JP2013022209A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which provides a new game property related to game progress termination processing and increases the interest of a player in the game progress termination processing.SOLUTION: The game machine allows a control device 100 to store multiple kinds of execution contents of the game progress termination processing and select any one of the multiple kinds of execution contents of the game progress termination processing when a game progress switch is operated during the game progress termination processing, and further allows a termination processing changeover means 245 to execute the game progress termination processing based on the selected execution contents instead of game progress termination processing in process.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine capable of executing a game progress stop process for temporarily stopping the progress of a game by invalidating the operation of a game progress switch for a predetermined period.

Conventionally, as a slot machine, a game progress stop process (so-called freeze effect) is executed as a notification when winning a predetermined combination or when performing a lottery regarding an advantageous game such as an assist time game (AT game). Things are known. This game progress stop processing invalidates the operation of the switches related to the progress of the game such as the start switch and the stop switch (that is, even if each switch is operated and an operation signal is output, the rotating reel does not start or rotates. By not temporarily stopping the progress of the game, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning.
In addition, as the slot machine as described above, when the switch is operated in the operation mode determined by a predetermined lottery during execution of the game progress stop process, the game progress stop process is released. It has been. Furthermore, it is also known that the game progress stop process is canceled when a switch is operated when a predetermined combination is won based on the result of the combination lottery.

  Such a slot machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 below.

JP 2010-246583 A JP 2010-284237 A

In the slot machine as described above, in order to cancel the game progress stop process, it is possible to give a new game property of operating the switch by estimating the operation mode determined by a predetermined lottery. In addition, when a switch is operated when a predetermined combination is won, a slot machine in which the game progress stop process is canceled recognizes the winning of the predetermined combination by canceling the game progress stop process. It will be possible.
However, in any slot machine, when the switch is operated, the game progress stop processing is simply canceled, so there is a problem that the game becomes relatively monotonous and the player gets bored quickly. .

  Therefore, the following invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and is a slot machine capable of giving a new game related to the game progress stop process and further enhancing the player's interest in the game progress stop process. The purpose is to provide.

The following invention has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of each invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(First invention)
The first invention comprises a plurality of rotating reels 25 having a plurality of symbols 51 around them, a game progress switch for proceeding with the game, and a control device 100 for controlling the game, and a game progress switch At least a bet switch (single bet switch 36a, max bet switch 36b) for betting game media, a start switch 37 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 25, and a stop switch 38 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 25, A slot machine 10 capable of executing a game progress stop process for temporarily stopping a progress of a game by invalidating an operation of a game progress switch for a predetermined period of time based on satisfying a predetermined condition, comprising a control device 100 stores a plurality of types of execution contents of the game progress stop process, and the game progress switch during execution of the game progress stop process. When one of the game progress stop processes is selected, the game progress stop process is selected based on the selected execution contents instead of the game progress stop process being executed. A stop process switching means 245 for executing a game progress stop process is provided.

Here, the slot machine 10 includes not only a game that uses a game medal as a game medium but also a game that uses a game ball as a game medium (so-called Parrot (registered trademark) game machine). .
Further, the number of symbols 51 attached to the rotating reel 25 is not particularly limited, and may be 21 or the like, for example. In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, for example, three rotating reels 25 (left reel 22, middle reel 23, right reel 24) can be installed. The number of rotary reels 25 that can be installed is not limited to three, and may be four or more.

The game progress switch is a switch for progressing the game. In other words, the switch used for executing one game (a series of operations from the start of rotation of the rotary reel 25 to the stop of rotation of all the rotary reels 25). Used to execute the process of FIG. The slot machine 10 according to the present invention includes at least a bet switch for betting game media, a start switch 37 for starting rotation of the rotary reel 25, and a stop switch 38 for stopping rotation of the rotary reel 25 as game progress switches. Yes.
Further, the slot machine 10 according to the present invention performs a game progress stop process for temporarily stopping the progress of the game by invalidating the operation of the game progress switch for a predetermined period based on satisfying a predetermined condition. It is executable.

Here, the game progress stop process is a process for temporarily stopping the progress of the game (so-called freeze effect). When the game progress stop process is executed, the player advances the game for a predetermined period. Can not be. In other words, when the game progress stop processing is executed, even if the game progress switch for operating the game is operated, the operation is not valid for a predetermined period (that is, invalid), Processing corresponding to the operation (start of rotation of the rotary reel 25, stop of rotation of the rotary reel 25, etc.) is not performed.
The game progress stop processing includes, for example, a state in which a betting of a game medium for starting a next game is not allowed for a predetermined period after the game ends (that is, a state in which a game medal cannot be inserted, a bet switch operation Bet freeze process, and the start switch 37 is operated, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds, etc.) and the rotating reel 25 is rotated. Based on the start freeze process that is not started, the start switch 37 or the stop switch 38 being operated, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), and the rotation of the rotary reel 25 cannot be stopped. Stop freeze process, the start switch 37 is operated, a predetermined period (for example, 8 seconds) ), Invalidating the operation of the game progress switch, and making the operation mode of the rotating reel during the invalid period different from the operation mode at the time of operating the start switch 37 in the normal state where the game progress stop processing is not executed (for example, And irregular rotation processing that executes reverse rotation and vertical movement of the rotary reel 25).

In the start freeze process, it is possible to prevent the winning lottery from being performed by the winning lottery means 140 for a predetermined period.
In addition, the game progress stop process is a signal based on an operation for a player to advance a game (for example, a detection signal of a medal sensor 35 that detects the insertion of a game medium, a bet signal based on an operation of a bet switch, a start switch 37 The start signal based on the operation of (2) and the stop signal based on the operation of the stop switch (38) can be executed by not accepting them for a predetermined period. Moreover, although the said signal is received within a predetermined period, it can also be performed by invalidating this received signal. Further, although the signal is received within a predetermined period, a game progress operation based on the received signal (that is, betting of a game medium, rotation of the rotating reel 25, rotation of the rotating reel 25, etc.) is not performed for a predetermined period. It can also be executed by performing a game progress operation based on the received signal after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the control device 100 stores a plurality of types of execution contents of the game progress stop process. Specifically, a predetermined storage means (table) is provided in the control device 100, and a plurality of data defining execution contents of the game progress stop process can be stored in the storage means.
Here, the execution contents of the game progress stop process include a predetermined period during which the game progress stop process is executed, the type of game progress stop process to be executed, and the like. For example, the control device 100 can store a plurality of types of data (for example, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, and 30 seconds) that define a predetermined period during which the game progress stop process is executed. Further, the control device 100 can store a plurality of types of data (for example, a start freeze process, a stop freeze process, an irregular rotation process, etc.) that define the type of game progress stop process to be executed. Further, the control device 100 may separately store a plurality of types of data defining only a predetermined period and data defining only the type of game progress stop processing, A plurality of types of data defining a corresponding predetermined period may be stored.

Note that 0 seconds may be set for the predetermined period. That is, when 0 second is set in the predetermined period, the target game progress stop process is executed for 0 second, in other words, because the target game progress stop process ends at the same time, Apparently, the game progress stop processing is not performed.
Further, the stop process switching means 245 selects one of the stored contents of the plurality of types of game progress stop processes when the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the game progress stop process. Instead of the game progress stop process being executed, the game progress stop process based on the selected execution content is executed.

That is, the stop process switching means 245 switches the game progress stop process being executed to the selected game progress stop process.
Specifically, the stop process switching means 245 includes a selection means for selecting one of the execution contents of the stored game progress stop process.
Here, the execution content of the game progress stop process selected when the game progress switch is operated may be the same as or different from the game progress stop process being executed.
For example, if a 5-second start freeze process is selected by operating the game progress switch during the 5-second start freeze process, the selected 5-second start freeze process is executed again from the beginning. Will be.

In addition, when the 0 second start freeze process is selected during the execution of the 5 second start freeze process, the selected 0 second start freeze process is executed. That is, in this case, although the 0 second start freeze process is executed instead of the currently executed 5 second start freeze process, the 0 second start freeze process is terminated at the same time as the start freeze process. Specifically, the start freeze process for 5 seconds being executed is completed (that is, the start freeze process being executed is canceled).
Further, the stop process switching means 245 may be formed so as to perform the above process by operating any one game progress switch, or by operating two or more game progress switches. You may form so that a process may be performed. In addition, the game progress switch to be operated and the operation order of the game progress switch are determined by a predetermined lottery, etc., and when the game progress switch is operated according to the determined content, the game stop switch is stopped. The process switching means 245 may be formed to perform the above process.

Further, the stop process switching means 245 may be formed so that the above process can be performed only once during one game, or may be formed so that the above process can be performed twice or more.
(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, based on satisfying a predetermined condition, execution of a game progress stop process for temporarily stopping the progress of the game by invalidating the operation of the game progress switch for a predetermined period During this, when the game progress switch is operated, the stop process switching means 245 selects one of the execution contents of the plurality of types of stored game progress stop processes and replaces the executed game progress stop process. Thus, a game progress stop process based on the selected execution content is executed.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, when the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the game progress stop process, the game progress stop process is selected from any of a plurality of types of execution contents. It will be switched to the execution content. Therefore, the player can give a new game property related to the game progress stop process in which the game progress stop process rich in variations can be executed by operating the game progress switch during the execution of the game progress stop process. Therefore, the player's interest in the game progress stop process can be further enhanced.
(Second invention)
In addition to the features of the first invention described above, the second invention is executed as a game progress stop process based on the operation of the start switch 37, invalidating the operation of the game progress switch, and during the invalid period In the normal state where the game progress stop process is not executed, and the control device 100 can execute the abnormal rotation process. As for the predetermined period during which the irregular rotation process is executed and the operation mode of the rotating reel 25, the stop process switching means 245 is operated by the game progress switch during the irregular rotation process. Triggered by this, at least one of the predetermined period and the operating mode of the rotating reel 25 is determined based on the execution contents of the stored plural types of irregular rotation processing. One of them is selected, and an irregular rotation process based on the selected execution content is executed instead of the irregular rotation process that has been executed.

Here, the operation mode when the start switch 37 is operated in the normal state where the game progress stop process is not executed is that the rotating reel 25 starts rotating at a predetermined acceleration in the forward rotation direction, and all the rotating reels 25 rotate. When the speed reaches a predetermined speed, the motor rotates at a constant speed at the predetermined speed.
The operation mode of the rotating reel 25 during the invalid period of operation of the game progress switch (ie, during irregular rotation processing) includes, for example, reverse rotation of the rotating reel 25, vertical movement of the rotating reel 25, change of acceleration, Examples include switching between acceleration and deceleration.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the stop process switching means 245 executes the stored plural types of irregular rotation processes when the game progress switch is operated during the irregular rotation process. Based on the contents, at least one of the predetermined period and the operation mode of the rotary reel 25 is selected, and the irregular rotation process based on the selected execution contents is executed instead of the irregular rotation process that has been executed.

That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, it is possible to select a predetermined period from the stored execution contents of a plurality of types of irregular rotation processes and switch to the irregular rotation process based on the selected predetermined period. Further, it is possible to select the operation mode of the rotating reel 25 from the execution contents of the plurality of kinds of stored irregular rotation processing, and switch to the irregular rotation processing based on the selected operation mode of the rotating reel 25. Further, a predetermined period and an operating mode of the rotating reel 25 are selected from the execution contents of the plurality of types of irregular rotating processes stored, and switching to the irregular rotating process based on the selected predetermined period and operating mode of the rotating reel 25 is performed. be able to.
(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, when the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the irregular rotation process, the stop process switching unit 245 determines from the execution contents of the plural types of irregular rotation processes stored in advance At least one of the period and the operation mode of the rotary reel 25 is selected, and an irregular rotation process based on the selected execution content is executed instead of the irregular rotation process that has been executed.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, when the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the irregular rotation process, the irregular rotation process is performed with a plurality of types of execution contents (operation of the rotating reel 25 for a predetermined period of time). It is switched to any execution content selected from (Aspect). Therefore, the player can give a new gameability related to the irregular rotation process that the irregular rotation process rich in variations can be executed by operating the game progress switch during the execution of the irregular rotation process. It is possible to further enhance the player's interest in the irregular rotation process as the game progress stop process.
(Third invention)
In the third invention, in addition to the features of the first or second invention described above, whether or not to execute the game progress stop process by the stop process switching means 245 is determined based on the operation order of the game progress switch. It is characterized by that.

Specifically, the control device 100 selects a selection means for selecting an operation order of the game progress switch by a predetermined lottery, an operation order of the game progress switch operated by the player, and an operation order selected by the selection means. Determining means for determining whether or not the two match. Then, when it is determined by the determining means that the operation order matches, the stop process switching means 245 switches the game progress stop processing, and when it is determined that they do not match, the stop processing switching means 245 Thus, the game progress stop process can be configured not to be switched.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, the determination may be made based on the operation order of a plurality of game progress switches, or may be made based on the first game progress switch operated. .

For example, when the game progress switch operation sequence of “stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22” → “stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24” → “stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23” is selected. During the game progress stop process, when the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of “left → right → middle”, the game progress stop process is executed by the stop process switching means 245 and stopped in the other operation order. When the switch 38 is operated, it can be set so that the game progress stop processing by the stop processing switching means 245 is not executed.
In addition, when “stop switch 38 corresponding to right reel 24” is selected as the first game progress switch to be operated by a predetermined lottery, first “corresponds to right reel 24” during the game progress stop process. When the stop switch 38 "is operated, the game progress stop processing by the stop processing switching means 245 is executed. When a game progress switch other than the stop switch 38 is first operated, the game by the stop processing switching means 245 is performed. The progress stop process can be set not to be executed.

