of the falling combinations is awarded. Even in such a case, there is a possibility that the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) may be won at the same time. Even in such a case, the player's sense of expectation can be further effectively increased. .

  In addition, even if a falling role wins during RT (2), if any special role is elected, RT (2) will not end. Even if the player wins, RT (2) continues to win the special role, so that even if the faller is won, the interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in RT (2), when any type of falling combination is elected from among a plurality of types of falling combinations, a falling combination type notification is made to notify the type of the falling combination with a probability corresponding to the notification mode. Therefore, by reporting the fallen role type, the player can recognize the type of the fallen winning combination, and as a result, can know the operating procedure for avoiding the winning of the fallen role, and continue RT (2). Since the number of games continued by RT can be greatly varied depending on whether or not the falling role type notification is made, it is possible to further enhance the interest associated with RT (2).

  In addition, a replay and a fallen role type notification lottery that determines whether or not a replay type notification and a falling role type notification are performed are performed during the big bonus, and the result is notified in a big bonus production that is unique during the big bonus. Therefore, the interest during the big bonus can be enhanced.

  In addition, the replay and the falling role type notification lottery are executed at the opportunity corresponding to the BB effect mode selected by the player, and the probability corresponding to the BB effect mode is applied as the winning probability at that time. The player is actively participating in the game because the timing for determining whether or not to perform replay and fallen role type notification according to the BB effect mode selected by the player and the expectation at that timing change. Can raise awareness. In addition, since the notice that the replay and the fallen role type notification lottery is won is also made at the opportunity corresponding to the BB effect mode, the timing of the replay and the fallen role type notification lottery and the notification timing thereof are properly related. be able to.

  In addition, when the replay and the falling role type notification lottery are won, the probability that the replay type notification is executed when the replays (2) to (4) are won in the subsequent RT (1) and the falling down at RT (2) A notification mode lottery for selecting one of notification modes from a plurality of notification modes having different probabilities (notification probabilities) that a falling combination type notification is executed when a winning combination is won is performed. Depending on the notification mode won in the lottery, the probability that the replay type notification will be executed when the replays (2) to (4) are won in the subsequent RT (1) and the fall down when the faller is won in the RT (2) The probability that the role type notification is executed changes, and as a result, the probability of transition to RT and the number of games that RT can be expected to change also change, so that the interest associated with RT (1) and RT (2) is further enhanced. Can .

  Also, in this embodiment, there are multiple types of special roles (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus), and the number of medals that can be expected by winning each is different. When a winning combination is won, the value of the value is changed according to the type, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the big bonus is won, the number of medals that can be expected during the big bonus is much larger than in the regular bonus when the regular bonus is won, and the end of the big bonus Thereafter, the process shifts to RT (1), and further medal acquisition can be expected.

  In addition, there are big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) as big bonus. Big bonus (1) has more medals that can be expected during big bonus than big bonus (2). The big bonus (1) has a larger number of prescribed games of RT (1) to be transferred later, and the notification mode with a higher notification probability is selected at a higher rate, so the big bonus (1) is the big bonus. More medals can be expected than (2).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, not only the number of medals that can be expected during the bonus, but also the number of games specified for RT (1) after that, that is, the probability of shifting to RT (2), according to the type of special combination Depending on the type of special role, the probability of replay type notification in RT (1), the probability of falling role type notification in RT (2), that is, the number of medals that can be expected to be acquired thereafter, varies. It is possible to give sharpness to the increase or decrease of medals.

  Also, in this embodiment, whether or not to perform a continuous performance when a winning combination that may be won at the same time as the bonus is won or when a chance chance that is highly likely to be won by the bonus is derived. A continuous production lottery is executed, and when the continuous production lottery is won, the continuous production is executed, and finally it is notified whether or not the special role is won, and the number of remaining games of RT (2) When the number of games reaches 3 games, always perform a continuous performance over 3 games until the end of RT (2), and are you selected as a special role in the final game of RT (2) or the game after the final game? In contrast, if these consecutive productions are executed and the winning combination of the bonus is notified before RT is dropped and RT (2) is finished, When finished or next game The effect at the end of the fall that leads to the effect result indicating whether or not the bonus has been won is executed, and after the start of RT (2), the faller is awarded before reaching the prescribed number of games. Thus, even when RT (2) has ended and no continuous performance is made, the player's expectation for winning the special role at the end of RT (2) can be effectively increased.

  Also, in this embodiment, during RT (2), when a winning combination that is likely to be won at the same time as a bonus is won, or when a chance that is highly likely to be won by a bonus is derived, it is continuously triggered A continuous production lottery that decides whether or not to produce a performance is executed, and when a continuous production lottery is won, a continuous production is executed, and an event that may have won a bonus has occurred Since the continuous performance is executed only in such a case, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus by the continuous performance.

  In the present embodiment, it is continuously triggered when a winning combination that is likely to be won at the same time as the bonus is won in RT (2), or when a chance that is highly likely to be won in the bonus is derived. There is a possibility that a bonus will be won even if no role is won and no chance is derived during RT (2). (2) Since the frequency is low, continuous production may be executed even when chances are not derived. Even in this case, the player's sense of expectation for winning the bonus by continuous production Can be effectively increased.

  Also, in this embodiment, when any bonus is won, the winning pattern is determined by the continuous effect lottery, the continuous effect based on the determined winning pattern is executed, and the winning of the bonus is notified. The background selection lottery for selecting the display screen background in the RT (2) effect is performed, and the background of the display screen in the RT (2) effect is changed to the background selected in the background selection lottery. In 2), since the background of the RT (2) effect changes, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus, so that the interest associated with the RT (2) effect can be effectively increased.

  Also, in the background selection lottery, when the big bonus (2) is won, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate than when the regular bonus is won, and the big bonus (2) is won. In the evening, the evening and night are selected at a higher rate. For this reason, when the background is changed to evening or night, it is possible to expect the winning of the big bonus (1) which is more advantageous for the player. On the other hand, even when the big bonus (1) is won, the day is selected for 50% and the background may not be changed. Therefore, even if the background does not change, it can be expected that the big bonus (1) will be won. It has become.

  Thus, in the background selection lottery, the background is selected with a probability corresponding to the type of the special role won, and the type of the special role won according to the background change method of the RT (2) effect is selected. Since it becomes possible to suggest, the interest accompanying RT (2) production can be improved more effectively.

  In the present embodiment, when a winning combination that is likely to be won at the same time as the bonus is won in RT (2), or when a chance that is highly likely to be won is derived. The production mode (background) of the RT (2) production is changed with the continuous production as a boundary, but the production mode may be changed with the changed production indicating the possibility of the production mode being changed. Well, even in this case, when a role that could be won at the same time as the bonus was won during RT (2), it was triggered by the chance that the chance of winning the bonus was derived. It is preferable to execute the change effect at this time, and in this way, the change effect will be executed only when an event that may have won the bonus has occurred. This It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for. Note that the same effect as described above can be obtained even if a change effect is executed when no winning combination is won.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a winning combination that is likely to be won at the same time as the bonus is won in RT (2), or when a chance that is highly likely to be won is derived. The effect (background) of the RT (2) effect is changed at the boundary of the continuous effect, but the bonus may have been won on the condition that the bonus was won during RT (2) If the event is low or the event does not indicate the possibility that the bonus has been won, the continuous effect or the change effect described above is performed to change the effect mode of the RT (2) effect. The stage of the RT (2) effect may be changed without the continuous effect or the change effect as an opportunity, and in this way, the bonus winning notification can be given unexpectedness.

  Also, in this embodiment, the R (2) T effect production style changes on condition that the bonus is won. However, when the bonus is won, the bonus is won. The effect mode of the RT (2) effect may be changed with a higher probability than when the effect is not performed, and in this way, even if the effect mode is changed, the winning of the bonus is not determined, so RT (2 ) Can continue to be interesting until the end.

  In this embodiment, the continuous performance is executed even in the normal gaming state. However, the continuous performance is executed at a higher frequency in the normal gaming state than during RT (2), and RT (2). It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the bonus in the normal gaming state that tends to be monotonous compared to the inside.

  Further, in this embodiment, a chance effect indicating the possibility of winning the special role is executed as the above-mentioned single-shot effect in the normal game state and RT (2), and RT (2) in the normal game state. The chance effect is executed at a frequency higher than that of the inside, and the player's expectation for the bonus can be maintained in the normal gaming state that is more likely to be monotonous than during RT (2).

  Further, in this embodiment, as the one-time effect described above in the normal gaming state and RT (2), a replay notification effect indicating that either a replay or a special role is won is executed, and RT (2) When the replay is won, the replay notification effect is executed with a lower probability than when the replay is won in the normal gaming state, and the probability of the replay is reached by moving to RT (2). Accordingly, the frequency of the replay notification effect does not become extremely high along with it, and an appropriate balance of the effects can be maintained.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the regular bonus is activated simultaneously with the transition to the big bonus, and during the big bonus, it is determined for each game whether the regular bonus is activated, and the regular bonus is If it is determined that it is not activated, the regular bonus is activated again, so that the regular bonus is always controlled while the big bonus is activated. For this reason, it is only necessary to control the regular bonus while the big bonus is in operation, so that the control accompanying the transition to the big bonus can be simplified and whether the regular bonus is in operation for each game. Since the determination as to whether or not is made, the control program of each game in the big bonus can be made common regardless of whether or not the regular bonus is in operation, so that the program capacity can be reduced.

