JP2013215447A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured such that power consumption modes are switched between each other without increasing the processing loads of a main control unit and a sub control unit.SOLUTION: In a main control unit, when a game is controlled to a setting change mode to output a game status command, a BET command or settlement or adjustment command is output according to the operation of a MAXBET switch or adjustment switch (S14, S15) at the end of the control to the setting change mode. Then, in a sub control unit, a preset mode selected from a normal mode and an energy saving mode is set according to the reception state of the BET command or adjustment command received with the game status command. Further, when an error occurs, a presentation device is controlled to notify of the occurrence of the error with a pattern (power consumption) used only for an error status regardless of the set mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, a predetermined operating means is operated while the gaming machine door is opened by a game hall administrator, thereby controlling the energy saving mode in which the power consumption of the rendering means is suppressed from the normal mode. There was a possible gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-124893 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, every time a predetermined operation means is operated, the normal mode and the energy saving mode are switched and set on the sub-control unit side that controls the effect means. For this reason, when the operating means connected to the main control unit for controlling the progress of the game is adopted as the operating means for switching setting, the command for switching setting is operated every time the operating means is operated. Is output from the main control unit to the sub control unit, and it is necessary to perform switching setting in the sub control unit every time a command is received. That is, in the case where the mode switching setting is not performed, it is necessary to perform the processing for mode switching setting until it is not necessary to perform the processing. As a result, the processing load on both the main control unit and the sub control unit is increased as the number of processings for command output on the main control unit side and the number of processings for switching setting on the sub control unit side are increased. There was a risk of it.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of switching setting of the power consumption mode without increasing the processing load of the main control unit and the sub control unit. Is to provide.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game (the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the second embodiment),
Management operating means (power switch 39, setting key switch 37, second embodiment in the first embodiment) that can be operated when the opening / closing body (front door 1b, game frame) provided in an openable / closable state is open. Power switch in the form of
In a management state (a state in which the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode in the first embodiment is shifted to, a state in which the startup process in the second embodiment is performed) in accordance with an operation on the management operation means. Game control means for controlling and controlling the progress of the game in a state different from the management state and outputting control information (command) (main control unit 41 in the first embodiment, game control in the second embodiment Microcomputer 7560),
Predetermined presentation means (frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, lower panel LEDs 59, and speakers 53, 54 and second in the first embodiment) that can notify the occurrence of an abnormality when a predetermined abnormal condition (error condition) is established. Part or all of the rendering means mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the embodiment),
Based on the control information from the game control means, the effect means including the predetermined effect means (for example, speakers 53 and 54 in the slot machine 1, frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C and 71R, center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C and 72R, liquid crystal display) The first mode in which the power consumption of the device 51, the speakers 727L, 727R, right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, 740c, 740d, 740e, the effect display device 709, and the lower panel LED 59) in the pachinko gaming machine 700 is a predetermined value ( A normal mode) or a second mode (energy saving mode) in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller than that of the first mode, and the rendering means is controlled with the power consumption according to the set mode. Effect control means (for example, sub-control in the slot machine 1) 91, the performance control board 780 in the pachinko machine 700) and provided with,
The game control means, together with management control information (game state command in the first embodiment, startup command in the second embodiment) output by being controlled to the management state, at the end of the management state ( When the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode in the first embodiment ends, or when the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the start-up process in the second embodiment ends) (the MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement switch in the first embodiment) 10 (the operation status of the clear switch in the second embodiment) according to the operation status (the BET command and the clearing command in the first embodiment, the clear command in the second embodiment) are output (FIG. 5),
The production control means includes
Set a mode associated in advance with the status control information received together with the management control information (setting change related process, see FIG. 6, activation related process),
When the abnormal condition is satisfied when the second mode is set, the effect control means stops the second mode and notifies the occurrence of an abnormality in the predetermined effect means (FIG. 32). SA47).

  According to such a configuration, on the game control means side, when the management control information is output by being controlled to the management state, the situation control information is output according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the end of the management state. By doing so, the production control means side can set a mode associated in advance with the situation control information received together with the management control information. In other words, regardless of whether or not the mode is set, the game control means determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the management state in accordance with the output processing of the management control information performed by being controlled to the management state. The output processing of the corresponding state control information is performed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the mode is set, the effect control means sets the mode according to the status control information received together with the management control information in accordance with the reception processing performed when the management control information is received. Processing to set can be performed. As a result, the power consumption of the rendering means can be set by setting the first mode or the second mode without increasing the processing load on the game control means and the rendering control means.

  Further, the predetermined effect means capable of notifying the occurrence of the abnormality stops the second mode and notifies the occurrence of the abnormality by the predetermined effect means when the abnormal condition is satisfied even when the second mode is set. Do. That is, when an abnormality occurs, power saving is canceled and the occurrence of the abnormality is notified. For this reason, the occurrence of abnormality can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the set mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that overlooks the occurrence of abnormality.

  Note that the management state may be a state where the game cannot be progressed. For example, in a gaming machine that can change the advantage to the player, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of setting values. It may be a setting change state (setting change mode) in which the degree of advantage can be changed, a setting value notification state (setting confirmation mode) in which the selected setting value can be notified, and the power supply of the gaming machine It may be in a state where processing (startup processing) executed at the time of input or restarting is being performed.

  Further, the situation control information output from the game control means may be information corresponding to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at a specific timing when the management state ends. For example, the timing immediately before the control to the management state ends It may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition in the information, or may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the timing immediately after the completion (refer to the [Status control information] column in the modification) .

  Also, the timing for outputting the management control information and the situation control information from the game control means is not related to the management status as long as it is output in relation to the control to the management status. It may be output after the state has ended (refer to the [Output timing of management control information and status control information] column in the modification).

  Further, the management control information and the situation control information output from the game control means may be configured by separate commands, or may be included in one common command (deformation) (Refer to “About management control information and status control information” in the example).

  Further, the establishment condition of the predetermined condition may be any object that can determine or specify the establishment situation of the gaming machine. For example, the operation situation of the operating means (MAXBET or the like) provided in the gaming machine, the numerical value updating means provided in the gaming machine It may be a value extracted from (such as a random number) or a control signal input to a gaming machine from a hall computer or the like installed in a game arcade (see the column [Regarding Status of Predetermined Conditions] in the modification).

  The first mode and the second mode need only be in a relationship in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller in the second mode than in the first mode. Is not limited to one mode, and may include a plurality of modes with different power consumption. In this case, as long as the power consumption is lower than the mode with the lowest power consumption among the first modes. The second mode is not limited to one mode and may include a plurality of modes (power saving mode, medium power saving mode, large power saving mode) with different power consumption.

  Further, the “second mode in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller than that in the first mode” is achieved by reducing the number of rendering means to be driven and controlled as compared with the case where the first mode is set. It includes a mode that consumes less power than in the mode. More specifically, when there are a plurality of types of effect means, the second mode includes a mode in which the effect means for controlling the drive is less than when the first mode is set. In addition, if there are a plurality of effect means to be driven and controlled in the same type, the second mode is more than the case where the number of effect means to be used among the plurality of effect means in the same type is set to the first mode. Including a mode with a small number.

  Furthermore, “the second mode in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller than that in the first mode” is a mode in which the power consumption is reduced by reducing the type and number of games based on a gaming machine having a plurality of rendering means. It is not limited.

  For example, in the case of a gaming machine having only one presentation means, the “second mode” is “power consumption lower than that in the first mode by lowering the degree of presentation in one presentation means. "Mode to reduce". More specifically, if the production means is a sound output means such as a speaker, the “second mode” includes a mode in which the volume of the output sound is made smaller than when the first mode is set. Further, if the effecting means is a lighting means such as an LED, the “second mode” includes a mode in which the luminance to be lit is lower than when the first mode is set.

  In addition, “a mode in which the power consumption is made smaller than in the first mode by lowering the degree of effect in one effect means” is not only applicable to a gaming machine having only one effect means. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine including a plurality of the same effect means or a plurality of different kinds of effect means. In other words, “the mode in which the power consumption is made smaller than in the first mode by lowering the degree of presentation in one (or a plurality of) of the plurality (plural types) of presentation means” It is also possible to configure the “second mode”. Further, the “second mode” means that “the degree of the effect in one or a plurality of effect means among a plurality (a plurality of kinds) of effect means is reduced, and any of the plurality (a plurality of kinds) of effect means is selected. The mode in which the power consumption is made smaller than that in the first mode by stopping the effect function for this may be used.

  The predetermined rendering means may be all the rendering means, or may be a part of the rendering means.

  “Stop the second mode” is to temporarily cancel the second mode setting, and to set the second mode again after the abnormality is canceled. The mode setting may be forcibly prioritized over the setting while maintaining the mode setting.

(2) A gaming machine (slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, pachinko gaming machine 700 in the second embodiment) that performs a predetermined game,
Management operating means (power switch 39, setting key switch 37, second embodiment in the first embodiment) that can be operated when the opening / closing body (front door 1b, game frame) provided in an openable / closable state is open. Power switch in the form of
In a management state (a state in which the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode in the first embodiment is shifted to, a state in which the startup process in the second embodiment is performed) in accordance with an operation on the management operation means. Game control means for controlling and controlling the progress of the game in a state different from the management state and outputting control information (command) (main control unit 41 in the first embodiment, game control in the second embodiment Microcomputer 7560),
Predetermined presentation means (frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, lower panel LEDs 59, and speakers 53, 54 and second in the first embodiment) that can notify the occurrence of an abnormality when a predetermined abnormal condition (error condition) is established. Part or all of the rendering means mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the embodiment),
Based on the control information from the game control means, the effect means including the predetermined effect means (for example, speakers 53 and 54 in the slot machine 1, frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C and 71R, center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C and 72R, liquid crystal display) The first mode in which the power consumption of the device 51, the speakers 727L and 727R, the right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e, the effect display device 709, and the lower panel LED 59 in the pachinko gaming machine 700 is a predetermined value ( A normal mode) or a second mode (energy saving mode) in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller than that of the first mode, and the rendering means is controlled with the power consumption according to the set mode. Effect control means (for example, sub-control in the slot machine 1) 91, the performance control board 780 in the pachinko machine 700) and provided with,
The game control means, together with management control information (game state command in the first embodiment, startup command in the second embodiment) output by being controlled to the management state, at the start of the management state ( In the [Status control information] column describing the modification of the first and second embodiments, a predetermined condition is established in the setting change mode, the setting confirmation mode, the activation process, and the like (first and second). The situation control information according to the MAXBET switch 6, the clearing switch 10, the operation status of the clear switch, etc. in the “About the situation control information” column describing the modification of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first and second embodiments. Output the BET command, clearing command, clear command, etc. in the [Status control information] column describing the modified example. See column) [the situation Control Information in,
The production control means includes
Set a mode associated in advance with the status control information received together with the management control information (setting change related process, see FIG. 6, activation related process),
When the abnormal condition is satisfied when the second mode is set, the effect control means stops the second mode and notifies the occurrence of an abnormality in the predetermined effect means (FIG. 32). SA47).

  According to such a configuration, on the game control means side, when the management control information is output by being controlled to the management state, the situation control information is also output according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the start of the management state By doing so, the production control means side can set a mode associated in advance with the situation control information received together with the management control information. In other words, regardless of whether or not the mode is set, the game control means determines whether or not the predetermined condition is established at the start of the management state in accordance with the management control information output process performed by being controlled to the management state. The output processing of the corresponding state control information is performed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the mode is set, the effect control means sets the mode according to the status control information received together with the management control information in accordance with the reception processing performed when the management control information is received. Processing to set can be performed. As a result, the power consumption of the rendering means can be set by setting the first mode or the second mode without increasing the processing load on the game control means and the rendering control means.