(Action / Effect)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present invention, execution of the game progress stop process by the stop process switching means 245 is determined based on the operation order of the game progress switch.
That is, according to the slot machine 10 of the present invention, the game progress stop process by the stop process switching means 245 is not executed unless the game progress switch is operated in a predetermined operation order. Therefore, in order for the player to execute the above-described process by the stop process switching unit 245, the player can be given a new game characteristic related to the game progress stop process of estimating the operation order of the game progress switch. Thus, the player's interest in the game progress stop process can be further enhanced.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can give a new game related to the game progress stop process and enhance the player's interest in the game progress stop process.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of input and output of the control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of a game progress stop processing control means, a return processing means and an AT game control means according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an external front view showing a display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a symbol arrangement in each rotary reel according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a role configuration in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing an outline of storage of signals and data in transmission content storage means. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a block diagram showing an outline of power monitoring means. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a game progress stop processing data table according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the number of moving pieces for specification for each rotary reel for some of the combinations according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of operations related to a game of a slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of operation failure processing among operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of a game progress stop process data selection process among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of a start freeze execution process among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of irregular rotation execution processing data selection processing among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of AT game execution determination processing among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow showing an outline of AT game execution processing among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of AT game return processing among the operations of the slot machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing an outline of AT game compensation processing among the operations of the slot machine.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Slot machine 10)
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment uses a disk-shaped game medal as a game medium.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped housing 20 that opens to the front side (the direction of the player facing the slot machine 10 as viewed from the slot machine 10), The front door 30 is configured to close the front opening so as to be openable and closable.
(Case 20)
Although not particularly illustrated in the housing 20, the main board unit including a board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, the reel unit 21 including a plurality of rotating reels 25, and a game medal are stored and used. A hopper unit 27 for paying out game medals at the time of displaying a stop of a combination of symbols 51 constituting the power supply, a power supply device 28 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 10 and the like are installed.

The main board unit houses a main board on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted. The main board constitutes the main control device 101 among the control devices 100 that control the operation of the slot machine 10, and specifically controls the game of the slot machine 10.
The reel unit 21 is a main device used in the game of the slot machine 10, and includes three stepping motors (not shown) fixed to the frame and three fixed to the rotation shaft of each stepping motor. It is composed of a single rotating reel 25. Specifically, the rotary reel 25 includes a left reel 22 located on the left side in FIG. 3, a right reel 24 located on the right side in FIG. 3, and between the left reel 22 and the right reel 24. The middle reel 23 is positioned. In addition, 21 symbols 51 are attached around each rotary reel 25 (see FIG. 5). Further, these rotating reels 25 rotate around the rotation axis of the stepping motor so that a pattern 51 of the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through a display window 34 described later.

(Front door 30)
As shown in FIG. 3, the front door 30 has a lamp 52 as an effect device 50 that turns on and off according to the gaming state, and an effect device 50 for performing various effects and notifications. A decorative portion 31 including the liquid crystal display device 53 is provided.
In addition, a medal payout opening 40 for paying out game medals from a hopper unit 27 provided in the housing 20 is provided at the lower center of the front door 30, and sound is output to both sides of the medal payout opening 40. One speaker 54 is provided as a production device 50 for each.
Further, although not particularly illustrated, a sub-board unit in which a sub-board on which various electronic parts such as an IC are mounted is provided on the back surface of the front door 30. The sub-board constitutes a sub-control device 102 for performing control related to effects in the control device 100 that controls the operation of the slot machine 10.

In addition, an operation portion 33 that protrudes to the front side is provided at the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 30.
A medal slot 44 for inserting a game medal is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the operation unit 33 in order to bet a game medal when starting a game. In addition, a bet switch as a game progress switch for replacing a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine 10, with a bet of a game medal is provided at the upper left end portion of the operation unit 33. . As a bet switch, a single bet switch 36a that can be replaced with one game medal bet, and a max bet switch that can be replaced with a bet of three game medals, which is the maximum number that can be bet to start a game. 36b. A settlement switch 39 for settlement of credit medals is provided at the front left end of the operation unit 33. On the right side of the settlement switch 39, a lever-like start switch 37 as a game progress switch for starting the rotation of all three rotary reels 25 is provided. Further, in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, there are provided three stop switches 38 as game progress switches corresponding to the respective rotary reels 25 and for individually stopping the rotation of the respective rotary reels 25. Yes.

In addition, a display window 34 is formed between the decorative portion 31 and the operation portion 33 in the front door 30 so that the symbols 51 of the three rotary reels 25 provided in the housing 20 can be visually recognized.
The display window 34 is provided in front of the three rotary reels 25, and 21 symbols 51 displayed around each rotary reel 25 when the rotation of all the three rotary reels 25 is stopped. 3 of them can be displayed, that is, visually recognized. That is, when all the three rotating reels 25 are stopped, as shown in FIG. 4, three symbols 51 are displayed vertically in the display position corresponding to each rotating reel 25 in the display window 34, respectively. . In other words, three symbols 51 are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages in the display window 34, respectively. In the display window 34, a total of nine symbols 51 arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that any one of the rotating reels 25 in the display window 34 is stopped with the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 stopped. There are a total of five stop display lines 90 formed by connecting the stop positions of one symbol 51 in a straight line.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a stop display line 90 that connects the middle stage of the left reel 22, the middle stage of the middle reel 23, and the middle stage of the right reel 24 is a middle stage line 91. Further, a stop display line 90 that connects the upper stage of the left reel 22, the upper stage of the middle reel 23, and the upper stage of the right reel 24 is an upper stage line 92. Further, a stop display line 90 that connects the lower stage of the left reel 22, the lower stage of the middle reel 23, and the lower stage of the right reel 24 is a lower stage line 93. Further, a stop display line 90 connecting the lower stage of the left reel 22, the middle stage of the middle reel 23, and the upper stage of the right reel 24 is a right upper line 94. A stop display line 90 that connects the upper stage of the left reel 22, the middle stage of the middle reel 23, and the lower stage of the right reel 24 is a right downward line 95.

When a predetermined number of game medals are bet to start one game, a predetermined number of stop display lines 90 among the five stop display lines 90 are activated. Then, as a result of the lottery of the role lottery means 140 described later, when a predetermined role described later is won and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the role is stopped on any of the activated stop display lines 90, Profits corresponding to the amount (for example, payout of a predetermined number of game medals or execution of special games) are given.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a medal selector for judging whether the game medal inserted through the medal slot 44 is correct or not at a position corresponding to the lower part of the medal slot 44 on the back surface of the front door 30. 43 and a medal sensor 35 for detecting a game medal determined to be an appropriate game medal by the medal selector 43 are provided.

(Control device 100)
As described above, the control device 100 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, and is composed of the main control device 101 and the sub-control device 102.
The main board constituting the main control device 101 and the sub board constituting the sub control device 102 are each provided with various electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, RWM, and I / O. Note that only one CPU may be provided, or a plurality of CPUs may be provided. Further, the CPU, ROM, RWM, I / O, and the like may be a one-chip type configured integrally.

Further, the main control device 101 and the sub control device 102 are provided with input means capable of inputting various signals to these devices, and output means capable of outputting the result of control based on input by the input means. ing. The main control device 101 and the sub control device 102 function as various control means when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM.
Further, between the main control device 101 and the sub control device 102, transmission and reception of predetermined signals and data can be performed by transmission means 220 and reception means 270 described later. Signals and data are transmitted only to one side to the sub-control device 102, and signals and data are not transmitted from the sub-control device 102 to the main control device 101.

The main control device 101 performs control related to the progress of the game, such as lottery of the combination, rotation and stop control of the rotary reel 25, and payout of the game medal by operating the start switch 37 and the stop switch 38. Based on the signals and data transmitted from the main control device 101, the sub control device 102 performs control of effects related to the game corresponding to the transmission contents.
Further, the main control device 101 in the present embodiment also performs control for executing the game progress stop processing in a predetermined case.
Here, the game progress stop process is to temporarily stop the progress of the game by disabling the operation of the game progress switch for a predetermined period (so-called freeze effect), and this game progress stop process is executed. Then, the player cannot advance the game for a predetermined period. In other words, when the game progress stop processing is executed, even if the game progress switch for operating the game is operated, the operation is not valid for a predetermined period (that is, invalid), Processing corresponding to the operation (start of rotation of the rotary reel 25, stop of rotation of the rotary reel 25, etc.) is not performed. Therefore, when the game progress stop process is executed, the progress of the game is delayed.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the game progress stop process, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period and the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is not started based on the operation of the start switch 37. Based on the start freeze processing, the start switch 37 or the stop switch 38 being operated, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period, and the stop freeze processing, the start switch 37 is set so that the rotation of the rotary reel 25 cannot be stopped. Based on the operation, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period, and the operation mode of the rotating reel during the invalid period is changed according to the operation of the start switch 37 in the normal state where the game progress stop process is not executed. Different from the operation mode (for example, reverse rotation or vertical movement of the rotary reel 25) Run to) irregular rotation processing or the like has become feasible. Note that the game progress stop processing that can be executed is not limited to the above-described processing, and after the game has ended, a game medium cannot be betted for a predetermined period of time (that is, a game medal is inserted). Bet freeze processing or the like may be executed.

  In addition, the game progress stop process is a signal based on an operation for a player to advance a game (for example, a detection signal of a medal sensor 35 that detects the insertion of a game medium, a bet signal based on an operation of a bet switch, a start switch 37 The start signal based on the operation of (2) and the stop signal based on the operation of the stop switch (38) can be executed by not accepting them for a predetermined period. Moreover, although the said signal is received within a predetermined period, it can also be performed by invalidating this received signal. Further, although the signal is received within a predetermined period, a game progress operation based on the received signal (that is, betting of a game medium, rotation of the rotating reel 25, rotation of the rotating reel 25, etc.) is not performed for a predetermined period. It can also be executed by performing a game progress operation based on the received signal after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The game progress stop process will be described in detail later.

The main control device 101 and the sub control device 102 are supplied with predetermined drive power (12 V in this embodiment) from the power supply device 28. Specifically, a power supply line extending from the power supply device 28 to the sub control device 102 via the main control device 101 is configured. Further, the main control device 101 is provided with a current amount change monitoring circuit as power monitoring means 230 described later, and the power supply line passes through the current amount change monitoring circuit on the main control device 101. The sub-control device 102 is reached.
(Input means of control device 100)
As input means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, the following sensors and switches are connected.

(1) Medal sensor 35
(2) Bet switch (single bet switch 36a, max bet switch 36b)
(3) Start switch 37
(4) Stop switch 38
(5) Checkout switch 39
All of the switches (1) to (5) are connected to the main controller 101. The input means is not limited to the switches (1) to (5). Further, input means connected to the sub-control device 102 may be provided.

(Medal sensor 35)
The medal sensor 35 is a sensor for detecting game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 44 that are determined as appropriate game medals by the medal selector 43 described above.
(Bet switch)
The bet switch is one of the game progress switches for progressing the game, and is a switch for subtracting the number of credit medals and replacing it with a game medal bet. A single bet that can be replaced with one game medal bet There is provided a switch 36a and a max bet switch 36b that can be replaced with a bet of three game medals, which is the maximum number of bets that can be bet to start a game.

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a maximum of three game medals can be bet per game by inserting game medals from the medal insertion slot 44. Further, the game medals inserted into the slot machine 10 are formed so as to be electronically stored (credited) up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). When the game medals are credited, instead of inserting the game medals into the medal slot 44, the game medals can be bet by operating the bet switch, and the start switch 37 can be operated. Can be.
(Start switch 37)
The start switch 37 is one of the game progress switches. The reel is provided on the condition that a game medal is betted or on the condition that a combination of symbols 51 constituting a re-gamer described later is stopped and displayed. This is a lever-shaped switch that can start driving the unit 21.

Here, the “re-playing combination” is one of the combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 140 described later. When the re-game combination is won by lottery by the combination lottery means 140, and the symbol 51 ("replay") constituting the re-game combination stops on any of the activated stop display lines 90, a game medal The game can be played again without newly betting.
In addition, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts the next game until a predetermined time (a so-called wait time, for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses after the start switch 37 of the previous game is operated. Even if the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 does not start or the operation of the stop switch 38 becomes invalid even if the rotary reel 25 starts rotating. In other words, when the start switch 37 is operated, whether the rotating reel 25 starts to rotate on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch 37 of the previous game of the game is operated. Alternatively, the stop switch 38 is configured to be effective.

When the start switch 37 is operated, a start signal (start command) indicating that is output, and the rotating reel 25 starts rotating based on this start signal. This start signal (start command) is transmitted to the sub-control device 102 after being stored in the transmission content storage means 200 described later.
In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, based on the operation of the start switch 37, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period and the start freeze that does not start the rotation of the rotary reel 25. Processing can be executed.
Specifically, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment outputs a start signal when the start switch 37 is operated for a predetermined period when the start freeze process is executed. Is set not to accept. For this reason, during the start freeze process, even if the start switch 37 is operated, the rotating reel 25 does not start rotating.

Note that the execution method of the start freeze process is not limited to the above-described contents. For example, it may be set so that the start signal is not output even when the start switch 37 is operated. Further, although a start signal is output when the start switch 37 is operated, the start signal may be set to be input to the main control device 101 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after a delay.
In the start freeze process, it is possible to prevent the winning lottery from being performed by the winning lottery means 140 for a predetermined period.
(Stop switch 38)
The stop switch 38 is one of the game progress switches, and is a switch for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 38 includes three switches corresponding to the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24.

Then, by operating the stop switch 38 corresponding to each rotary reel 25, the corresponding rotary reel 25 is configured to stop rotating.
Further, the stop switch 38 can be operated when the rotation speed of all the rotation reels 25 reaches a predetermined constant speed after the rotation reel 25 starts to rotate by the operation of the start switch 37. It is formed as follows.
Further, when the stop switch 38 corresponding to each rotary reel 25 is operated, a stop signal (stop command) indicating that is output, and the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 25 is stopped based on this stop signal. It has become. This stop signal (stop command) is transmitted to the sub-control device 102 after being stored in the transmission content storage means 200 described later.

Further, as described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, based on the operation of the start switch 37 or the stop switch 38, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period and the rotation of the rotary reel 25 cannot be stopped. It is possible to execute stop freeze processing to be in a state.
Specifically, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment outputs a stop signal when the stop switch 38 is operated for a predetermined period when the stop freeze process is executed. Is set not to accept. For this reason, during the stop freeze process, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 does not stop even if the stop switch 38 is operated.

Note that the execution method of the stop freeze process is not limited to the above contents. For example, the stop signal may be set not to be output even when the stop switch 38 is operated. In addition, although a stop signal is output when the stop switch 38 is operated, the stop signal may be set to be input to the main control device 101 after a lapse of a predetermined period with a delay.
The stop freeze process may be executed for any one of the first stop switch 38 operation, the second stop switch 38 operation, and the last stop switch 38 operation. You may perform with respect to the above operation.

(Checkout switch 39)
The settlement switch 39 is a switch for settlement of a credited game medal, that is, releasing the credit and paying out the credit medal.
(Output means of control device 100)
As the output means of the control apparatus 100, the following are connected as shown in FIG.
(1) Reel unit 21 (rotary reel 25)
(2) Hopper unit 27
(3) Production device 50 (lamp 52, liquid crystal display device 53, speaker 54)
The output means (1) and (2) are connected to the main control device 101, and the output means (3) is connected to the sub-control device 102. The output means is not limited to (1) to (3).