  Further, while the big bonus is in operation, the regular bonus is always controlled so that the medals can be increased most quickly during the big bonus. Therefore, the regular bonus is activated in accordance with the JACIN winning as in the past. It is possible to increase the interest of the player with the shift to the big bonus. In particular, the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus exceeds the specified value (465 or 300 in this embodiment) without ending the big bonus at the number of transitions to the regular bonus as in this embodiment. When the end condition is satisfied, the number of net increase in the big bonus can be increased, so that the interest of the player accompanying the shift to the big bonus can be further increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, before determining whether the regular bonus is not activated, it is determined whether the big bonus end condition is satisfied, and the big bonus end condition is satisfied in the determination. If there is no regular bonus, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus is inactive. If not, the regular bonus is activated, so the regular bonus will end despite the end of the big bonus. There is no determination for reactivating the device, that is, no unnecessary determination is made.

  In this embodiment, after the operation of the regular bonus starts, the number of games controlled by the regular bonus reaches the specified number of games (12 games in this embodiment) or the specified number of games (8 in this embodiment). ) The game ends when a winning occurs. However, the regular bonus may be ended under only one of the conditions. It may be completed only when it occurs. Also, it may end when the total number of medals paid out and the net increase in the regular bonus (the total number of medals paid out minus the total number of medals consumed in setting the number of bets) exceeds a prescribed number. The process may be terminated when any one of these conditions is satisfied.

  In this embodiment, after the operation of the big bonus is started, the big bonus is ended when the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus exceeds a predetermined value (465 or 300 in this embodiment). However, the big bonus may be terminated under other conditions. For example, the net increase in the number of medals in the big bonus The number of games controlled by the big bonus reaches the specified number of games, the number of transitions to the regular bonus reaches the specified number, and the regular The Big Bonus end condition is met when the bonus ends, etc., or if any of these conditions is met, Vinegar termination conditions may be established.

  Also, in this embodiment, during the big bonus, it is determined whether the regular bonus is in operation for each game, but at the same time as the transition to the big bonus, the regular bonus is activated, By activating the regular bonus again at the end of the regular bonus, the regular bonus may be controlled at all times while the big bonus is in operation. Even in this case, the big bonus is activated. While it is necessary to control only the regular bonus, the control accompanying the transition to the big bonus can be simplified, and it is not necessary to determine whether the regular bonus is in operation for each game. If the process to reactivate the regular bonus is performed only when the regular bonus ends In prayer, unnecessary processing will not be performed in a state where the control of the regular bonus has not been completed.

  Also, in this case, at the end of the regular bonus, before the regular bonus is activated again, it is determined whether or not the big bonus end condition is satisfied, and the big bonus end condition is satisfied in the determination. If not, it is preferable to activate the regular bonus again. By doing so, the regular bonus is not reactivated even though the big bonus ends immediately.

  In addition, after the transition to the big bonus, the first regular bonus may be triggered by the occurrence of a specific winning or the like, and the subsequent regular bonus may be reactivated at the end of the regular bonus.

  In this embodiment, when the regular bonus is activated, the RB signal is stopped until the output waiting time of the RB signal indicating that the regular bonus is elapsed, and when the output waiting time has elapsed. When the regular bonus is activated continuously during the big bonus, the output of the RB signal stops and the output waiting time elapses in this state. The output of the RB signal is restarted again. For this reason, it is possible to determine that the regular bonus has been temporarily interrupted by an external device that has received an RB signal, for example, whether or not the slot machine is operating normally from the externally output signal. Can be properly implemented with an external device.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs moving image reproduction, it issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all characters necessary for the moving image reproduction. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 places all the characters necessary for moving image reproduction in the VRAM area. When playing back a movie, the same character is often used repeatedly for drawing, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed and takes time to read it. By placing all necessary characters in the VRAM area at the initial stage of moving image reproduction, it takes less time to draw than reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 91a issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 of the frequently used character including the transparent area character to the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area at the time of activation. Accordingly, the data transfer control unit 211 places frequently used characters in the dedicated character buffer L1 in the VRAM area. For this reason, a character that is frequently used requires less time for drawing than reading data from the CGROM 205 every time a moving image is reproduced.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when performing a continuous effect (including an additional effect), a bonus effect, a final effect, a standby effect, a menu screen display, etc., it is necessary to play a video accompanying each effect for the reasons described above. Character is read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 on the VRAM area. However, due to the capacity of the general-purpose character buffer L2, for example, a character necessary for continuous production (including additional production) The character necessary for the standby effect or the character necessary for displaying the menu screen cannot be simultaneously transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. For this reason, when a new moving image is reproduced, the character for new moving image reproduction is overwritten on the character for moving image reproduction that has been performed so far, which is stored in the general-purpose character buffer L2. Thus, the overhead of reading / transferring these characters occurs. Characters used for continuous effects (including additional effects) and characters used for bonus effects have a larger amount of data than characters with a single effect because these effects are executed over a plurality of games. The overhead required for reading / transfer is larger than that of a single effect character.

  Here, even when a continuous effect (including an additional effect) is being executed or a bonus effect is being executed, a standby effect is executed when no game operation is performed for a certain period of time between games. In this case, the standby effect character must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. In this case, since the character of the standby effect must be overwritten with the character of the continuous effect (including the additional effect), when the game is finished due to some game operation, the original continuous effect is to be resumed. For example, a continuous effect character (including an additional effect) must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general character buffer L2. In addition to this, it is necessary to save data indicating how long a continuous effect (including an additional effect) has been executed at the start of the standby effect and return it at the end of the standby effect. The same is true when the player performs an operation to display a menu screen for viewing the game history or changing the effect type.

  In addition, in the case of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, if a stand-by effect is executed when a game operation is not performed for a certain period in the period between games even during the execution of a final effect, Similarly to this, at that time, the standby effect character must be read from the CGROM 205 and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 in the VRAM area. In this case, since the character of the standby effect must be overwritten with the character of the final effect, when the game is finished and the standby effect is finished, if the final effect is restarted, the character of the final effect is changed to CGROM205. Must be read out and transferred to the general character buffer L2. The same is true when the player performs an operation to display a menu screen for viewing the game history or changing the effect type.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, execution of the standby effect and display of the menu screen are prohibited during execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect), the bonus effect, or the final effect. ing. That is, since reading of characters of the standby effect and menu screens (including the history browsing screen and effect type selection screen) from the CGROM 205 and transfer to the general-purpose character buffer L2 are prohibited, Characters of effects (including additional effects), bonus effects, and final effects are overwritten by characters on standby effects and menu screens (including history browsing screens and effect type selection screens) and deleted from the general-purpose character buffer L2. There is no end. Since the characters are not erased, there is no need to read out the characters of continuous effects (including additional effects), bonus effects, and final effects from the CGROM 205 and transfer them to the general-purpose character buffer L2.

  For this reason, in order to execute a standby effect and a menu screen display that are not directly related to the current game progress, the characters of the continuous effect (including the additional effect), the bonus effect, and the final effect are read from the CGROM 205. Thus, the overhead of the process of transferring to the general character buffer L2 does not occur redundantly. Further, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how long the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the standby effect or the menu screen, and returning the data at the end of the standby effect or the menu screen.

  Further, when the effect mode can be switched during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) or during the execution of the bonus effect, the corresponding character in the new effect mode is read out from the CGROM 205 at that time and stored in the general character buffer L2. Must be transferred. If this is allowed, the same processing must be performed many times each time the effect mode is switched.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, during the execution of continuous effects (including additional effects) and bonus effects, display of the menu screen is prohibited, and the effect mode is not changed. Therefore, the characters of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the bonus effect are written in the general-purpose character buffer L2, and the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the bonus effect corresponding to this are currently selected until the end. Characters of continuous effects (including additional effects) and bonus effects based on an effect mode different from the effect mode that is present are not written in the general character buffer L2. For this reason, when the production mode is changed during the continuous production (including additional production) and the bonus production, the character corresponding to the same situation is read from the CGROM 205 only in the production mode, and transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2. It is possible to prevent the overhead that must be generated.

  In this embodiment, if an error occurs during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, the effect being executed is interrupted and an error notification screen indicating the occurrence of the error is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 is displayed, so that the fact can be surely notified.

  Further, when displaying the error notification screen, the characters necessary for moving image reproduction accompanying the display of the error notification screen are transferred to the error character buffer L3 allocated separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2. . For this reason, even when the error notification screen image is displayed during the execution of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) and the bonus effect, and when the error effect is eliminated, the general character buffer L2 is displayed. In order to display an error notification screen without being overwritten, generally a character having a large amount of data such as a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect is read from the CGROM 205 and a VRAM general-purpose character buffer is used. It is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of rewriting to L2.