  Further, the predetermined effect means capable of notifying the occurrence of the abnormality stops the second mode and notifies the occurrence of the abnormality by the predetermined effect means when the abnormal condition is satisfied even when the second mode is set. Do. That is, when an abnormality occurs, power saving is canceled and the occurrence of the abnormality is notified. For this reason, the occurrence of abnormality can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the set mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that overlooks the occurrence of abnormality.

  Note that the management state may be a state where the game cannot be progressed. For example, in a gaming machine that can change the advantage to the player, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of setting values. It may be a setting change state (setting change mode) in which the degree of advantage can be changed, a setting value notification state (setting confirmation mode) in which the selected setting value can be notified, and the power supply of the gaming machine It may be in a state where processing (startup processing) executed at the time of input or restarting is being performed.

  Further, the situation control information output from the game control means may be information corresponding to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at a specific timing when the management state starts. For example, the timing immediately before the control to the management state starts May be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition in the information, or may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the timing immediately after the start (refer to the [Status control information] column in the modification) .

  Also, the timing for outputting the management control information and the situation control information from the game control means is not related to the management status as long as it is output in relation to the control to the management status. It may be output after the state has ended (refer to the [Output timing of management control information and status control information] column in the modification).

  Further, the management control information and the situation control information output from the game control means may be configured by separate commands, or may be included in one common command (deformation) (Refer to “About management control information and status control information” in the example).

  Further, the establishment condition of the predetermined condition may be any object that can determine or specify the establishment situation of the gaming machine. For example, the operation situation of the operating means (MAXBET or the like) provided in the gaming machine, the numerical value updating means provided in the gaming machine It may be a value extracted from (such as a random number) or a control signal input to a gaming machine from a hall computer or the like installed in a game arcade (see the column [Regarding Status of Predetermined Conditions] in the modification).

  The first mode and the second mode need only be in a relationship in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller in the second mode than in the first mode. Is not limited to one mode, and may include a plurality of modes with different power consumption. In this case, as long as the power consumption is lower than the mode with the lowest power consumption among the first modes. The second mode is not limited to one mode and may include a plurality of modes (power saving mode, medium power saving mode, large power saving mode) with different power consumption.

  Further, the “second mode in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller than that in the first mode” is achieved by reducing the number of rendering means to be driven and controlled as compared with the case where the first mode is set. It includes a mode that consumes less power than in the mode. More specifically, when there are a plurality of types of effect means, the second mode includes a mode in which the effect means for controlling the drive is less than when the first mode is set. In addition, if there are a plurality of effect means to be driven and controlled in the same type, the second mode is more than the case where the number of effect means to be used among the plurality of effect means in the same type is set to the first mode. Including a mode with a small number.

  Furthermore, “the second mode in which the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller than that in the first mode” is a mode in which the power consumption is reduced by reducing the type and number of games based on a gaming machine having a plurality of rendering means. It is not limited.

  For example, in the case of a gaming machine having only one presentation means, the “second mode” is “power consumption lower than that in the first mode by lowering the degree of presentation in one presentation means. "Mode to reduce". More specifically, if the production means is a sound output means such as a speaker, the “second mode” includes a mode in which the volume of the output sound is made smaller than when the first mode is set. Further, if the effecting means is a lighting means such as an LED, the “second mode” includes a mode in which the luminance to be lit is lower than when the first mode is set.

  In addition, “a mode in which the power consumption is made smaller than in the first mode by lowering the degree of effect in one effect means” is not only applicable to a gaming machine having only one effect means. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine including a plurality of the same effect means or a plurality of different kinds of effect means. In other words, “the mode in which the power consumption is made smaller than in the first mode by lowering the degree of presentation in one (or a plurality of) of the plurality (plural types) of presentation means” It is also possible to configure the “second mode”. Further, the “second mode” means that “the degree of the effect in one or a plurality of effect means among a plurality (a plurality of kinds) of effect means is reduced, and any of the plurality (a plurality of kinds) of effect means is selected. The mode in which the power consumption is made smaller than that in the first mode by stopping the effect function for this may be used.

  The predetermined rendering means may be all the rendering means, or may be a part of the rendering means.

  “Stop the second mode” is to temporarily cancel the second mode setting, and to set the second mode again after the abnormality is canceled. The mode setting may be forcibly prioritized over the setting while maintaining the mode setting.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the effect control means sets the first mode when the game is not progressed for a predetermined period by the game control means. Even during the time, the rendering means is controlled with the same power consumption as in the second mode (SA48 and SA49 in FIG. 32).

  According to such a configuration, when the game is not progressing over a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent wasteful power consumption and enhance the power saving effect.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the effect control means sets the second mode, the game is being advanced by the game control means over a predetermined period. On the condition that there is not, the rendering means is controlled with the power consumption corresponding to the second mode (see the column “Regarding the period for controlling the rendering means in the energy saving mode” in the modification)).

  According to such a configuration, since the power consumption for the effect means becomes the power consumption according to the second mode on condition that the game is not progressing, the player is aroused by the effect during the game. Can be prevented in advance.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the rendering means is a rendering means provided in correspondence with a specific portion that is a front surface of the gaming machine and occupies a predetermined size or more. including.

  Thereby, the specific part is the front surface of the gaming machine and occupies a predetermined size or more. For this reason, when controlling a specific part, the direction where the specific part is more than a predetermined size requires more electric power than when it is less than a predetermined size. Therefore, when the control amount of the specific unit that is equal to or greater than the predetermined size and the control unit that is less than the predetermined size are set to be approximately the same, the specific unit has a greater reduction in power consumption. As a result, when the second mode is set, power can be effectively saved and the power saving effect can be enhanced.

  Note that the specific unit may be a front surface of the gaming machine as long as it occupies a predetermined size or more and can enhance the power saving effect when the second mode is set. There may be other parts that are smaller than the specific part on the front surface, and the power saving effect may be higher than the other parts. It may be one that can obtain the power saving effect.

  In addition, the specific unit may be any unit that notifies at least one of information related to the progress of the game or information not related to the progress of the game using a predetermined unit that consumes power. For example, any light emitting means that emits light, sound output means that emits sound, display means that can change a display state, and movable means that can move a movable member may be used.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the effect control means notifies the mode when the mode is set (S26 in FIG. 6).

  According to such a configuration, the set mode can be notified. For this reason, it can be made easy to specify that a mode different from the intended mode has been set, for example.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), game operating means for accepting an operation for advancing the game (the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 in the first embodiment, the first Clear switch in the second embodiment)
The establishment condition of the predetermined condition is an operation condition accepted by the game operation means (an operation condition of the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 in the first embodiment, an operation condition of the clear switch in the second embodiment). is there.

  According to such a configuration, in order to set the mode, it is possible to also use the game operation means without providing new operation means. As a result, it is not necessary to change the design as compared with the case where a new operation means is provided, and it is possible to prevent the cost from increasing.

  The operation for proceeding with the game may be an operation performed by the player for proceeding with the game, and the manager of the game hall cancels the abnormality that occurred during the game, for example, and resumes the game. An operation performed for the purpose may be used. Further, the operation for proceeding with the game is not limited to the operation for continuing the game, but includes the operation for proceeding to end (settlement) the game.

  The establishment condition of the predetermined condition may be an operation situation accepted by a plurality of game operation means (an operation situation of the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 in the first embodiment). It may be the operation status accepted by the means (the operation status of the clear switch in the second embodiment).

In addition, the operation means for accepting the operation for setting the mode, not the operation means for accepting the operation for advancing the game,
The establishment condition of the predetermined condition may be an operation situation accepted by the mode operation means, and an operation situation accepted by the mode operation means and an operation for advancing a game. It may be a combination with the operation status received by the operation means.

  According to such a configuration, the mode setting can be easily and easily made by the mode operation means.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), first gaming operation means (MAXBET switch 6 in the first embodiment) for accepting a first manipulation for advancing the game; ,
Second game operation means (clearing switch 10 in the first embodiment) for accepting a second operation for advancing the game,
The production control means includes
When the situation control information received together with the management control information is information corresponding to an operation situation in which the first operation is accepted but the second operation is not accepted, the first mode is set. Set (S23 in FIG. 6),
When the status control information received together with the management control information is information according to an operation status in which the first operation is not accepted but the second operation is accepted, the second mode is set. Set (S25 in FIG. 6),
A mode is newly set when the status control information received together with the management control information is information corresponding to the operation status in which the first operation is accepted and the second operation is accepted. This is regulated (NO in S24 of FIG. 6).

  According to such a configuration, the first mode is set by operating the first game operation means, and the second mode is set by operating the second game operation means. When both the first and second game operation means are operated, setting a new mode is restricted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an inconvenience that a mode unintended by the game hall manager is set due to an erroneous operation. Further, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as the mode setting process running out of control because the mode to be set cannot be specified due to an erroneous operation.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), first gaming operation means (MAXBET switch 6 in the first embodiment) for accepting a first manipulation for advancing the game; ,
Second game operation means (clearing switch 10 in the first embodiment) for accepting a second operation for advancing the game,
The production control means includes
When the situation control information received together with the management control information is information corresponding to an operation situation in which the first operation is accepted but the second operation is not accepted, the first mode is set. Set (S23 in FIG. 6),
When the status control information received together with the management control information is information according to an operation status in which the first operation is not accepted but the second operation is accepted, the second mode is set. Set (S25 in FIG. 6),
When the situation control information received together with the management control information is information corresponding to the operation situation in which the first operation is accepted and the second operation is accepted, a predetermined mode is set. Set.

  According to such a configuration, the first mode is set by operating the first game operation means, and the second mode is set by operating the second game operation means. When both the first and second game operation means are operated, a predetermined mode is set. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as the mode setting process running out of control because the mode to be set cannot be specified due to an erroneous operation.

  (10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), the effect control means controls the effect means with power consumption corresponding to the set mode, and an operation that is advantageous to the player. Notification control means (for example, the sub-control unit 91, the pachinko gaming machine in the slot machine 1) that notifies the procedure (for example, the push order navigation during the AT control in the slot machine 1 and the right-handed navigation during the time-saving control in the pachinko gaming machine 700) An effect control board 780).

  According to such a configuration, even when the second mode, which consumes less power than the first mode, is set, the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. By notifying the player of the procedure, information that the player wants to know can be notified. As a result, it is possible to ensure game performance through performance while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(11) In the gaming machine of (10) above,
Game value giving means (main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1, game control in the pachinko gaming machine 700) that gives a gaming value (for example, a medal in the slot machine 1 or a game ball in the pachinko gaming machine 700) according to the result of the game. A microcomputer 7560);
Benefits different from the gaming value based on the establishment of a predetermined condition established by playing a game (for example, coins awarded every time a big bonus is won in the slot machine 1 or 1000 games are executed, AT control) Coin that is given every time the number of navigating stocks is given or the premier effect, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 700 occurs five times, or the number of times the design changes in the effect display device 709 reaches 1000 revolutions, time-saving control Bonus granting means (for example, sub-control unit 91 in slot machine 1, presentation control board 780 in pachinko gaming machine 700) for giving a probability change latency notification performed inside,
And an advantage degree setting means (for example, a sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 and an effect control board 780 in the pachinko gaming machine 700) for setting an advantage degree for the player regarding the granting of the privilege,
The advantage level setting means sets a higher degree of advantage when the second mode is set by the effect control means than when the first mode is set.

