JP2013106867A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which prevents a control variable on dispensed balls from being illegally rewritten, and prevents illegal games to be caused by the fraud.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: an update means for updating a value of a control variable; a control variable storage means 170 which stores the updated control variable value; an update determination means 190 which determines whether the value of the control variable has been updated through the update processing, according to the value of the previously updated control variable; and a consistency determination means 230 that compares update timing information which determines whether the control variable can be updated for each of the plurality of timings concerning the game development with a determination result as to whether the control variable has been updated or not to determine the consistency between the update of the control variable and the timing. And error processing is performed when there is no consistency.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, a main board that mainly controls games and a sub board that mainly controls effects are provided. The main board and the sub board are constituted by a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like.
In the slot machine, games that are more advantageous to the player than conventional games such as AT (assist time) games, RT (replay time) games, and ART (assist replay time) games are known as games. The AT game is a game for notifying the player of the winning of a small role, the RT game is a game in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than the normal game, and the ART game is an AT game. This is a combination of a game and an RT game.

In AT games and ART games, for example, by lapse of the set number of games, digestion of the set number with a predetermined number of games as one set, or lost by continuous lottery performed for each set Is supposed to end. For this reason, during AT games and ART games, control variables such as the number of games related to the end of AT games and ART games, the number of sets, and the lottery probability of continuous lotteries are managed in the RAM of the main board or sub board. It is supposed to be.
In the slot machine, control variables such as the number of games managed in the RAM of the main board or the sub board are related to the appearance. In other words, in slot machines equipped with AT games and ART games, the more AT games and ART games continue, the more balls appear.

  In such a slot machine, there is a possibility that an illegal act related to AT is performed. For example, an unauthorized device may be installed between the main board and the sub-board, and an unauthorized action may be performed by the unauthorized device so that the push order is notified each time so that the AT lottery role is not missed. there were. In order to prevent such fraud, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a plurality of spinning cylinders, a main board, and a sub board, and the sub board has a winning combination and a pattern when the plurality of spinning cylinders are stopped. Information on stoppages is obtained, and when the winning combination is an AT lottery, the consistency between the winning combination and the stoppage is determined, and when the combination does not match, the misconduct is notified.

JP 2006-51189 A

However, in addition to the above-mentioned illegal acts related to AT, there are control variables related to the end of AT, in other words, control variables related to playing balls (number of games related to the end of AT games and ART games, number of sets, There is a risk of fraudulent acts that illegally rewrite the (lottery probability).
Moreover, even if it is not based on an illegal act, it is possible that the control variable related to the appearance (control variable related to the end of AT) is rewritten to another value due to noise or the like.
Therefore, the present invention can prevent a fraudulent act of illegally rewriting a control variable related to a ball by monitoring a control variable, and can prevent a fraudulent game from being performed due to the fraudulent act. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent malfunction when a control variable is rewritten to another value due to noise or the like.

The invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of the present 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.
(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control variable updating means for performing an update process capable of updating a value of a control variable for controlling a game by each occurrence of a plurality of triggers related to the progress of the game, Control variable storage means 170 for storing the value of the control variable, and whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated by the current update process, the control variable after the previous update process stored in the control variable storage means 170 Control variable update determination means 190 that determines based on the value, and update opportunity information that determines whether or not the value of the control variable can be updated for each of a plurality of triggers related to the progress of the game. The update trigger information storage means 180 to be stored, the determination result of whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated by the control variable update determination means 190, and the update trigger information are collated to determine whether or not the control variable has been updated and the trigger The relationship is consistent It is a matching determination means 230 for determining whether or not provided with, when it is determined that no is consistent with the consistency determination unit 230, and performs a predetermined error process.

Here, the “control variable” is for controlling the game, and includes a game related game. Examples of the control variable include the number of games related to the end of an AT (assist time) game and an ART (assist replay time) game, the number of sets, and the lottery probability of a continuous lottery.
In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, the start switch 33 is operated (the operation signal is input from the start switch 33), and the stop switch 34 is operated as the “opportunity related to the progress of the game”. (The operation signal from the stop switch 34 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state) and the operation of the stop switch 34 has been released (the operation signal from the stop switch 34 has changed from the ON state to the OFF state. ) And the like.

In addition, examples of “consistent” include the following cases.
For example, when it is set that a predetermined control variable can be updated at a predetermined trigger (when the start switch 33 is operated), the value of the predetermined control variable is updated at the predetermined trigger. If it has been updated or not updated, it can be determined that consistency is achieved.
Also, for example, when it is set that it is impossible to update a predetermined control variable at a predetermined opportunity, if the value of the predetermined control variable is not updated at this predetermined opportunity, the consistency is It can be judged that it is taken.

Also, for example, when it is set that a predetermined control variable is surely updated at a predetermined opportunity, it is determined that consistency is obtained when the value of the predetermined control variable is updated at this predetermined opportunity. Can do.
In addition, examples of “not consistent” include the following cases.
For example, when it is set that it is impossible to update a predetermined control variable at a predetermined trigger, when the value of the predetermined control variable is updated at the predetermined trigger, consistency is not achieved. It can be judged.
Further, for example, when it is set to update a predetermined control variable at a predetermined opportunity, if the value of the predetermined control variable is not updated at the predetermined opportunity, it is determined that consistency is not achieved. be able to.

In addition, as “error processing”, error notification can be performed, an error signal can be transmitted to an external device outside the gaming machine (for example, a hall computer installed in a game store), or reset processing can be performed. .
That is, in the present invention, after the update process is performed, whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated by the current update process is determined based on the value of the control variable after the previous update process. For example, the difference between the value of the control variable after the current update process and the value of the control variable after the previous update process can be taken, and if there is a difference, it can be determined that it has been updated. It can be determined that it is not.

Then, the determination result of whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated is compared with the update trigger information, and it is determined whether or not the relationship between the presence or absence of the control variable update and the trigger is consistent. . At this time, if consistency is not achieved, predetermined error processing is performed.
That is, in the present invention, when the value of the control variable is updated at a timing other than a predetermined trigger due to fraud or noise, predetermined error processing is performed.
(Claim 2)
In the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1, the control variable has a predetermined range of values, and is the control variable value within the possible range? A control variable range determination unit 210 for determining whether or not the control variable range determination unit 210 determines that the value of the control variable is not within a possible range. To do.

  That is, in the present invention, even when the value of the control variable is updated at a predetermined opportunity, the value of the control variable is updated to a value that is not within a possible range due to fraud or noise. In this case, predetermined error processing is performed.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
That is, according to the first aspect of the invention, by monitoring the control variable, the control variable related to the ball is illegally rewritten, specifically, the illegal act of rewriting the control variable at a trigger other than a predetermined trigger is prevented. It is possible to prevent illegal games from being played due to the fraud, and to prevent malfunction when the control variable is rewritten to another value at unexpected timing due to noise, etc. A gaming machine that can be provided can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming whether or not the gaming machine is operating normally by monitoring the control variable.
(Claim 2)
That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the control variable related to the outgoing ball is illegally rewritten by monitoring the control variable. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of rewriting to a value that is not within the range that can be taken, and to prevent an illegal game from being performed due to the illegal act, and to a value that is not within the range that the control variable can take due to noise etc. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent malfunction when it is rewritten.

  Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of confirming whether or not the gaming machine is operating normally by monitoring the control variable.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an update opportunity table. It is 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a range value table. It is the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a sub control process. It is a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow chart which shows AT processing at the time of game start. It is a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and is a flow chart which shows AT processing at the time of game end. It is the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a control variable monitoring process. It is the 1st Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows AT start process. It is the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an update opportunity table.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Hereinafter, the “front” means the surface that the player faces when playing a game in the slot machine 10, and the “right side” means the right side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the slot machine 10. The “left side” means the left side as viewed from the player who plays the game facing the front of the slot machine 10.
(Slot machine 10)
As schematically shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 12 that closes the opening on the front surface of the housing 11. Inside the housing 11, a reel unit 40 having three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a control device 20 for controlling the slot machine 10, and a hopper unit for paying out medals as game media And a power supply unit for supplying power to each device included in the slot machine 10.