  In this embodiment, when an error notification screen is displayed, a character required for moving image reproduction accompanying the error notification screen is transferred to an error character buffer L3 allocated separately from the general-purpose character buffer L2. However, when an error notification screen is displayed during execution of a continuous effect (including an additional effect) or a bonus effect, a character necessary for moving image reproduction accompanying the transfer is transferred to the general-purpose character buffer L2 and the error is eliminated. Therefore, it is possible not to resume the continuous effect (including the additional effect) or the bonus effect, and even in this case, the character of the continuous effect (including the additional effect) or the bonus effect generally having a large amount of data. Is duplicated from the CGROM 205 and rewritten to the VRAM general-purpose character buffer L2 On top can be eliminated that the Te occur, since the VRAM separately is not necessary to provide a buffer for error for character and generic character buffer L2, can also reduce capacity required on top of VRAM management is simplified.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display of the menu screen is prohibited in the state where the bet number is set, the bet number is already set, and the player is willing to start the game. By prohibiting the display of the menu screen in the state, it is possible to prompt the start of the game, and the character used for displaying the menu screen, that is, the character that is not used immediately is read from the CGROM 205 and used for the general-purpose character of the VRAM. Writing to the buffer L2 can be prevented.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command even when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends in a state where the bet number has already been set. For this reason, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 performs the standby effect if the number of bets has already been set and the player is willing to start the game even when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends. Thus, the start of the game can be urged, and the character used for the standby effect, that is, the character that is no longer used is read from the CGROM 205 and written to the general character buffer L2 of the VRAM. Can be prevented.

  In addition, even when a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends in a state where the bet number has already been set, the main control unit 41 does not transmit a standby command, so that the game sound effect continues in this state. However, since the player is willing to start the game, the control to mute the game sound effect is not performed, and the player is willing to start the game. In this state, the game sound effect is not muted even though it must be immediately restored to the original volume.

  Further, in this embodiment, while the final effect is being executed, the standby effect and the menu screen are prohibited from being displayed. The confirmation screen does not disappear when the menu screen is displayed, and the confirmation screen showing the confirmation of the bonus, that is, the content that is particularly important for the player, is continuously reported until the bonus is won. can do.

  Also, an effect result indicating that the bonus has been won is obtained, and execution of the standby effect and display of the menu screen are prohibited while waiting for the execution of the final effect by receiving the BET command after the game ends. In spite of the fact that the effect result indicating the winning of the bonus has already been notified, the effect is performed by executing the standby effect or displaying the menu screen until the confirmed effect is executed. The result does not disappear, and the result indicating the winning of the bonus, that is, the result that is particularly important for the player, continues until the number of bets for the next game is set and the final effect is executed. Can be notified. Then, in such a situation, by setting the number of bets for the next game, the confirmed effect is executed, the bonus is confirmed, and the standby effect is executed and the menu is displayed while the confirmed effect is being executed. Since the display of the screen is prohibited, it is possible to continuously notify the winning of the bonus until the bonus is won as a result.

  In this embodiment, the standby effect is not executed in the state where the bet number is set. However, even in the state where the bet number is set, the operation for proceeding the game for a certain period of time. If the game is not performed, the standby effect may be performed. In this way, the standby effect is executed when the player is left with the bet number set, and the player plays the game. Can be confirmed.

  Also, an effect result indicating that the bonus is won is obtained, and after the game is over, a BET command is received, that is, a bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6. However, it is only necessary that the confirmed effect is executed in response to an operation for starting the next game. For example, the number of bets that can start the game is set. When the operation is performed (when the number of medals that can start the game are inserted, when the number of bets that can start the game is set by operating the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, the 1BET switch 5 or the MAXBET When the final effect is executed when the switch 6 is operated) or the number of bets that can start the game is set, May be configured to perform a definite effect upon the switch 7 is operated.

  In addition, if the bonus game is a rendition result, and the end game is a replay, the bet number is set without the player performing the bet number setting operation. When the player needs a bet setting operation, the player performs the finalized effect when the bet setting operation is performed and the bet number is automatically set. When the setting operation is not required, the final effect may be executed when the start switch 7 is operated.

  Also, in this embodiment, as an example of the final effect, after starting, it is continuously informed until the winning bonus is won, but what is intermittently notified, for example, a game in which replay is won For example, when the bonuses cannot be aligned in the game, the notification may be temporarily interrupted and the notification may be resumed by being aligned, or the notification mode may be temporarily changed.

  In addition, in the case where a stand-off effect is performed even when the number of bets is set and a final effect is performed by operating the start switch 7, an effect result indicating that a bonus is won is obtained. It is preferable to prohibit the execution of the standby effect and the display of the menu screen while waiting for the execution of the final effect by the operation of the start switch 7 after the game ends. In spite of the fact that the production result indicating is informed, the production effect is not erased by executing the standby production or displaying the menu screen until the final production is executed, The production result indicating the winning of the bonus, that is, the production result particularly important for the player, until the betting number of the next game is set and the final production is executed. It is possible to continue to broadcast.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of stop controls in which stop positions (display results) are uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position (area assigned to the number of steps from the reel reference position). When all reels are rotating in the table, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. When any reel is already stopped, select a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel. The reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, and the gaming state, the internal winning state, the reel stop When all the conditions (and stopped positions (display results) of the stopped reels) are the same, reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Therefore, it is necessary to further select any one stop control table from a plurality of stop control tables for one internal winning state by a lottery different from the internal lottery (for example, a lottery for reel control). Therefore, the control when stopping the reel is not complicated.

  Also, in this embodiment, at the start of reel rotation, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected for all reels, and the selected stop control table is selected. Each time the reels are controlled to stop, each time the reels stop, the internal winning state 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. For example, any one reel When the reel is rotating, it selects a stop control table that is uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel, and the selected stop control table. And when any of the reels is stopped (when two reels are stopped), a new stop control table is not selected and all reels are rotating. You may make it perform stop control of the remaining reels according to the stop control table selected when any one reel stopped.

  In addition, when any one of the reels is stopped, a stop control table that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reels, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop position of the stopped reels. 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 state 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.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any reel is already stopped, it is uniquely determined with respect to the internal winning state, the reel stop state, and the stopped position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table provided, but when any reel is already stopped, the internal winning state, the reel stop status and the stop for each game state The reel stop control may be performed in accordance with a stop control table uniquely defined for the stop operation position of the already-reel, and in this way, the gaming state and the internal winning state are the same, Even if the stop position (stop symbol) of the stopped reel is the same, if the stop operation position of the stopped reel is different, the Because there is a stop control table is applied, it can display the results of the reel it more versatile.

  Further, when any one of the reels stops, a stop control table uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state 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. When one of the reels further stops (when two reels stop), the stop control table is not newly selected and all The remaining reels may be controlled to stop according to the stop control table selected when any one of the reels stops while the other reel is rotating.

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

  Also, in this embodiment, when any two reels are stopped, the combination of the internal winning state 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. For example, when any two reels are stopped, A stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each of the states, the stop position of any one of the stopped reels, and the stop operation position of the remaining reels of the stopped reels 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, an internal winning state for each gaming state and a stop control table uniquely determined for the stopped position of the stopped reel are selected. Then, when any two reels are stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop operation 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 that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel. When any two reels are stopped, a stop control table uniquely determined for the combination of the internal winning state 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 that is uniquely determined with respect to the spinning reel, the internal winning state for each gaming state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel. When any two reels are stopped, the internal winning state 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 the reel stop control may be performed according to the selected stop control table.

  Also, in these cases, the stop operation position of the reel that has been stopped is determined in an area in which the 1/2 symbol varies, that is, in a unit less than the range in which one symbol varies, and is unique to the stop operation position. The reel stop control is performed according to the stop control table that is defined in a specific manner, that is, different stop control tables can be selected 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. In this way, even if the stop position of the stopped reel is the same, and the timing at which the stop operation is performed is within the range where one symbol fluctuates, it is applied to other reels. Since the stop control table can be changed, the display results of each reel can be further diversified.

  Further, when any of the reels is already stopped, stop control uniquely determined for the internal winning state, the reel stop state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel for each gaming state In the reel stop control according to the table, for example, in the normal gaming state, in the case of not winning any combination in the RT (1) or RT (2) (losing), the same stop on a specific reel The same display result is derived when the stop operation is performed in the range of the area number where the position is determined, but the stop operation is performed in the area of the specific area number among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined The stop control table that can derive the display result that constitutes the chance eye is selected as the stop control table of other reels only when When a stop operation is performed in an area other than a specific area number among the area numbers for which the same stop position is determined, a display result that constitutes a chance eye can be derived as a stop control table for another reel. It is preferable to select a possible stop control table.

  Furthermore, in this case, when one of the bonuses is won in the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), the normal gaming state among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined, It is possible to derive a display result that constitutes a chance as a stop control table for other reels with respect to a larger number of area numbers than when no combination is won in RT (1) or RT (2) It is preferable to select a stop control table, and in this way, if any bonus is won in the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2), the normal gaming state, RT ( The chance chances are derived at a higher rate than if no combination is won in 1) or RT (2). It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the selection.

  Further, when any of the reels is already stopped, the stop control uniquely determined for the internal winning state, the reel stop state, and the stop operation position of the stopped reel for each gaming state. In the reel stop control according to the table, each time the reel stops, the reel to be stopped is either the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, the corresponding It is preferable that a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the stop position of the reel to be transmitted is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the CPU 91 a of the sub-control unit 91 can stop the reel when it is stopped. In addition, it is possible to perform different effects depending on not only the stop position of the reel but also the stop operation position.