(Reel unit 21 (rotary reel 25))
The reel unit 21 is composed of three stepping motors (not shown) fixed to a predetermined frame and a total of three rotating reels 25 fixed to the rotation shafts of the stepping motors. Yes.
In addition, on the outer peripheral surface of each rotary reel 25, a plurality of types such as “red 7,” “blue 7,” “BAR,” “watermelon,” “bell,” “cherry,” “replay”, etc. A total of 21 symbols 51 are displayed in a predetermined arrangement. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, 21 symbols 51 are arranged on each of the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24. For convenience, symbols 51 from “20” to “0” are assigned in order from the upper side to the lower side of FIG. Yes.

The rotating reel 25 rotates around the rotation axis of the stepping motor so that the symbol 51 displayed on the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through the display window 34. Yes. That is, when the rotary reel 25 rotates, the symbols 51 appear to move from the upper side to the lower side in FIG.
In addition, an index (not shown) used for detecting the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is provided at a predetermined position of each rotary reel 25, and a predetermined sensor (for example, for example, detecting the passage of the index) Photo sensors, magnetic sensors, touch sensors, etc.) are provided. Then, based on the pulse signal output after each rotating reel 25 starts rotating and the index is detected by a predetermined sensor, the rotational position of the rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated is detected, Stop control is performed by stopping the rotating reel 25 at a predetermined position.

Specifically, the stepping motor has a four-phase coil that is excited by a drive pulse supplied from the main control device 101, although not particularly shown. Then, by 1-2 phase excitation in which two-phase excitation in which two of the four-phase coils are excited simultaneously and one-phase excitation in which one of the four-phase coils is excited are alternately repeated, The rotor is driven to rotate.
Further, as described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation of the game progress switch is invalidated for a predetermined period based on the operation of the start switch 37, and the operation of the rotating reel during the invalid period. It becomes possible to execute an irregular rotation process or the like that makes the mode different from the operation mode when the start switch 37 is operated in a normal state where the game progress stop process is not executed (for example, reverse rotation or vertical movement of the rotary reel 25 is executed). ing. This irregular rotation process may be executed for any one of the rotating reels 25, or may be executed for two or more rotating reels 25.

(Hopper unit 27)
The hopper unit 27 is for paying out a game medal to a player based on a game result such as a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination being stopped and displayed.
(Director 50)
The effect device 50 is for executing the effect. Specifically, various effects such as notifying the player of the winning etc. are triggered by the input of a predetermined effect control signal from the sub-control device 102. It is for performing the production.
Specifically, the rendering device 50 includes a lamp 52, a liquid crystal display device 53, a speaker 54, and the like. Note that the rendering device 50 is not limited to these devices, and may include an image display device such as a CRT display device, a dot matrix display device, or an electroluminescence display device.

The lamp 52 is for exciting the game or notifying that a predetermined combination is won by blinking, turning on or off the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 53 is for performing game effects and various notifications by displaying characters and images (still images and moving images). In addition, the speaker 54 is for performing a game effect and various notifications by outputting predetermined sound effects and BGM.
Specifically, when a predetermined game (for example, a BB game) is started or a predetermined combination is won, the game control means 120 described later sends a BB game start signal or lottery result data to the sub-control device 102. Etc. are output. An effect control means 350, which will be described later, selects predetermined effect data triggered by the input of the signal or data, and causes the predetermined effect device 50 to execute an effect based on the effect data.

In the slot machine 10 according to this embodiment, every time the start switch 37 is operated and one game is started, and every time the stop switch 38 is operated in one game, the effect control described later is performed. Means 350 causes the lamp 52 to blink only once.
(Control means of main control device 101)
As described above, the main control device 101 functions as control means from the following (1) to (12) roughly as shown in FIG. 1 when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM.
(1) Main state storage means 110
(2) Game control means 120
(3) Role lottery means 140
(4) Rotation start control means 160
(5) Rotation position detection means 170
(6) Rotation stop control means 180
(7) Stop mode determination means 190
(8) Transmission content storage means 200
(9) Transmission content changing means 210
(10) Transmission means 220
(11) Power monitoring means 230
(12) Game progress stop processing control means 240
The main control device 101 is not limited to the control means (1) to (12) described above, and may include other means.

(Main state storage means 110)
The main state storage unit 110 stores various states of the main control device 101, and is configured by a predetermined storage area of the RWM.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the operating state of the main control device 101, the main control device 101 is supplied to the main control device 101 in a normal normal state in which control of the progress of each device or game can be executed normally, a temporary power failure, etc. Drive power is reduced, the main control device 101 does not operate, and it is impossible to execute control of each connected device and control of the progress of the game, and from the main operation failure state to the main normal state. It has a main return state immediately after the return.

In addition, as a game state of the main control device 101, a normal game state in which a normal game, which is a general game, is performed, a special game (BB) that is different from a normal game and gives a player a greater profit than a normal game RT in which a special game state (BB game state and RB game state) in which a game, RB game) is played, and an RT game (replay time game) in which a re-gamer is drawn at a different lottery probability than during normal game play Has a game state.
The main state storage means 110 stores the above-described operating state and gaming state. The stored contents are updated at the timing of switching to the operating state or the gaming state.

  For example, when the operating state of the main control device 101 is the main normal state, the main state storage unit 110 stores the fact that the main normal state is the operating state, but the driving power is reduced to a predetermined value or less. In this case, the operation state stored in the main state storage means 110 is updated to the main operation failure state, assuming that the operation state is the main operation failure state. Further, when the operating state stored in the main state storage means 110 is a main operation failure state, if the driving power exceeds a predetermined value, it is assumed that the operation state has returned to the main normal state, and the main state The operating state stored in the storage unit 110 is updated to the main return state. In addition, when the operation state stored in the main state storage unit 110 is the main return state, if a signal or data is transmitted by the transmission unit 220 described later, it is stored in the main state storage unit 110. The operating state is changed to the main normal state.

Further, during the normal game, the main state storage means 110 stores the fact that the game state is the normal game state, but when the BB game is started, it is stored in the main state storage means 110. When the gaming state is changed to the BB game state and the RT game is started, the gaming state is updated to the RT game state. Further, when the BB game or the RT game ends and the normal gaming state is entered, the gaming state stored in the main state storage means 110 is changed to the normal gaming state.
(Game control means 120)
The game control means 120 is for controlling the progress of the game.

Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a game that is executed by the main control device 101 as a normal game that is a general game, a game that is different from a normal game, and has a greater benefit to the player than a normal game. There are special games (BB game, RB game) to be given, and replay time games (RT games) in which re-game players are drawn with a different lottery probability than during normal games.
Further, as will be described later, as a game executed by the sub-control device 102, a notification regarding the result of the lottery of a predetermined combination (for example, a stop for stopping the combination of symbols 51 constituting the combination on the stop display line 90) There is an assist time game (AT game) in which the operation sequence of the switch 38 and notification of the stop operation timing, etc.) are performed.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a game in which an AT game in the sub control device 102 and an RT game in the main control device 101 are simultaneously performed (that is, an assist replay time game (ART game)) can be executed. ing.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 120 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Normal game control means 121
(2) Special game control means 122
(3) RT game control means 123
Further, the game control means 120 is not limited to the means (1) to (3) described above.

(Normal game control means 121)
The normal game control means 121 is for controlling a normal game that is a general game.
Specifically, when the start switch 37 is operated on the condition that a game medal is bet by inserting a game medal or by operating a bet switch, a predetermined lottery means 140, which will be described later, determines in advance. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win any of the plurality of roles. Along with this, all three rotary reels 25 start to rotate. Thereafter, when one predetermined stop switch 38 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the stop switch 38 is stopped. When all three stop switches 38 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 25 is stopped. At this time, if the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination by the winning lottery means 140 is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined profit predetermined according to the winning combination is given. ing. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the predetermined profit can be given out by paying out a predetermined number of game medals, executing the above-mentioned special game, or the like. The normal game control means 121 controls the series of processes in one game.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, as a combination, there is no game medal paid out, but a re-game player who can play a game again without newly inserting a game medal, and a predetermined number of game medals And a special game role related to a special game that can give a player even greater profits than the small role and the replay game role (first BB game role, second BB game role, RB game role) And.
Moreover, as a small role, as shown in FIG. 6, it has a cherry role, a bell role, and a watermelon role.
Specifically, the re-playing role is configured by a combination of “replay” symbols 51 (“replay”, “replay”, and “replay”). When the combination of “Replay”, “Replay”, and “Replay” is stopped on any of the stop display lines 90, the next game is played under the same conditions as the game without inserting a new game medal (that is, replaying). Play a game).

Of the small roles, the cherry role is a combination of the “Cherry” symbol 51 and another symbol 51 (“Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY” (ANY may be any symbol 51)). Composed. When the combination of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, one) of game medals is paid out.
Among the small roles, the bell role is constituted by a combination of symbols 51 of “bell” (“bell”, “bell”, “bell”). When the combination of “bell”, “bell” and “bell” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment) of game medals are paid out.

As for the bell role, the operation order of the stop switch 38 is associated, and when the stop switch 38 is operated in the corresponding operation order, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell role on the stop display line 90 Is supposed to stop.
Among the small roles, the watermelon role is configured by a combination of the “watermelon” symbols 51 (“watermelon”, “watermelon”, “watermelon”). When the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “watermelon” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of game medals are paid out.
As for the watermelon role, only the watermelon role is won by one win (hereinafter referred to as “strong watermelon win”), and the watermelon role and special role (“Bell” “Bell”) There is a case where a combination of “BAR” is won (hereinafter referred to as weak watermelon winning). And if it is a strong watermelon winning combination, the combination of `` watermelon '' `` watermelon '' `` watermelon '' can be stopped on the upper line 92 or the lower line 93, and if it becomes a weak watermelon winning, A combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “watermelon” can be stopped at the upper right line 94 or the right lower line 95.

The first BB game combination is composed of a combination of “red 7” symbols 51 (“red 7”, “red 7”, “red 7”). When the combination of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the game shifts to the BB game.
Further, the second BB game combination is constituted by a combination of symbols 51 of “blue 7” (“blue 7”, “blue 7”, “blue 7”). When the combination of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the game shifts to the BB game.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game medals are not paid out and the game proceeds to the BB game. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the BB game is paid out. You may set so that it may transfer to a game.

Further, the RB game combination is constituted by a combination of symbols “BAR” 51 (“BAR”, “BAR”, “BAR”). When the combination of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the RB game is started. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game medals are not paid out, and the game proceeds to the RB game. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the RB game is paid out. You may set so that it may transfer to a game.
Further, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a special replay role, and a combination of symbols 51 (for example, “replay”, “replay”, “bell”, etc.) constituting this special replay role. When it stops on any stop display line 90, the RT game is started. Note that the operation order of the stop switch 38 is also associated with this special re-game player, and when the stop switch 38 is operated in the corresponding operation sequence, the special re-game player is configured on the stop display line 90. The combination of symbols 51 to be stopped is stopped.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, lottery result data indicating the result of the lottery performed by the role lottery unit 140 described later is also stored in the transmission content storage unit 200 described later and then transmitted to the sub-control device 102. It has become.
In the normal game, when the strong watermelon is won or the weak watermelon is won, the AT game execution determining means 301 of the sub-control device 102 that has received the lottery result data indicating the result of the lottery makes the AT A lottery of whether or not to execute the game is performed. When the lottery is won, the execution of one AT game (one set) is determined.
(Special game control means 122)
The special game control means 122 is for controlling a special game (BB game, RB game) that can give a player a larger profit than a normal game.

The RB game is a game in which a game in which a predetermined specific combination (in this embodiment, a bell combination) is won with high probability is performed under a certain condition. In addition, the BB game is a game that can execute a game similar to a normal game (BB game general game) and can shift to an RB game under certain conditions during the game.
Specifically, when shifting to the BB game, the game is started by betting of a predetermined number of game medals as in the normal game. Then, when all the rotations of the three rotary reels 25 are stopped, a game medal is paid out depending on whether or not the combination of symbols 51 corresponding to the combination on the stop display line 90 is stopped.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the RB game is started as soon as the BB game is started, and the RB game is started again as soon as the predetermined number of RB games are finished. That is, when the BB game is started, the game in the RB game state is always executed.
The transition to the RB game is not performed as described above, but the BB game general game is executed when the BB game is started, and the RB game is shifted to the RB game during the BB game general game. When the combination of the specific symbols 51 is stopped on the stop display line 90, the game may be shifted to the RB game thereafter. Then, after the RB game is over, the same lottery and control as in the normal game may be performed.

Then, when the number of game medals paid out during the BB game exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 465), the BB game ends. Further, as the BB game end condition, other conditions can be set instead of the total number of game medals to be paid out as described above.
Further, when the RB game is entered, a game medal is paid out when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined specific combination (in this embodiment, a bell combination) is stopped on a predetermined stop display line 90. Is done. In the RB game, the combination of the symbols 51 “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” stops on the stop display line 90 during the normal game, so that the RB game also shifts from the normal game.

  When a predetermined lottery result (for example, losing) is obtained by the lottery of the role lottery means 140 during the BB game of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game progress stop process execution means 244 described later as a game progress stop process. Either the start freeze process or the irregular rotation process is executed. Then, by operating the game progress switch, it is possible to execute switching of the start freeze process or the irregular rotation process being executed by the stop process switching means 245 described later. The means 301 also determines the execution of the AT game. The game progress stop process during the BB game will be described in detail later.

Further, during the BB game or the RB game, the fact is stored in the main state storage means 110 as described above. Based on this storage, game state data indicating the BB game state or the RB game state is also stored in the transmission content storage means 200 described later, and then transmitted to the sub-control device 102. It has become.
(RT game control means 123)
The RT game control means 123 is for controlling the RT game state.
Here, as described above, the RT game state is a state in which an RT game (replay time game) in which a re-game player is drawn with a lottery probability different from that during the normal game is performed. Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the lottery probability of the re-gamer is higher during the RT game than during the normal game, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-gamer is the stop display line. It becomes easier to stop above 90, and the consumption of game medals will be less than during normal games.