An operation part 16 that protrudes forward is provided in the approximate center of the front door 12. Above the operation part 16, a pattern that is attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 45 is shown to the player. A display window 15 is provided, a display device 55 for displaying an image is provided above the symbol display window 15, and an effect lamp 17 is provided at the peripheral edge of the symbol display window 15 and the display device 55. . As shown in FIG. 1, the symbol display window 15 is formed so as to show a player a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows.
A winning line indicating the arrangement of symbols is set at a position where a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed.

  Further, a medal slot 36 for inserting medals is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 16, and medals stored electronically (credited) in the slot machine 10 are provided on the upper left side of the operation unit 16. A bet switch 32 for betting is provided, and an adjustment switch 35 for returning credited medals is provided near the upper left end of the operation unit 16, and all rotations are provided on the front left side of the operation unit 16. A start switch 33 for starting the rotation of the reel 45 is provided, and in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 16 is for stopping the rotation of the rotation reel 45 and corresponding to each rotation reel 45 3. A number of stop switches 34 are provided side by side.

In addition, a medal payout opening 37 is provided at the lower center of the front door 12, and a medal tray 38 is provided below the medal payout opening 37. Further, a speaker 18 is provided at the lower back of the front door 12.
(Reel unit 40)
The reel unit 40 has three rotating reels 45 arranged side by side, a stepping motor for rotating each rotating reel 45 and corresponding to each rotating reel 45, and for supporting these. And a frame. Around each rotary reel 45, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached in a predetermined arrangement. In addition, a corresponding rotary reel 45 is fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor.

The stepping motor is driven by a pulse signal, and the acceleration / constant speed / deceleration pattern is determined by the pattern of the input pulse signal. Further, the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol provided around the rotating reel 45 by the input of one pulse signal. When the stepping motor is driven by an amount corresponding to one symbol, the corresponding rotating reel 45 rotates (rotates one frame) by an amount corresponding to one symbol attached to the periphery.
Each rotary reel 45 is provided with an index detected by an index sensor, and the rotational position and stop position of the rotary reel 45 can be specified by the number of pulses of the stepping motor after the index is detected. ing.

(Control device 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 includes a game control device 21 that mainly controls a game, and an effect control device 22 that mainly receives a signal from the game control device 21 and controls a game effect. Yes.
The game control device 21 is also called a main board or the like, and is configured using a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like. When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the game control device 21 performs a lottery of a role (role lottery), rotation / stop of the rotating reel 45, and a payout of medals. It functions as a game control means 60 for controlling the progress. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the game control means 60 functions as an operation command transmission means 90, a role lottery means 100, a rotation control means 110, a stop control means 120, a stop symbol determination means 130, and the like. As the input means of the game control device 21, a bet switch 32, a start switch 33, a stop switch 34, a settlement switch 35, a contact sensor 52, an index sensor of each rotary reel 45 of the reel unit 40, and the like are connected, and the game control device 21 As the output means, a stepping motor of the reel unit 40, a hopper unit, and the like are connected.

The effect control device 22 is also called a sub-board, and is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like, similar to the game control device 21. As the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer constituting the effect control device 22 controls the effect of the game according to the result of the role lottery or the progress of the game. Function. The game control device 21 is connected as the input means of the effect control device 22, and the display device 55, the effect lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the like are connected as the output means of the effect control device 22.
In addition, transmission / reception of signals between the game control device 21 and the production control device 22 is formed to be one-way to ensure the reliability of internal data such as data relating to the role lottery in the game control device 21. Yes.

  Here, the game of the slot machine 10 will be described. In the slot machine 10, by betting a predetermined number of medals (three in this embodiment), all winning lines become valid and become effective winning lines, and the game can be started. If the start switch 33 is operated with three medals bet, a winning lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations will be performed, and the rotation of all the rotating reels 45 will start. Start. Thereafter, when the stop switch 34 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 45 is stopped, and when the operation of all the stop switches 34 is finished, the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is stopped. At this time, if the combination of symbols composing the winning combination is aligned on the effective winning line, a payout of medals and other profits corresponding to the winning combination are given to the player, and one game is completed. On the other hand, if the combination of symbols composing the winning combination is not aligned on the effective winning line, the game is terminated once.

(Stop switch 34)
The stop switch 34 is a push button type switch, and can detect a pressing operation using, for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like. Then, the stop switch 34 is turned ON by a pressing operation, and the operation signal output to the game control device 21 changes from the OFF state to the ON state. Further, when the pressing operation is released, the stop switch 34 is turned OFF, and the operation signal output to the game control device 21 changes from the ON state to the OFF state. The game control device 21 stops the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 45 when the operation signal from the stop switch 34 is changed from the OFF state to the ON state (the operation signal is input).

(Role)
In the present embodiment, as a combination, a combination of predetermined symbols on the effective winning line is stopped and displayed, whereby a bonus combination for shifting to a bonus game in which the gaming state is a bonus state, and a predetermined combination on the effective winning line By displaying the combination of symbols in a stopped state, a small role in which medals are paid out, and by displaying a predetermined combination of symbols on the active winning line, there is no medal payout, but a new medal is inserted. There is a re-gamer that executes a re-game that can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game.
In addition, as a small role, there are a bell role, a cherry role, and a watermelon role, which have different combinations of symbols.

(Operation command transmission means 90)
The operation command transmission means 90 includes a start operation command indicating that the start switch 33 has been operated, in other words, a game has started, a stop operation command indicating that the stop switch 34 has been operated, and a third stop operation. A third stop operation end command indicating that the pressing operation of the stop switch 34 has been released is transmitted to the effect control device 22. The start operation command, the stop operation command, and the third stop operation end command are stored in advance in the ROM of the game control device 21.
Then, the operation command transmission means 90 transmits a start operation command to the effect control device 22 in response to the operation of the start switch 33 (input of an operation signal from the start switch 33) (according to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game). To do.

In addition, the operation command transmission means 90 receives an operation signal from the stop switch 34, specifically, when the operation signal from the stop switch 34 changes from the OFF state to the ON state (the opportunity for the progress of the game). ), A stop operation command is transmitted to the effect control device 22. The stop operation command includes information indicating which one of the first, second, or third stop operation is performed, and which of the three stop switches 34 is operated.
In addition, the operation command transmission means 90 has released the pressing operation of the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation, specifically, the operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation is turned OFF from the ON state. The third stop operation end command is transmitted to the effect control device 22 when triggered by the change to the state (due to the occurrence of a trigger related to the progress of the game).

(Role lottery means 100)
The role lottery means 100 performs a role lottery for winning or losing any of a plurality of roles. The role lottery means 100 reads the numerical value of a loop counter (not shown) when the start switch 33 is operated, and defines the winning area and the loss area of each role with this numerical value and the numerical value counted by the loop counter as the entire area. The winning determination table is compared with the selected winning determination table.
As the winning area, in addition to the single winning area associated with one combination, an overlapping winning area associated with a plurality of winning combinations can be provided. In the present embodiment, the watermelon role and the cherry role are set so as not to win simultaneously (double winning).

The winning determination table includes a plurality of tables such as a normal winning determination table used in a game in which the gaming state is in a normal state and a bonus winning determination table used in a game in which the gaming state is in a bonus state. For example, the bonus winning determination table can be set so that the winning probability of a specific combination such as a small combination is higher than that of the normal winning determination table. In this way, in the bonus game, more medals can be obtained than the game in which the game state is the normal state, and the game is advantageous to the player.
As the winning determination table, an RT winning determination table used in a game in which the gaming state is the RT state can be provided. The RT winning determination table can be set so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal winning determination table. For example, if the RT winning determination table is set such that the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the normal winning determination table, a game in which the gaming state is in the RT state has a medal more than a game in which the gaming state is in the normal state. The number of consumed sheets is reduced, and the game is advantageous to the player.

The role lottery means 100 stores the result of the role lottery in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the game control device 21. Further, the role lottery means 100 transmits a role lottery result command indicating the result of the role lottery to the effect control device 22.
(Rotation control means 110)
The rotation control means 110 controls the rotation drive of the rotary reel 45. The rotation control means 110 is triggered by the operation of the start switch 33 (input of an operation signal from the start switch 33) when a game start condition (for example, a bet of three medals) is established. All of the rotating reels 45 are started to rotate and accelerated until their rotational speed reaches a predetermined steady speed. When the rotational speed reaches a predetermined steady speed, the rotating reel 45 is set at a predetermined steady speed. Rotate at high speed.