  In particular, when neither of the roles is won in the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2) (losing), the same stop position is stopped within the range of the area number where the same stop position is determined in a specific reel. When the operation is performed, the same display result is derived, but only when the stop operation is performed in the area of the specific area number among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined, A stop control table capable of deriving a display result that constitutes an opportunity as a stop control table is selected, and a stop operation is performed in an area other than a specific area number among the area numbers in which the same stop position is determined. In the case of a failure, a stop control table capable of deriving a display result that constitutes a chance as a stop control table of another reel is selected, and the normal gaming state, When either bonus is won at T (1) or RT (2), any one of the normal gaming state, RT (1) or RT (2) among the area numbers where the same stop position is determined When selecting a stop control table capable of deriving a display result that constitutes a chance as a stop control table for other reels for more area numbers than when not winning the role of When the stop operation position satisfies the derivation condition for the chance eye when the reel stop command is received, that is, when the stop operation position is selected from the stop control table capable of deriving the display result constituting the chance eye, the chance It is possible to win one of the special roles at a higher rate than in the case of other stop operation positions that do not satisfy the eye derivation conditions but have the same stop position. A special effect (for example, unusual stop sound, etc.) may be provided to notify the performance, and in this way, the special effect is performed when the specific reel is stopped, thereby stopping the specific reel. In some cases, there is a higher possibility that chance chances will be derived in the end than when special effects are not performed. Expectation can be enhanced effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of frames to be drawn (stop position when a stop operation is detected in the range) for each range of a plurality of consecutive steps (in this embodiment, 4 steps each having one symbol change) is calculated. Since the reel stop control is performed using the uniquely determined stop control table, the capacity of the table creation data for creating the stop control table can be greatly reduced.

  In this embodiment, a stop control table is used in which the number of frames to be drawn is uniquely determined for each unit of the area in which one symbol fluctuates. That is, the reel stop control may be performed using a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn (stop position) is uniquely determined for each unit less than the range in which one symbol fluctuates. 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. 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 that it is more diverse depending on the timing of the stop operation. The display result of the reel can be derived in such a manner.

  In addition, the continuous performance is performed when any of the bonuses is won or not. In the latter case, the continuous production has contents that have not been won for any bonus, and if any bonus is not newly won by the end of the bonus, the determination of the loss is informed as it is.

  However, a bonus may be newly won in the game after the continuous production in the latter case is started. Even in this case, since the continuous production that has already been started is performed to the end, the control related to the execution of the continuous production is not complicated. However, if only the confirmation of the loss is notified as it is, information different from the winning situation at the end of the continuous performance remains to be shown to the player.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the final game of the continuous production executed in the remaining three games of RT (2), the continuous production being executed is a continuous production started when no bonus is won. It is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won in the game after the continuous production is started. Then, if a bonus is newly won in the game after the continuous production has started, the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production may be replaced or the continuous production It is assumed to select whether or not to perform an additional effect after the end.

  When the content of the production in the last game of the continuous production is replaced, the content of the production after the replacement in the final game can be shown and the confirmation of bonus winning can be shown to the player, so the player is distrusted The continuous production can be ended without making it feel. On the other hand, when the execution of the additional effect is selected, the result of the losing is once notified, but the player has won the bonus by the additional effect that is executed immediately after the end of the continuous effect. Therefore, the continuous production once started can be performed to the end without causing the player to feel distrust.

  Regardless of whether the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production is replaced or whether the additional production is executed after the continuous production, it is determined whether or not the bonus has been newly won in the game after the continuous production is started. Is only required in the final game of the continuous production. In this way, it is determined whether the continuous production being executed is a continuous production that was started when no bonus was won, and a bonus was newly won in the game after the continuous production was started. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the control has been performed, the control load does not become too large.

  Further, even when the replacement of the content of the effect is selected, the content of the effect is replaced only for the effect in the final game of the continuous effect. For this reason, the replacement pattern of the content of the production does not become too complicated, and the control load does not become too large. When the execution of the additional effect is selected, it is only necessary to perform a new additional effect while keeping the content of the continuous effect as it is. For this reason, an unnecessary control load is not applied to the execution of the continuous performance. Furthermore, since there are both the replacement of the contents of the effects and the execution of the additional effects, the types of effects become abundant and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won only in the final game, but for example, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been newly won for each game during the continuous performance. Anyway. In this way, in the case where it is determined whether or not the bonus has been newly won for each game during the continuous production, when the replacement of the content of the production is selected, the content of the production may be replaced from that time. However, when a bonus is newly won, it is preferable to remember that fact and replace the content of the production only in the final game. In this way, the pattern of replacement of the content of the production becomes too complicated. Therefore, the control load does not become too large. In addition, if the execution of the additional effect is selected in the case of determining whether or not the bonus has been newly won for each game in the continuous effect, the fact is stored when the bonus is newly selected. What is necessary is just to perform a new additional production, with the content of the continuous production as it is.

  For the continuous production, any production pattern is selected from a plurality of types of patterns. If the execution of the additional effect is selected when the winning of any bonus is determined in the final game of the continuous effect that was started when no bonus was won, the pattern of the additional effect to be executed is , Selected according to the pattern of the continuous performance that was being executed at that time. As described above, continuous effects (and additional effects) are performed with a plurality of types of patterns, so that a variety of effects can be achieved and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by selecting the pattern of the additional effect according to the pattern of the continuous effect being executed, the additional effect can be matched with the continuous effect, and the continuous effect and the additional effect can be shown to the player as a series of effects without any sense of incongruity. Will be able to.

  Note that the continuous performance patterns applied in the present embodiment are all patterns that last for three games, but the continuous performance patterns can be selected by selecting one of the patterns with different numbers of continued games. The period during which the continuous performance continues may be determined, and there are different periods as the period during which the continuous performance is performed in this way, so that the aspect of the performance can be abundant and the interest of the game can be further improved. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the configuration is such that only one additional effect is performed, but a pattern with a different number of continuous games is prepared in the same manner as the continuous effects so far, and the period during which the additional effect continues depending on the selection of the pattern. Even when there are different periods during which additional effects are performed in this way, there are many types of effects, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  When the replacement of the content of the effect is selected in the last game of the continuous effect, the content of the effect in the final game after the replacement is also selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect that was being executed at that time. As a result, the contents of the continuous performance can be shown to the player without a sense of incongruity by matching the winning situation in the final game.

  Furthermore, the content of the effect that has been replaced is not included in the pattern of the continuous effect that has not been replaced. The replacement of the production is performed in a rare case where the bonus is won after the continuous production is started, but the result of the exchanged production is shown only in such a rare case. The contents of the production can be given a premier character, and the entertainment of the production can be enhanced. Similarly, the content of the additional effect is not included in the continuous effect pattern. Since the additional production is also performed in a rare case where the bonus is won after the continuous production is started, the additional production is also executed only in such a rare case, so that the additional production is premier It is possible to enhance the interest of the production.

  In this embodiment, when the chance is derived, that is, when the combination of the display results of all the reels becomes the chance, the continuous effect is executed. When applying the chance that is established when one reel is stopped, if any one reel is stopped and the chance is established, continuous production may be executed from that point. .

  Further, in this embodiment, in the role-specific table, the storage address of the determination value number corresponding to only the special role, the storage address of the determination value number corresponding to both the special role and the general role, only the general role The storage address of the corresponding number of decision values is registered, and in the internal lottery, the number of decision values of each combination or combination of combinations referenced from the combination table is added to the internal random number for the internal lottery acquired. If the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding only to the special role overflows, the winning of only the special role is judged, and the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding to both the special role and the general role overflows. In such a case, the winning of both the special role and the general role is judged, and if the addition result with the number of judgment values corresponding to only the general role overflows, the winning of only the general role is judged. And Betsuyaku and the general role is adapted to be elected at the same time. In other words, by making it possible to specify the range of judgment values for each of the general roles and special roles, and the range of determination values for which the general roles and special roles are selected in duplicate, from one role-specific table. , Special role and general role can be elected at the same time. As a result, even if the general role is won as a result of the game, the winning of the special role with a higher advantage than the general role is not denied, so the player's expectation for winning the special role is maintained even in such a situation Can be made.

  In this embodiment, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and the cherry, 10 (1), 10 (2) or 10 (3) can be won simultaneously, and further 10 (1) 10 (2) or 10 (3) Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) and 10 (1), 10 (2) or 10 The ratio of the judgment value range that 10 cards (3) win simultaneously, and the judgment value that the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and cherry occupy at the same time in the judgment value range that Cherry wins alone The ratio of the range is different, and when the general role is won, the expectation for winning the special role can be changed depending on the type of the general role, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, in the role-specific table, the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding only to the special role, the storage address of the judgment value number corresponding to both the special role and the general role, only the general role Store the storage address for the corresponding number of judgment values, and in the internal lottery, add the number of judgment values for each combination or combination of combinations referenced from the combination table to the internal random number that was acquired. If the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding only to the special role overflows, the winning of only the special role is judged, and the result of addition with the number of judgment values corresponding to both the special role and the general role overflows. In such a case, the winning of both the special role and the general role is judged, and if the addition result with the number of judgment values corresponding to only the general role overflows, the winning of only the general role should be judged. And special And general roles can be elected at the same time, but the role table for general roles where the storage addresses for general roles are registered and the special roles for which the storage addresses for the number of judgment values for special roles are registered In the internal lottery, for the same random number for internal lottery, the lottery of the general role that refers to the role table for the general role and the special role that refers to the role-specific table for the special role In addition to performing the lottery separately, the number of determination values stored in the address area registered in the general role table and the determination stored in the address area registered in the special role table By making it possible to specify from the number of values the range of judgment values in which the general role and special role are each won, and the range of judgment values in which the general role and special role are won in duplicate, General roles are elected at the same time Even if such a configuration is adopted, even if a winning combination for a general role occurs as a result of the game, the winning of a special role with a higher advantage than the general role is not denied. In this case, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for winning the special role.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, it is determined for each game whether or not the value read from the set value work is in the range of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value used for the internal lottery is in the proper range. If the value read from the set value work is not in the range of 1 to 6, it is controlled to an error state due to a RAM abnormality error, and the progress of the game is disabled. In this embodiment, the value stored in the set value work, that is, the range of the set value that can be selected by the setting change process is a value of 1 to 6, and thus the value stored in the set value work is in the range of 1 to 6. If the value is not, the progress of the game is disabled.