  The RT game control means 123 is for performing the start and end of the RT game, various other controls during the RT game, and the like. Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special lottery means 140 wins a special replaying role (for example, “replay”, “replay”, “bell”) for starting the RT game, The RT game is started when the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the game combination stops on any one of the stop display lines 90, and the RT game state is entered. Then, the RT game control means 123 terminates the RT game when a condition such as a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) of games is played after the RT game is started is satisfied. .

The predetermined number of times can be counted by providing a counter (not shown) for counting the number of games in the main control device 101. In addition, the RT game start condition is not limited to the above-described content, and may be triggered by the end of the BB game or the RB game, for example. Also, the RT game end conditions are not limited to those described above. For example, the combination of a predetermined symbol 51 predetermined as an RT game end symbol stops on the stop display line 90. It can also be formed to end.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the AT game is started on condition that the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of the AT game. In the AT game, when the above-mentioned special re-playing role is won and when the bell role is won, a stop switch 38 for stopping the combination of symbols 51 constituting the role on the stop display line 90 is displayed. The operation order is notified. Then, by operating the stop switch 38 based on this notification content, the RT game is started when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the special re-gamer stops on the stop display line 90. Thereafter, the AT game and the RT game are simultaneously executed (so-called ART game is executed). When the stop switch 38 is operated in an operation order different from the notification contents even though the operation order of the stop switch 38 is notified during execution of the ART game, the RT game is ended. It has become.

Further, during the RT game, as described above, the fact is stored in the main state storage means 110. Based on this storage, game state data indicating that it is an RT game state is also stored in the transmission content storage means 200 described later, and then transmitted to the sub-control device 102. In addition, RT game number data indicating the number of games during the RT game is also transmitted to the sub-control device 102.
(Role lottery means 140)
The role lottery means 140 is for determining the winning or non-winning of any of a plurality of predetermined roles by lottery. Specifically, based on a predetermined lottery probability, A lottery is performed to determine which role has been played or lost.

  The role lottery means 140 is not particularly shown, but the random number generating means for generating a random number within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535), and the random number generated by the random number generating means A lottery table (normal game) having a plurality of winning areas having a predetermined numerical area corresponding to the winning combination within a numerical area taken by random numbers generated by a random number extracting means and random number generating means for extracting from time to time Lottery table, BB game lottery table, RB game lottery table, RT game lottery table), for determining which of the lottery table the random numbers extracted by the random number extraction means belong to A flag for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination when the winning determining means and the winning determining means determine that the predetermined winning combination is won. Equipped with a stand means or the like.

Here, establishment of the winning flag means a state in which a numerical value stored in a predetermined memory is a predetermined value. For example, when the numerical value stored in the predetermined memory corresponding to the BB game combination is “1”, it can be set that the winning flag of the BB game combination is established. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the memory is “0”, it can be set that the winning flag for the BB game combination is not established.
The winning flag is set when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140 is a win for a small role, or when the lottery result is a win for a special game player such as a BB game. There are special winning flags.

The small role winning flag is valid only in a game in which the winning flag is established. On the other hand, the special winning flag can be carried over to the next game.
Further, when a lottery is performed by the role lottery means 140, lottery result data indicating the lottery result is transmitted, and this lottery result data is stored in the transmission content storage means 200 described later and then transmitted to the sub-control device 102. It has come to be.
(Rotation start control means 160)
The rotation start control means 160 is for performing control related to the start of rotation of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, the rotation start control means 160 outputs a start signal output based on the operation of the start switch 37. Based on this, a drive start signal is output to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in each rotary reel 25, and the start of all the rotary reels 25 is started by driving the stepping motor.

Further, the rotation start control means 160 rotates all the rotating reels 25 at a predetermined acceleration when the start switch 37 is operated except when the above-described start freeze processing and irregular rotation processing are executed. When the rotational speeds of all the rotary reels 25 reach a predetermined speed, constant speed rotation (steady rotation) is performed at the predetermined speed.
(Rotation position detection means 170)
The rotational position detecting means 170 is for detecting the rotational position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated.
Specifically, the rotational position detection means 170 includes a count means for counting the output pulse signal, a reset means for resetting the count value of the pulse signal by the count means, although not particularly shown. ing.

  More specifically, after each rotating reel 25 starts rotating and all the rotating reels 25 are rotated at a constant speed (steady rotation), a detection sensor (not shown) is used. When the passage of the index is detected, the counting means starts counting the output pulse signal. Then, the rotation angle of the index is calculated based on the count value at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, and thereby the rotation position of the rotary reel 25 at the time is detected. The count value of the pulse signal by the counting means is reset by the reset means each time the passage of the index is detected by a detection sensor (not shown), and a new pulse signal is counted from this point. It is supposed to be.

(Rotation stop control means 180)
The rotation stop control means 180 is for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel 25 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 140 when the stop switch 38 is operated.
In the present embodiment, the rotation stop control means 180 is based on the pattern 51 that can be stopped immediately on the stop display line 90 when the stop switch 38 is operated. The corresponding rotary reel 25 is formed to be stopped within a range up to the symbol 51 when it is moved (for example, 4 frames).
In other words, the rotation stop control means 180 has a predetermined number of rotations (4 frames) from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotation reel 25 stops. ) To be within the range.

Then, based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140, the rotation stop control means 180 determines at which position within the range of the predetermined number of frames the corresponding rotary reel 25 is to be stopped. ing.
Specifically, the rotation stop control means 180 is configured such that when the winning flag relating to the predetermined combination is established, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination is stopped on the stop display line 90, and For the symbols 51 other than the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination, the stop position of the corresponding rotary reel 25 is determined within the predetermined number of frames so as not to stop on the stop display line 90.
That is, the rotation stop control means 180 is a case where a predetermined combination is won, and when the stop switch 38 is operated, the rotation stop control means 180 is predetermined from the stop display line 90 on the side opposite to the rotation direction of the rotary reel 25. When the symbols 51 constituting the combination are located within the range of the number (four), the corresponding rotary reels 25 are stopped so that the symbols 51 stop on the stop display line 90. Then, when the winning flag is not established, that is, in the case of losing, the rotation stop control unit 180 rotates the rotation reel so that the combination of symbols 51 constituting any combination does not stop on the stop display line 90. Stop 25.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, table control performed using a stop table that defines the stop position of the symbol 51 is used as the rotation stop control. As the rotation stop control, program control that performs control while determining whether or not to stop the predetermined symbol 51 may be used.
(Stop position in case of strong watermelon winning, weak watermelon winning or losing)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a strong watermelon winning, a weak watermelon winning or a loss is made, the index provided on each rotating reel 25 is started after the rotating reel 25 starts rotating in the next game. Before the first detection by the detection sensor, the stop position in the game is determined so that the number of frames that each rotary reel 25 moves (hereinafter referred to as the number of specific moving frames) has a predetermined relationship. Yes.

Specifically, as described above, when a strong watermelon is won, the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon” and “watermelon” can be stopped at the upper line 92 or the lower line 93. When the combination stops at the upper stage line 92 or the lower stage line 93, the rotation reel 25 starts rotating in the next game until the index provided on each rotation reel 25 is first detected by the detection sensor. In addition, the number of frames that each rotating reel 25 moves (the number of moving frames for specification) is an even number for any rotating reel 25.
If the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “watermelon” cannot be stopped on the stop display line 90 (that is, if it is missed), as shown in FIG. Each rotating reel 25 is stopped at a position where the number of moving frames for specification is an even number for the left reel 22, an even number for the middle reel 23, and an odd number for the right reel 24.

When a weak watermelon is won, the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon” and “watermelon” can be stopped at the upper right line 94 or the right lower line 95. When the combination stops at the upper right line 94 or the right lower line 95, the number of moving frames for specification becomes an even number for the left reel 22, an odd number for the middle reel 23, and an even number for the right reel 24.
If the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon” and “watermelon” cannot be stopped on the stop display line 90 (in the case of missing), although specified as a weak watermelon, as shown in FIG. Each rotating reel 25 is stopped at a position where the number of moving frames is an odd number for the left reel 22, an even number for the middle reel 23, and an even number for the right reel 24.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of moving frames for identification is an even or odd number for the left reel 22, an odd number for the middle reel 23, and an odd number for the right reel 24. Each rotary reel 25 is to be stopped at such a position.
As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting any role is the stop display line in the case where a loss occurs in the strong watermelon winning or the weak watermelon winning and in the case of a loss. Although it does not stop at the top 90, by determining the stop position of the rotating reel 25 as described above, the strong watermelon winning is overlooked and the weak watermelon winning is determined based on the number of specific moving frames of each rotating reel 25 In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not a loss has occurred.

(Stop mode determination means 190)
The stop mode determining means 190 determines in advance the stop display mode of the symbol 51 displayed in a state where the predetermined reel is won and the rotating reel 25 is stopped as a result of the lottery by the lottery means 140 according to the role. This is to determine whether or not the combination of the given symbols 51 is present, and to perform control based on the determination result. That is, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination is stopped, a control signal corresponding to the combination related to the stop is output.
The stop mode determination unit 190 outputs the control signal to various control units. Then, for example, the game control means 120 to which a predetermined control signal is input controls so that the hopper unit 27 pays out a predetermined number of game medals. Further, an effect control means 350 (to be described later) to which the control signal is input controls so that a predetermined effect is performed by the effect device 50. Further, the game control means 120 to which the control signal related to the re-game is input performs the re-game. Further, the special game control means 122 to which the control signal related to the special game combination is input starts the special game.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the payout specifying data for specifying the number of game medals paid out in each game, and the stop of each rotary reel 25 when the rotary reel 25 stops in each game Stop position specifying data for specifying a position is also transmitted to the sub-control device 102 after being stored in a transmission content storage means 200 described later. The payout specifying data and the stop position specifying data will be described in detail later.
(Transmission content storage means 200)
The transmission content storage means 200 temporarily stores signals (commands) and data to be transmitted from the main control device 101 to the sub control device 102, and is a ring buffer configured by a predetermined data area of the RWM. .

Specifically, the transmission content storage means 200 has a cyclic arrangement structure with a plurality of (for example, 30) storage areas of predetermined bits (for example, 8 bits) for storing one signal or data. It is comprised by doing.
The generated signals and data are stored one by one in order from a predetermined storage area. Thereafter, when further signals and data are generated, the signals are sequentially stored from the storage area next to the stored storage area. When signals and data are stored up to a plurality of last storage areas, the process returns to the first storage area again, and signals and data are overwritten in order from this storage area (see FIG. 7).

For example, it is assumed that there are 30 8-bit storage areas in total. For convenience, it is assumed that 1 to 30 are assigned to each storage area as the area number. For example, it is assumed that a start signal, lottery result data, and an effect control signal are generated when the start switch 37 is operated.
Here, if signals and data were stored up to the 28th storage area when the signals and data were stored last time, the generated signals and data are stored from the 29th storage area. That is, the start signal is stored in the 29th storage area, and the lottery result data is stored in the 30th storage area. Since the next storage area is the first storage area, which is the first storage area, an effect control signal is stored in the first storage area (see FIG. 7).

Further, it is desirable that the number of the storage areas is sufficient to store signals and data that can be generated in at least one game, and signals and data that can be generated in two or more games. A sufficient number may be provided for storage.
In addition, at a predetermined transmission timing, stored signals and data are transmitted to the sub-control device 102 by a transmission unit 200 described later in order from a predetermined storage area. Then, after this transmission is completed, at the next transmission timing, signals and data are transmitted in order from the storage area next to the previously transmitted storage area.
(Transmission content changing means 210)
The transmission content changing means 210 changes the signal and data to be transmitted to the sub control device 102 in accordance with the state of the main control device 101 at the time of signal and data transmission.

Specifically, the transmission content changing unit 210 is configured to change the contents of signals and data stored in the transmission content storage unit 200 based on the content stored in the main state storage unit 110.
For example, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in principle, after the start switch 37 is operated, the start signal, the lottery result data, the payout specifying data, the stop position specifying data, and the predetermined effect are executed. It is assumed that an effect control signal (hereinafter referred to as basic transmission content) is transmitted to the sub-control device 102.
In this case, if the main state storage means 110 stores the main normal state as the operating state of the main control device 101 and the normal gaming state as the gaming state, the basic transmission is performed when the start switch 37 is operated. The content is stored in the transmission content storage means 200.

On the other hand, the main state storage means 110 includes a main return state (that is, a state immediately after returning from the main operation failure state to the main normal state) as the operation state of the main control device 101, and a normal game state as the game state. When stored, when the start switch 37 is operated, the transmission content changing means 210 adds game state data indicating that the game state is normal, in addition to the basic transmission content, and these signals and Data is stored in the transmission content storage means 200.
When the main state storage means 110 stores the main normal state as the operating state of the main control device 101 and the BB game state as the gaming state, when the start switch 37 is operated, the transmission content changing means In 210, in addition to the basic transmission content, game state data indicating that the game is in the BB game, BB payout number data indicating the total number of game medals paid out during the BB game, and the like are added. And the data are stored in the transmission content storage means 200.

When the main state storage means 110 stores the main normal state as the operating state of the main control device 101 and the RT game state as the gaming state, the transmission content changing means is operated when the start switch 37 is operated. In 210, in addition to the basic transmission content, game state data indicating the RT game state, RT game frequency data indicating the number of games in the RT game, and the like are added, and these signals and data are transmitted content storage means. Memorized in 200.
Thereafter, the signal and data stored in the transmission content storage unit 200 are transmitted to the sub-control device 102 by the transmission unit 220 described later.
Note that the transmission content changing unit 210 may change the content of the signal or data when storing the transmission content in the transmission content storage unit 200, instead of changing the content of the signal or data. That is, when storing in the transmission content storage means 200, only the basic transmission content is stored, and when transmitting by the transmission means 220, it is necessary depending on the gaming state stored in the main state storage means 110. Various signals and data may be added.

(Transmission means 220)
The transmission means 220 is for transmitting signals and data stored in the transmission content storage means 200 to the sub-control device 102.
Specifically, the transmission means 220 is stored at a predetermined transmission timing from a storage area next to a storage area in which a signal or data transmitted in the previous transmission is stored up to a predetermined number of storage areas. The transmitted signal and data are transmitted to the sub-control device 102. For example, the transmission content storage means 200 is a ring buffer having storage areas from No. 1 to No. 30 as described above, and was stored in the storage areas from No. 15 to No. 25 in the previous transmission. When the signal or data is transmitted, the transmission means 220 transmits the signal and data stored in the storage areas from No. 26 to No. 5 at the next transmission timing (when the start switch 37 is operated). Can be set to

(Power monitoring means 230)
The power monitoring unit 230 monitors the current value of the power supplied to the sub-control device 102. Specifically, the power monitoring unit 230 is a current amount change monitoring circuit configured by a predetermined IC or the like, and includes a main control device. It is mounted on a main board constituting 101.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a power supply line from the power supply device 28 to the sub control device 102 via the main control device 101 is configured. A predetermined drive power (12 V) is supplied to the main control device 101 and the sub control device 102. The power supply line extends to the sub control device 102 via the current amount change monitoring circuit mounted on the main board constituting the main control device 101. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, a signal output line for outputting a signal indicating the result of monitoring by the current amount change monitoring circuit to the CPU of the main control device 101 is also provided.