(Stop control means 120)
The stop control means 120 is triggered by the operation of the stop switch 34 to stop the rotation of the rotating reel 45 based on the result of the lottery and the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 45 at the time when the stop switch 34 is operated. Control is performed.
The stop control means 120 corresponds to the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 45 when each stop switch 34 is operated to stop until the corresponding stop switch 34 is operated after the corresponding index is detected. The direction of rotation from this symbol based on the symbol that can be immediately stopped on the effective pay line when the stop switch 34 is stopped (ie, the rotational position of the rotating reel 45) The corresponding rotary reel 45 is stopped within a range up to a predetermined number of symbols (maximum number of smooth frames, four frames in this embodiment). Here, the “frame” means the amount of rotation of the rotating reel 45, which corresponds to the amount of one symbol attached around the rotating reel 45.

In addition, when the result of the winning lottery is won for any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 120, when stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 45, the combination of symbols constituting the winning winning combination is one of the effective winning combinations. As for the combination of symbols that make up the winning combination other than the winning combination as much as possible on the line, the pull-in control and the kick-off control are performed so that they are not aligned on any of the effective winning lines. When the result is a loss, when the rotation of each rotary reel 45 is stopped, kicking control is performed so that no combination of symbols constituting any combination is arranged on any effective pay line.
Further, the stop control means 120 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 45 at an appropriate position by stopping the supply of the pulse signal to each stepping motor of the reel unit 40.

(Stop symbol judging means 130)
The stop symbol determination means 130 determines a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effective pay line when the rotation of all the rotary reels 45 is stopped. When the determination is made by the stop symbol determination means 130, control based on the result of this determination is executed by a predetermined means. For example, if it is determined by the stop symbol determining means 130 that the combination of symbols constituting the small role is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 will determine the predetermined number of medals according to the small role. To pay out. Further, for example, when the stop symbol determining means 130 determines that the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line, the game control means 60 shifts the gaming state to the bonus state. To start bonus games.

(Production control means 140)
The effect control means 140 controls the display device 55, the effect lamp 17 and the speaker 18 to control the execution of the game effect according to the result of the role lottery and the progress of the game. Specifically, the effect control means 140 displays a specific image on the display device 55, lights or blinks the effect lamp 17, and outputs a predetermined sound from the speaker 18, thereby playing the game. Perform a lively production.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 22 is provided with the AT state as the effect state. The AT state is a state in which a notification effect for notifying the player of information related to the result of the role lottery is executed. Information on the result of the role lottery (contents of notification) includes the operation sequence (push order) of the stop switch 34 for stopping and displaying the information of the winning combination and the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination on the effective winning line )and so on.

For example, when a player is informed of a winning small combination, there is no notification by operating the stop switch 34 in a timely manner so that the symbols constituting the winning small combination are stopped on the effective winning line. In comparison, more small roles can be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line, and as a result, a larger number of medals can be obtained. Therefore, an AT game whose effect state is the AT state is a game (advantageous game) that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game (a game whose effect state is not the AT state and the game state is the normal state). .
In the present embodiment, a first AT state and a second AT state are provided as the AT state. Note that the AT state is not limited to this.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 140 determines to change the effect state to the first AT state or the second AT state in a game where the effect state is not the AT state. For example, the effect control means 140 changes the effect state to the first AT state or the second AT state when a predetermined character (for example, a bonus character, a watermelon character or a cherry character) is won by a character lottery in a game whose effect state is not the AT state. Whether or not to do so can be determined by AT lottery. Then, when it is determined that the effect state is set to the first AT state, the effect control means 140 establishes the first AT reservation flag in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the effect control device 22, and sets the effect state to the second AT state. If it is determined that the second AT reservation flag is set, the second AT reservation flag is established in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the effect control device 22.

In the present embodiment, the RAM of the effect control device 22 includes a first game number storage area 151, a second game number storage area 171, a first continuation rate storage area 152, a second continuation rate storage area 172, 1 set number storage area 153, second set number storage area 173, first AT type storage area 154, second AT type storage area 174, game number determination result storage area 191, continuation rate determination result storage area 192, set number determination result storage An area 193 and an AT type determination result storage area 194 are provided.
The first game number storage area 151, the first continuation rate storage area 152, the first set number storage area 153, and the first AT type storage area 154 are for storing control variables described later. Also, the second game number storage area 171, the second continuation rate storage area 172, the second set number storage area 173, the second AT type storage area 174, the game number determination result storage area 191, the continuation rate determination result storage area 192, the set The number determination result storage area 193 and the AT type determination result storage area 194 are for monitoring control variables described later.

Each of these storage areas is set only to be used for the above-described purposes and not to be used for other purposes. In other words, each of the storage areas is always secured for the above-described use even in a game whose performance state is not the AT state (normal game, bonus game, etc.).
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, effect control means 140 includes AT state control means 150, effect execution means 160, control variable storage means 170, update opportunity information storage means 180, control Variable update determination means 190, consistency determination means 230, range value table 200, control variable range determination means 210, and error processing execution means 220 are provided.

(AT state control means (control variable update means) 150)
The AT state control means 150 controls the AT state. As shown in FIG. 2, the AT state control means 150 is a first game number storage area 151, a first continuation rate storage area 152, a first set number storage area 153, and a first AT type storage in the RAM of the effect control device 22. Region 154 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 150 is in the case where the first AT reservation flag is established, and a predetermined AT start condition (for example, the elapse of a predetermined number of games since the first AT reservation flag is established). In the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 when the third stop operation end command is received (due to the occurrence of a trigger related to the progress of the game). (In this embodiment, “1”: control variable) is written (update process). Thereby, the AT state control means 150 sets the AT type control variable M to the first predetermined value and sets the effect state to the first AT state. At this time, the first AT reservation flag is deleted.

Further, the AT state control means 150 receives the third stop operation end command when the second AT reservation flag is satisfied and the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied (in the progress of the game). Due to the occurrence of such a trigger, a second predetermined value (in this embodiment, “2”: a control variable) is written into the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 (update process). Thereby, the AT state control means 150 sets the control variable M of the AT type to the second predetermined value, and sets the effect state to the first AT state. At this time, the second AT reservation flag is deleted.
Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 150 determines the end of the AT state based on a set number of stocks with a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 times) as one set and a result of continuous lottery performed for each set. Shaped to manage. Specifically, the AT state control means 150 performs a continuous lottery when a predetermined number of games related to one set has elapsed, and continues the AT state when the result of the continuous lottery is a win, If the number of sets is stocked when the result is lost, the AT state is continued. If the number of sets is not stocked when the result of continuous lottery is lost, the AT state is terminated.

  Specifically, the AT state control means 150 receives the start operation command (in progress of the game) at the start of the AT state (specifically, the game next to the game in which a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied). The lottery probability of the continuous lottery is selected from a plurality of lottery probabilities (in this embodiment, five winning probabilities are 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% and 90%). And the selected lottery probability is written in the first continuation rate storage area 152 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 (update process). Thereby, the AT state control means 150 sets the lottery probability of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery to the selected lottery probability. A plurality of lottery probabilities for continuous lottery and a lottery probability for selected lottery are stored in advance in the ROM of the effect control device 22. Further, the AT state control means 150 performs a selection lottery so that it is easier to select a lottery probability of a continuous lottery with a higher winning probability in the second AT state than in the first AT state.

  Further, the AT state control means 150 stores the first game number storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 when a start operation command is received at the start of the AT state (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game). A predetermined value (“40” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the number of games of one set is written (update process). Thereby, the AT state control means 150 sets the control variable N of the number of games to a predetermined value. Then, the AT state control means 150 is stored in the first game number storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 when a start operation command is received in the AT state (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game). A predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment) corresponding to one game number is subtracted from the current value of the control variable N of the number of games being played, and the value after the subtraction is stored in the first game number storage area 151. (Update process). Thereby, the control variable N of the number of games is updated. Then, the AT state control means 150 counts the number of games related to one set by updating the control variable N of the number of games.