  Further, a process for determining whether or not the set bet number is a bet number according to the gaming state is executed for each game, and the set bet number is not the bet number according to the game state. Control of the error state due to the RAM abnormal error disables the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the number of bets corresponding to each gaming state is determined, but if the game is played with a bet number different from the bet number, is the data stored in the RAM 41c broken? Or, since there is a possibility that an unauthorized program is operating, even if the set bet number is not the bet number according to the game state, the progress of the game is disabled.

  Then, once controlled to an error state due to a RAM abnormality error, the game cannot be progressed unless the setting change mode is entered and a setting value is newly selected and set based on the setting changing operation. Is not released. In other words, if the set value is not appropriate due to garbled data or illegal program operation, or if the set bet number is not the bet number according to the gaming state, the set value automatically set by the slot machine The game is executed based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, since the setting change operation is performed by an employee of the amusement store, the setting value selected by the amusement store side). Since it is guaranteed that the game will be played, the fairness of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, the error state due to the RAM abnormality error is controlled, the progress of the game is disabled, and the error state once caused by the RAM abnormality error. If it is controlled, the state in which the progress of the game is disabled will not be released unless the setting change mode is entered and the setting value is newly selected and set based on the setting changing operation. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is not the setting value automatically set by the slot machine, but the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, the setting change Since the operation is performed by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is performed based on the setting value selected by the amusement store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  Further, the data stored in the RAM 41c is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction such as a power failure or the CPU 41a running out of control. For this reason, in this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the CPU 41a is activated after recovering from these states, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. The determination can be made only in a situation where there is a high possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data. That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load on the CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored so that the RAM parity based on all the data in the RAM 41c in the power interruption processing (main), that is, the result of the exclusive OR operation is 0. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal by determining whether or not the RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas in the RAM 41c at the time of recovery is 0. This determination can be performed accurately and simply.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting contents that the CPU 91 performs for the attribute register for each V blank are determined in advance in the process data, and in particular, the process data for the moving image that is reproduced during the fluctuation of the reel. The transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the transparent area object is always drawn before other objects, and the transparent area object is always viewed by the viewer from the other objects. Attribute is set to be drawn (drawn on the front side). Also, for attributes set when displaying a still image while the reel is changing, the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the transparent area object is always drawn before other objects). In addition, it is determined that the transparent region object is always drawn on the near side as viewed from the viewer more than other objects). In the present embodiment, by adopting such a configuration, during the change of the reel, the transparent area object of transparent color is added to the transparent area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed with the highest priority (in the foremost side as viewed from the viewer), an image is displayed in the area corresponding to the fluoroscopic window 3, and the visibility of the changing reel can be hindered.

  Thereby, when the player performs the reel stop operation, the stop operation is not difficult due to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, although not particularly implemented in the present embodiment, for example, even if the effect is made by changing the pattern (such as bouncing when stopped or rotating backward), it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The image does not hinder the effect of the design due to the pattern variation.

  Further, in order not to disturb the visibility of the reel that is changing, image data is not created so that the image does not overlap with the transparent region 51b so that the image is not displayed in the region corresponding to the transparent window 3 in advance. In both cases, since the transparent color is displayed in the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3, image data can be designed without being conscious of the transmissive area 51b.

  In the present embodiment, as an attribute used during the change of the reel, an attribute determined so that the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority is set in advance, so that the transparency corresponding to the perspective window 3 is set. The transparent area object with the transparent color is displayed with the highest priority in the area 51b. For example, in order to configure a moving image or a still image corresponding to the progress of the production for each V-blank without preparing an attribute in advance. It is also possible to read the program and create an attribute each time.

  Also, in such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the reel is changing at the initial stage of creating the attribute. In the area 51b, a program for drawing a transparent area object of transparent color with the highest priority (most viewed from the viewer) is set and attributes are set, and then a program for other objects is read and attributes are set. It is preferable to create an attribute by adding this setting. By doing so, the transparent area object of the transparent color is given top priority to the transparent area 51b during the reel change (from the viewpoint of the viewer). Attributes for drawing are set first, so attributes for other objects Due to the setting process, an attribute is created without reading the program for drawing the object for the transparent area. As a result, the process for displaying the object for the transparent area is lost, and the image is displayed on the front of the reel. Thus, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the reel being changed from being hindered.

  Further, in this embodiment, the transparent area object is drawn with the highest priority (at the most front side as viewed from the viewer) at least during the change of the reel. Regardless, the transparent area object may always be drawn with the highest priority (most front side as viewed from the viewer). By doing so, the transparent area object is given the highest priority (the viewer). Since the same control is always performed as the drawing control (in the foremost side as viewed from the side), the design of the program becomes easy.

  Also, in this embodiment, the transparent area object is always drawn with the highest priority (the front side as viewed from the viewer) during reel fluctuations regardless of the gaming state. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the fluctuation state of the reels from being hindered even in a game state. In addition, for example, in a gaming state that does not require pressing (regular bonus etc.), there is little need to disturb the visibility of the reel that is changing, but it is not necessary to change the program exceptionally just for that, It is easy to design a program for displaying images.

  In the present embodiment, the surface of the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 is subjected to glare processing (gloss processing), which improves the light transmission. Therefore, the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 is interposed. Even in this case, the visibility of the reel can be increased as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, the entire display area 51a is glare-processed. However, if at least the see-through window 3, that is, the area necessary for visually recognizing the reel is subjected to glare-process, The same effect as above can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the liquid crystal display 51 does not drive all the liquid crystal elements (voltage is applied) in a state where the video signal (analog signal) is not output from the graphic controller 200. Since the display area 51a is in a transmissive state, the video signal (analog signal) from the graphic controller 200 is not output for some reason (for example, when the graphic controller 200 hangs up). Even in such a case, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the reel that is changing.

  In this embodiment, among the power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit, the power supply line that supplies the voltage to the sub-control unit 91 (CPU 91a) and the display control circuit 92, and the liquid crystal display 51 Since the power supply line for supplying voltage to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the circuit is electrically wired independently of each other, even when the power supply line for supplying voltage to each part of the display control circuit 92 is disconnected, As long as a voltage is supplied to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215, the visibility of the reel can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 having a normally white type liquid crystal panel having transparency is used in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. Even when the power is shut off, the visibility of the reel is not hindered, but the above configuration is particularly useful when a liquid crystal display having a normally black liquid crystal panel is used.

  In the present embodiment, among the power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit, the power supply line that supplies the voltage to the liquid crystal driving circuit 215 mounted on the liquid crystal display 51 and the voltage applied to the reel LED 55. Since the power supply line that supplies voltage is electrically independent from each other, either the power supply line that supplies voltage to the reel LED 55 or the power supply line that supplies voltage to the liquid crystal drive circuit 215 is disconnected. Even in this case, both the reel LED 55 and the liquid crystal drive circuit 215 do not stop, so that the visibility of the reel can be ensured even in such a case.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 does not input the V blank interrupt signal from the graphic controller 200 for a certain period of time, it responds to the instruction even though it instructs the graphic controller 200. When the complete interrupt signal to be input is not input for a certain period, the power interruption interrupt process (sub) is performed to back up the production state, and the control state backed up by the power interruption interrupt process is restored to restart. Let Then, with the restart of the CPU 91a, the graphic controller 200 is initialized, and the operation of the graphic controller 200 is resumed by executing again an instruction based on the control pattern executed before the restart to the graphic controller 200. It is supposed to let you. Thereby, even if the graphic controller 200 hangs up, it can be restored to the state before the hang-up. In addition, the display operation that has been halfway due to the hang-up can be resumed after recovery, and more appropriate recovery from an abnormal display state becomes possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, the power interruption interrupt process (sub) executed at the time of power interruption is used as a process for restoring the control state at the time of restart, and the graphic controller 200 is hung up. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute a dedicated process, so that it is possible to appropriately recover from an abnormal display state while preventing an increase in program capacity and a complicated process.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 41a transmits a command corresponding to the progress of the game to the effect control board 90, and the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40. Since the CPU 41a does not need to control the presentation only by sending a command, the processing load on the CPU 41a can be reduced and the presentation can be made various. .

  Further, a command transmission line for transmitting a command from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is connected between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 via the effect relay board 80, and the game control board Since the production control board 90 is not directly connected to 40, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the command transmission line to the CPU 41a from the outside and affecting the control of the game.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above embodiment, RT (1) where an increase in medals cannot be expected is applied, but an increase in medals can be expected during RT (1).

  In the above embodiment, RT (2) that can expect an increase in medals is applied. However, the increase in medals may not be expected directly, and an increase in medals cannot be expected directly. , Given some value (for example, a lottery opportunity such as a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected (notified gaming state (so-called AT) in which the type of winning combination is informed) or a high probability state of the lottery opportunity) It is also possible to expect an increase in medals indirectly.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although three types of roles are each applied as the transition role which transfers to RT (2), and the fall role of RT (2), 1 type or 2 types may each be sufficient. There may be four or more types.