  According to such a structure, a privilege can be provided so that it may become advantageous with respect to a player by setting to a 2nd mode in which power consumption is smaller than a 1st mode. In this way, even if the power consumption of the rendering means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

(12) In the gaming machine of (10) or (11) above,
If the player mistakes the operation procedure notified by the notification control means when the second control mode is set to the second mode, a plurality of types of modes included in the second mode are included. Is set to a mode different from the set mode (for example, power setting change processing in FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, even when the player makes a mistake in the operation procedure during the second mode, the power consumption is different from the set mode among the plural types of modes included in the second mode. By simplifying the notification of the operation procedure by switching to the mode, it is possible to prevent the player from mistaken the operation procedure continuously.

(13) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (12),
When the notification control means is set to the second mode by the effect control means, the notification control means is in a special notification mode (for example, a navigation effect by a premier effect) that is not performed when the first mode is set. The operation procedure is notified.

  According to such a configuration, since the operation procedure in the second mode is notified in a special notification mode (for example, a navigation effect by a premier effect in the slot machine 1), even if the notification of the operation procedure is simplified by power saving. A player can be entertained, and a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

(14) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (13),
The notification control means is in the second mode on condition that it is in an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state (for example, during AT control in the slot machine 1 and during short-time control in the pachinko gaming machine 700). The effecting means is controlled with the power consumption according to the above, and the operation procedure is notified (for example, the power setting reflecting process in FIG. 32).

  According to such a configuration, when the production means is controlled with the power consumption according to the second mode and the operation procedure is notified, the player can grasp that it is in an advantageous gaming state, The player is less likely to stop the game. Therefore, even if the power consumption of the production means is suppressed by power saving, the operating rate of the gaming machine is unlikely to decrease.

(15) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (14),
The effect control means includes a set mode out of a plurality of modes included in the second mode on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed since the power was restored (for example, 5 minutes have elapsed since the power was restored). The mode is switched to a different type (for example, the power setting mode selection power setting process in FIG. 28, the power setting mode storage power setting process in FIG. 29).

  According to such a configuration, immediately after the power is restored, a failure is detected by setting a mode different from the set mode among a plurality of types of modes included in the second mode. Inconvenience can be prevented.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overall structure of the slot machine in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of a setting change related process. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure which shows a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a management server. (A) is a figure which shows a main menu screen. (B) is a figure which shows the screen after a password input. (C) is a figure which shows a completion | finish confirmation screen. (A) is a figure which shows the aspect which determines selection of password input mode. (B) is a figure which shows the input aspect of a password. (C) is a figure which shows the input mode of a password. (A) is a figure which shows the input aspect of a password. (B) is a figure which shows the input aspect of a password. (C) is a figure which shows the aspect which the input of a password is completed. (A) is a figure which shows the aspect which determines selection of the two-dimensional code creation mode. (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a two-dimensional code. (A) is a figure which shows the aspect which determines selection of power setting mode. (B) is a figure which shows the power saving mode selection screen which determines selection of power saving mode setting. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for acquisition coin number determination according to power saving modes. (A) is a figure which shows the display mode of the liquid crystal display in a large power saving mode. (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a liquid crystal display in the large power saving mode after 1000 game digestion. (C) is a figure which shows the display mode of a liquid crystal display in the large power saving mode after 1000 game digestion. (D) is a figure which shows the display mode of a liquid crystal display when a coin is provided. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production aspect of the slot machine in AT control in normal mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the liquid crystal display under AT control in normal mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production aspect of the slot machine in AT control in a power saving mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the liquid crystal display in AT control in power saving mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the slot machine in AT control in medium power saving mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the liquid crystal display in AT control in medium power saving mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the slot machine in AT control in large power saving mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the liquid crystal display under AT control in a large power saving mode. It is a flowchart for performing the power setting process at the time of power setting mode selection. It is a flowchart for performing a power setting mode storage power setting process. It is a flowchart for performing a power setting change process. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing a power setting reflection process. It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of the control of the hit type including the big hit and the small hit in a pachinko gaming machine in a table format. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the pachinko game machine in time reduction control in normal mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus in time reduction control in normal mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the pachinko machine in time-saving control in the power saving mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus in time saving control in the power saving mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the pachinko machine in time-saving control in medium power saving mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus in time saving control in medium power saving mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the pachinko machine in time-saving control in large power saving mode. (B) is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus in time reduction control in a large power saving mode. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the music content selection table (for SS rank). (B) is a figure for demonstrating the music content selection table (for S rank). (C) is a figure for demonstrating the music content selection table (for A rank). (D) is a figure for demonstrating the music content selection table (for B ranks). It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the selection process of a content.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is opened with respect to the housing 1a by unlocking it using a dedicated key managed by the manager of the game hall.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and an effect switch 56 (hereinafter also referred to as chance buttons 56) are provided so as to be operable by the player. That. The effect switch 56 is used when setting power consumption and creating a two-dimensional code in the slot machine 1 as will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games regardless of the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus), and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the state.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Further, frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R each composed of a plurality of LEDs are provided at the left end, the upper end, and the right end of the front door 1b. The frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R perform a navigation effect by being lit during AT control described later. Specifically, the frame navigation LED 71L is configured by a plurality of LEDs arranged in a line in the vertical direction at the left end of the front door 1b, and when these lights up, the stop of the three stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The order of pressing the switch 8L is navigated. The frame navigation LED 71C is configured such that a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a line in the horizontal direction at the upper end of the front door 1b. When these LEDs are lit, the pushing order of the stop switch 8C is navigated. The frame navigation LED 71R is configured by a plurality of LEDs arranged in a line in the horizontal direction at the upper end of the front door 1b, and when these are lit, the push order of the stop switch 8R is navigated.

  Center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, and 72R are provided above the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed through the see-through window 3, respectively. The center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R execute a navigation effect by being lit during AT control described later. Specifically, the center navigation LED 72L is provided above the left reel 2L, and lights up to navigate the pressing order of the stop switch 8L. The center navigation LED 72C is provided above the middle reel 2C and lights up to navigate the pressing order of the stop switch 8C. The center navigation LED 72R is provided above the right reel 2R and lights up to navigate the pressing order of the stop switch 8R.

  Further, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R and the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R, when an error occurs, are turned on in a manner (control pattern) determined in advance according to the type of error that has occurred, so that an error notification is made. It has become. The error notification is also performed by the game auxiliary display 12 described above, and is further performed by outputting a sound effect predetermined according to the type of error from speakers 53 and 54 described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, although not related to the progress of the game, information such as the name of the model of the slot machine 1, characters corresponding to the model, and a payout table (illustrated) A lower panel 58 printed with (omitted) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower panel 58 is provided over an area that occupies a predetermined area (size) or more on the front surface of the slot machine 1. Inside the lower panel 58, a lower panel LED 59 made up of a plurality of LEDs is provided. The lower panel 58 can illuminate the information printed on the lower panel 58 substantially uniformly by turning on the LED 59 for the lower panel. As a result, the player can make the information more prominent. It is comprised so that it can be made to recognize.

  On the other hand, the lower panel LED 59 is provided over a region occupying a predetermined region (size) or more on the front surface of the slot machine 1 as described above. For this reason, the lower panel LED 59 for making the information of the lower panel 58 stand out consumes a considerable amount of power. This will be described by focusing on the area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58.

  First, the area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 will be described in comparison with the area of the game area including the area where the transparent window 3 is formed. The game area refers to an area in which the see-through window 3 is provided in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, it is apparent that the area when the lower panel 58 is viewed from the front occupies more than the area of the game area including the see-through window 3. That is, the area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 is an area that is equal to or larger than the area of the game area including the see-through window 3. Therefore, when trying to make the lower panel 58 and the reels 2L to 2R visually recognized from the see-through window 3 have the same brightness, the power consumption is provided in the lower panel 58 rather than the reel LED 55 provided in the see-through window 3. The lower panel LED 59 is larger.

  Next, the area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 will be described in comparison with the area of the front surface when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front. Referring to FIG. 1, the width of slot machine 1 and the width of lower panel 58 are substantially the same, while the height of lower panel 58 is about 1 / 5.5 of the height of slot machine 1. . For this reason, the area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 is an area occupying at least 1/5 or more of the area of the front surface of the slot machine 1 when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the front. Therefore, a considerable amount of power is required for the lower panel LED 59 that illuminates the lower panel 58 provided over such a wide range.

  The same can be said when the area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 is compared with the area below the stop switches 8L to 8R of the slot machine 1. Referring to FIG. 1, the horizontal width of slot machine 1 and the horizontal width of lower panel 58 are substantially the same, while the height of lower panel 58 is lower than stop switches 8L-8R of slot machine 1 (for example, About the length from the lowest end of the member surrounding the stop switches 8L to 8R (the center of the line drawn from the start switch 7 to the effect switch 56 in FIG. 1) to the lowest end of the slot machine 1 Therefore, the power consumption of the lower panel LED 59 for illuminating the lower panel 58 provided over such a wide range is required to a considerable extent.

  The area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 requires a considerable amount of power consumption of the LED 59 for the lower panel, and a power saving effect is expected to exceed a certain level when the power saving described later is performed. The region is not limited to the above as long as it is possible. The area (size) occupied by the lower panel 58 is, for example, the area including the fluoroscopic window 3 and the display section in a slot machine in which a display section corresponding to the game display section 13 is formed around the fluoroscopic window 3. The area may be an area that is greater than or equal to the area, may be an area that is greater than or equal to 1/10 of the area of the front surface of the slot machine 1, and may be 1/1. The area | region etc. which become 5 or more may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of power saving to reduce power consumption, it will be described later that the power consumption of the lower panel LED 59 that requires considerable power consumption as described above is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. , A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and in normal times, functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state and the stop state except for the RAM abnormality error, In the setting change mode, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when turning on / off the power. Is provided. Since the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the like cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened, only the game hall manager can operate.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, a left, middle The right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-described hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C and 71R, a center navigation. Electrical components (also referred to as production means) such as LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R, and lower panel LEDs 59 are connected, and these electrical components are based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90. To be driven. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  As will be described later, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment consumes power according to the operation state of the MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement switch 10 at the end timing of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode by the game hall administrator. It is possible to switch between a normal mode that is not suppressed and an energy saving mode that is in a power saving state with reduced power consumption.

  When the normal mode is set, the effect control board 90 controls the effect means such as the speakers 53, 54, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, and the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R with the normal power consumption. Execute various effects. On the other hand, when the energy saving mode is set, the effect control board 90 suppresses power consumption by muting the output sound from the speakers 53, 54, and the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, and the center navigation LEDs 72L, By turning off some or all of the LEDs constituting 72C and 72R, control is performed while suppressing power consumption, and a simplified effect is executed. For example, when the normal mode is set for the effects by the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, all of the plurality of LEDs constituting the frame navigation LEDs to be lit are turned on among the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R. On the other hand, when the energy saving mode is set, control is performed so that only some of the LEDs constituting the frame navigation LED to be lit are lit.