  In addition, the AT state control means 150 receives a start operation command in the AT state (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), and a role lottery result command indicating that the watermelon role is won by the role lottery Is received, whether or not to stock one or a plurality of sets is stocked. If the result of the stock lottery is winning, the number of sets corresponding to the lottery result is stocked. More specifically, when the result of the stock lottery is a win, the lottery result is added to the current value of the control variable S of the number of sets stored in the first set number storage area 153 in the RAM of the effect control device 22. A predetermined value corresponding to the number of sets corresponding to the value (in this embodiment, the predetermined value corresponding to one set is set to “1”), and the value after the addition is added to the first set number storage area 153. Write (update process). Thereby, the control variable S of the number of sets is updated. Then, the AT state control means 150 stocks the number of sets by updating the control variable S for the number of sets. The lottery probability of the stock lottery is stored in advance in the ROM of the effect control device 22. Further, the AT state control means 150 performs a stock lottery so that the number of sets is more easily stocked in the second AT state than in the first AT state. For example, stock lottery is performed so that the second AT state is easier to win than the first AT state, or the second AT state is easier to stock a larger number of sets than the first AT state. A lottery can be performed.

  Further, the AT state control means 150 receives a start operation command in the AT state (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), and the combination lottery result command indicating that the cherry combination is won by the combination lottery Is received, whether or not to increase the lottery probability of the continuous lottery, if the result of the up lottery is winning, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is increased based on the lottery result. More specifically, when the up lottery result is a win, refer to the current value of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery stored in the first continuation rate storage area 152 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 Then, based on the current winning probability and the result of the up lottery, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is selected, and the selected lottery probability is written in the first continuation rate storage area 152 (update process). Thereby, the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is updated. Then, the AT state control means 150 increases the lottery probability of the continuous lottery by updating the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. For example, as the lottery result of the up lottery, the winning probability is increased by one step (for example, if the current winning probability is 50%, it is increased to 60%), and the winning probability is increased by two steps (for example, the current winning probability is If it is 50%, it can be increased to 70%). In addition, when the result of the up lottery is a win, when the current win probability is 90%, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery can be maintained as it is. In addition, the lottery probability of the up lottery is stored in advance in the ROM of the effect control device 22. Further, the AT state control means 150 performs the up lottery so that the lottery probability of the continuous lottery can be increased more easily in the second AT state than in the first AT state. For example, an up lottery is performed so that the second AT state is easier to win than the first AT state, or an up lottery is performed so that the second AT state is easier to raise by multiple stages than the first AT state. Can do.

  Further, the AT state control means 150 is based on the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery when the control variable N of the number of games reaches a predetermined threshold value (“0” in the present embodiment) in the AT state. Continue lottery. If the result of the continuous lottery is winning, the AT state is continued. If the result of the continuous lottery is lost, the first set number storage area 153 is referred to determine whether or not the number of sets is stocked. Check. When the number of sets is stocked (the control variable S for the number of sets is “1” or more), the AT state is continued and the number of sets is not stocked (the control variable S for the number of sets is “1”). If not, the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the production control device 22 is stored in the first predetermined value (when the third stop operation end command is received (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game)). “1”) and a value other than the second predetermined value (“2”) (“0” in this embodiment) are initialized (update processing), and the AT state is terminated. As a result, the AT type control variable M is updated to the initial value (“0” in the present embodiment), and the AT state ends.

  On the other hand, if the result of the continuous lottery is a win, when the third stop operation end command is received (due to occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), the first game number storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 A predetermined value (“40” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the number of games of one set is written (update process). Further, when the result of the continuous lottery is lost and the number of sets is stocked, when the third stop operation end command is received (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), the RAM of the effect control device 22 A predetermined value corresponding to one set (“1” in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the current value of the control variable S of the number of sets stored in the first set number storage area 153 in FIG. Is written in the first set number storage area 153 (update process), and a predetermined value (“40” in the present embodiment) corresponding to one set of game numbers is stored in the first game number storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22. ) Is written (update process).

If the AT state control means 150 receives a stop operation command in the AT state (due to the occurrence of a trigger related to the progress of the game), the AT type control variable M, the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery, The values of the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable S for the number of sets are not updated. Here, the stop operation command includes a first stop operation command indicating that the first stop operation has been performed, a second stop operation command indicating that the second stop operation has been performed, and a third stop operation. There is a third stop operation command indicating that
Furthermore, the AT state control means 150 may execute the AT state when the gaming state is the RT state.

As described above, the control variable M of AT type, the control variable N of the number of games, the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery, and the control variable S of the number of sets control the AT game which is an advantageous game. Therefore, these control variables are control variables related to the game.
Of course, the AT state control means 150, when the production state is not the AT state, controls the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery, the control variable N of the number of games, and the control variable S of the number of sets. Do not update the value. These control variables are not updated as initial values during normal games and bonus games other than AT games.
(Direction execution means 160)
The effect execution means 160 is for executing the effect. The effect execution means 160 executes an effect that excites the game in, for example, a normal game or a bonus game.

Further, the effect execution means 160 executes a notification effect for notifying the player of information related to the result of the role lottery in the AT state.
In addition, the production execution unit 160 starts the production with the reception of the start operation command, and with the reception of the first stop operation command, the second stop operation command, the third stop operation command, or the third stop operation end command. The development effect that updates the effect content is executed.
(Control variable storage means 170)
The control variable storage unit 170 stores the value of the control variable after processing (update processing) related to a game including AT processing that is processing by the AT state control unit 150. Here, the “game-related processing” includes, for example, processing related to AT lottery and effects in addition to AT processing.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control variable storage unit 170 includes a second game number storage area 171, a second continuation rate storage area 172, a second set number storage area 173, and a second AT type storage area 174.
In this embodiment, the control variable storage means 170 receives the start operation command, receives the first stop operation command, receives the second stop operation command, receives the third stop operation command, In each of the cases where the game is executed and the third stop operation end command is received, the current value of the control variable is stored after the process related to the game is performed.
Further, the control variable storage means 170 refers to the first AT type storage area 154 and writes the current value of the AT type control variable M in the second AT type storage area 174, thereby making the current value of the AT type control variable M current. Store the value. Similarly, the control variable storage means 170 refers to the first continuation rate storage area 152, writes the current value of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery into the second continuation rate storage area 172, and the first number of games. Referring to the storage area 151, the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is written to the second game number storage area 171 and the current value of the control variable S for the set number is referred to the first set number storage area 153. The value is written in the second set number storage area 173.

(Update opportunity information storage means 180)
The update opportunity information storage means 180 stores an update opportunity table (update opportunity information) in which whether or not the value of the control variable can be updated for each of a plurality of opportunities related to the progress of the game is stored. To do. The update opportunity information storage means 180 is constituted by the ROM of the effect control device 22.
In the update opportunity table, as shown in FIG. 3, the start operation command is received, the first stop operation command is received, the second stop operation command is received, the third stop operation command is received, and the third stop operation end command is received. The control variable M of AT type, the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery, the control variable N of the number of games, and the control variable S of the number of sets can be updated for each reception opportunity. Whether or not is predetermined. In the present embodiment, for example, “0” is set in the update opportunity table when update is possible, and “1” is set when update is not possible.

(Control variable update determination means 190)
The control variable update determination means 190 determines whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated by the process related to the current game based on the value of the control variable stored in the control variable storage means 170. As shown in FIG. 2, the control variable update determination means 190 includes a game number determination result storage area 191, a continuation rate determination result storage area 192, a set number determination result storage area 193, and an AT type determination in the RAM of the effect control device 22. A result storage area 194 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the control variable update determination means 190 takes the difference between the current value of the control variable and the value of the control variable stored in the control variable storage means 170, and determines that the update has been made if there is a difference. If there is no difference, it is determined that it has not been updated. For example, the control variable update determining means 190 controls the current value of the control variable N of the number of games stored in the first game number storage area 151 and the number of games stored in the second game number storage area 171. The difference with the value of the variable N is taken, and if there is a difference, it is determined that it has been updated, and if there is no difference, it is determined that it has not been updated.

  Then, the control variable update determination means 190 stores the determination result for each control variable. For example, if the control variable update determination means 190 determines that the control variable N of the number of games has been updated, the control variable update determination means 190 stores the first predetermined value (this number in the game number determination result storage area 191 in the RAM of the effect control device 22). In the embodiment, when it is determined that the control variable N of the number of games has not been updated, a second predetermined value is stored in the game number determination result storage area 191 in the RAM of the effect control device 22. (“1” in this embodiment) is written. Similarly, if the control variable update determining means 190 determines that the AT type control variable M, the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery, and the control variable S of the number of sets have been updated, the first control variable update determining unit 190 When the predetermined value is determined not to be updated, the second predetermined value is set to a predetermined storage area (AT type determination result storage area 194, continuation rate determination result storage area 192 or set number determination result storage area 193). ) To store the determination result.