  In the embodiment, the replays (2) to (4) that shift to RT (2) can win even in the normal gaming state, but the replays (2) to (4) that shift to RT (2). ) May be selected only at RT (1), and replays (2) to (4) may be awarded only at RT (1). In this way, RT (1) is controlled. Since it becomes possible to shift to RT (2) on the condition, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation for shifting to RT (2) by being controlled by RT (1). it can.

  In the embodiment, after RT (1) starts, when any special combination wins, when replays (2) to (4) win and shift to RT (2), or special combination When Replay (2) to (4) reach the specified number of games without winning a prize, RT (1) is terminated. RT (1) may be terminated when a winning combination is won, or when a special winning combination is won after RT (1) starts without providing a specified number of games in RT (1) Alternatively, RT (1) may be ended when the falling combination wins.

  In the above embodiment, the transition to RT (1) is made after the end of the big bonus, but other triggers, for example, the transition to RT (1) may be made after the end of the regular bonus. The transition to RT (1) may be triggered by the combination of transition combinations (not limited to replay) of RT (1) different from the transition combination of RT (2).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although there exists the operation procedure which misses about all the replays (2)-(4) used as the transition role to RT (2), you may provide the transition role which is not missed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, replay (2)-(4) is arranged by arrange | positioning the symbol which comprises replay (2)-(4) used as the transfer role to RT (2) beyond a drawing-in range, respectively. For example, when a replay that is a winning combination is determined for a replay that has multiple winning combinations, and a replay that has been selected as a winning combination is selected. In addition, if a stop operation is performed in the order of stoppage that matches the winning conditions determined in accordance with the type of replay to be the transitional role, the winning replaying role will be controlled so that the winning replay will win. If a stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match, the replay that will become the winning transition may not be awarded, and in this way, the replay that becomes the transition will be awarded with relatively simple technical intervention. The Can Ruru. In this case, it is preferable that another replay wins at the same time as the replay that becomes the transitional role, and if the replay that becomes the transitional role is missed, the other replays that are elected simultaneously win the prize. Even if you miss a replay that becomes a transitional role, other replays can win and win medals.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when any one of replay (2)-(4) wins, the replay type alert | report which alert | reports the kind of replay with the probability according to alerting | reporting mode is performed, The replay type may be notified with a certain probability, or the replay type may be notified with a 100% probability, and in particular, the replay type is notified with a 100% probability. If there is, since any of the replays (2) to (4) can be recognized with certainty, the replays (2) to (4) can be surely won by technical intervention.

  In the above embodiment, the replay for determining whether or not the replay type notification is performed and the falling combination type notification lottery are performed during the big bonus, but other triggers, for example, RT (1) Or at RT (1) (when a winning role is won or won in RT (1), etc.), and in this way, RT (1 ) The inside interest can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when a replay and a fallen role type | formula notification lottery are won, when any of replay (2)-(4) is won by subsequent RT (1), a replay type | mold alert | report is performed. A notification mode lottery for selecting any one of notification modes from a plurality of types of notification modes having different probabilities (notification probabilities) is executed, and RT (1) that is subsequently shifted according to the notification mode selected in the notification mode lottery. ), The probability that the replay type notification is executed when any of the replays (2) to (4) is won is changed, so that the transition probability to RT (2) is changed. The replay type notification is selected from a plurality of different times, and when the replays (2) to (4) are selected for the selected number of times, the replay type notification is executed or a specific period (For example, during a big bonus) It is determined whether or not the number of executions of the replay type notification is to be given, and when the replays (2) to (4) for the total number of times decided to be given are won, The transition probability of RT (2) may be changed by executing type notification, and even in this case, the interest associated with RT (1) can be further enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, if any special combination is won after RT (2) starts but before reaching the specified number of games, RT (2) is not terminated and any special combination is completed. RT (2) is ended when the winning game is won, when any of the falling roles wins, or when the specified number of games is reached without winning any special role or falling role. RT (2) is terminated when the specified number of games is reached or the special role is won, or RT (2) is started without setting the specified number of games in RT (2). RT (2) may be terminated when any special combination wins or when any falling combination wins.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a winning procedure for any type of falling combination is always assigned to all operation procedures that can be operated by the player, and winning of any type of falling combination is avoided. The operation procedure to be performed always includes a winning procedure for at least one other type of fallen role so that there is no avoidance procedure common to all types of fallen roles. A configuration in which there is no avoidance procedure common to the falling combination is acceptable, and a configuration in which some or all of the winning procedures of different types of falling combinations are common may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although there exists the operation procedure which avoids a prize about all types of fall combinations, you may provide the forced fall combination which does not have the operation procedure which avoids a prize.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probabilities for all types of falling combinations are the same, but different winning probabilities may be used depending on the types of falling combinations. In this way, the winning combination is the highest in the normal gaming state. By performing a stop operation in the winning procedure for a type of faller with a high probability, the payout rate of medals in the normal gaming state can be increased. During RT (2), a type of faller with a high winning probability is avoided. By performing the stop operation in the procedure, the probability of avoiding termination of RT (2) can be increased. That is, since the difference in the player's advantage depends on whether or not the player performs technical intervention, the interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, by placing the symbols constituting the falling combination beyond the drawing range, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling combination by performing a reel stop operation at a timing outside the drawing range. For example, different reel stop orders for avoiding winnings are determined for a plurality of falling combinations, and when any falling combination is elected, it is determined according to the type of the falling combination. When a stop operation is performed in the order of stopping the reels in order to avoid winning a prize, control is performed so that the falling combination is missed, and the stop operation is performed in an order different from the stop order of reels in order to avoid the winning. In such a case, the winning combination may be awarded, and in this way, it is possible to prevent the falling role from being won by a relatively simple technical intervention. In this case, it is preferable that another small role is elected at the same time as the fallen role, and that if the fallen role is missed, the other small role that is elected at the same time wins a prize. Even if a fallen role is missed, a small role can win and a medal can be obtained.

  In the embodiment, the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the falling reel can be avoided in the left reel, and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the special reel can be avoided in the middle reel and the right reel. Although both can be avoided, for example, for any one of the reels, the symbols are arranged so that the stop operation position outside the drop-in range of the falling combination and the stop operation position outside the special-part pull-in range overlap. Therefore, a stop operation position that can avoid both the falling role and the special role depending on the type of the falling role on one of the reels (it is out of the drawing range of the symbols constituting the selected falling role and has a special role) It may be possible to avoid both the special combination and the fallen combination by performing a stop operation at such a stop operation position. It can be avoided both of the special role and fall auditors only perform the stop operation of any one of the reel in Rukoto.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although a small combination is applied as a fall combination of RT (2), special replays different from replay (1), such as replay (2)-replay (4), are applied as a fall combination. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, only the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), which are relatively advantageous to the player, that is, only a specific special role can be won at the same time as the falling role. All types of special roles may be elected at the same time as the fallen role, and in this way, after the start of RT, one of the fallen roles will be won and RT ends However, since there is a possibility that all the special roles are won at the same time, even in such a case, the player's expectation for the special role can be effectively increased.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when any type of falling combination is elected from among a plurality of types of falling combinations, the falling combination type notification that notifies the type of the falling combination with the probability according to the notification mode is performed. However, the type of the falling role may be notified with a certain probability, and further, the type of the falling role may be notified with a probability of 100%. If the type of the combination is notified, the type can be surely recognized when the falling combination is won, so that it is possible to ensure that the falling combination is not won by the technical intervention.

  In the above embodiment, the replay for determining whether or not the falling role type notification and the falling role type notification lottery are performed during the big bonus, but other triggers such as RT (1 ) Or RT (2), or during RT (1) or RT (2) (for example, when a winning role is won or won in RT (1) or RT (2)) In this way, the interest in RT (1) and RT (2) can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when a replay and a fallen role classification notification lottery are won, a plurality of different probabilities (notification probabilities) that a fallen role type notification is executed when a fallen role is won in subsequent RT (2). A notification mode lottery for selecting any one of the notification modes from the types of notification modes is executed, and when the falling role is won in RT (2) to be subsequently shifted by the notification mode selected in the notification mode lottery The number of continued games of RT (2) is changed by changing the probability that the falling role type notification is executed. For example, the number of times the falling role type notification is executed is set to a plurality of different times. Whether or not to perform the falling role type notification when the winning combination is won for the selected number of times, or to give the execution number of the falling role type notification in a specific period (for example, during a big bonus) The number of games that can be expected to continue RT (2) is changed by performing a fallen role type notification when a falling role is won for the total number of times determined to be granted. In this case, the interest associated with RT (2) can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it is determined by the common replay and fallen role type notification lottery whether replay type notification and falling role type notification are executed, and when one type is notified, the other notification is also made. The lottery for determining whether or not to execute the replay type notification and the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the falling role type notification are separately performed, and it is determined whether to notify each of them independently. You may do it. The same applies to the selection of the notification mode.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the multiple types of special combination from which the value provided is different is provided, you may provide only a single type of special combination.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when any bonus is won, the winning pattern is determined by the continuous effect lottery, the continuous effect based on the determined winning pattern is executed, and the winning of the bonus is notified. The background selection lottery for selecting the background of the display screen in the RT (2) effect is performed, and the background of the display screen in the RT (2) effect is changed to the background selected in the background selection lottery. The same effect can be obtained as long as the effect mode in the RT (2) effect is changed. For example, the lighting mode of BGM, effect sound effect, LED, lamp, or the like may be changed.