With this configuration, the driving power from the power supply device 28 is supplied to the sub-control device 102 via the current amount change monitoring circuit, and the current amount change monitoring circuit The current value of the driving power supplied to the device 102 can be grasped, and the current value of the driving power can be monitored. Further, by outputting this current value to the CPU of the main control apparatus 101, the main control apparatus 101 can grasp the monitoring result.
Note that the current value of the electric power supplied to the sub-control device 102 changes based on the execution of effects by the various effect devices 50 (lamp 52, liquid crystal display device 53, speaker 54) connected to the sub-control device 102. That is, when the effect is executed, the processing load by the CPU of the sub-control device 102 becomes larger and supplied to the sub-control device 102 according to the execution contents of the effect, etc. The current value of the power to be increased. Therefore, the current value of the electric power supplied to the sub-control device 102 changes within a predetermined specified range corresponding to the content of the effect by executing and ending the effect.

Here, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, every time the start switch 37 is operated to start one game, and each time the stop switch 38 is operated in one game. In addition, the lamp 52 blinks only once.
Therefore, when the sub control device 102 is operating normally, every time the start switch 37 or the stop switch 38 is operated, the sub control device 102 is supplied to the sub control device 102 in order to blink the lamp 52. The power to be changed changes within a predetermined specified range. That is, the rate of change of the current value within a certain period from the operation of the start switch 37 or the operation of the stop switch 38 falls within a predetermined specified range.

On the other hand, when the sub control device 102 is not operating normally, the sub control device 102 cannot blink the lamp 52, so the current value of the power supplied to the sub control device 102 does not change. . That is, the rate of change of the current value within a certain period from the operation of the start switch 37 or the operation of the stop switch 38 is outside the predetermined specified range.
The current amount change monitoring circuit as the power monitoring means 230 in the present embodiment is formed so as to monitor the rate of change of the current value in a certain period from the operation of the start switch 37 or the operation of the stop switch 38. It is determined whether or not the rate of change of the current value during the certain period is outside a predetermined specified range.

Then, when the rate of change of the current value in the predetermined period is out of the predetermined specified range (that is, when the sub-control device 102 is not operating normally (when the sub-operation failure state)), that fact Is transmitted to the later-described game progress stop process execution decision means 244 via the signal output line.
(Game progress stop processing control means 240)
The game progress stop process control means 240 is for controlling a game progress stop process executed in a predetermined case.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game progress stop process is executed when the sub control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state or during the BB game. The execution of the game progress stop process is not limited to these cases. For example, when the BB game combination or the RB game combination is won in the normal game state, the game progress stop process is executed. It can also be.

And the game progress stop processing control means 240 is roughly provided with the following means as shown in FIG.
(1) Game progress stop processing determining means 241
(2) Game progress stop processing data table 242
(3) Data selection means 243
(4) Game progress stop processing execution means 244
(5) Stop process switching means 245
(6) Switching operation order determination means 246
(7) Sub-return switching means 247
(8) Timekeeping means 248
The game progress stop processing control means 240 is not limited to the means (1) to (8) described above.

(Game progress stop processing determining means 241)
The game progress stop process determining means 241 is for determining whether or not to execute the game progress stop process during the BB game.
Specifically, in the game progress stop process determining means 241, when the start switch 37 is operated during the BB game, the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140 is a predetermined lottery result (losing). If not, a predetermined lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a game progress stop process in the game. When it is determined to execute, a predetermined game progress stop process is executed in the game.

The game progress stop process determining means 241 determines whether or not to execute the game progress stop process when a predetermined small role (for example, a watermelon role) is won as a result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140. You may do it. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination is won, the execution of the game progress stop process may be determined without necessarily performing the predetermined lottery.
(Game progress stop processing data table 242)
The game progress stop processing data table 242 is for storing game progress stop processing data that defines the execution time (predetermined period) and contents of the game progress stop processing, and is configured by a part of the storage area of the ROM. .

The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of game progress stop processing data tables 242, and one of the game progress stop processing data tables 242 is referred to according to a predetermined condition. Then, any game progress stop data is selected from the referenced game progress stop processing data table 242, and the game progress stop processing is executed based on the selected game progress stop data. .
In the slot machine 10 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the game progress stop data table 242 is referred to when a predetermined lottery result (losing) is obtained by lottery by the lottery drawing means 140 during the BB game. BB lost table 242a, BB general table 242b that is referred to when the game progress stop process determining means 241 determines that the game progress stop process is to be executed during the BB game, A start freeze switching table 242c that is referred to when the means 245 switches the running start freeze processing, and an irregular rotation processing switching table 242d that is referred to when the stop processing switching means 245 described later switches the running irregular rotation processing; Sub-operation failure time table 242e referred to when the sub-control device 102 is not operating normally, and the sub-control device 102 is not operating. It has a sub return table 242f that is referred to when the normal state returns to the normal state.

In the BB lose table 242a, as the game progress stop process data, a start freeze process with an execution time of 5 seconds and an irregular rotation process (hereinafter referred to as “revolving reel 25”) in which the execution time is 5 seconds and the rotary reel 25 repeatedly moves up and down , The first irregular rotation process) is stored. Also, according to this table, it is determined that the 5-second start freeze process is selected with a probability of “200/256” and the first irregular rotation process of 5 seconds is selected with a probability of “56/256”. (See FIG. 9).
Further, in the BB general table 242b, a start freeze process with an execution time of 5 seconds and a first irregular rotation process with 5 seconds are stored as game progress stop process data. Further, according to this table, it is determined that the 5-second start freeze process is selected with a probability of “128/256” and the first irregular rotation process is selected with a probability of “128/256” (FIG. 9). reference).

The start freeze switching table 242c includes, as game progress stop process data, a start freeze process with an execution time of 0 seconds, a stop freeze process with an execution time of 3 seconds, and a start freeze process with an execution time of 5 seconds. It is remembered. Further, according to this table, the start freeze process for 0 seconds is “128/256”, the stop freeze process for 3 seconds is “118/256”, and the start freeze process for 5 seconds is “20/256”. It is determined to be selected with a probability of “256” (see FIG. 9).
Also, in the irregular rotation process switching table 242d, as the game progress stop process data, the first irregular rotation process with an execution time of 5 seconds and the execution time of 5 seconds, the rotating reel 25 starts reverse rotation. An irregular rotation process (hereinafter referred to as a second irregular rotation process) in which the rotation is temporarily stopped after one rotation and then is rotated forward to a constant speed rotation state, and the execution time is 5 seconds. Is temporarily stopped every time it moves two frames, and after repeating this 10 times, an irregular rotation process (hereinafter referred to as a third irregular rotation process) in which the rotary reel 25 repeats the vertical movement again is stored. ing. Further, according to this table, the first irregular rotation process for 5 seconds has a probability of “26/256” and the second irregular rotation process for 5 seconds has a probability of “130/256”, and the third irregularity of 5 seconds. The rotation processing is determined to be selected with a probability of “100/256” (see FIG. 9).

In addition, in the sub-operation failure table 242e, a start freeze process with an execution time of 30 seconds is performed as game progress stop process data, and a stop freeze process with an execution time of 60 seconds is performed for each operation of each stop switch 38. A maximum freeze process for 210 seconds, a start freeze process for 90 seconds, a stop freeze process for 90 seconds, and a first irregular rotation process for 90 seconds are stored. Further, according to this table, it is determined that any game progress stop processing data is selected with a probability of “64/256” (see FIG. 9).
The sub return table 242f stores a start freeze process with an execution time of 0 seconds as game progress stop process data. Further, according to this table, it is determined that the start-freeze process of 0 seconds is selected with a probability of “256/256” (that is, a probability of 100%) (see FIG. 9).

Note that the game progress stop processing data table 242 is not limited to the above, and may have other tables. In addition, the game progress stop processing data stored in the game progress stop processing data table 242 is not limited to the above-described one, and various execution times and details of the stop processing can be defined.
(Data selection means 243)
The data selection means 243 is for selecting game progress stop processing data from the table 242 by referring to the game progress stop processing data table 242 corresponding to a predetermined condition and performing a predetermined random number lottery. Then, a game progress stop process execution means 244 described later executes a game progress stop process based on the game progress stop data selected by the data selection means 243.

For example, when a predetermined lottery result (losing) is obtained by lottery by the lottery drawing means 140 during the BB game, the data selecting means 243 performs a predetermined random number lottery so that the BB lost table 242a Either the 5-second start freeze process or the 5-second first irregular rotation process is selected.
In addition, for example, the current amount change monitoring circuit as the power monitoring unit 230 causes the rate of change of the current value in a certain period from the operation of the start switch 37 to be out of a predetermined specified range (that is, the sub control device 102 malfunctions). The data selection means 243 performs a predetermined random number lottery to stop any game progress from the sub-operation failure table 242e. Select processing data.

  Note that the data selection means 243 may be set so as to select predetermined game progress stop processing data instead of selecting game progress stop processing data by a predetermined random number lottery. For example, as described later, when the 0-second start freeze process is selected, the 0-second start freeze process is executed instead of the start freeze process that has been executed so far. Although the start freeze process is cancelled, it is not always necessary to set the execution time to 0 seconds in order to make the start freeze process being executed apparently cancelled. , 0.1 seconds, 0.5 seconds, etc.). Further, as described above, in the sub return table 242f, it is determined that the start freeze processing of 0 seconds is selected with a probability of 100%, but a probability of almost 100% (for example, 99.5%, 99%, etc.).

(Game progress stop processing execution means 244)
The game progress stop processing execution means 244 executes game progress stop processing based on the game progress stop processing data selected by the data selection means 243.
Specifically, the game progress stop processing execution means 244 operates the bet switch, the start switch 37, and all the stop switches 38, for example, when the data selection means 243 selects a 5-second start freeze process. Are disabled, the rotation of all the rotary reels 25 is not started, and the time measuring means 248 described later is started to measure “5 seconds”. Then, when “5 seconds” is timed by the time measuring means 248, the operation of the switch is validated and the rotation of all the rotary reels 25 is started.

Further, the game progress stop processing execution means 244, for example, when the max freeze processing is selected by the data selection means 243, first executes the start freeze processing for 30 seconds and then each time the stop switch 38 is operated. Stop freeze processing is executed every 60 seconds.
(Stop processing switching means 245)
The stop process switching means 245 refers to the game progress stop process data table 242 according to the conditions, triggered by the operation of the game progress switch during the execution of the game progress stop process, and this game progress stop process data table The game progress stop process data is newly selected from 242 and switched to the execution of the game progress stop process based on the selected game progress stop process data instead of the game progress stop process being executed.

In other words, the stop process switching means 245 overwrites the newly selected game progress stop process data with the game progress stop process data related to the game progress stop process being executed, and the overwritten game progress stop process data. The game progress stop process according to the above is executed.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game progress stop process is switched by the stop process switching means 245 in the following cases.
(1) When the game is lost during the BB game and the start / freeze process is executed for 5 seconds. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lottery means 140 draws a predetermined lottery result during the BB game. In the case of (losing), when the 5-second start freeze process is executed, if the stop switch 38 is operated in the operation order determined by the switching operation order determining means 246 described later, the stop process switching means 245 switches the game progress stop process being executed.

Specifically, when the stop switch 38 is operated in the order of operation, the data selection means 243 performs a predetermined start random number lottery to start a 0 second start freeze process and a 3 second start Select either stop freeze processing or 5-second start freeze processing. Then, the stop process switching unit 245 causes the game progress stop process based on the game progress stop process data selected by the data selection unit 243 to be executed instead of the currently executed 5-second start freeze process.
For example, when the 0-second start freeze process is selected, the 0-second start freeze process is executed instead of the currently executed 5-second start freeze process. That is, when the execution time is 0 seconds, it ends immediately after the start freeze process is started, and thus, it is apparent that the 5 second start freeze process being executed is canceled.

When the 3 second stop freeze process is selected, the 3 second stop freeze process is executed instead of the 5 second start freeze process. That is, the start freeze process for 5 seconds being executed is canceled, and after the rotation of the rotating reel 25 starts to be in a constant speed rotation state, the stop freeze process for 3 seconds is executed.
As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a wait time (4.1 seconds) is provided. If the wait time has not elapsed when the process is executed, the rotating reel 25 does not start rotating until the waiting time elapses, or even if the rotating reel 25 starts rotating, the stop switch 38 The operation is invalidated, and the other game progress stop process is executed after the wait time has elapsed. This ensures that the wait time is guaranteed.

The game progress stop processing data stored in the start / freeze switching table 242c is not limited to the above. For example, game progress stop processing data for a start freeze process that has a longer execution time (predetermined period) than the start freeze process that is executed first, or an execution time that is shorter than the start freeze process that is executed first. It is also possible to store game progress stop processing data of the start freeze processing. This makes it possible to extend or shorten the start freeze process that is executed first.
In the above case, when the stop switch 38 is operated in the determined operation order, the game progress stop process being executed is always switched by the stop process switching means 245. It is not limited.

  For example, when the stop switch 38 is operated in the operation sequence, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform switching by the stop process switching unit 245, and switching by the stop process switching unit 245 is performed based on the result of the lottery. May be. More specifically, when winning by the lottery, switching by the stop process switching unit 245 is performed, and when not winning by the lottery, switching by the stop process switching unit 245 is not performed. Can be. It is also possible to set so that switching by the stop process switching means 245 is executed even if the lottery is not won. In addition, when the lottery is won, the stop process switching means 245 executes the game progress stop process related to the predetermined game progress stop process data set in advance, but is not won by the lottery. In this case, it is possible to set so as to execute a game progress stop process related to game progress stop process data different from the game progress stop process data.