  Also, regarding the LED 59 for the lower panel, the effect control board 90 is lit in the normal mode (the highest level of brightness) when the normal mode is set, whereas the energy saving mode is set. In some cases, it is lit in a manner that is darker than normal. The effect control board 90 changes the ratio (that is, the duty ratio) occupied by the period during which the lower panel LED 59 is lit in one cycle of processing in a cycle (for example, every 10 msec). The brightness of the LED 59 for the lower panel is changed. The duty ratio in the present embodiment is a ratio occupied by a period during which the lower panel LED 59 is lit in a predetermined period as described above. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the lower panel LED 59 is lit brighter as the duty ratio is increased, and the lower panel LED 59 is lit darker as the duty ratio is decreased. When the normal mode is set, the effect control board 90 lights the lower panel LED 59 with a duty ratio of 100% as a normal mode.

  When the energy saving mode is set, the player operates the effect switch 56 to select one of a plurality of modes (the power saving mode, the medium power saving mode, and the large power saving mode) having different power saving levels. The frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R and the lower panel LED 59 are controlled in a manner corresponding to the set power saving mode.

  For example, FIG. 1 shows an example of navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8L in the slot machine 1 set to the medium power saving mode in the energy saving mode. In this case, a plurality of LEDs constituting the frame navigation LED 71L are displayed. Of these, only the five LEDs from the top are turned on, and the other LEDs are controlled to be turned off. Note that the number of LEDs to be lit in the medium power saving mode is not limited to five, and other numbers of LEDs may be lit.

  For the lower panel LED 59, when the energy saving mode is set, the duty ratio is set lower than when the normal mode is set. For example, when the power saving mode is set, the duty ratio is 90%. When the medium power saving mode is set, the light is turned on with a duty ratio of 70% (30% power saving). When the large power saving mode is set, the light is turned on with a duty ratio of 50% (50%). Power saving).

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C and 71R, and the center navigation LED 72L are performed by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. , 72C, 72R, and the lower panel LED 59 and the like, the output control of the effect device is performed. However, the output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is provided separately from the sub-control unit 91. 90 or another board, the sub control unit 91 determines the output pattern of the rendering device based on the command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs the rendering based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. The apparatus may be configured to perform output control, and in such a configuration, both the sub-control unit 91 and the output control unit may be used. So that the output control of the effect device is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the rendering effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, and 71R, the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, and 72R, and the lower portion as the rendering device (production means). Although the panel LED 59 is illustrated, the effect device is not limited to these, and for example, a display device provided with a mechanically driven drive object or a mechanically driven item is applied as the effect device. Good.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. Display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the display, LED effect circuit 52 for effecting drive control of the effect LED 52, reel LED 55, frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, and center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R. A sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and an effect control board 90 From the production switch 56 connected to The switch circuit 96 for detecting the detected detection signal, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop is output to the sub CPU 91a to indicate that voltage drop. The detection circuit 98, the time measuring device 97 that measures the time since the power is restored, and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect. While performing various controls, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the setting value by shifting to the setting change mode, the front door 1b is opened, and when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is once turned OFF, and the setting key switch 37 is turned ON. It is necessary to shift to the setting change process by turning on the power of the slot machine 1.

  Here, it is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which the main control part 41 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control content of the setting change process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the setting change process, first, the setting value stored in the RAM setting value work of the main control unit 41 is read out, and the read value is set as the display value (S01), and the display value can be set within a range (1-6). ) It is determined whether or not the display value is out of range (S02). If the display value is within the settable range, the process proceeds to step S04. If the display value is out of the settable range, the display value is corrected to 1. Go to step.

  In step S04, after the display value is displayed on the set value display 24, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 (S05, S06). In step S05, the reset / setting switch When 38 on is detected, the rising edge indicating the rising of the operation switch is cleared (S07), the display value is incremented by 1 (S08), and the process returns to the step of S02. Thus, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1).

  The rising edge is edge data indicating that the corresponding operation switch is changed from OFF to ON when the corresponding operation switch is changed from OFF to ON. Thus, for example, the rising edge of the start switch 7 refers to edge data indicating that the start switch 7 has changed from OFF to ON. On the other hand, the falling edge is edge data indicating that the corresponding operation switch has changed from ON to OFF when the corresponding operation switch has changed from ON to OFF.

  If the start switch 7 is detected to be on in step S06, the rising edge is cleared (S09), the value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated to 0 (S10), and the setting key Wait until the switch 37 is turned off (S11).

  If it is determined in step S11 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, the display value displayed immediately before S10 is performed is stored in the set value work (S12). In this way, by operating the start switch 7, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41. Also, a game state command indicating that the setting change process has been performed is generated and set in the command transmission buffer (S13). The gaming state command set in step S13 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). The process of outputting a gaming state command indicating that the setting change process has been performed is a process that is always performed when the mode is changed to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the power mode is set.

  In step S14, it is determined whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 or the clearing switch 10 that is determined as an operation unit that can set the power mode is operated in relation to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. .

  If it is determined in step S14 that the operation is being performed, a command corresponding to the operation status at the end of the setting change mode is generated in S15, set in the command transmission buffer, and the setting change process is terminated. Transition to game processing. Thus, the game can be started by setting the bet number.

  In S15, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the same BET command as that operated during the game control process (normal time) described later is set, and when the settlement switch 10 is operated, the operation will be described later. The same clearing command as when operated during game control processing (normal time) is set. The command set in step S15 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  In order to shift to the setting confirmation mode and confirm the set value, after the game is over, the front key 1b is opened and the setting key switch 37 is turned on with no bet amount set. . When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  Even when the setting confirmation mode is entered, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation mode, the same processing as S13 to S14 in FIG. 5 is performed. That is, a game state command indicating that the setting confirmation processing has been performed is output, and a command corresponding to the operation state of the MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement switch 10 is output. The process of outputting a game state command indicating that the setting confirmation process has been performed is a process that is always performed when the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation mode regardless of whether or not the power mode is set.

  On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91, processing related to the transition to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is performed in relation to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control content of the setting change related process executed by the sub-control unit 91. The setting change related process is executed when a game state command indicating that the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is performed is received. That is, the setting change related process is a process that is always performed when a gaming state command indicating that the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is performed is received regardless of whether or not the power mode is set.

  In the setting change related process, first, in S20, a notification that a setting change or setting confirmation has been performed is given. Next, in S21, it is determined whether a BET command or a settlement command is received together with the gaming state command. If it is determined in S21 that neither a BET command nor a clearing command has been received, the setting change related process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S21 that at least one of the BET command and the clearing command is received, it is determined in S22 whether or not only the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, that is, the BET command is received. However, it is determined whether or not the clearing command is received.

  If it is determined in S22 that only the MAXBET switch 6 is being operated, information corresponding to the normal mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in S23, the normal mode is set as the power mode, and the process goes to S26. To be migrated.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S22 that only the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, it is determined in S24 whether or not only the clearing switch 10 is operated, that is, a BET command is received. Although it is not, it is determined whether or not the reception status is that the settlement command is received.

  If it is determined in S24 that only the clearing switch 10 is being operated, information corresponding to the energy saving mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in S25, the energy saving mode is set as the power mode, and the process goes to S26. To be migrated.

  In S26, the power mode newly set this time is notified, and the setting change related process ends. For example, when the normal mode is set, a message such as “the normal mode has been set as the power mode” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the first sound effect is generated from the speakers 53 and 54. It is notified that the normal mode is set.

  When the energy saving mode is set, a message such as “The energy saving mode has been set as the power mode” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a second effect different from the first sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 is displayed. By generating a sound or the like, it is notified that the energy saving mode is set.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in S24 that only the clearing switch 10 is being operated, it is the operating state in which both the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 are being operated, and the power mode to be set In S27, the mode already set in the previous setting change related process is notified, and the setting change related process is terminated. For example, a message such as “The power mode has not been newly set. The previously set normal mode is continued.” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the first and second effects are output from the speakers 53 and 54. The fact that the power mode has not been switched is notified, for example, by generating a third sound effect different from the sound.

  As described above, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the command corresponding to the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode and ends. Based on the above, the normal mode or the energy saving mode is set on the sub-control unit 91 side. That is, the normal mode is set when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, and the energy saving mode is set when the settlement switch 10 is operated.

  As described above, when the energy saving mode is set, the player operates the effect switch 56 to select one of a plurality of modes (the power saving mode, the medium power saving mode, and the large power saving mode) having different power saving levels. The power saving mode can be set. When the energy saving mode is set by the setting change related process, the medium power saving mode is set as a default.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is set to 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

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

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or 2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as stop control table, stop symbol, number of medals paid out, total number of medals paid out in BB, winning flag (small role, replay) that is initialized at the end of each game , SB) and a winning flag are stored.

  Special work is data to be sent to the production control board 90, data such as various software random numbers, data that is initialized only before the setting is started, and is not cleared at the end of each game. Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, as in the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the normal gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 of the variable display device. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.
[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing eye, the symbol combination of the missing eye, and the missing eye. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit 41 performs RT1 (normal gaming state), RT0 (high chance zone), RT2 (high RT), RT3 (low chance zone), RT4. (Internal RT), controlled to one of bonus states. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all the 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. ing. In the present embodiment, only the gaming state of RT0 and RT2 can be controlled to the AT.

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined end condition is that 351 or more medals have been acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later is performed, and 216 or more medals have been acquired when BB3 is performed. When RB1 or RB2 is performed, the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

  Referring to FIG. 7, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses). , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  If any of BB1 to BB3 is won, the bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1. Further, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combination 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with “White 7-Mellon-Bell”, “Bell-Mellon-Bell”, “Blank-Mellon-Bell”, “Lip a-Mellon-Lip a”, “Lip a-”. A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. The design of the left reel 2L (“bell”), the design of the middle reel 2C (“bell”), and the design of the right reel 2R (“bell”) constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", and "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1-8 is always selected at the same time. Therefore, if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the re-game combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. If you win any of the re-gamers, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, in principle, the replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even if a prize is won.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved over RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  The replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 9, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 9, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state.
The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.
[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT2 and RT3, control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.
[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the combination of lottery object combinations and the number of determination values that are read as the lottery object combination in the internal lottery will be described. In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, “name of lottery target role” and “combination of lottery target role” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is indicated from the left third column. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state and the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 10 and 11, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1. For example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 10) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberries A to F, single-piece roles A to L, melon A to F, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bell A to D, RB1, 2, and BB1 to BB3 are subject to internal lottery and are sequentially read out as subject lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the weak strawberry A is won, the number of Navi stocks required when controlled by the AT is determined by lottery based on the AT lottery table described later. Here, as will be described later, the number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled, and by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks by 1 (eg, 50) To be controlled.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the number of Navi stocks required when controlled by the AT is determined by lottery based on the AT lottery table described later.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, the unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the target combinations of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB1 in BB1 to BB3, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 and bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 + BB are subject to internal lottery, It is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 and bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 are subject to internal lottery. It is sequentially read out as the target combination of the lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in the RB will be described.
RB 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + Melon + Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 + 1-8, Bell 1 + Bell + 9 + 1 to 8 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Bell 1 + Bell + 9 + 1 The 8 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 and the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 + melon are the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the target combinations of the internal lottery.
[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a re-playing combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

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

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning in any one of weak strawberry AF The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select one of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of determination values for each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. The number of determination values for each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. The number of determination values for each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 11, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In RT0, "83" is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and "11500" is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and the determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 46100/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 11500 × 4/65536 = 46000/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 11500 × 4/65536 = 46000/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability. In RT0, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8978/65536. In RT1, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT2 is 48772/65536. In RT2, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT3, “8961” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 10978/65536. In RT3, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any replay is set to be higher when it is RT0 or RT2 than when it is RT1, RT3, and RT4. For this reason, RT0 or RT2 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of RT1, RT3, and RT4.