  In the previous embodiment, the production mode is changed with a probability corresponding to the type of the special role won, but the timing of changing the production mode with the probability according to the type of the special role won (game At the start, at the first stop, at the second stop, at the third stop, at the time of winning the winning combination, etc., even in this case, the change in the effect mode of the RT (2) effect Since it is possible to suggest the type of the special role that is won according to the timing to perform, the interest associated with the RT (2) production can be enhanced more effectively.

  In the above embodiment, the standby command and the display of the menu screen are prohibited by ignoring the detection of the standby command and the operation of the selection switch 56 and not executing the corresponding program. The flag, the operation invalid flag of the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 are set, and while these flags are set, the standby effect is produced even when the standby command is received or the selection switch 56 or the determination switch 57 is operated. Alternatively, the standby effect or the menu screen display may be prohibited by aggressive control such that the menu screen display is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, after the game is over, the main control unit 41 measures the time that has elapsed without setting the bet amount, and after the game, the time that has elapsed without setting the bet amount has reached a certain time. By transmitting the standby command to the sub-control unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 executes the standby effect, but the sub-control unit 91 is based on the command from the main control unit 41. After the game, the time elapsed without the bet number being set is counted, and after the game is over, the standby effect is executed when the time elapsed without the bet number being set reaches a certain time. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it is set as the structure by which the standby effect is not performed in such a state by not transmitting a standby command in the state where the main control part 41 has set the number of bets, As mentioned above When the sub-control unit 91 measures the time elapsed after the game ends, the standby effect is executed if the number of bets is set even when the time elapsed after the game ends reaches a certain time. It is good also as a structure which does not.

  In the embodiment, the transparent liquid crystal display is used as the image display device. However, any other display device may be used as long as the display device can transmit the reel through the screen area of the image display device. For example, a transparent liquid crystal display, a self-luminous transparent inorganic EL (electroluminescence) display, an organic EL (electroluminescence) display, or the like may be used. In this embodiment, since the transparent liquid crystal display is applied, the transparent color is white. However, if the light-emitting inorganic EL display or organic EL display is used, the transparent color is a non-luminescent color. (Black).

  In the embodiment, the effect control board 90 is equipped with the CPU 91a as the effect control processor and the graphic controller 200 as the drawing processor, and the two processors use the liquid crystal display 51. Although the image display control is performed, the CPU 91a may have the functions of both the effect control processor and the drawing processing processor. In this case, the CPU 91a may directly access the CGROM, write the character read from the CGROM into the VRAM, and draw in the drawing area using the character on the VRAM every frame period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the VRAM SDRAM 210 is mounted separately from the RAM 91c used as the work memory of the CPU 91a. However, a VRAM area may be assigned to a part of the storage area of the RAM 91c. good. In this case, the character read from the CGROM by the graphic controller 200 may be transferred to the storage area of the RAM 91c assigned as the VRAM, and drawing may be performed in the drawing area using this character for each frame period. In addition, when the CPU 91a has the functions of both the effect control processor and the drawing processing processor, the character read from the CGROM by the CPU 91a is transferred to the storage area of the RAM 91c assigned as the VRAM, and the character is read every frame period. Drawing may be performed in the drawing area using.

  In the above embodiment, even during a period other than during the game from the operation of the start switch 7 until all reels stop, the period during which the continuous effect and the additional effect are being executed, and from the bonus winning until the bonus ends. In this period, even when a standby command is received or when an operation of the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is detected, the detection of the operation of the standby command or the selection switch is ignored and the corresponding program is not executed. By doing so, display of the standby effect and the menu screen was prohibited. During these periods, the standby effect invalid flag, the operation invalid flag of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 are set, and these flags are set. When the standby command is received or when the selection switch 56 or the decision switch 57 is operated, Such as the display of-menu screen from being executed, by aggressive control may be prohibited the display of the wait production and menu screen.

  In the above embodiment, the graphic controller is used to perform drawing using the characters transferred to the VRAM area on condition that the necessary characters are transferred to the VRAM area. When the CPU 91a instructs the drawing, Characters necessary for drawing are transferred in advance, but the CPU 91a only specifies the character storage area (transfer source address) in the CGROM and the drawing position (transfer destination address) in the drawing area. The controller automatically transfers the character of the transfer source address to the automatic transfer area assigned to the VRAM, and draws the character at the transfer destination address of the drawing area using the character transferred to the automatic transfer area. Also good.

  Here, a modification of the graphic controller will be described.

  In this modification, when the CPU 91a is activated, the VRAM area includes at least a drawing area, a storage area (fixed area) for characters to be transferred in advance, and an area (automatic transfer area) in which automatically transferred characters are cached. Instructs the graphic controller to set a plurality of areas, and executes a transfer command to a fixed area of the VRAM for a character set to be displayed frequently among a plurality of types of characters stored in the CGROM To do.

  When the CPU 91a instructs to draw an image, the CPU 91a determines whether or not the character used for drawing the target image is a character to be pre-transferred. If there is, the graphic controller uses the character stored in the fixed area of the VRAM by designating the address of the fixed area, not the address of the CGROM, as the transfer source address, and specifying the transfer source address and the drawing position. Drawing is performed in the area. As a result, for characters set to have a high display frequency, the character stored in advance in the VRAM can be easily reused by designating the transfer source address in the fixed area of the VRAM. From this, it is not necessary to read out every time, so that the control burden in display control can be reduced.

  On the other hand, among the plurality of types of characters stored in the CGROM, the CPU 91a determines that the character set so that the display frequency is low is not the character to be subjected to the previous transfer. The graphic controller transfers the specified character from the CGROM to the automatic transfer area, and the character transferred to this automatic transfer area. It will be used to draw in the drawing area. As a result, if the transfer source address in the CGROM and the transfer destination address in the drawing area are designated for the character set so that the display frequency is low, it can be used for drawing without designating the address in the automatic transfer area. As a result, address management becomes easy and the burden of program design can be reduced.

In addition, when the graphic controller reads a character from the VRAM fixed area or automatic transfer area, the graphic controller draws the read character in the drawing area depending on whether or not a transfer completion flag indicating completion of transfer is set. Decide whether to run or not. This makes it possible to match the character transferred from the CGROM to the fixed area or automatic transfer area of the VRAM and the character read from these fixed area or automatic transfer area and used for drawing. The display used can be performed.

  When the effect mode is switched, the CPU 91a preferably instructs the transfer from the CGROM to the fixed area of the VRAM for the character set to have a higher display frequency corresponding to the changed effect mode. Thereby, it is possible to change the character set so as to increase the display frequency corresponding to the effect mode, and it is possible to further reduce the control burden in the display control by effectively using the fixed area.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a control pattern uniquely determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop operation position of the stopped reel) is selected and its control is performed. Although the reel stop control is performed according to the pattern, at least one control pattern is selected from the control patterns determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state, and the reel is stopped according to the selected control pattern. Control may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the value of 6 steps of the range of 1-6 is applied as a setting value used for internal lottery, ie, the setting value which determined the winning probability of internal lottery, a setting value is restricted to this. Any setting value that can select and set at least a plurality of setting values may be used. For example, a setting value that can select two steps of high / low and a setting value of three steps in the range of 1 to 3 are set. Selectable setting values may be applied. Further, the set value work in the RAM 41c stores the values 1 to 6 themselves as values indicating these set values. However, any value that can specify the set value may be stored. Corresponding to the set values of .about.6, 0 to 5 (value obtained by subtracting 1 from the actual set value) may be stored in the set value work.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination as to whether the set value and the number of bets are appropriate is executed for each game, but not for each game, but for each predetermined number of games or for a specific period. It may be performed in a game (such as a period excluding bonus).

  In the embodiment, in the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the set value or the number of bets is appropriate. The timing may be any timing in one game, for example, the game start It may be performed at the time or at the end of the game.

  Further, in the embodiment, when determining the winning of the winning in the internal lottery process, if it is determined that the set value is not appropriate in the determination of whether or not the set value is appropriate, it is controlled to the RAM abnormal error state. However, if the setting value stored in the setting value work of the RAM 41c is not an appropriate value (a value in the range of 1 to 6), the probability based on the initial value of the setting value (for example, the setting value 1) It is also possible to determine whether or not a prize has been won.

  In the embodiment, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine for setting bets using game balls. Alternatively, it may be a complete credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34 and a payout sensor 35, a ball payout device for paying out a game ball, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

  Second Embodiment A slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the configuration related to RT, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, ten sheets (1) to (3) are applied as the falling combination, but in this embodiment, cherry is applied as the falling combination. That is, after starting RT (2), the CPU 41a reaches the specified game number without winning any bonus or cherry, or wins any bonus before reaching the specified game number. RT (2) is ended by winning. If any bonus is won during RT (2), RT (2) will end even if Cherry wins until the specified number of games is reached or until the winning bonus is won. There is nothing to do.

  Since there is no stop operation position that does not stop any of the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “black BAR” symbol constituting the ten (1) to (3) on the winning line. The “Red 7”, “White 7” and “Black BAR” designs cannot be stopped on the winning line, and 10 (1) to (3) are intentionally dropped. On the other hand, for “Cherry”, there is a stop operation position (timing of area numbers 7 to 12 and 20) that does not stop on the winning line for the left reel. When you win a cherry, you can intentionally miss it.