(Consistency judgment means 230)
The consistency determining unit 230 compares the determination result of whether or not the value of the control variable by the control variable update determining unit 190 is updated with the update trigger table, and the relationship between the presence or absence of the control variable update and the trigger is determined. It is determined whether or not consistency is obtained.
The consistency determining unit 230 refers to the update timing table, and when the predetermined control variable can be updated at a predetermined timing (“0” in the present embodiment), the control variable update determining unit 190 controls the control variable. The result of the determination as to whether or not has been updated is updated, that is, when it is the first predetermined value (“0” in the present embodiment), it is updated at an updateable opportunity. Judge that consistency is achieved. For example, the consistency determining means 230, when receiving the start operation command, if the game number determination result storage area 191 is the first predetermined value, the control variable N for the number of games is consistent. to decide.

In addition, the consistency determination unit 230 refers to the update trigger table, and when the predetermined control variable can be updated at a predetermined trigger (“0” in the present embodiment), If the determination result of whether or not the control variable has been updated is not updated, that is, if it is the second predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment), it has not been updated at an updatable opportunity Therefore, it is determined that consistency is achieved. For example, when the game operation number determination result storage area 191 is the second predetermined value when the start operation command is received, the consistency determination unit 230 indicates that the game number control variable N is consistent. to decide.
In addition, the consistency determining unit 230 refers to the update timing table, and when the predetermined control variable cannot be updated at a predetermined timing (“1” in the present embodiment), the consistency determining unit 230 If the determination result of whether or not the control variable has been updated is updated, that is, if it is the first predetermined value (“0” in the present embodiment), it has been updated when it cannot be updated Therefore, it is determined that consistency is not achieved. For example, when the first stop operation command is received and the game number determination result storage area 191 is the first predetermined value, the consistency determination unit 230 is consistent with respect to the control variable N of the number of games. Judge that there is no.

  In addition, the consistency determining unit 230 refers to the update timing table, and when the predetermined control variable cannot be updated at a predetermined timing (“1” in the present embodiment), the consistency determining unit 230 If the determination result as to whether or not the control variable has been updated is not updated, that is, if it is the second predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment), it is not updated at the time when it cannot be updated. Therefore, it is judged that consistency is achieved. For example, when the first stop operation command is received and the game number determination result storage area 191 is the second predetermined value, the consistency determination unit 230 is consistent with respect to the control variable N of the number of games. Judge that

(Range value table 200)
The range value table 200 has predetermined range values that can be taken by the control variable. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper limit value of the range that can be taken is determined in advance for the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. The range value table 200 is stored in advance in the ROM of the effect control device 22.
(Control variable range determination means 210)
The control variable range determining means 210 determines whether or not the value of the control variable is within a possible range. The control variable range determination means 210 is within the range that the current values of these control variables can take for the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery after the process related to the game is performed. Determine whether or not. Specifically, the control variable range determination means 210 acquires the current value of the control variable N of the number of games by referring to the first game number storage area 151, for example, and refers to the range value table 200 to play the game The upper limit value of the control variable N for the number of times is acquired. When these values are compared and the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is equal to or less than the upper limit value, it is determined that the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is within a possible range. If the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is larger than the upper limit value, it is determined that the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is not within a possible range. In addition, the control variable range determination unit 210 similarly determines the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery.

(Error processing execution means 220)
The error processing execution means 220 performs predetermined error processing. In the present embodiment, the error processing execution unit 220 determines that the consistency determination unit 230 determines that the consistency is not achieved, and the control variable range determination unit 210 determines whether the control variable N of the number of games or the continuous lottery. When it is determined that the current value of the control variable is not within a possible range for the lottery probability control variable T, error processing is performed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the error processing execution means 220 executes error notification as error processing. Specifically, the error processing execution means 220 displays the error “ERROR” on the display device 55, outputs a predetermined warning sound from the speaker 18, or plays the effect lamp 17 as an error notification. It is turned on / off / flashed in a different manner.

(Operation of slot machine 10)
Hereinafter, based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, sub-control processing that is processing in the effect control device 22 of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether a start operation command has been received. Here, if it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received, the process proceeds to step 105.
In step 101, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT state. If it is determined that the state is the AT state, the process proceeds to step 102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not the AT state, the process proceeds to step 103.

In step 102, a game start AT process, which is a process related to the control of the AT state when the start operation command is received, is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the effect execution means 160 performs effect execution processing for executing the effect. Specifically, a notification effect and a development effect are performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, a control variable monitoring process for monitoring the control variable is performed. Then, the process returns to step 100.
In step 105, it is determined whether a first stop operation command, a second stop operation command, or a third stop operation command has been received. Here, if it is determined that either one has been received, the routine proceeds to step 106. On the other hand, if it is determined that none has been received, the process proceeds to step 108.

In step 106, when the effect execution means 160 is executing the development effect, effect update processing for updating the effect contents is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107. If the development effect has not been executed, the process is not performed and the process proceeds to step 107.
In step 107, a control variable monitoring process is performed. Then, the process returns to step 100.
In step 108, it is determined whether a third stop operation end command has been received. Here, if it is determined that it has been received, the routine proceeds to step 109. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received, the process returns to step 100.

In step 109, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT state. If it is determined that the state is the AT state, the process proceeds to step 110. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be in the AT state, the process proceeds to step 111.
In step 110, a game end AT process, which is a process related to the control of the AT state when the third stop operation end command is received, is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 111, an AT start process, which is a process for starting the AT state, is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 112.

In step 112, when the development effect is executed by the effect execution means 160, an effect update process for updating the effect content is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 113. If the development effect has not been executed, the process is not performed and the process proceeds to step 113.
In step 113, a control variable monitoring process is performed. Then, the sub control process ends.
Next, the game start AT process in step 102 will be described.
In step 200 shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not it is at the start of the AT state, specifically, whether or not it is a game next to a game that satisfies a predetermined AT start condition. Here, if it is determined that the AT state is started, the process proceeds to step 201. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not at the start of the AT state, the process proceeds to step 203.

In step 201, the AT state control means 150 performs a continuation rate setting process for setting the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. Specifically, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is selected by a selection lottery from a plurality of lottery probabilities (in this embodiment, five winning probabilities are 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, and 90%). Then, the selected lottery probability is written in the first continuation rate storage area 152 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 (update process). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the AT state control means 150 writes a predetermined value (“40” in the present embodiment) corresponding to one set of game counts in the first game count storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 ( Update process). Thereby, the control variable N of the number of games is set to a predetermined value corresponding to the number of games of one set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, the AT state control means 150 determines a predetermined number of games corresponding to one game number from the current value of the control variable N of the number of games stored in the first game number storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22. The value (“1” in the present embodiment) is subtracted, and the value after the subtraction is written in the first game number storage area 151 (update process). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, based on the received combination lottery result command, it is determined whether or not a watermelon combination is won by combination drawing. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the routine proceeds to step 205. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the process proceeds to step 206.

In step 205, the AT state control means 150 performs set number stock processing that can stock the number of sets. Specifically, when the stock lottery is performed and the result of the stock lottery is a win, the current number of sets of control variables S stored in the first set number storage area 153 in the RAM of the production control device 22 is determined. A predetermined value corresponding to the number of sets corresponding to the lottery result is added to the value, and the value after the addition is written in the first set number storage area 153 (update process). On the other hand, when the result of the stock lottery is lost, the control variable S for the number of sets is not updated. Then, the process proceeds to Step 208.
In step 206, based on the received winning lottery result command, it is determined whether or not the cherry winning combination is won by the winning lottery. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 207. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the routine proceeds to step 208.

In step 207, the AT state control means 150 performs a continuation rate increasing process that can increase the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. Specifically, when the up lottery is performed and the result of the up lottery is a win, the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery stored in the first continuation rate storage area 152 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 Is selected, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is selected based on the current winning probability and the result of the up lottery, and the selected lottery probability is written in the first continuation rate storage area 152 (update process). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.
In step 208, it is determined whether or not the control variable N of the number of games is “0” (predetermined threshold value). If it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step 209. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “0”, the game start time AT process ends.