Further, for example, the switching operation order determination means 246 determines a plurality of operation orders, and determines a rank for the determined operation order (that is, setting of the advantage level and strength setting). Then, the stop process switching means 245 can also be set to execute different game progress stop processes according to the determined rank.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the stop process switching means 245 switches to the 0 second start freeze process, the AT game execution determination means 301 described later executes one AT game (one set). Is determined.
In addition, when switching to the stop freeze process of 3 seconds, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of the AT game. In this case, execution of two AT games (two sets) is determined. In other words, in this case, the AT game can be executed twice (if the set from the start to the end of the AT game is one set, two sets are executed).

When the start freeze process is switched to 5 seconds, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of three AT games. That is, in this case, the AT game can be executed three times.
(2) When the game is lost during the BB game and the first irregular rotation process is executed In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined lottery result ( When the first irregular rotation process is executed in the case of “losing”, the game progress stop process being executed is switched by the stop process switching means 245 when any game progress switch is operated.

Specifically, when the game progress switch is operated, the data selection means 243 performs a first random rotation process and a second irregular rotation for 3 seconds from the irregular rotation process switching table 242d by performing a predetermined random number lottery. Either the process or the third irregular rotation process is selected. Then, the stop process switching means 245 causes the game progress stop process based on the game progress stop process data selected by the data selection means 243 to be executed instead of the first irregular process being executed.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the stop process switching unit 245 switches to the second irregular rotation process, the AT game execution determination unit 301 described later determines the execution of one AT game.

  In addition, when switching to the third irregular rotation process, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of one AT game. In the third irregular rotation process, the game progress switch can be operated. If the game progression switch is operated again during the third irregular rotation process, the game progression by the stop process switching means 245 is performed. Switching of the stop process is also performed again. That is, there is a possibility that the stop process switching means 245 repeatedly switches to the third irregular rotation process. Each time switching to the third irregular rotation process is performed, the execution of one AT game is determined, and the number of AT games that can be executed (the number of sets) is accumulated.

Note that during the irregular rotation process executed based on the operation of the start switch 37, the stop control by the rotation stop control means 180 cannot be executed. For this reason, in the irregular rotation process, a signal such as stopping at the position of one rotation from the current rotation position and stopping at a position of a predetermined number of frames (for example, two frames) from the current rotation position is sent to the rotary reel 25. Is supposed to stop.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game progress stop process executed based on the BB general table 242b is not switched by the stop process switching means 245 even if the game progress switch is operated. ing.

When the game progress stop process is executed by the stop process switching means 245, it may be set so that a predetermined effect is performed by the effect device 50 in conjunction with the execution. For example, as described above, when the operation sequence of the stop switch 38 is determined when the game progress stop processing is performed by the stop processing switching means 245, an image or sound prompting the operation of the stop switch 38 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. You may perform the effect which alert | reports with the apparatus 53 or the speaker 54. FIG.
(Switching operation order determination means 246)
The switching operation order determination means 246 determines whether the game progress switch is turned on when a predetermined freezing result (losing) is obtained by lottery by the winning lottery means 140 during the BB game, This is for determining the operation order. When the game progress switch is operated in the determined operation order, the game progress stop process being executed is switched by the stop process switching means 245.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation order of the three stop switches 38 as game progress switches is determined. Specifically, the operation sequence of the stop switch 38 corresponding to the left reel 22, the stop switch 38 corresponding to the middle reel 23, and the stop switch 38 corresponding to the right reel 24 is “left → middle → right”, “left → It is determined from any of the following 6 patterns: “Right → Middle”, “Middle → Left → Right”, “Middle → Right → Left”, “Right → Left → Middle”, “Right → Middle → Left”. When the stop switch 38 is operated in the same operation order, the stop process switching means 245 switches the game progress stop process being executed.
As the operation sequence of the stop switch 38, the stop switch 38 to be operated first is determined from any of the three patterns “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and the stop switch 38 that is operated first is selected. If the determined stop switch 38 matches, the stop process switching means 245 may switch the game progress stop process being executed. Further, not only the stop switch 38 but also the betting switch and the start switch 37 may be used to determine the operation sequence of the game progress switch.

(Sub-return switching means 247)
Sub return switching means 247 is a newly selected game progress stop process instead of the game progress stop process that is being executed when the sub control device 102 returns to a normal state after the malfunction. The game progress stop processing related to the data is executed.
Specifically, the current amount change monitoring circuit as the power monitoring means 230 causes the rate of change in the current value in a certain period from the operation of the start switch 37 or the stop switch 38 to be outside a predetermined specified range (that is, the sub-control After the game progress stop processing based on the game progress stop processing data selected from the sub-operation failure table 242e is executed, the start switch 37 or the stop switch is determined. Sub-return switching means when the rate of change of the current value in a certain period from the operation of 38 is within a predetermined range (that is, when the sub-control device 102 returns from a malfunctioning state to a normal state). Instead of the game progress stop process being executed by 247, the game progress stop process related to the newly selected game progress stop process data is executed.

That is, in the above-described case, the data selection unit 243 selects the start freeze process of 0 seconds from the sub return table 242f. Then, the sub-return switching means 247 causes the start freeze process of 0 seconds selected by the data selection means 243 to be executed instead of the game stop process being executed.
In order to execute the above processing by the sub return switching means 247, it is not only a condition that the sub control device 102 has returned from a malfunctioning state to a normal state. It can also be a condition that an operation of the game progress switch (for example, an operation of a bet switch) is performed. For example, when the sub-control device 102 returns from a malfunctioning state to a normal state, the liquid crystal display device 53 performs a notification effect that prompts the user to operate a predetermined game progress switch (bet switch), and this predetermined game progress switch When the is operated, the sub-return switching means 247 may be set so as to execute the game progress stop process related to the newly selected game progress stop process data.

Note that the switching method of the game progress stop process being executed when the sub-control device 102 returns to a normal state is not limited to the above-described content. For example, when the sub control device 102 returns to a normal state, the sub return switching means 247 does not execute the newly selected game progress stop process in place of the currently executed game progress stop process, but simply The game progress stop process being executed may be canceled.
In addition, the game progress stop processing data for an extremely short time (for example, 1 second) is stored, and when the sub control device 102 is in an operation failure state, the game progress stop processing data for the extremely short time is stored. The game progress stop process is executed, and it is confirmed whether or not the sub-control device 102 has returned to a normal state when the process ends. Then, when the normal state is restored, the game progress stop process is not executed thereafter, and when the normal state is not restored, the game progress stop process is repeatedly executed. May be.

(Timekeeping means 248)
The time measuring means 248 is a means for measuring the execution time (predetermined period) defined in the game progress stop processing data selected by the data selecting means 243.
Specifically, when the game progress stop process data is selected by the data selection means 243, the time measuring means 248 sets the execution time set in the data and starts measuring the set time. Along with this, a game progress stop process based on the data is started. When the time measurement ends, the game progress stop process based on the data ends.

When the game progress stop process is switched, the execution time set in the game progress stop process data related to the switch is overwritten at the time set in the timing means 248 at the present time, and from this time, the game progress stop process is overwritten. The start of counting the execution time is newly started.
(Control means of sub-control device 102)
As described above, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM as described above, the sub-control device 102 roughly functions as the following control means (1) to (5) as shown in FIG.
(1) Receiving means 270
(2) Sub-state storage means 280
(3) Return processing means 290
(4) AT game control means 300
(5) Production control means 350
The sub-control device 102 is not limited to the control means (1) to (5) described above, and may include other means.

(Receiving means 270)
The receiving means 270 is for receiving signals and data transmitted by the transmitting means 220 of the main control device 101. The signal and data received by the receiving means 270 are stored in a predetermined storage means provided in the sub-control device 102, although not particularly shown.
(Sub-state storage means 280)
The sub state storage means 280 stores various states of the sub control device 102, and is configured by a predetermined storage area of the RWM.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation state of the sub-control device 102 is supplied to the sub-control device 102 in a sub-normal state in which the control of the progress of each device or game can be executed normally, a temporary power failure, etc. The drive power decreases, the sub control device 102 stops operating, and the sub operation failure state in which the control of the effects by the various effect devices 50 connected cannot be executed, and the sub operation failure state returns to the sub normal state. It has a sub return state immediately after it.
In addition, as a state of production by the sub-control device 102, there are a normal production game state in which a general production is performed, and an assist time game state (AT game state) in which a notification production regarding the result of a lottery of a predetermined role is performed. Yes.

Then, the sub-state storage unit 280 stores the above-described operation state and effect state. And the said memory | storage content is updated by the timing which switches to an operation state or the state of an effect.
For example, when the operation state of the sub control device 102 is the sub normal state, the sub state storage unit 280 stores the fact that the sub control device 102 is in the sub normal state as the operation state, but the drive power decreases to a predetermined value or less. The operation state stored in the sub-state storage unit 280 is updated to the sub-operation failure state, assuming that the operation state has become the sub-operation failure state. In addition, when the operating state stored in the sub-state storage unit 280 is a sub-operation failure state, if the drive power exceeds a predetermined value, it is assumed that the operation state has returned to the sub-normal state, The operating state stored in the storage unit 280 is updated to the sub return state. Further, when a signal or data from the main control device 101 is received by the receiving unit 270 when the operation state stored in the sub state storage unit 280 is the sub return state, the sub state storage unit 280 stores the signal or data. The operated state is changed to the sub normal state.

Further, when the AT game is not being executed, the sub-state storage means 280 stores the fact that it is the normal effect gaming state as the effect state, but when the AT game is started, the sub-state storage is stored. The gaming state stored in the means 280 is changed to the AT game state. Further, when the AT game ends and the normal effect gaming state is entered, the effect state stored in the sub-state storage means 280 is changed to the normal effect gaming state.
(Return processing means 290)
Based on the signal and data transmitted from the main control device 101, the return processing means 290 determines the result of the lottery in the main control device 101 and the rotary reel 25 when the sub control device 102 is in the sub operation failure state. The stop position is specified, and processing according to the specified content is executed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the return processing means 290 roughly functions as the following means (1) to (3).
(1) Lottery result specifying means 291
(2) Stop position specifying means 292
(3) AT game state return means 293
The return processing means 290 is not limited to the means (1) to (3) described above, and may include other means.
(Lottery result identification means 291)
The lottery result specifying means 291 specifies the lottery result of the combination when the sub-control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state based on the payout specifying data for specifying the number of game medals paid out in each game. Is.

  Specifically, the main control device 101 is set to send the payout number in the previous game to the sub control device 102 as payout specific data for each game (each time the start switch 37 is operated). deep. The lottery result specifying means 291 confirms the operating state of the sub-control device 102 stored in the sub-state storage means 280 when the sub-control device 102 receives the payout number, and the stored operating state However, in the sub return state immediately after returning from the sub operation failure state to the sub normal state, the received payout number is the payout that the sub control device 102 could not receive during the operation failure state. It shall be specified that the number is the number. Then, the lottery result specifying means 291 can specify the lottery result of the combination when the sub-control device 102 is in the malfunctioning state by specifying the combination corresponding to the number of payouts.

For example, when the sub control device 102 receives the data “9 sheets” as the payout specifying data, and the operation state of the sub control device 102 stored in the sub state storage means 280 is the sub return state, The lottery result specifying means 291 specifies that the sub-control device 102 has won the bell role during the malfunction state (see FIG. 6).
(Other methods for identifying lottery results)
Further, the main control device 101 transmits the number of game medals paid out in the past N times (for example, 5 times, etc.) to the sub-control device 102 as payout specifying data for each game (each time the start switch 37 is operated). Set it to do. Further, the sub-control device 102 is set so as to store the received payout specific data (that is, the number of payouts for the past N times). Each time the lottery result specifying means 291 receives the payout specifying data, the lottery result specifying means 291 for the past N−1 times other than the latest payout number (that is, the payout number added last) related to the received payout specifying data. The number of payouts is compared with the number of payouts for the past N-1 times from the latest data related to the payout specific data stored last time. If this does not match, the main controller 101 determines that the sub-control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state for one or a plurality of payout numbers before the latest payout number related to the received payout specific data. It can be specified that the number of payouts has been transmitted and could not be received by the sub-control device 102. Then, the lottery result specifying means 291 can specify the lottery result of the combination when the sub-control device 102 is in the malfunctioning state by specifying the combination corresponding to the number of payouts.

  In addition to the number of payouts as described above, the main control device 101 uses, as the payout specific data, game number data indicating the number of games from a predetermined time point (for example, the operation start time of the slot machine 10) as a sub-control device. At the same time, the sub-control device 102 is set to store the received game count data. Then, the lottery result specifying means 291 compares the number of games related to the received game number data with the number of games related to the previously stored game number data, and if there is a difference of 2 or more, this corresponds to this difference. The payout number corresponding to the number of times can be specified as the payout number that the sub-control device 102 could not receive. Then, the lottery result specifying means 291 can specify the lottery result of the combination when the sub-control device 102 is in the malfunctioning state by specifying the combination corresponding to the number of payouts.

In addition, as the payout specific data, the payout number is not transmitted as it is, but the game is based on the total payout number (OUT number) from the start of operation of the slot machine 10 stored in the main control device 101. After calculating the increase number in, the increase number can be sent out as payout specific data. Also, both the OUT number at the time of operating the start switch 37 and the OUT number at the end of the game are transmitted as payout specific data, and the sub control device 102 obtains the number of game medals paid out by calculating the difference between the OUT numbers. It may be calculated.
(Stop position specifying means 292)
The stop position specifying means 292 is based on the stop position specifying data for specifying the stop position of each rotating reel 25 when the rotating reel 25 stops in each game, when the sub control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state. The stop position of the rotary reel 25 is specified.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the case of strong watermelon winning and weak watermelon winning, the combination of symbols 51 of “watermelon” “watermelon” “watermelon” can be stopped on the stop display line 90 and stopped. In this case, “5” game medals will be paid out. That is, in any case, the number of game medals that can be paid out is the same. Therefore, the strong watermelon winning or the weak watermelon winning cannot be specified only by the payout number. Therefore, when the payout number related to the payout specifying data is “5”, the stop position specifying means 292 can specify the strong watermelon winning or the weak watermelon winning by specifying the stop position of the rotary reel 25. It has become.