  For this reason, even if a cherry is won during RT (2), the player can continue RT (2) until he reaches the specified number of games if he does not win a special role by continuing to miss it. It has become.

  As described above, in the slot machine of this embodiment, after RT (2) starts, if any special role is won before reaching the specified number of games, RT (2) is terminated. RT (2) is ended when any special role wins, when Cherry, who is a fallen role, wins, or when the specified number of games is reached without winning any special role or fallen role. After the start of RT (2), even if any special role is won before reaching the specified number of games, if the selected special role does not win, RT (2 ) Will not end and if the selected special role is not awarded, it will be possible to continue control to RT (2) until the specified number of games is reached. Even if you win the prize, Kere words, it is possible to digest the RT (2) until it reaches the specified number of games, never would cause losses feeling to the player.

  In addition, since the winning flag of the special role is carried over after the next game until the special role is won, after the RT (2) reaches the prescribed number of games, the special role won during that time is won. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the special role at the end of RT (2).

  In addition, even after the start of RT (2), even if a falling combination is won, the player performs a stop operation at an operation procedure for avoiding the winning of the falling combination, that is, at a timing outside the cherry pull-in range of the left reel Since the stop operation is performed so that the special roles are not arranged, that is, the RT can be continued by the technical intervention of the player, the interest associated with the RT (2) can be enhanced. At this time, since the procedure for avoiding the falling combination is always constant, if the player's skill is high, the falling combination can be surely avoided and RT (2) can be continued until the prescribed number of games is reached.

  In addition, Cherry, who is a fallen role, is a role that can be won at the same time as a special role during RT (2). Therefore, even if the fallen role is won after RT (2) starts, Since there is a possibility of winning, even in such a case, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for winning the special role. Furthermore, in this embodiment, only the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), which are relatively advantageous to the player, may be won at the same time as the falling combination, so that the falling combination is won. However, since there is a possibility that the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are won at the same time, even in such a case, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, even if Cherry wins during RT (2), if any special role is elected, RT (2) will not end, and Cherry will win during RT (2). Even if you do so, RT (2) will continue to ensure that the special role is won, so you can enhance your interest even if you win the cherry.

  Also, in this embodiment, there are multiple types of special roles (Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus), and the number of medals that can be expected by winning each is different. When a winning combination is won, the value of the value is changed according to the type, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the big bonus is won, the number of medals that can be expected during the big bonus is much larger than in the regular bonus when the regular bonus is won, and the end of the big bonus Thereafter, the process shifts to RT (1), and further medal acquisition can be expected.

  In addition, there are big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) as big bonus. Big bonus (1) has more medals that can be expected during big bonus than big bonus (2). The big bonus (1) has a larger number of prescribed games of RT (1) to be transferred later, and the notification mode with a higher notification probability is selected at a higher rate, so the big bonus (1) is the big bonus. More medals can be expected than (2).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, not only the number of medals that can be expected during the bonus, but also the number of games specified for RT (1) after that, that is, the probability of shifting to RT (2), according to the type of special combination Depending on the type of special role, the probability of replay type notification in RT (1), the probability of falling role type notification in RT (2), that is, the number of medals that can be expected to be acquired thereafter, varies. It is possible to give sharpness to the increase or decrease of medals.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a winning combination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery in each game state, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination, respectively. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery in each game state, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination, respectively. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery in each game state, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination, respectively. It is a figure which shows the example of the value of the random number for internal lottery in each game state, the judgment value number of each combination, and the relationship with a winning combination, respectively. It is a figure which shows the characteristic according to alerting | reporting mode. It is a figure which shows the characteristic according to BB production mode. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the continuous effect selection table for selecting the pattern of a continuous effect and an additional effect. It is a figure which shows the structure of the display control circuit mounted in the sub control part. It is a figure which shows the structure of a VRAM area | region. It is a figure which shows an example of the state by which the character required for a VRAM area | region is arrange | positioned when drawing with respect to a drawing area | region. It is a figure which shows an example of the condition of drawing of the character etc. to a drawing area. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between standby production | presentation, log | history browsing, and a continuous production. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between standby production | presentation, log | history browsing, and the progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which CPU of a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the error process performed when CPU of a main control part generate | occur | produces an error. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which CPU of a main control part performs in a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which CPU of a main control part performs after a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reel rotation process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning determination process which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process at the time of the game completion which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process at the time of the game completion which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process at the time of the game completion which CPU of a main control part performs in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which CPU of a main control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which CPU of a main control part performs regularly. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the stop switch process which CPU of a main control part performs in a timer interruption process (main). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the interruption interruption process (main) performed when CPU of a main control part inputs a voltage drop signal from an interruption detection circuit.

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The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. A slot machine in which one game is ended by being derived and displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, a special prize accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a re-game that allows a game to be played without using the gaming value Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow occurrence of multiple types of winnings including multiple types of replay winnings,
A carry-over means for carrying on the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game when the prior-decision means determines that the special prize is allowed to occur and the special prize has not occurred; ,
First re-gaming high probability state control means for controlling to a first re-gaming high probability state in which the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted with a higher probability than the normal gaming state; ,
The pre-determining means makes a determination to allow the occurrence of the replay prize with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state, and an increase in the gaming value can be expected as compared with the first replaying high probability state. Second replay high probability state control means for controlling to a second replay high probability state;
After the second replay high probability state is started, a replay high probability state end means for ending the replay high probability state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied;
With
The second replay high-probability state control means is configured to output the second replay high-probability state control unit when a specific re-game win among the plurality of types of replay wins occurs in the normal game state or the first replay high-probability state. Control to the high probability state of replay,
The pre-determining means determines that the specific re-game winning is permitted with a higher probability in the first re-play high probability state than in the normal game state,
The re-playing high probability state ending means is configured such that after the second re-playing high probability state starts in the second re-playing high probability state, the pre-determining means executes before the predetermined end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the special prize is allowed to be generated, the second replay high probability state is not terminated, and the special prize is generated or the predetermined prize is not generated. End the replay high probability state when the end condition is satisfied,
A slot machine characterized by that. The specific replay prize is composed of a plurality of types,
The re-playing high probability state ending means is configured such that, after the second re-playing high probability state starts, the number of games that have been digested is determined from among the different prescribed game numbers that are determined according to the type of the specific re-playing prize. Ending the second replay high probability state when a prescribed number of games determined in accordance with the type of the specific replay win that triggered the start of the second replay high probability state is reached.
The slot machine according to claim 1. Replay high probability state effect execution means for executing a replay high probability state effect specific to the second replay high probability state different from the normal game state in the second replay high probability state;
The replay high-probability state effect executing means is configured to determine whether to allow the special prize to be generated by the prior-decision means in the second replay high-probability state. Including production mode changing means for changing the production mode of the high probability state production,
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. The pre-determining means determines whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a plurality of types of special winnings having different advantages of value to be given,
The effect mode change means changes the effect mode of the replay high probability state effect according to the type of special prize determined to be allowed to be generated by the prior determination means in the second replay high probability state. change,
The slot machine according to claim 3. Special gaming state control means for controlling to the special special gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when the special winning occurs;
Special game control means for controlling for a predetermined period in a special game in which the prize winning accompanied with the provision of the gaming value in the special gaming state occurs with a higher probability than the normal gaming state;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not the special game is controlled in the special game state;
With
The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled by the special game for each game in the special game state,
The special game control means determines that the special game is not controlled by the special game determination means, and starts control of the special game when an end condition for the special gaming state is not satisfied;
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Special gaming state control means for controlling to the special special gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when the special winning occurs;
Special game control means for controlling for a predetermined period in a special game in which the prize winning accompanied with the provision of the gaming value in the special gaming state occurs with a higher probability than the normal gaming state;
With
The special game control means is configured to detect the special game when the predetermined period has expired after the special game control is started, the special game control is completed, and the special game state termination condition is not satisfied. Resume control of the game,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. An image display device capable of displaying an image;
It is continued during a continuous production period over a plurality of games from a predetermined opportunity after the start of the second replay high probability state, and the occurrence of the special prize is permitted by the predetermining means at the end of the continuous production period. By displaying an image on the image display device, including a continuous effect indicating an effect result of whether or not is determined and a demonstration effect that is executed when a state in which a game is not progressing continues after the game ends Image element data storage means for storing in advance a plurality of types of image element data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects to be executed;
A means for storing data in a readable / writable manner, wherein among the plurality of types of image element data, image element data corresponding to an effect being executed is temporarily written, and the temporary storage area is written to the temporary storage area Image data storage means including a frame area in which image data is drawn based on the image element data obtained;
Production control means for controlling execution of production by displaying an image on the image display device as the game progresses;
With
The production control means includes
Continuous effect data writing means for reading the image element data of the continuous effect from the image element data storage means and writing the read image element data of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area in the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started. When,
Demo effect data writing means for reading the demo effect image element data from the image element data storage means after the game is over, and writing the read demo effect image element data to the temporary storage area;
Image data drawing means for reading image element data written in the temporary storage area and drawing image data in the frame area based on the read image element data;
Display control means for causing the image display device to display an image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area for each predetermined frame period;
Demo effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the demonstration effect after the continuous effect data writing means writes the image element data of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area until execution of the continuous effect ends. ,
including,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein

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