In step 209, the AT state control means 150 performs the continuous lottery process for performing the continuous lottery based on the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery and stores the result of the continuous lottery. Then, the game start AT process ends.
Next, the game end AT process at step 110 will be described.
In step 300 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the control variable N of the number of games is “0” (predetermined threshold). If it is determined that the value is “0”, the process proceeds to step 301. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “0”, the AT process at the end of the game ends.
In step 301, it is determined whether or not the result of the continuous lottery is a loss. Here, if it is determined that a loss has occurred, the process proceeds to step 302. On the other hand, if it is determined that it was not lost, the process proceeds to step 305.

In step 302, it is determined whether or not the control variable S for the number of sets is equal to or greater than “1”, that is, whether or not the number of sets is stocked. If it is determined that the value is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to step 303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step 304.
In step 303, the AT state control means 150 performs an initialization process for ending the AT state. Specifically, the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 is initially set to a value (“0”) other than the first predetermined value (“1”) and the second predetermined value (“2”). (Update process), the AT state ends. In addition, the first game number storage area 151, the first continuation rate storage area 152, and the first set number storage area 153 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 are also initialized (update process). Then, the AT process at the end of the game ends.

In step 304, the AT state control means 150 causes the AT value control unit 150 to set a predetermined value (this value) corresponding to one set from the current value of the set number control variable S stored in the first set number storage area 153 in the RAM of the effect control device 22. In the embodiment, “1”) is subtracted, and the value after the subtraction is written in the first set number storage area 153 (update process). Then, the process proceeds to Step 305.
In step 305, the AT state control means 150 writes a predetermined value (“40” in the present embodiment) corresponding to one set of the number of games in the first game number storage area 151 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 ( Update process). Then, the AT process at the end of the game ends.

Next, the control variable monitoring process in step 104, step 107, and step 113 described above will be described.
In step 400 shown in FIG. 8, whether or not the value of each control variable has been updated by the process related to the current game based on the value of the control variable stored in the control variable storage unit 170 by the control variable update determination unit 190. Is judged. Specifically, the current value of the control variable N for the number of games stored in the first game number storage area 151 and the value of the control variable N for the number of games stored in the second game number storage area 171 If there is a difference, it is determined that it has been updated, and if there is no difference, it is determined that it has not been updated. In addition, the current value of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery stored in the first continuation rate storage area 152 and the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery stored in the second continuation ratio storage area 172. If there is a difference, it is determined that it has been updated, and if there is no difference, it is determined that it has not been updated. Further, the difference between the current value of the control variable S for the number of sets stored in the first set number storage area 153 and the value of the control variable S for the number of sets stored in the second set number storage area 173 is calculated. If there is a difference, it is determined that it has been updated, and if there is no difference, it is determined that it has not been updated. Further, the difference between the current value of the AT type control variable M stored in the first AT type storage area 154 and the value of the AT type control variable M stored in the second AT type storage area 174 is taken, If there is a difference, it is determined that it has been updated, and if there is no difference, it is determined that it has not been updated.

For each control variable, if there is a difference, the first predetermined value is set. If there is no difference, the second predetermined value is set to a predetermined storage area (game number determination result storage area 191, continuation rate). In the determination result storage area 192, the set number determination result storage area 193, or the AT type determination result storage area 194). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the consistency determination unit 230 collates the determination result of whether or not the value of the control variable by the control variable update determination unit 190 has been updated with the update trigger table, and whether or not the control variable has been updated. It is determined whether or not the relationship is consistent. Specifically, the value of the game count determination result storage area 191 and the update opportunity table are collated, and whether or not the relationship between the presence / absence of the update of the control variable N of the game count and the trigger is consistent. Is judged. Also, whether the value of the continuation rate determination result storage area 192 and the update opportunity table are collated, and whether the relationship between the presence or absence of the update of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery and the opportunity is consistent. Is judged. Further, the value of the set number determination result storage area 193 and the update opportunity table are collated, and it is determined whether or not the relationship between the presence / absence of update of the control variable S for the number of sets and the opportunity is consistent. The Further, the value of the AT type determination result storage area 194 is compared with the update opportunity table, and it is determined whether or not the relationship between the presence or absence of the update of the AT type control variable M and the opportunity is consistent. The Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, if the consistency determining unit 230 determines that consistency is not achieved for any of the control variables, the process proceeds to step 403. On the other hand, if the consistency determining unit 230 determines that the control variables are consistent, the process proceeds to step 404.
In step 403, error notification is executed by the error processing execution means 220. Then, the process proceeds to Step 407.
In step 404, the control variable range determining means 210 determines whether the current value of these control variables is within a possible range for the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. Is done. Specifically, the first game number storage area 151 is referred to, the current value of the game number control variable N is acquired, the range value table 200 is referred to, and the upper limit value of the game number control variable N is determined. To be acquired. These are compared, and if the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is less than or equal to the upper limit value, it is determined that the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is within a possible range, When the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is larger than the upper limit value, it is determined that the current value of the control variable N for the number of games is not within a possible range. Further, the current value of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery is acquired with reference to the first continuation rate storage area 152, and the range value table 200 is referred to to determine the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. The upper limit value is acquired. And when these are compared and the current value of the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is less than or equal to the upper limit value, the current value of the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is within a possible range. On the other hand, if the current value of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery is larger than the upper limit value, the current value of the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery is not within a possible range. To be judged. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 405.

In step 405, when the control variable range determining means 210 determines that the control variable N for the number of games or the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is not within the allowable range of the control variable, step 406 is performed. Proceed to On the other hand, if the control variable range determining means 210 determines that the control variable N of the number of games or the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is within a possible range of the control variable, the process proceeds to step 407. move on.
In step 406, error notification is executed by the error processing execution means 220. Then, the process proceeds to Step 407.
In step 407, the control variable storage unit 170 performs a control variable storage process for storing the current value of each control variable. Then, the control variable monitoring process ends.

Next, the AT start process in step 111 described above will be described.
In step 500 shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the first AT reservation flag is established. Here, if it is determined that it is established, the process proceeds to step 501. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not established, the process proceeds to step 503.
In step 501, it is determined whether or not a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. Here, if it is determined that it has been established, the routine proceeds to step 502. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not established, the AT start process is terminated.
In step 502, the AT state control means 150 writes the first predetermined value (“1”) in the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 (update process), and the effect state is changed to the first AT state. Is set. Then, the AT start process ends.

In step 503, it is determined whether or not the second AT reservation flag is established. Here, if it is determined that the relationship is established, the process proceeds to step 504. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not established, the AT start process is terminated.
In step 504, it is determined whether or not a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. Here, if it is determined that it has been established, the routine proceeds to step 505. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not established, the AT start process is terminated.
In step 505, the AT state control means 150 writes the second predetermined value (“2”) in the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the effect control device 22 (update process), and the effect state is changed to the second AT state. Is set. Then, the AT start process ends.

(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, triggered by reception of each command of the start / stop operation command, the first stop operation command, the second stop operation command, the third stop operation command, and the third stop operation end command, Processes related to games. For example, in a normal game, as a process related to a game, an AT lottery, a process for starting an AT, and a process related to an effect are performed. In the AT game, as a process related to the game, the control variable M of AT type, the control variable N of the number of games, the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery, and the control variable S of the number of sets can be updated. Processing related to AT processing and effects is performed. Each time the above commands are received, a control variable monitoring process for monitoring the control variables is performed.

Specifically, as the control variable monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated based on the value of the control variable after the process related to the previous game. Specifically, the difference between the current value of the control variable and the value of the control variable after processing related to the previous game is taken, and if there is a difference, it is determined that it has been updated. to decide.
Next, check whether the value of the control variable has been updated and the update trigger table, and determine whether the relationship between the control variable update and the trigger is consistent. To do. Specifically, if the control variable is updated or not updated when the control variable can be updated, it is determined that consistency is achieved. Further, if the control variable is not updated when the control variable cannot be updated, it is determined that consistency is achieved. Further, if the control variable is updated when the control variable cannot be updated, it is determined that consistency is not achieved. If consistency is not achieved, error notification is performed.