If the combination of symbols "Watermelon", "Watermelon", and "Watermelon" cannot be stopped on the stop display line 90 (ie, if it is missed) The number of payouts is “0”. That is, in the case of missing, it is not possible to specify the strong watermelon winning or the weak watermelon winning only by the payout number. Therefore, when the number of payouts related to the payout specifying data is “0”, the stop position specifying means 292 can specify the strong watermelon winning or the weak watermelon winning by specifying the stop position of the rotating reel 25. It has become.
Specifically, the main control device 101 specifies the stop position for each game (each time the index provided on each rotary reel 25 is first detected by the detection sensor after the rotary reel 25 starts rotating). As data, the number of frames that each rotating reel 25 moves (the number of moving frames for specification) from when the rotating reel 25 starts rotating to when the index provided on each rotating reel 25 is first detected by the detection sensor. ) Is transmitted to the sub-control device 102. Then, the stop position specifying means 292 is specified by the lottery result specifying means 291 that the payout number that the sub-control device 102 could not receive during the malfunction state is “5”, and the sub-control device 102 If the lottery result of the combination when is in a malfunctioning state has been identified as a watermelon combination, the stop position of the rotary reel 25 can be identified based on the stop position identification data. it can.

For example, when the sub control device 102 receives the number of moving frames for specification of the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 as stop position specifying data and all of them are “even numbers”, the stop position specifying means 292 specifies that the stop position of each rotary reel 25 is a strong watermelon winning (see FIG. 10).
Further, for example, when the lottery result specifying means 291 specifies that the payout number that the sub-control device 102 could not receive during the malfunction state is “0”, the stop position specifying data Based on the above, the stop position of the rotary reel 25 can be specified.
Then, the sub control device 102 receives the number of moving frames for specifying the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 as stop position specifying data, and when it is "odd", "even", "even" The stop position specifying means 292 specifies that the stop position of each rotary reel 25 is a case where the weak watermelon winning is missed (see FIG. 10).

When the sub-control device 102 is determined to have won strong watermelon or weak watermelon while malfunctioning, the AT game execution determination means 301 described later determines execution of one AT game. It has become so.
(Other methods for determining the stop position)
As the stop position specifying data, the symbol number of the symbol 51 displayed in the middle of the display window 34 when the rotary reel 25 is stopped can be transmitted. Further, the number of steps counted based on the index provided at the predetermined position of the rotary reel 25 is transmitted as stop position specifying data, and the stop position is determined based on the number of steps received by the sub-control device 102. The symbol number may be specified.

  Further, for example, the main control device 101 transmits the stop position of each rotary reel 25 for the past N times (for example, 5 times, etc.) to the sub control device 102 as stop position specifying data for each game. The control device 102 is set so as to store the received stop position specifying data (that is, the stop position of each rotary reel 25 for the past N times). Then, each time the stop position specifying means 292 receives the stop position specifying data transmitted from the main control device 101, the stop position specifying means 292 is the latest stop (ie, added last) related to the received stop position specifying data. The past N-1 stop positions other than the position are compared with the past N-1 stop positions from the latest data related to the previously stored stop position specifying data. If they do not match, the sub-control device 102 is transmitted from the main control device 101 during the malfunction state for one or a plurality of stop positions before the latest related to the received stop position specifying data. Therefore, it is possible to identify the stop position that could not be received by the sub-control device 102.

  In addition, for example, the main control device 101 uses, as stop position specifying data, game number data indicating the number of games from a predetermined time point (for example, operation start time of the slot machine 10) in addition to the stop position as described above. In addition to being transmitted to the sub-control device 102, the sub-control device 102 is set to store the received game frequency data. Then, the lottery result specifying means 291 compares the number of games related to the received game number data with the number of games related to the previously stored game number data, and if there is a difference of 2 or more, this corresponds to this difference. The stop positions for the number of times can be specified as stop positions that the sub-control device 102 could not receive.

(AT game state return means 293)
The AT game state return means 293 is for returning the state of the effect of the sub-control device 102 from the normal effect game state to the AT game state.
Specifically, the AT game state return means 293 determines that the state of the effect stored in the sub state storage means 280 is the normal effect game when the sub state control device 102 returns from the sub operation failure state to the sub normal state. If the state is the state, the state of the effect stored in the sub-state storage means 280 is changed to the AT game on condition that the game state of the main control device 101 transmitted from the main control device 101 is the RT game state. While changing to the state, the AT game is started again.

In other words, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the RT game is configured to start after the AT game is started, and the sub-control device 102 is in the sub-operation failure state, so that the sub-state If the AT game state stored in the storage means 280 has been cleared, if the game state of the main control device 101 is the RT game state, the sub-control device 102 produces the AT game state. Can be identified. Therefore, in the above case, the AT game state return means 293 is used to return to the AT game state.
(AT game control means 300)
The AT game control means 300 is for controlling an AT game as a production state. As shown in FIG. 2, the AT game control means 290 roughly functions as the following means (1) to (3).

(1) AT game execution determination means 301
(2) AT game execution counter 302
(3) AT game execution means 303
The AT game control means 300 is not limited to the means (1) to (3) described above, and may include other means (AT game execution determination means 301).
The AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of the AT game.
The AT game execution determining means 301 can determine whether to execute the AT game only once (one set), or AT game multiple times (for example, two times (two sets), three times (three sets)). Etc.) can also be determined. Further, the AT game execution determining means 301 can determine the execution of the AT game by performing a predetermined random number lottery, or can determine the execution of the AT game without performing the lottery.

Specifically, during a normal game, when a strong watermelon winning or a weak watermelon winning is made, the AT game execution determining means 301 performs a predetermined random number lottery. Determine the execution.
In addition, even when the sub control device 102 is in the sub operation failure state, it is determined that the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140 is a strong watermelon winning or a weak watermelon winning (including a case of missing). The AT game execution determining means 301 performs a predetermined random number lottery, and determines that one AT game is to be executed when the winning is made.
Also, during the BB game, when a predetermined lottery result (losing) is obtained by lottery by the lottery means 140, a 5-second start freeze process is executed, and then a 0-second start freeze is performed by the stop process switching means 245 When the process is switched, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of one AT game. In addition, when the stop freeze process is switched to 3 seconds, the AT game execution determination unit 301 determines to execute the AT game twice. Further, when the start freeze process is switched to 5 seconds, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of the AT game three times.

  In addition, when a predetermined lottery result (losing) is obtained by lottery by the lottery drawing means 140 during the BB game, the first irregular rotation process is executed, and then the stop process switching means 245 switches to the second irregular rotation process. If the AT game is executed, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of one AT game. Even when the third irregular rotation process is switched, the AT game execution determining unit 301 determines the execution of one AT game, but the switching to the third irregular rotation process may be repeatedly performed. Yes, when the switching to the third irregular rotation process is repeatedly executed, the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of one AT game each time.

(AT game execution counter 302)
The AT game execution number counter 302 is a counter for accumulating the number of times (set number) of AT games determined to be executed. Specifically, when one AT game execution is determined by the AT game execution determining means 301 described above, the value of the AT game execution number counter 302 is incremented by one. When the AT game is executed once, the value of the AT game execution number counter 302 is decremented by one.
That is, the AT game can be executed for the number of times (set number) stored in the AT game execution number counter 302.

(AT game execution means 303)
The AT game executing means 303 is for executing the AT game when the AT game execution determining means 301 determines the execution of the AT game.
Specifically, when the AT game execution is determined during the normal state, the AT game execution means 303 starts the AT game from the next game. Note that the AT game may be started after a predetermined number of games have been executed instead of the next game. If it is determined that the AT game is to be executed during the BB game, the AT game execution means 303 starts the AT game after the BB game ends.

When the AT game is started, the AT game executing means 303 changes the state of the effect stored in the sub-state storage means 280 to the AT game state, and during a predetermined number of games, the AT game executing means 303 ), The operation sequence of the stop switch 38 that can stop the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination on the stop display line 90 is notified using the effect device 50 such as the liquid crystal display device 53. . When the AT game ends, the AT game execution unit 303 changes the state of the effect stored in the sub state storage unit 280 from the AT game state to the normal state.
(Production control means 350)
The effect control means 350 is for executing effects related to the game by the effect devices 50 such as the lamp 52, the liquid crystal display device 53, and the speaker 54, triggered by the input of signals output from various control means. is there.

In addition, as an effect related to a game, for example, when a winning notification effect for notifying that a predetermined role is won by the role lottery means 140 or a special game (for example, a BB game) is started, the special game is excited. Production for the purpose.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main game process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the start switch 37 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 37 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 37 is not operated, the process returns to step 100.

In step 101, a role lottery is performed by the role lottery means 140. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, an operation failure process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, a game progress stop process data selection process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, a start freeze execution process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, the start switch 37 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, all the rotation reels 25 start to rotate by the rotation start control means 160. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, an irregular rotation execution process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 108.
In step 108, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 109. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 38 has not been operated, the process returns to step 108.

In step 109, an operation failure process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110.
In step 110, it is determined whether or not the game progress stop process data for the stop freeze process has been selected. And when it determines with having been selected, it progresses to the following step 111. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not selected, the process proceeds to step 112.
In step 111, a stop freeze process is executed by the game progress stop process executing means 244. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 112, the stop switch 38 is turned ON. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.

In step 113, the rotation reel 25 is stopped by the rotation stop control means 180. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 114.
In step 114, it is determined whether all the rotating reels 25 have stopped. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 have stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 115. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are not stopped, the process returns to step 108.
In step 115, stop display processing is performed by the stop mode determination means 190. Specifically, for example, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the watermelon combination is stopped and displayed, the hopper unit 27 is controlled to pay out a predetermined number (5) of game medals. For example, if the combination of symbols 51 constituting the BB game combination is stopped and displayed, the BB game is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 116.

In step 116, the gaming state stored in the main state storage means 110 is changed according to the result of the stop display. For example, when the BB game is started, the gaming state stored in the main state storage unit 110 is changed to the BB game state. Further, when the BB game is finished and the normal game is started, the game state stored in the main state storage means 110 is changed to the normal game state. Then, the game ends.
Next, the malfunctioning process of step 102 and step 109 mentioned above is demonstrated using the flow of FIG.
In step 200, it is determined by the power monitoring means 230 whether or not the rate of change of the current value in a certain period is outside a predetermined specified range. And when it determines with it being outside a regulation range, it progresses to the following step 201. On the other hand, if it is determined to be within the specified range, the process proceeds to step 202.

In step 201, the data selection means 243 selects game progress stop processing data from the sub-operation failure time table 242e, and the game progress stop processing execution means 244 stores the selected game progress stop processing data. Then, the operation failure process ends.
In step 202, whether or not the game progress stop processing data has already been selected from the sub operation failure time table 242e and stored in the game progress stop processing execution means 244, that is, the game in which the sub control device 102 is in the operation failure state. It is determined whether or not progress stop processing is being executed. If it is determined that the game progress stop processing data is selected from the sub operation failure time table 242e and stored in the game progress stop processing execution means 244, the process proceeds to the next step 203. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not stored, the malfunctioning process ends.

In step 203, the data selection means 243 selects the start freezing process for 0 seconds from the sub return table 242f and stores it in the game progress stop processing execution means 244. That is, the game progress stop process data currently stored is overwritten, and the game progress stop process being executed is released. Then, the operation failure process ends.
Next, the game progress stop process data selection process in step 103 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, it is determined whether or not the BB game is being played. If it is determined that the BB game is in progress, the process proceeds to the next step 301. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB game is not being played, the game progress stop process data selection process ends.

In step 301, it is determined whether or not the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140 is lost. And when it is determined that it is a loss, the process proceeds to the next step 302. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not lost, the process proceeds to step 303.
In step 302, the data selection means 243 selects any game progress stop processing data from the BB lost table 242a and stores it in the game progress stop processing execution means 244. Then, the game progress stop process data selection process ends.
In step 303, the stop process execution determining means 241 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the game progress stop process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, it is determined whether or not execution of the game progress stop process has been determined. If it is determined that execution of the game progress stop process has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 305. On the other hand, when it is determined that execution of the game progress stop process has not been determined, the game progress stop process data selection process ends.
In step 305, any game progress stop processing data is selected from the BB general table 242 b by the data selection means 243 and stored in the game progress stop processing execution means 244. Then, the game progress stop process data selection process ends.
Next, the start / freeze execution process in step 104 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 400, it is determined whether or not the start freeze process is executed. Specifically, whether or not the game progress stop processing data of the start freeze process is selected and stored in the game progress stop processing execution means 244, or the game progress stop processing being executed by the stop processing switching means 245 Instead, it is determined whether or not the game progress stop processing data selected from the start / freeze switching table 242c has been switched. If it is determined to execute the start freeze process, the process proceeds to the next step 401. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the start freeze process, the start freeze execution process ends.
In step 401, the start freeze process is started. Specifically, when the game progress stop process data of the start freeze process is selected and stored in the game progress stop process execution means 244, the game progress stop process execution means 244 causes the start freeze process based on the data. Is started. If the game progress stop processing data selected from the start freeze switching table 242c is switched by the stop processing switching means 245, the stop processing switching means 245 replaces the game progress stop processing being executed, Start freeze processing based on the data is started. Then, the process proceeds to step 402.

In step 402, the switching operation order determination means 246 determines the operation order of the stop switch 38. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 38 is not operated, the process proceeds to the next step 404.
In step 404, it is determined whether or not the execution time (predetermined period) determined for the start freeze process has elapsed. And when it determines with having passed, it progresses to the following step 405. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not elapsed, the process returns to step 403.

In step 405, the start freeze process that has been executed is terminated, and the stored game progress stop process data of the start freeze process is cleared. Then, the start freeze execution process ends.
In step 406, the stop process switching means 245 determines whether the start freeze process is executed instead of the game progress stop process being executed. If it is determined that the start freeze process is executed instead of the game progress stop process being executed, the process proceeds to step 404. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the executed start freeze process instead of the ongoing game progress stop process, the process proceeds to step 407.

In step 407, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has already been operated. If it is determined that an operation has already been performed, the process returns to step 404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation has not been performed yet, the process proceeds to step 408.
In step 408, it is determined whether or not the game is in the BB game and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140 is lost. If it is determined that the BB game is in progress and the game is lost, the process proceeds to step 409. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB game is not being played or is not lost, the process returns to step 404.
In step 409, it is determined whether or not the determined operation order of the stop switch 38 matches the actual operation order of the stop switch 38. If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to the next step 410. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the process returns to step 404.