  In addition, in RT0, although the winning probability of replay increases, the winning probability of replay 4 and replay 5, which are fallen lips, also increases. It is configured so that it is difficult for a certain replay 3 to win a prize and to be controlled by RT2.

  Next, in the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the number of determination values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is “65527”, bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1 The number of determination values for ˜8 + BB combination is set to “9” and is set to win with high probability.

  When RB2 is in BB1-3, the number of determination values for strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is set to “65535”, and bell 1 + bell The number of determination values of 2 + 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 is set to “1”, and it is set to win with a high probability.

  When RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is "1", bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 + strawberry The number of judgment values for 1 + strawberry 2 is “21845”, the number of judgment values for Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 1 to 2 + 1 roles 1 + 1 is 2 and the number of judgment values for Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 roles 1 to 8 + melon Is set to “21845” and is set to win with high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.
[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

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

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you cannot draw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, you must stop the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the pay line L1. If it is possible, control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. Then, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously won (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 12, a winning combination determined according to the types of re-game players won simultaneously and the order of stop operations is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When the lip A is won, the control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when the operation is performed in the order of pushing. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated by the operation procedure of middle-left pressing. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle-left pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the selected replaying players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than middle right pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in the reverse pushing operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lip G to K) is won, similarly to the unquestioned Lip, regardless of the order in which the player stops the reel, Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  In this way, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of the replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

  Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 13, the winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 4 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell B is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 3 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell C is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 5 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell D is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 6 or 9 winning combinations 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell A is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 6 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 5 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are set to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell D is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the 9th winning combination 4 or the 9th winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell A is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 7 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell B is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell C is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 out of the winning winning combinations L1 Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell D is won, if the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 4 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  Specifically, if any of the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 9 is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missing roll 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Take control. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 in alignment with the winning line L1 is performed. Do. Further, when any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-piece winning combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, Bell 1 or Bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0.
[Game system]
As shown in FIG. 14, the slot machine 1 having the above configuration constitutes a gaming system 1001 together with a management server 1200 connected to the Internet network 900. The slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 can exchange data via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a function for connecting to the Internet network 900.
[Mobile devices]
FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 15, mobile terminal 1100 includes control unit 110, storage unit 120, operation unit 130, display unit 140, voice input / output unit 150, wireless communication unit 160, antenna 161, and infrared rays. A communication unit 180 and a camera unit 190 are included.

  The storage unit 120 includes a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. The operation unit 130 receives data input from the user and transfers the input data to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes an effect display device (Liquid Crystal Display, hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by other display devices such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 140 displays character data and image data received from control unit 110.

  The voice input / output unit 150 includes a microphone and a speaker. The voice input / output unit 150 converts the voice inputted from the outside into the microphone into an electric signal, delivers it to the control unit 110, converts the electric signal from the control unit 110 into voice, and outputs it to the outside through a speaker.

  The wireless communication unit 160 delivers a signal received by the antenna 161 from another portable terminal 1100 or server to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 161 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other portable terminal 1100 or server.

  The infrared communication unit 180 passes a signal received from another device by infrared rays to the control unit 110, receives a signal to be transmitted to another device from the control unit 110, and transmits the signal by infrared rays.

  The camera unit 190 captures an imaging target, converts the captured image into image data, and outputs the converted image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code is imaged.

  The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 is input from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the voice input / output unit 150, the wireless communication unit 160, the infrared communication unit 180, or the camera unit 190 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The data is processed and output to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, the voice input / output unit 150, the wireless communication unit 160, or the infrared communication unit 180.

In the present embodiment, portable terminal 1100 may or may not include voice input / output unit 150.
[Management Server]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 1200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 16, management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 260.

  The storage unit 220 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a flash memory, a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM, and an external storage device such as a hard disk. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse. The operation unit 230 receives data input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and passes the input data to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured with an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display and an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 240 displays character data and image data received from control unit 210.

  The communication unit 260 transfers data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and transmits the data from the control unit 210 to the mobile terminal 1100 or other server via the Internet network 900. Output data.

The control unit 210 is configured with an MPU. The control unit 210 processes data input from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, or the communication unit 260 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and sends the data to the storage unit 220, the display unit 240, or the communication unit 260. Output.
[Main menu]
In the gaming system 1001 having the above-described configuration, “password input” is selected from the main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 provided in the slot machine 1 and the password issued in the management server 1200 is input. Thus, it becomes possible to play a game by taking over the previous game history.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game history that can be taken over by entering a password is the number of wins and the total number of games of big bonuses (BB1 to BB3) that have occurred until the previous game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the virtual coins acquired by the player in the management server 1200 are managed for each player. There are two types of coins, gold coins and silver coins, and 10 silver coins correspond to the value of one gold coin. By accessing the management server 1200 from the Internet using the mobile terminal 1100 or the like, the player uses the virtual coin to purchase an avatar item or purchase content data such as music or an image within the site. You can do that.

  Note that this coin is given to the player based on the player's game history, unlike medals that are paid out in accordance with the game result due to the winning. Specifically, when the normal mode is set by the power setting described above, one silver coin is awarded to the player every time the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) is won five times, and energy is saved. When the mode is set, every time 1000 games are executed, gold coins and silver coins are further given to the player based on the acquired coin count determination table for each power saving mode shown in FIG. ing.

  In addition to this, the game history for establishing the condition for giving coins may be, for example, the game time until the previous game, the number of medals paid out, the net number of medals, and the effect setting. In addition, a level is added every time a predetermined number of experience values given on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is established, and an effect or privilege according to the level is given. For example, the level may be inherited as a game history.

  FIG. 17A shows a main menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The main menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the player operates the effect switch 56 during the period from the end of one game until the bet amount is set. On the main menu screen, menu items of “password entry”, “easy start”, “member registration”, and “end” are displayed so as to be selectable.

When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the menu item on the left side, and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the menu item on the right. Then, the menu item displayed in front is selected by operating the effect switch 56. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where “End” is displayed as a menu item or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. On the end confirmation screen, the stop switches 8L and 8R and the production switch 56 are operated, and “YES” is selected from “YES” and “NO”. Thus, it returns to the basic screen (normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when a time determined for each screen elapses without any operation.
[password input]
As shown in FIG. 18A, the password input screen shown in FIG. 18B is displayed by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen to select “password input”. Is done. On the password input screen, characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R as shown in FIG. 18 (c), and by operating the effect switch 56 as shown in FIG. 19 (a), The character displayed in front is selected.

  On the password input screen, the next character can be selected each time one character is selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in front, the character in front can be selected again. Then, when the password of 8 characters is selected, it moves to the determination column, and as shown in FIG. 19B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where characters other than “return one character” are displayed in the foreground. Thus, the password is determined.

  If the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a password entry OK screen is displayed as shown in FIG. The password input OK screen is switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a time determined for each screen elapses. If the password is not authenticated as a regular password, a password entry NG screen (not shown) is displayed. The password input NG screen is also switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56 or when a time determined for each screen elapses.

  When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the values of the personal history storage area and the acquired coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91c are initialized, and information indicating the latest game history analyzed from the password is stored in the RAM 91c. Accordingly, the number of wins and the total number of games of the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) corresponding to the previous game history are taken over. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91c.

Here, in the personal history storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, a password is entered, and a game history (the number of big bonus winnings and the number of games) after being authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. . Further, in the acquired coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91c, a history of the number of acquired coins given to the player according to the game history is accumulated. When the player finishes the game, the management server 1200 includes a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history and the number of acquired coins, and the management server 1200 includes contents specified from the two-dimensional code. It can be reflected in the contents of the player database.
[2D code creation]
On the main menu screen after the password is entered or after the start of the game by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. An item is displayed, and on the main menu screen after the password is entered or after the game is started by simple start, the menu item “Create 2D code” is selected as shown in FIG. Thus, a two-dimensional code is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. The two-dimensional code displayed in this way includes a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200, a password input at the start of the game, and a personal history storage area updated as the game progresses. The stored game history (the number of big bonus winnings and the total number of games) and the history of the number of acquired coins stored in the acquired coin storage area are stored.

  Then, when the player reads the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100 and accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code, the player with which the management server 1200 has the contents specified from the two-dimensional code is provided. It is reflected in the contents of the database.

  Also, until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated, the input of a new password is prohibited. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the display is cleared, The password stored in the password storage area, the game history stored in the personal history storage area, and the contents of the number of acquired coins stored in the acquired coin storage area are all cleared and the password can be entered again. It has come to be.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game is started, a password that has been issued in the management server is input, so that a game to be performed from now on when a game has been played before. It is possible to reflect the history of the game, and it is possible to play a game with continuity over a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code that is output in order to specify a new game history and the number of acquired coins, the password issuance based on the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether the player is the person who received the game, and even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code. The game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in its own. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal passwords or two-dimensional codes. Therefore, diversion or theft of passwords and two-dimensional codes can be prevented.
[Start by long-pressing the production switch]
In the present embodiment, if the player has already been registered in the management server 1200, the player can start the game that can store the game history by only operating the effect switch 56 without entering the password. It becomes possible.

  More specifically, a game in the personal history storage area allocated to the RAM 91c by operating the game start operation, in this embodiment, operating the effect switch 56 for a predetermined time or longer (hereinafter referred to as a long press of the effect switch 56). The history and the history of the number of acquired coins in the acquired coin storage area are initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game histories from a game start operation associated with a long press of the effect switch 56 are accumulated. In the acquired coin storage area, a game start operation associated with a long press of the effect switch 56 is stored. A history of the number of acquired coins from is accumulated.

  When the player finishes the game and performs a game end operation (select “Create 2D code” on the main menu screen), the game start operation is performed in response to a long press of the effect switch 56. A two-dimensional code based on the game history and the number of acquired coins is generated and displayed.

  Then, the player acquires the displayed two-dimensional code on the mobile terminal 1100 and accesses the management server 1200 to obtain the game history specified from the two-dimensional code and the history of the number of acquired coins. Corresponding to the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 1100 possessed by the player, it can be reflected in the contents of the player database.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after the game is started by the start operation of the game accompanying the long press of the effect switch 56 is different from the case where the game is started by inputting the password. The URL indicating the location of the update page, the game history stored in the personal history storage area, and the number of acquired coins stored in the acquired coin storage area are stored.

  Then, this two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100, and by accessing the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code, the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 1100 is already stored in the player database. If it is determined whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal 1100 has already been registered, the contents of the player database are updated corresponding to the matching terminal identification information. It has come to be.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a player who has already been registered in the management server 1200 can input a password without entering a password by simply pressing and holding the effect switch 56. It is possible to play a game in the same manner as in the case where the game is played. At the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history and the history of the number of acquired coins from the start to the end of the game that accompanies a long press of the effect switch 56 is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 1200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, on the management server 1200 side, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that transmitted the game history or the like is stored in the player database of the management server 1200. If it is already registered, the contents of the player database are updated to the game history specified from the two-dimensional code and the history of the number of acquired coins. For this reason, it is possible for a player whose terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database to use the game history storage function without receiving a password, and then to terminate the game. By simply accessing the management server 1200 using the displayed two-dimensional code, it is possible to register and store the game history and the number of acquired coins during that time in the management server 1200.
[Easy start]
In this embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the management server 1200 is accessed in advance by the mobile terminal 1100 and the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 is registered by member registration or the like. It is necessary to keep. In the present embodiment, the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200 is specified by selecting “member registration” on the main menu screen before password input shown in FIG. A two-dimensional code is generated and displayed, and the member registration page of the management server 1200 can be easily accessed by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even a player who has not previously registered as a member by accessing the management server 1200 can start a game using a function for storing a game history.