  Further, with respect to the control variable N of the number of games and the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery, it is determined with reference to the range value table 200 whether or not the current values of these control variables are within the possible range. . Specifically, the current value of the control variable is compared with the upper limit value that can be taken by the control variable specified in the range value table 200. If the current value of the control variable is less than or equal to the upper limit value, If the current value of the control variable is determined to be within the allowable range, and the current value of the control variable is greater than the upper limit value, the current value of the control variable is determined to be within the allowable range. Judge that it is not within. If the current value of the control variable is within a possible range, error notification is performed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, what processing is performed at what timing is determined in advance, and therefore, each control variable is also determined in advance as an updateable timing, in other words, a changeable timing. . In the present embodiment, an update opportunity table is prepared in which whether or not the value of the control variable can be updated for each of a plurality of occasions such as reception of a start operation command, Each time each command described above is received, it is determined whether or not the relationship between the presence / absence of the control variable update and the trigger is consistent based on the update trigger table. When a control variable is updated (changed) at an opportunity that is not originally planned to be updated (changed), error notification is performed. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the illegal act of illegally rewriting the RAM of the production control device 22, specifically, the illegal act of illegally rewriting the control variable related to the ball at an opportunity other than a predetermined opportunity is prevented. It is possible to prevent illegal games from being played due to the fraud, and to prevent malfunction when the control variable is rewritten to another value at unexpected timing due to noise, etc. can do. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since error notification is performed when a control variable is rewritten at an unexpected timing due to noise or the like, whether or not the slot machine 10 is operating properly before sales, etc. It is possible to check the operation.

  In this embodiment, the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery have predetermined upper limits of the range that can be taken. Even when the values of the control variables are updated in this way, if these control variables are updated to a value greater than the upper limit value, an error notification is performed. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of illegally rewriting the RAM of the production control device 22, specifically, an illegal act of rewriting to a value that is not within the range where the control variable relating to the appearance can be taken. In addition, it is possible to prevent an illegal game from being played due to the illegal act, and to prevent malfunction when the control variable is rewritten to a value not within the range that the control variable can take due to noise or the like. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since error notification is performed when the control variable is rewritten to a value that is not within the range that the control variable can take due to noise or the like, the slot machine 10 operates properly before sales. It is possible to check the operation of whether or not.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the first embodiment, control variables for controlling AT games, such as the control variable N for the number of games, are monitored. In this embodiment, a delayed effect that delays the progress of the game is executed. In addition, the control variable P of the delay effect scheduled to be executed is also monitored. Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on the differences.
In the present embodiment, the game control device 21 includes an AT state control means 150, a control variable storage means 170, an update opportunity information storage means 180, a control variable provided in the performance control apparatus 22 in the first embodiment. In addition to an update determination unit 190, a range value table 200, a control variable range determination unit 210, and an error processing execution unit 220, a delay effect determination unit and a delay effect execution unit are further provided.

In the present embodiment, the first game number storage area 151, the second game number storage area 171, the first continuation rate storage area 152, the second continuation rate storage area 172, the first set number storage area 153, the second Set number storage area 173, first AT type storage area 154, second AT type storage area 174, game number determination result storage area 191, continuation rate determination result storage area 192, set number determination result storage area 193, and AT type determination result storage area 194 is provided in the RAM of the game control device 21. Further, in the present embodiment, the RAM of the game control device 21 is provided with a first execution delay effect storage area and a second execution delay effect storage area.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 22 includes an AT start / end control means in addition to the effect execution means 160.

(Delayed effect execution determining means (control variable updating means))
The delay effect execution determining means determines to execute a delay effect that delays the progress of the game. As the delayed effects, there are a freeze effect that is shown to the player as if the operation of the slot machine 10 has stopped, and a rotating reel effect that is an effect using the rotating reel 45.
Here, as the “freeze effect”, for example, the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed, or all the rotating reels 45 have a predetermined speed. Stop control is performed on the corresponding reel 45 after the steady speed is reached until the stop switch 34 becomes effective, or after the stop switch 34 is operated (first, second or third stop operation). When the medals are paid out, the time until the medal payout starts after the determination by the stop symbol determination means 130, or the start of the next game after the game ends. The time until the medal acceptance state is reached can be delayed from the normal progress of the game. For example, whether the operation of the slot machine 10 is temporarily stopped by the operation of the start switch 33 by delaying the time from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 start rotating from the progress of the normal game. Can be shown to the player.

“Rotating reel effect” changes the rotation direction and rotation speed of the rotating reel 45 from when the start switch 33 is operated until all the rotating reels 45 reach a predetermined steady speed and rotate at a constant speed. As a result, the progress of the game can be delayed as compared to the normal progress of the game.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of freeze effects and a plurality of rotation reel effects are provided, and the delay effect execution determination means executes any one of the delay effects from the plurality of freeze effects and the plurality of rotation reel effects. An execution lottery of no is performed, and when the result of the execution lottery is a win, it is determined to execute a delayed effect according to the result of the execution lottery (processing related to a game). On the other hand, when the result of the execution lottery is lost, it is not determined to execute the delayed effect (processing related to the game).

Further, the delayed effect execution determining means is configured so that the start switch 33 is operated in the normal game (when the AT type control variable M is not the first predetermined value or the second predetermined value). An execution lottery is performed when an operation signal is received (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game) and when a predetermined combination (for example, bonus combination, watermelon combination or cherry combination) is won by combination drawing.
Then, when the result of the execution lottery is a win, the delay effect execution determination means sets a predetermined value (control variable) corresponding to the delay effect to be executed according to the result of the execution lottery in the first execution delay effect storage area. (Update process). Thereby, the delay effect execution determining means sets the control variable P of the delay effect scheduled to be executed to a predetermined value corresponding to the delay effect to be executed, and determines to execute the predetermined delay effect.

Further, the delay effect execution determining means is a case where an operation signal is received from the start switch 33 (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), and corresponds to the current value of the delay effect control variable P to be executed. When the delayed effect to be executed is executed by a delay effect executing means described later, the first execution delay effect storage area is initialized (update process). Thereby, the control variable P of the delay effect scheduled to be executed is updated to an initial value that does not correspond to any delay effect.
(Delayed effect execution means)
The delay effect execution means executes a delay effect. In the present embodiment, the delay effect executing means is a case where it is determined to execute any one of the delay effects, and a predetermined execution condition (for example, the passage of a predetermined number of games from the execution determination of the delay effect) And the like, the delay effect that is determined to be executed is executed based on the current value of the control variable P of the delay effect scheduled to be executed. (Processing related to games).

(Game control means 60)
In the first embodiment, the effect control means 140 performs AT lottery, but in this embodiment, the game control means 60 performs AT lottery.
In the present embodiment, the game control means 60 performs the AT lottery when the delay effect is executed by the delay effect executing means. In the present embodiment, the lottery probability of AT lottery is made different depending on the executed delay effect. For example, when a specific delayed effect is executed, AT lottery can be performed with a winning probability of 100%. Thus, in this embodiment, since the delayed effect is an opportunity for AT lottery, the control variable P for determining the execution of the delayed effect is a control variable related to the appearance.

When the game control means 60 decides to change the effect state to the first AT state, the game control means 60 establishes the first AT reservation flag in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the game control device 21, and sets the effect state to the second AT state. If it is determined that the second AT reservation flag is set, the second AT reservation flag is established in a predetermined storage area in the RAM of the game control device 21.
(AT state control means 150)
In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 150 is in the case where the first AT reservation flag is established, and a predetermined AT start condition (for example, the elapse of a predetermined number of games since the first AT reservation flag is established). When the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation is released, the operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation is changed from the ON state to the OFF state. When a change is made (by the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), a first predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment: control variable) is set in the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the game control device 21. Write (update process for updating AT type control variable M). At this time, the AT state control means 150 transmits a first AT start command instructing to start the first AT state to the effect control device 22. At this time, the first AT reservation flag is deleted.

Further, the AT state control means 150 cancels the pressing operation of the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation when the second AT reservation flag is satisfied and the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. (When an opportunity related to the progress of the game occurs), a second predetermined value (“2” in the present embodiment: control variable) is written in the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the game control device 21 ( Update process for updating the AT type control variable M). At this time, the AT state control means 150 transmits a second AT start command instructing to start the second AT state to the effect control device 22. At this time, the second AT reservation flag is deleted.
Also, the AT state control means 150 receives an operation signal from the start switch 33 at the start of an AT game in which the AT type control variable M is set to the first predetermined value or the second predetermined value. Similar to the first embodiment, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is set (update process for updating the control variable T of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery) as in the first embodiment.