In step 410, the data selection means 243 selects any game progress stop processing data from the start / freeze switching table 242c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 411.
In step 411, the stop process switching means 245 switches to the game progress stop process based on the game progress stop process data selected in step 409, instead of the start freeze process being executed. Then, the process returns to step 400.
Next, the irregular rotation execution process in step 107 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 500, it is determined whether to execute the irregular rotation process. Specifically, whether or not the game progress stop processing data of the irregular rotation processing is selected and stored in the game progress stop processing execution means 244, or the game progress stop processing being executed by the stop processing switching means 245 Instead, it is determined whether or not the game progress stop processing data selected from the irregular rotation processing switching table 242d has been switched. If it is determined to execute the irregular rotation process, the process proceeds to the next step 501. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the irregular rotation process, the irregular rotation execution process ends.
In step 501, the irregular rotation process is started. Specifically, when the game progress stop process data of the irregular rotation process is selected and stored in the game progress stop process execution means 244, the game progress stop process execution means 244 causes the irregular rotation process based on the data. Is started. If the game progress stop processing data selected from the irregular rotation processing switching table 242d is switched by the stop processing switching means 245, the stop processing switching means 245 replaces the game progress stop processing being executed. The irregular rotation process based on the data is started. Then, the process proceeds to Step 502.

In step 502, it is determined whether any game progress switch has been operated. If it is determined that the game progress switch has been operated, the process proceeds to step 505. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game progress switch has not been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, it is determined whether or not the execution time (predetermined period) determined for the irregular rotation process has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 504. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not elapsed, the process returns to step 502.
In step 504, the irregular rotation process that has been executed is terminated, and the stored game progress stop process data of the irregular rotation process that has been stored is cleared. Then, the irregular rotation execution process ends.

In step 505, the stop process switching means 245 determines whether or not it is a first anomalous rotation process or a second anomalous rotation process executed in place of the game progress stop process being executed. And when it determines with it being replaced with the game progress stop process in process of execution and being the 1st irregular rotation process or the 2nd irregular rotation process, it progresses to step 503. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the first irregular rotation process or the second irregular rotation process executed instead of the game progress stop process being executed, the process proceeds to step 506.
In step 506, it is determined whether or not the game is in the BB game and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140 is lost. If it is determined that the BB game is in progress and the game is lost, the process proceeds to step 507. On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB game is not being played or is not lost, the process returns to step 503.

In step 507, the data selection means 243 selects any game progress stop process data from the irregular rotation process switching table 242d. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.
In step 508, the stop process switching means 245 switches to the irregular rotation process based on the game progress stop process data selected in step 507, instead of the irregular rotation process being executed. Then, the process returns to step 500.
Next, the AT game execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the AT game among the processes executed in the sub-control device 102 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 600, it is determined whether or not the game state of the main control device 101 is the normal game state and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 140 is a strong watermelon winning or a weak watermelon winning. When it is determined that the strong watermelon winning or the weak watermelon winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 601. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither strong watermelon winning nor weak watermelon winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step 604.
In step 601, the AT game execution determination means 301 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 602.
In step 602, it is determined whether or not a lottery for determining the execution of the AT game is won. If it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to the next step 603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game has not been won, the AT game execution determination process ends.

In step 603, execution of one AT game is determined, and the value of the AT game execution number counter 302 is incremented by one. Then, the AT game execution determination process ends.
In step 604, it is determined whether or not the game state of the main controller 101 is the BB game state and predetermined game progress stop processing data has been selected. If it is determined that it has been selected, the process proceeds to step 603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not selected, the AT game execution determination process ends.
Next, an AT game execution process for executing an AT game among the processes executed in the sub-control device 102 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 700, when the start switch 37 is operated, the game is either the first game after the end of the AT game, the first game after the end of the BB game, or the first game after winning the execution of the AT game. It is determined whether or not this is true. If it is determined that it corresponds, the process proceeds to the next step 701. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not applicable, the process returns to step 700.
In step 701, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT game execution number counter 302 is 1 or more. If it is determined that the number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to the next step 702. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is not 1 or more (that is, 0), the AT game execution process ends.

In step 702, the AT game execution means 303 changes the effect state stored in the sub-state storage means 280 to the AT game state, the value of the AT game execution counter 302 is decremented by 1, and the AT game is Be started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 703.
In step 703, it is determined whether or not the AT game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step 703.
In step 704, the AT game executing means 303 ends the AT game and changes the effect state stored in the sub-state storage means 280 to the normal effect game state. Then, the AT game execution process ends.

Next, among the processes executed in the sub-control device 102, the AT game return processing for returning the AT game state that has been reset when the sub-control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state is shown in FIG. It demonstrates using a flow.
In step 800, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the sub control device 102 stored in the sub state storage means 280 is the sub return state. If it is determined that the state is the sub return state, the process proceeds to the next step 801. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sub-return state is not set, the AT game return process ends.
In step 801, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control device 101 stored in the main state storage means 110 is an RT game state. If it is determined that the game state is RT, the process proceeds to the next step 802. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the RT game state, the AT game return process ends.

In step 802, it is determined whether or not the state of the effect of the sub control device 102 stored in the sub state storage means 280 is the normal effect game state. And when it determines with it being a normal production | presentation game state, it progresses to the following step 803. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the normal effect gaming state, the AT game return process ends.
In step 803, the AT game state return means 293 changes the effect state of the sub control device 102 stored in the sub state storage means 280 to the AT game state, and executes the AT game again. Then, the AT game return process ends.
Next, among the processes executed in the sub control device 102, an AT game compensation process for compensating for the profit based on the result of the role lottery when the operation state of the sub control device 102 is the sub operation failure state This will be described with reference to the flow of FIG.

In step 900, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the sub control device 102 stored in the sub state storage means 280 is the sub return state. If it is determined that the state is the sub return state, the process proceeds to the next step 901. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sub-return state is not set, the AT game compensation process ends.
In step 901, the lottery result specifying unit 291 specifies the lottery result when the sub-control device 102 is in an operation failure state based on the payout specifying data. Further, the stop position specifying means 292 specifies the stop position of the rotary reel 25 when the sub-control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state based on the stop position specifying data. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, it is determined whether either strong watermelon winning or weak watermelon winning is specified. If it is determined that any one has been specified, the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that none is specified, the AT game compensation process ends.
In step 903, the AT game execution determining means 301 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the AT game. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.
In step 904, it is determined whether or not a lottery for determining the execution of the AT game is won. If it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to the next step 905. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game has not been won, the AT game compensation process ends.

In step 905, execution of one AT game is determined, and the value of the AT game execution number counter 302 is incremented by one. Then, the AT game compensation process ends.
(Summary)
According to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the change in the current value of the power supplied to the sub-control device 102 is monitored by the current amount change monitoring as the power monitoring unit 230. Then, when it is determined by the power monitoring means 230 that the rate of change in a certain period from the operation of the start switch 37 or the stop switch 38 is out of the specified range, the game progress stop processing execution means 244 performs a max freeze process, etc. The game progress stop process is executed for a long time during which the game cannot be progressed.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power monitoring means 230 determines that the rate of change in a certain period is outside the specified range, that is, when the sub-control device 102 is not operating. The game can be temporarily stopped.
Therefore, for example, the sub-control device 102 is set to execute an effect (for example, a notification regarding the result of a lottery of a role during an AT game) that allows the player to advantageously advance the game. In this case, when only the sub-control device 102 is not operated due to a power failure or the like during the game (that is, when the operation is in a malfunction state), the sub-control device 102 is delayed by delaying the progress of the game as much as possible. It is possible to wait for the game to return from a state where it is not operating, and to perform the above-described effects in the game as much as possible.

From the above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, only the sub-control device 102 does not operate due to a power failure or the like, and the sub-control device 102 cannot receive signals and data transmitted from the main control device 101, Even when it is not possible to control the production based on the signal or data or perform a predetermined process, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from being disadvantaged.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, at least one of the start freeze process and the stop freeze process is executed by the game progress stop process execution means 244.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power monitoring means 230 determines that the rate of change in a certain period is outside the specified range, that is, when the sub-control device 102 is not operating. The game progress can be stopped by the start freeze process or the stop freeze process.
Therefore, for example, the sub-control device 102 is set to execute an effect (for example, a notification regarding the result of a lottery of a role during an AT game) that allows the player to advantageously advance the game. In the case where only the sub control device 102 is not operated due to a power failure or the like during the game (that is, when the operation is in a malfunction state), the game is performed by executing the start freeze process or the stop freeze process. By delaying the progress of the game as much as possible, it is possible to wait for the sub-control device 102 to return from the non-operating state and to make the above-mentioned effects as much as possible in the game.

From the above, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, only the sub-control device 102 does not operate due to a power failure or the like, and the sub-control device 102 cannot receive signals and data transmitted from the main control device 101, Even when it is not possible to control the production based on the signal or data or perform a predetermined process, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from being disadvantaged.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the sub control device 102 is returned from the malfunctioning state by the lottery result identifying unit 291, the game in the malfunctioning state is performed based on the payout identification data received after the restoration. The result of the lottery is specified. Further, when the sub control device 102 returns from the malfunctioning state by the stop position identifying means 292, the stop position of each rotary reel 25 in the game in the malfunctioning state is identified based on the stop position identifying data received after the restoration. Is done. Then, the sub-control device 102 executes AT game compensation processing or the like according to the specified lottery result and the stop position of the rotating reel 25.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the sub control device 102 is in a malfunctioning state, the result of the lottery of the main control device 101 is transmitted, and the sub control device 102 can receive the result of the lottery. Even when the sub control device 102 returns from the malfunctioning state, the lottery result transmitted from the main control device 101 and the stop position of the rotary reel 25 are specified while the sub control device 102 is malfunctioning. Thus, processing according to the specified lottery result and the stop position of the rotary reel 25 is performed.
Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, only the sub control device 102 does not operate due to a power failure or the like, and the sub control device 102 cannot receive a signal or data transmitted from the main control device 101, and the signal Even when it is impossible to control the presentation based on the data or to perform the predetermined processing, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the transmission content changing unit 210 changes the signal or data to be transmitted to the sub control device 102 according to the state of the main control device 101 at the time of transmission of the signal or the like. .
That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the state of the main control device 101 even when the sub control device 102 returns from the malfunctioning state and the state of the main control device 101 cannot be grasped. Since the sub-control device 102 can execute the subsequent processing after grasping the state of the main control device 101 based on the signal and data according to the game, an effect that does not match the content of the game is executed, etc. Can be prevented from occurring.

Further, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since signals and data corresponding to the state of the main control device 101 are transmitted to the sub control device 102, the main control device 101 transmits to the sub control device 102. It is possible to make it appropriate without increasing the amount of signal and data to be processed.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the game progress stop process such as the irregular rotation process or the start freeze process, the stop process switching means 245 stores it. One of the execution contents of a plurality of types of game progress stop processes is selected, and a game progress stop process based on the selected execution contents is executed instead of the game progress stop process that has been executed.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the game progress stop process, the game progress stop process is selected from any of a plurality of types of execution contents. It will be switched to the execution content. Therefore, the player can give a new game property related to the game progress stop process in which the game progress stop process rich in variations can be executed by operating the game progress switch during the execution of the game progress stop process. Therefore, the player's interest in the game progress stop process can be further enhanced.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, execution of the game progress stop process by the stop process switching means 245 is determined based on the operation order of the stop switch 38 as the game progress switch.

  That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game progress switch is operated in a predetermined operation order, the game progress stop process by the stop process switching means 245 is executed. Therefore, in order for the player to execute the above-described process by the stop process switching unit 245, the player can be given a new game characteristic related to the game progress stop process of estimating the operation order of the game progress switch. Thus, the player's interest in the game progress stop process can be further enhanced.

10 slot machine
20 Housing 21 Reel unit
22 Left reel 23 Middle reel
24 Right reel 25 Rotating reel
27 Hopper unit 28 Power supply
30 Front door 31 Decoration
33 Control section 34 Display window
35 Medal sensor 36a Single bed switch
36b Max bet switch
37 Start switch 38 Stop switch
39 Settlement switch 40 Medal payout exit
43 Medal selector 44 Medal slot
50 Production equipment 51
52 Lamp 53 LCD
54 Speaker 90 Stop display line
91 Middle line 92 Upper line
93 Lower line 94 Upper right line
95 Right Down Line
100 Controller 101 Main controller
101 Sub-controller 110 Main state storage means
120 Game control means 121 Normal game control means
122 Special game control means 123 RT game control means
140 Role lottery means 160 Rotation start control means
170 Rotation position detection means 180 Rotation stop control means
190 Stop mode determination means 200 Transmission content storage means
210 Transmission content change means 220 Transmission means
230 Electric power monitoring means 240 Game progress stop processing control means
241 Stop process execution decision means
242 Game progress stop processing data table
242a Loss table in BB
242b General table in BB 242c Start freeze switching table
242d Anomalous rotation processing switching table
242e Sub operation failure table
242f Sub return table
243 Data selection means 244 Game progress stop processing execution means
245 Stop processing switching means 246 Switching operation order determining means
247 Sub-return switching means 248 Timekeeping means
270 receiving means 280 sub-state storage means
290 Return processing means 291 Lottery result identification means
292 Stop position specifying means 293 AT game state return means
300 AT game control means 301 AT game execution decision means
302 AT game execution counter
303 AT game execution means 350 Production control means

Claims (3)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A game progress switch to advance the game;
A control device for controlling the game,
As the game progress switch, at least a bet switch for betting game media, a start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel, and a stop switch for stopping rotation of the rotating reel are provided,
A slot machine capable of executing a game progress stop process for temporarily stopping the progress of a game by invalidating the operation of the game progress switch for a predetermined period based on satisfying a predetermined condition,
The control device
In addition to storing multiple types of game progress stop processing,
When the game progress switch is operated during the execution of the game progress stop process, the game progress stop process that has been executed by selecting one of the stored contents of the game progress stop process is selected. Instead, a slot machine comprising stop process switching means for executing a game progress stop process based on the selected execution content. The game progress stop process is executed based on the operation of the start switch, invalidates the operation of the game progress switch, and changes the operation mode of the rotating reel during the invalid period in the normal state where the game progress stop process is not executed. Anomalous rotation processing that is different from the operation mode at the time of start switch operation can be executed,
The control device
As execution contents of the irregular rotation process, a predetermined period during which the irregular rotation process is executed, and a plurality of types of operation modes of the rotating reel are stored, respectively.
Stop processing switching means
When the game progress switch is operated during execution of the irregular rotation process, at least one of the predetermined period and the operation mode of the rotating reel is selected from the stored contents of the irregular rotation process. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein an irregular rotation process based on the selected execution content is executed instead of the irregular rotation process that has been executed.   3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein whether or not to execute the game progress stop process by the stop process switching means is determined based on an operation order of the game progress switch.