  Specifically, by selecting “Easy Start” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 18A, the two-dimensional code for the first start is displayed. The two-dimensional code stores a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page on the management server 1200 and a random number at the start. The two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100 and specified from the two-dimensional code. By accessing the URL of the management server 1200, the terminal identification information (SIM data) assigned to the accessed mobile terminal 1100 and the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code are temporarily registered in association with each other. It is like that.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, when “Easy start” is selected, the game history in the personal history storage area allocated to the RAM 91c and the history of the number of acquired coins in the acquired coin storage area are initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, a game history after “easy start” is selected is stored, and in the acquired coin storage area, a history of the number of coins acquired since the simple start is selected is stored.

  When the player finishes the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history and the number of acquired coins is acquired, and the management server 1200 includes contents specified by the two-dimensional code, which will be described later. Can be reflected in the contents of the user database.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after selecting “Easy Start” and starting the game is different from the case where the game is started by entering the password, and indicates the location of the main registration page on the management server. The URL, the starting random number stored in the starting random number storage area, the game history stored in the personal history storage area, and the number of acquired coins stored in the acquired coin storage area are stored. Yes.

  Whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal is provisionally registered by reading the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 1100 and accessing the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code. If the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal is provisionally registered, the starting random number corresponding to the provisionally registered terminal identification information and the two-dimensional code are specified. It is determined whether or not the starting random number matches, and on the condition that they match, a game history specified from the two-dimensional code and a history of the number of acquired coins are registered in association with the terminal identification information. The data is now registered, and after that, it is possible to receive a password based on these data.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting “easy start”, a starting random number is obtained, and only a two-dimensional code that can identify the starting random number is displayed. It is possible to play a game without entering the password as in the case where the password is entered. At the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history and the number of acquired coins from when "Easy Start" is entered until the end, and the starting random number obtained when "Easy Start" is entered is displayed. Is done. Then, the player accesses the management server 1200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game, temporarily registers it, and accesses the management server 1200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game. On the server 1200 side, on the condition that the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game matches the starting random number temporarily registered in the management server 1200, the two-dimensional code It becomes possible to newly register the specified game history and the number of acquired coins. Therefore, a player who uses the game history storage function for the first time does not need to access the management server 1200 in advance to register as a member before playing a game, and the two-dimensional code displayed by inputting “easy start”. By simply accessing the management server 1200, it becomes possible to start a game similar to the case where the password is input, and after that, only by accessing the management server 1200 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the end operation of the game, It is possible to register / accumulate the game history and the acquired coin history in the management server 1200 during that time.
[Power setting]
In the present embodiment, after entering a password or after starting a game by a simple start to be described later, by selecting “power setting” as shown in FIG. 21A, the power consumption of various rendering means is suppressed. Can be set to power saving mode. In this embodiment, “power setting” can be selected only when the energy saving mode is set as the power mode, and “power setting” is selected when the normal mode is set. I can't. Therefore, when the normal mode is set, “power setting” may not be displayed.

  In addition, even when the energy saving mode is set as the power mode, the power can be set only once after the password is entered or after the game is started by simple start, and the power is set by outputting a two-dimensional code after the game is finished. Is cleared and the power saving mode (medium power saving mode as described above) set as a default of the energy saving mode is forcibly set.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, it can be set to any one of the power saving modes only when the power mode is set to the energy saving mode by the administrator of the game hall. When the normal mode is set, every time the big bonus (BB 1 to 3) is won five times, one silver coin is awarded, and when the energy saving mode is set, the normal mode is set. In the same way as when it was set, in addition to being awarded one silver coin for every 5 big bonuses, gold coins and silver coins will be awarded for every 1000 games run. Yes. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can improve the fun of the game by providing a powerful presentation by setting the normal mode, or more coins for the player by setting the energy saving mode, or more It is possible to provide a service that increases the possibility that a high-value coin will be given, or to select either according to the management strategy. In addition, even if the energy saving mode is set to suppress the power consumption of the rendering means, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), “power setting” is selected from the main menu screen after entering the password or after starting the game by simple start, so that it corresponds to the energy saving mode as shown in FIG. 21 (b). Then, the screen shifts to a power saving mode selection screen in which any one of the three power saving modes determined can be set. Specifically, three power saving modes of “small power saving mode”, “medium power saving mode”, and “large power saving mode” are displayed in a selectable manner. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the power consumption of the rendering means can be reduced in the order of the large power saving mode, the medium power saving mode, and the small power saving mode, and the power saving effect is increased. Then, in order of increasing power saving effect (in order of large power saving mode, medium power saving mode, and small power saving mode), the value of coins given every 1000 games increases, which is advantageous to the player.

  Specifically, coins are awarded every 1000 games based on the table for determining the number of acquired coins for each power saving mode shown in FIG. The acquired coin count determination table for each power setting mode is stored in the RAM 91c. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, one silver coin is awarded every time 1000 games are executed in the state where the power saving mode is set. Each time 1000 games are executed in the medium power saving mode, one gold coin is awarded. Each time 1000 games are executed in the power saving mode, one silver coin and one gold coin are awarded.

  The number and type of coins given for each power saving mode need not be limited to the values shown in FIG. 22, and the value of coins given in the order of the large power saving mode, the medium power saving mode, and the small power saving mode increases. What is necessary is just to be advantageous for a player.

  As shown in FIG. 22, since the value of coins that can be acquired differs depending on the set power saving mode, the power saving mode selection screen in FIG. By displaying a character image of “a larger amount of coins GET !!”, the player is prompted to enter a power saving mode with a greater power saving effect.

  In this way, the lower the power consumption in the power saving mode compared to the power consumption in the normal mode, the higher the degree of advantage is set. Can be set to a power-saving mode that suits the player's preference.

  Further, when the power management mode is set to the energy saving mode by the game hall manager, the power saving mode can be selected based on the player's operation. For this reason, the player himself can set the power saving mode suitable for his / her preference in consideration of the production by the production means whose power consumption is suppressed by the power saving and the degree of advantage related to the giving of coins.

  Furthermore, when any power saving mode is selected on the power saving mode selection screen of FIG. 21B, a game is started with the selected power saving mode setting. Information for specifying the set power saving mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. For example, FIG. 23 shows a display mode on the liquid crystal display 51 from when the large power saving mode is set to when a coin is given.

  When one of the power saving modes is set on the power saving mode selection screen of FIG. 21B, a character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. A character image is displayed.

  Also, a normal gauge 511 and a power saving gauge 512 are displayed on the upper left of the screen. The normal gauge 511 is displayed in any of the normal mode and the energy saving mode (in order of the power saving mode, the medium power saving mode, and the power saving mode), and the gauge gradually accumulates every time a big bonus is won. ing. The normal gauge 511 is filled up by winning the big bonus five times, and one silver coin is awarded. The power saving gauge 512 is displayed in any of the normal mode and the energy saving mode (in order of the power saving mode, the medium power saving mode, and the power saving mode), but is turned on only when the energy saving mode is set. It has become. That is, when the normal mode is set, the power saving gauge 512 is turned off and displayed in gray. The power saving gauge 512 gradually accumulates every time one game is consumed. When the 1000 games are consumed, the gauge becomes full, and the power saving mode is determined based on the acquired coin number determination table shown in FIG. A coin is given separately.

  In the upper right of the screen, the name of the set power saving mode and the degree of energy saving are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 23A, a character image of “in power saving mode (energy saving 50%)” is displayed. Thereby, the type of the power saving mode currently set can be notified.

  Next, when 1000 games are consumed in the state where the energy saving mode is set, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the power saving gauge 512 becomes full and an image of the character jumping along with “power saving gauge MAX, coin “GET!” Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, a character image of “Thank you for saving electricity” is displayed together with an image that the character bows.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), along with images of gold coins and silver coins, a character image of "one gold coin and one silver coin GET !!" Note that the images shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D are not limited to those displayed when the power saving gauge 512 is full, and may be displayed after the game ends. For example, when the two-dimensional code is displayed after the game ends, the images shown in FIGS. 23 (c) and 23 (d) may be displayed together.

  In this way, when the energy saving mode is set, the fact that the power saving mode is set (in the example of FIG. 23, the character image “in power saving mode” and the power saving gauge 512 is lit), and the energy saving mode. Is set to be more advantageous to the player regarding the grant of coins than when the normal mode is set (in the case of FIG. 23, the characters “power saving gauge MAX, coin GET!”). Image) in the specific portion of the liquid crystal display 51, and when the power is actually saved, the player can be informed of the degree of advantage related to the provision of coins due to the power saving. When it is set to, it is possible to make the player understand the merit of saving power more clearly.

  In addition, a privilege (coin) is given when a predetermined condition (5 big prizes, 1000 games spent) is established based on the player's game history (number of big bonus wins, total number of games). The interest can be improved even for a player who is not interested in the game history itself.

  As described above, when the power saving gauge 512 is fully filled during the energy saving mode, the coins that are given based on the acquired coin number determination table for each power saving mode shown in FIG. 22 are acquired in the acquired coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91c. The number of coins is stored, and the power saving gauge 512 is displayed again empty. By repeating this, the number of acquired coins stored in the acquired coin storage area is accumulated and stored, as shown in FIG. 20B, stored in the generated two-dimensional code and carried by the player. It is acquired by the terminal 1100.

Next, a description will be given of an effect mode at the time of various power settings in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 21, the power can be set after the password is input or after the game is started by the simple start.
[Normal mode]
FIG. 24A is a view for explaining a presentation aspect of the slot machine 1 during the AT control in the normal mode. FIG. 24B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT control in the normal mode. In the case of this example, an effect mode in which the order of pressing the stop switch 8L during the AT control is navigated is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), in the slot machine 1 under AT control in the normal mode, the navigation of the push order of the stop switch 8L is executed by the sound output of "It's left!" Is done. Further, when the frame navigation LED 71L is turned on, navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed. Further, when the center navigation LED 72L is lit, navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed. As a result, the player can understand that the stop switch 8L is pressed among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. FIG. 24A shows an effect mode for navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8L, but when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8C, the frame navigation LED 71C and the center navigation LED 72C are lit, Furthermore, there is an audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. Further, when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8R, the frame navigation LED 71R and the center navigation LED 72R are lit, and there is further an audio output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Thus, during the normal mode, the navigation effects by the speakers 53, 54, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, and the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R are executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, in the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal mode, the normal gauge 511 and the power saving gauge 512 are displayed on the upper left of the screen, but the normal gauge 511 is lit and the power saving is performed. The gauge 512 is turned off. In the upper right of the screen, the current power setting is notified to the player by a character image “in normal mode (energy saving 0%)”. In the center of the screen, a baseball scene image is displayed. In the present embodiment, when controlled by the AT, the baseball scene image is displayed in this way, and the navigation effect by the batter is executed. In the normal mode, a character image “Let's aim to the left !!” is displayed as a batter's speech, and navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed. Thereby, when the normal mode is set, a powerful effect can be executed.
[Power saving mode]
FIG. 25 (a) is a diagram for explaining a presentation aspect of the slot machine 1 during the AT control in the power saving mode. FIG. 25B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT control in the power saving mode. In the case of this example, an effect mode in which the order of pressing the stop switch 8L during the AT control is navigated is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), in the slot machine 1 under AT control in the power saving mode, the navigation in the pressing order of the stop switch 8L is executed by turning on the frame navigation LED 71L. Further, when the center navigation LED 72L is lit, navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed. However, compared with the normal mode, the sound output by the speakers 53 and 54 is stopped, and the power consumption of the speakers 53 and 54 is suppressed. In FIG. 25A, an effect mode for navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8L is shown, but when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8C, the frame navigation LED 71C and the center navigation LED 72C are lit, The sound output by the speakers 53 and 54 is stopped. Also, when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8R, the frame navigation LED 71R and the center navigation LED 72R are lit, and the sound output by the speakers 53, 54 is stopped.