In addition, when the AT state control means 150 receives an operation signal from the start switch 33 at the start of the AT game (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), as in the first embodiment, One set of the number of games is set (update processing for updating the control variable N of the number of games). When the AT state control means 150 receives an operation signal from the start switch 33 in an AT game (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), the AT state control means 150, as in the first embodiment, The number of games is counted (update processing for updating the control variable N of the number of games).
In addition, in the AT game, the AT state control means 150 is a case where an operation signal is received from the start switch 33 (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), and when the watermelon role is won by the role lottery, As in the first embodiment, when a stock lottery is performed and the result of the stock lottery is a win, the number of sets corresponding to the lottery result is stocked (update processing for updating the control variable S for the number of sets) ).

In addition, in the AT game, the AT state control means 150 is a case where an operation signal is received from the start switch 33 (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), and when the cherry role is won by the role lottery, As in the first embodiment, when the up lottery is performed and the up lottery result is a win, the lottery probability of the continuous lottery is increased based on the lottery result (the control variable of the lottery probability of the continuous lottery). Update processing for updating T).
Further, the AT state control means 150 is based on the lottery probability control variable T of the continuous lottery when the control variable N of the number of games reaches a predetermined threshold (“1” in the present embodiment) in an AT game. Continue lottery. If the result of the continuous lottery is a loss and the number of sets has not been stocked, when the pressing operation of the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation is released (the trigger for the progress of the game) As in the first embodiment, the first AT type storage area 154 in the RAM of the game control device 21 is initialized (update process for updating the AT type control variable M). At this time, the AT state control means 150 transmits an AT end command instructing to end the AT state to the effect control device 22.

  On the other hand, when the result of the continuous lottery is a win, when the pressing operation of the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation is released (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game), Similar to the embodiment, one set of the number of games is set (update process for updating the control variable N of the number of games). In addition, when the result of the continuous lottery is lost and the number of sets is stocked, when the pressing operation of the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation is released (due to the occurrence of an opportunity related to the progress of the game) In the same manner as in the first embodiment, the number of stocked sets is subtracted (update processing for updating the control variable S for the number of sets) and the number of games of one set is set (control of the number of games) Update processing for updating the variable N).

(Control variable storage means 170)
In the present embodiment, the control variable storage unit 170 includes a second execution delay effect storage area.
In the present embodiment, the control variable storage unit 170 receives an operation signal from the start switch 33 in the AT game, or receives an operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the first stop operation. When an operation signal is received from the stop switch 34 related to the second stop operation, when an operation signal is received from the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation, and from the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation In each case where the operation signal changes from the ON state to the OFF state, the current value of the control variable P of the delay effect scheduled to be executed is stored after the process related to the game is performed.

(Update opportunity table)
In the present embodiment, in the update trigger table, the update trigger table includes an operation signal received from the start switch 33 and an operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the first stop operation, as shown in FIG. Reception, reception of an operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the second stop operation, reception of an operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation, and operation signal from the stop switch 34 related to the third stop operation For each change in the state from the ON state to the OFF state, the AT type control variable M, the continuous lottery probability control variable T, the number of games control variable N, the set number control variable S, and Whether or not each control variable of the control variable P of the delay effect scheduled to be executed can be updated is determined in advance.

Further, in the present embodiment, the update opportunity table is stored in the ROM of the game control device 21.
(Error processing execution means 220)
In the present embodiment, the error processing execution means 220 transmits an error notification execution command for instructing execution of error notification to the effect control device 22 as error processing.
Further, the error processing execution means 220 is an error state in which the state of the game control device 21 is set as an error processing so that the game does not proceed even if an operation signal is received from the bet switch 32, the start switch 33 or the stop switch 34. And an error signal is transmitted to an external device outside the slot machine 10 (for example, a hall computer installed in an amusement store). The error processing execution means 220 can cancel the error state by operating a reset switch (not shown).

(Production control means 140)
In the present embodiment, effect control means 140 executes error notification when an error notification execution command is received.
(AT start / end control means)
The AT start / end control means controls the start and end of the AT state. In the present embodiment, the AT start / end control means sets the effect state to the first AT state when receiving the first AT start command, and changes the effect state to the second AT state when receiving the second AT start command. When set and the AT end command is received, the set AT state is ended.

Even with such a configuration, the same operations and effects as the first embodiment are achieved.
In the present embodiment, a command indicating that a delayed effect is to be executed is transmitted from the game control device 21 to the effect control device 22, and the effect control means 140 performs an AT lottery when the command is received. Also good. In this case, the AT state control means 150, the control variable storage means 170, the update opportunity information storage means 180, the control variable update determination means 190, the range value table 200, the control variable range determination means 210, and the error processing execution means 220 are produced. It is possible to provide the control device 22 with the delay effect determining means and the delay effect executing means in the game control device 21.
(Other embodiments)
In the embodiment described above, the error processing execution means 220 can initialize the control variable to the initial value as the error processing. Further, the error processing execution means 220 can return the control variable to the value stored in the control variable storage means 170 as error processing.

In the embodiment described above, a control variable as a result of the role lottery generally called “winning flag” or the like may be monitored. In other words, the consistency determining unit 230 may determine whether or not the relationship between the presence / absence of the update of the control variable and the trigger is consistent with respect to the control variable as a result of the role lottery. The control variable resulting from the role lottery can be updated only when the start switch 33 is operated and when the third stop operation is released.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the consistency determining unit 230 determines whether or not the consistency is obtained for all the control variables. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the updated control variable is determined. It may be determined whether or not consistency is obtained only for.

  In the above-described embodiment, it can be determined in advance in the update trigger table that a predetermined control variable is always updated for a predetermined trigger. For example, in the update opportunity table, it can be determined in advance that the control variable N of the number of games is always updated only when the start switch 33 is operated. In this case, in the update opportunity table, a case where the update is always performed can be set as “3”, for example. Further, in this case, the consistency determining means 230 can determine that the consistency is achieved when the control variable N of the number of games is updated when the start switch 33 is operated, If the control variable N of the number of games is not updated when the switch 33 is operated, it can be determined that consistency is not achieved. The consistency determining means 230 can determine that consistency is not achieved when the control variable N of the number of games is updated at another opportunity such as when each stop switch 34 is operated, When the control variable N of the number of games is not updated at other occasions such as when each stop switch 34 is operated, it can be determined that consistency is achieved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit value of the possible range is determined in advance for the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the control variable N other than the control variable N for the number of games and the control variable T for the lottery probability of the continuous lottery may be determined in advance. Further, the range that the control variable can take is not limited to the upper limit value, and a lower limit value may be determined in advance.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined in all games whether or not consistency is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination may be made only in an AT game.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes modifications and improvements in a range where the object of the present invention can be achieved. In addition, the present invention can be appropriately combined or rearranged with the above-described embodiments.

10 slot machine
150 AT state control means (control variable update means)
170 Control variable storage means 180 Update opportunity information storage means
190 Control variable update judgment means 210 Control variable range judgment means

Claims (2)

Control variable update means for performing an update process that can update the value of a control variable for controlling the game, with each occurrence of a plurality of opportunities related to the progress of the game;
Control variable storage means for storing the value of the control variable after the update process;
Control variable update determination means for determining whether or not the value of the control variable has been updated by the current update process based on the value of the control variable after the previous update process stored in the control variable storage means;
An update opportunity information storage means for storing update opportunity information in which whether or not the value of the control variable can be updated for each of a plurality of occasions related to the progress of the game;
Check whether the value of the control variable has been updated by the control variable update determination means and the update trigger information, and whether the relationship between the presence of the control variable update and the trigger is consistent A consistency determining means for determining whether or not
A gaming machine that performs predetermined error processing when it is determined by the consistency determining means that consistency is not achieved. The control variable has a predetermined range of values,
Control variable range determining means for determining whether or not the value of the control variable is within a possible range,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the control variable range determining means determines that the value of the control variable is not within a possible range, a predetermined error process is performed.

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