  In this way, in the power saving mode, the navigation effect is executed using fewer types of effect means than in the normal mode, so that the power consumption by the speakers 53 and 54 can be suppressed. However, even if the sound output by the speakers 53, 54 is stopped, the navigation effects by the other frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R and the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R are executed. Limited navigation effects are executed.

  As described above, since the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified even when the power saving mode in which the power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode is set, the player is notified of the minimum operation procedure while saving power. Thus, information that the player wants to know can be notified. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play due to performance even while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25B, in the liquid crystal display 51 in the power saving mode, the normal gauge 511 and the power saving gauge 512 are displayed on the upper left of the screen, and the normal gauge 511 and the power saving gauge 512 are Both are lit. In the upper right of the screen, the current power setting is informed to the player by a character image of “in power saving mode (energy saving 10%)”. In the center of the screen, a baseball scene image is displayed. In the power saving mode, a character image “Let's aim to the left !!” is displayed as a batter's speech, and navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed.

  Furthermore, during the power saving mode, the character image “Navistock ball is still there!” Is displayed as the pitcher's dialogue, indicating whether or not there is navigation stock required when controlled by AT. It informs the player.

  In addition, during the power saving mode, there is a case where a small premier effect is executed in which the length of the bat held by the batter is increased with a predetermined probability. When such an effect is executed, the fact that the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) has been won internally is notified with 50% reliability. In other words, in this case, the remaining 50% is a gusset notification. Therefore, the player can recognize that the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) has been won internally with a reliability of 50% when such a small premier effect with a longer bat length is executed. It can be said that the execution of the small premiere effect is a benefit that is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, a privilege (notification of presence / absence of navigation stock, execution of a small premier effect) can be given to the player to be advantageous by setting the power saving mode with lower power consumption than the normal mode. it can. In this way, even if the power consumption of the rendering means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be prevented.

  In addition, when the power saving mode is set, a benefit (notification of presence / absence of navigation stock) is made when the power saving mode is set and when the power saving mode is set than when the normal mode is set. In order to inform the specific part (pitcher speech image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect of the batter) that the degree of advantage for the player regarding the granting of the small premier effect) will be increased. The player can be informed of the degree of advantage related to the provision of benefits (notification of presence / absence of navigation stock, execution of small premiere effect) due to power saving, thus saving power to the player You can get a better understanding of the merits.

In addition, when the power saving mode is set, the operation procedure is notified in a special notification mode (navigation effect by a small premier effect) that is not performed when the normal mode is set. However, it is possible to entertain the player and to prevent the operating rate of the slot machine 1 from being lowered.
[Medium power saving mode]
FIG. 26A is a view for explaining a presentation aspect of the slot machine 1 during AT control during the medium power saving mode. FIG. 26B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT control in the medium power saving mode. In the case of this example, an effect mode in which the order of pressing the stop switch 8L during the AT control is navigated is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), in the slot machine 1 that is under AT control in the middle power saving mode, the navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed by turning on the frame navigation LED 71L. Further, when the center navigation LED 72L is lit, navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed. However, compared to the power saving mode, the frame navigation LED 71L has only a part (upper half) of the plurality of LEDs that are lit, and the remaining lower half of the LEDs are turned off. As a result, the power consumption of some (lower half) LEDs is suppressed. FIG. 26 (a) shows an effect mode for navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8L. However, when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8C, the center navigation LED 72C is lit, and the frame navigation LED 71C In this case, only some of the LEDs are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off. Also, when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8R, the center navigation LED 72R is turned on, and only some of the LEDs are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off in the frame navigation LED 71R.

  As described above, in the medium power saving mode, the navigation effect is executed using a smaller number of effect means than in the power saving mode, and thereby, the power consumption by some of the LEDs constituting the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R. Minutes can be suppressed. However, even if some of the LEDs constituting the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R are turned off, the navigation effects by the remaining part of the LEDs constituting the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R and the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R. Is executed, the minimum navigation effect is executed for the player.

  Thus, even when the medium power saving mode, which consumes less power than the normal mode and the power saving mode, is set, an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. Information that the player wants to know can be notified by notifying the player. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play due to performance even while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, in the liquid crystal display 51 in the middle power saving mode, a normal gauge 511 and a power saving gauge 512 are displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the normal gauge 511 and the power saving gauge 512 are displayed. Both are lit. In the upper right corner of the screen, the current power setting is notified to the player by a character image of “medium power saving mode (energy saving 30%)”. In the center of the screen, a baseball scene image is displayed. In the middle power saving mode, a character image “Let's aim to the left !!” is displayed as a batter's speech, and navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed.

  Furthermore, during the middle power saving mode, the character image of “There are three or more Navistock balls!” Is displayed as the pitcher's dialogue, which is necessary for the navigation stock that is required when controlled by the AT. The player is notified that the remaining number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

  Further, during the medium power saving mode, there is a case where a middle premier effect in which the batter turns around the bat is executed with a predetermined probability. When such an effect is executed, the fact that the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) has been won internally is notified with a reliability of 70%. In other words, in this case, the remaining 30% is a gas notification. Therefore, the player can recognize that the big bonus (BB1 to 3) has been won internally with a reliability of 70% when such a batter turns around the bat and the premier effect is executed. It can be said that the execution of the medium premiere is a benefit that is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, a privilege (notification that the remaining number of navigation stock is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, so as to be advantageous to the player by setting the medium power saving mode, which consumes less power than the normal mode and the power saving mode, Execution of medium premiere performance). In this way, even if the power consumption of the rendering means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be prevented.

  In addition, when the medium power saving mode is set, the benefit (Navistock) that the medium power saving mode is set and that the medium power saving mode is set than the normal mode and the power saving mode are set. The specific part (pitcher serif image, batter on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) that the degree of advantage for the player regarding the provision of the notification that the remaining number is more than the predetermined number and the execution of the medium premiere effect) is increased In addition, when the power is actually saved, the degree of advantage relating to the provision of the privilege (notification that there are more than a predetermined number of remaining navigation stocks, execution of the medium premiere effect) when the power is actually saved Can be notified to the player, so that the player can further understand the merit of saving power.

Further, when the medium power saving mode is set, the operation procedure is notified in a special notification mode (navigation effect by the medium premier effect) that is not performed when the normal mode and the small power saving mode are set. Even if the notification is simplified, it is possible to entertain the player and prevent the operating rate of the slot machine 1 from being lowered.
[Energy saving mode]
FIG. 27A is a view for explaining a presentation aspect of the slot machine 1 during AT control in the large power saving mode. FIG. 27B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT control in the large power saving mode. In the case of this example, an effect mode in which the order of pressing the stop switch 8L during the AT control is navigated is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the slot machine 1 under AT control in the large power saving mode, the center navigation LED 72L is turned on to perform navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L. However, compared with the middle power saving mode, the frame navigation LED 71L is turned off, and the power consumption in the frame navigation LED 71L is suppressed. FIG. 27 (a) shows an effect mode for navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8L. However, when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8C, only the center navigation LED 72C is lit and the frame navigation LED 71C is displayed. Remains off. Also, when navigating the pressing order of the stop switch 8R, only the center navigation LED 72R is lit and the frame navigation LED 71R remains off.

  In this way, in the large power saving mode, the navigation effect is executed using fewer types of effect means than in the medium power saving mode, and thereby the power consumption by the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R can be suppressed. ing. However, even if the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R remain off, the navigation effects by the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R are executed, so the minimum navigation effects are executed for the player. It is like that.

  As described above, even when the power saving mode is set to the power saving mode in which the power consumption is smaller than that of the normal mode, the power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode, the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. Information that the player wants to know can be notified by notifying the player of the operation procedure. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play due to performance even while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27B, in the liquid crystal display 51 in the large power saving mode, the normal gauge 511 and the power saving gauge 512 are displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the normal gauge 511 and the power saving gauge 512 are displayed. Lights up. In the upper right corner of the screen, the current power setting is notified to the player by a character image “in power saving mode (energy saving 50%)”. In the center of the screen, a baseball scene image is displayed. During the power saving mode, a character image “Let's aim to the left !!” is displayed as a batter's speech, and navigation in the order of pressing the stop switch 8L is executed.

  In addition, during the power saving mode, a character image of “There are four Navistock balls!” Is displayed as the pitcher's dialogue, so that the remaining Navistock required when controlled by the AT is displayed. The number is clearly notified to the player.

  In addition, during the power saving mode, there is a case where a large premier effect in which a batter becomes a demon character is executed with a predetermined probability. When such an effect is executed, the fact that the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) has been won internally is notified with 100% reliability. That is, in this case, it can be said that there is no gase notification. Therefore, the player can recognize that the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) has been won internally with 100% reliability when a large premier effect is performed in which such a batter becomes a demon character. In other words, it can be said that the execution of the large premiere effect is a benefit that is advantageous to the player.

  In this way, a privilege (the remaining number of navigation stocks is clearly notified so as to be advantageous to the player by setting the power saving mode, which consumes less power than the normal mode, the power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode. , Execution of a large premier production). In this way, even if the power consumption of the rendering means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be prevented.

  In addition, when the power saving mode is set, the fact that the power saving mode is set and that when the power saving mode is set are set to the normal mode, the power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode. The specific part (the pitcher's speech image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the fact that the degree of advantage for the player regarding the granting of the privilege (the clear notification of the remaining number of navigation stock, the execution of the large premiere effect) is increased) (Batter's production) will also be informed, so when the player actually saves power, the player will see the degree of advantage related to the provision of benefits (clear notification of the remaining number of navigation stock, execution of large premier production) Therefore, it is possible to make the player understand the merit of saving power.

When the large power saving mode is set, the operation procedure is notified in a special notification mode (navigation effect by the large premier effect) that is not performed when the normal mode, the small power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode are set. Even if the notification of the operation procedure is simplified by power saving, the player can be entertained, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be prevented from being lowered.
[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game processing one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. BET processing for instructing the start is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, a process for controlling the RT4 (for example, setting the value of the RT4 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is satisfied from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether or not 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, and rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to 3 and RB1 and 2 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

  Further, in the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that the replay 3 (promotional lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . In the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that a replay 4 or a replay 5 (falling lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is.

  Further, when it is determined at RT2 and RT3 that the missed place has stopped on the winning line L1, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process during RT1, the number of games digested during RT1 is counted in an identifiable manner, it is determined whether the number of games digested has reached 32 games, and it is determined that 32 games have been reached. Then, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is RT0 to RT4, BB, or non-BB RB, etc.) is sent to the effect control board 90. Sent.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning combination for a small combination or replaying combination) is deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus of BB or RB stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts. When the clearing button 10 is operated, medals corresponding to credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) are paid out and settled. When the settlement button 10 is operated, a settlement command indicating that settlement is performed is output to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and commands the effect control board according to the progress of the game. 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Further, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a predetermined error has occurred in the slot machine 1. When determining that an error has occurred, the main control unit 41 stops the progress of the game and responds to the detected error. An error command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  As the predetermined error, for example, a door opening error indicating that the front door 1b is not closed and opened, a RAM abnormality error indicating that the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, and the like are set. A setting value error indicating that the setting value is not appropriate, a reel rotation error indicating that the reel reference position has not been detected by the reel sensor 33 for a certain period of time, or insertion of a medal is detected in a period other than a period during which insertion of a medal is permitted Insertion error indicating that a medal has been issued, a payout error indicating that a medal payout has been detected outside the period during which medal payout is permitted, a payout medal out error indicating that no medals are stored in the hopper tank, and a hopper A hopper payout error indicating that a payout abnormality has occurred due to fraudulent acts on the medals, and medals paid out in the hopper are jammed Tsu and are paid out medals jam error, the inserted medal jam errors clogged medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 4, and includes a door open error, etc. showing a state where the front door 1b is opened.

When the main control unit 41 determines that the error has been released by closing the front door 1b, operating the reset switch 23, etc., the main control unit 41 resumes the progress of the game and sends an error command corresponding to the error release to the sub-control unit 91. Send.
[Processing by sub-control unit 91]
Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control recovery process for recovering the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Moreover, the command analysis process for analyzing the various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and the predetermined effect control process is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 wins each role based on various counters, various flag setting areas, a gaming state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the situation, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the game state applied in the game running on the game control board 40 side (winning The situation and gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice. In the present embodiment, information (power setting flag) for determining the type of power setting is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Further, as described above, the RAM 91c is provided with a personal history storage area for storing a game history and an acquired coin storage area for storing a history of the number of acquired coins.

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is impossible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and the effect control interrupt process is terminated.

In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect and a navigation effect according to the game state and the like. A game effect execution process for execution and a power consumption setting process for the player to further set the power consumption by various effect means when the energy saving mode is set.
[Power setting process when power setting mode is selected]
The sub-control unit 91 sets the power saving mode selected by the player by executing the power setting mode selection power setting process included in the power consumption setting process when the energy saving mode is set as the power mode. To do. FIG. 28 is a flowchart for executing the power setting process when the power setting mode is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 28, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA11 whether or not 5 minutes have elapsed since the power was restored. Here, “when power is restored” refers to a time when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started from a state where power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA11 that five minutes have not elapsed since the power return, the power setting process when the power setting mode is selected ends.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA11 that 5 minutes have elapsed since the power return, it is determined in SA12 whether or not the power saving mode has already been selected. That is, it is determined whether or not the power saving mode has been selected even once after the two-dimensional code is output. When the sub control unit 91 determines in SA12 that the power saving mode has already been selected, the power setting mode selection power setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining in SA12 that the power saving mode has not yet been selected, the sub control unit 91 starts accepting selection of the power setting mode in SA13. That is, as shown in FIG. 21A, the player can select the power setting mode.

  After starting accepting the selection of the power setting mode in SA13, the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA16 whether any one of the power saving modes has been selected. That is, as shown in FIG. 21B, it is determined whether or not any one of the plurality of power saving modes has been selected by the player.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines in SA16 that no power saving mode is selected and a predetermined time has elapsed, in SA15, the sub control unit 91 sets a power setting flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the medium power saving mode. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA16 that any one of the power saving modes has been selected, in SA17, the sub control unit 91 sets a power setting flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the selected power saving mode. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the power setting process when the power setting mode is selected.

As described above, when the energy saving mode is set, the power saving mode can be switched and set on the condition that five minutes have elapsed since the power is restored, so that the power saving mode is switched and set immediately after the power is restored. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of being mistaken as a failure.
[Power setting mode storage power setting process]
By executing the power setting mode storing power setting process included in the power consumption setting process, the sub control unit 91 has already set the power setting flag based on the power saving mode in the energy saving mode in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c before the power is restored. If set, the power setting flag based on the set power saving mode is validated. For example, when power is set by another player on the previous day and the other player finishes the game as it is without creating a two-dimensional code, the power to the slot machine 1 is turned on the next day. There may be a case where the player plays a game immediately after. FIG. 29 is a flowchart for executing the power setting mode storage power setting process.

  As shown in FIG. 29, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA21 whether or not 5 minutes have elapsed since the power was restored. If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA21 that five minutes have not elapsed since the power recovery, the power setting mode storage power setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA21 that five minutes have elapsed since the power return, the sub-control unit 91 validates the power setting flag based on the power saving mode that has already been set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the power setting mode storage power setting process.

Thereby, for example, the power saving mode set by another player before the power return of the slot machine 1 is made invalid for 5 minutes after the power is restored, and enabled after 5 minutes have elapsed since the power restoration. can do. In this manner, since the power saving mode can be switched when the energy saving mode is set on the condition that five minutes have elapsed since the power recovery, the power saving mode is switched immediately after the power recovery. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of being mistaken as a failure. When the power mode is set by shifting to the setting change mode at the time of power recovery, control based on the set power mode is started immediately after power recovery.
[Power setting change processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs a power setting change process included in the power consumption setting process, thereby performing a navigation effect when the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is wrong in the navigation effect during the AT control. Reduce the simplification of means. FIG. 30 is a flowchart for executing the power setting change process.

  As shown in FIG. 30, first, in SA31, the sub-control unit 91 receives from the main control unit 41 a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. It is determined whether or not. When the sub control unit 91 determines in SA31 that the winning determination command has not been received, the power setting change process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA31 that a winning determination command has been received, in SA32, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the presence / absence of a winning and the winning combination based on the received winning determination command. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA33 whether or not a prize has been won based on a prize determination command.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA33 that a prize has been won, it ends the power setting change process. On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA33 that the winning combination has not been won, in SA34, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning combination that has not won is a winning combination corresponding to the game that has been navigated.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA34 that the winning combination that has not won is not the winning combination corresponding to the game that has been navigated, the power setting change process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA34 that the winning combination that has not won is a winning combination corresponding to the game that has been navigated, in SA36, the sub-control unit 91 sets the power setting so that the degree of energy saving is lowered by one level. The power setting flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. That is, if the current power saving mode is set to the large power saving mode, the setting is changed to the medium power saving mode. If the current power saving mode is set to the medium power saving mode, the setting is changed to the power saving mode. If the current power saving mode is set to the small power saving mode, the setting is changed to the large power saving mode. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the power setting change process.

As described above, when the energy saving mode is set, the power setting is changed so that the energy saving degree is lowered by one step when the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is wrong in the navigation effect during the AT control. Switch settings. Thus, even if the player makes a mistake in the operation procedure during the power saving mode, the player is continuously connected to reduce the simplification of notification of the operation procedure by changing the power setting so that the power consumption is lowered by one step. Thus, it is possible to prevent the pushing order during AT control from being wrong.
[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when the strong strawberry A or the weak strawberry A is won when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In the AT lottery, a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given is executed.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table. In the AT lottery table, the probability to be given for each number of navigation stocks is set corresponding to the AT lottery target combination. For example, in the case of winning strong strawberry A, the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be granted is determined as 0 is 10%, the probability that it is determined as 1 is 5%, and the probability that it is determined as 2 is 5 %, The probability of being determined as 3 is 20%, the probability of being determined as 4 is 30%, and the probability of being determined as 5 is 30%. In addition, when the weak strawberry A is won, the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be granted is determined as 0 is 10%, the probability that it is determined as 1 is 30%, and the probability that it is determined as 2 is 30. %, The probability determined to be 3 is set to 15%, the probability determined to be 4 is set to 10%, and the probability determined to be 5 is set to 5%.

  As described above, the number of navigation stocks to be controlled by the AT by the AT lottery is determined from 0 to 5, for example, 3 to 3 rather than 0 to 2 is determined. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player to be determined to be five.

  In the case of winning strong strawberry A, the probability that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 to 2 is 20%, and the probability that it is determined to be 3 to 5 is 80%. On the other hand, when the weak strawberry A is won, the probability that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 to 2 is 70%, and the probability that it is determined to be 3 to 5 is 30%. In this way, when strong strawberry A is won, the possibility that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 to 5 is set higher than that to be determined to be 0 to 2; In the case of winning, the possibility that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 to 2 is set higher than the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 to 5. Therefore, it can be said that when the strong strawberry A is won, the player is more advantageous than when the weak strawberry A is won.

  The number of navigation stocks to be assigned and the probability to be assigned for each number of navigation stocks need not be limited to the values shown in FIG.

  When one or more navigation stock numbers are determined in the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

Note that when the AT flag indicating AT is set and the number of navigation stocks is further acquired in the AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks is not limited to the addition and is rewritten to the number of navigation stocks assigned this time. May be. In this case, the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks according to the result of the current AT lottery.
[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 manages the control to the AT based on the AT flag set in accordance with the AT lottery result by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2. To do.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the fact that it is AT is specified from the AT flag when 32 games are consumed in RT1. At this time, at the same time as the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0, the number of navigation stock is consumed and controlled to AT. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip) at RT0 in the AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. It should be noted that the navigation stock possessed when moving to RT1 is carried over to RT0 after the 32 games in RT1 are digested.

  Further, when a missed point is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT at RT0.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and counts the number of games that have been digested when the AT is RT0 or RT2. In this embodiment, it is controlled by AT for 50 games by consuming 1 navigation stock. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the counted number of games has reached 50 games, if the navigation stock remains, the sub-control unit 91 again consumes 1 navigation stock from the 51st game to add AT for 50 games. To control. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counted number of games has reached 50 games and the navigation stock does not remain, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when 50 games are reached.

When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, in RT0, it becomes difficult for the replay 3 (promotional lip) to be won, and the replay 4 and the replay 5 (falling lip) are likely to occur. Moreover, in RT2, it is easy to derive a missed appearance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game at RT0 or RT2 from being continued as much as possible.
[Navigation effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, if the predetermined number of games remaining in RT1 before digesting the predetermined number of games (5 games in the present embodiment), that is, if the number of games in RT1 is 32, 28 The suggestion effect is performed from the game time until the 32 games are consumed. The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests whether or not navigation stock is given in the AT lottery in the gaming state of RT1, that is, an effect that inquires whether or not it is controlled by the AT after RT1 ends.

  In addition, when the suggestion effect described above is completed, that is, when a predetermined number of games are consumed in RT1 and the navigation stock is owned when moving to RT0, the navigation effect is executed. Note that the navigation target combinations at RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  Further, after that, by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip), the process shifts to RT2, but if the navigation effect is being executed at that time, the navigation effect is continued in RT2. Note that the navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  As described above, the AT in the present embodiment executes the navigation effect only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of Lips A to F, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, a navigation effect is achieved by sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, lighting by the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, and 71R, and the center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, and 72R. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the first stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed according to the winning situation. Informed. This makes it easier for the player to win the bell 1 or the bell 2 and obtain a medal, and in the state of RT2, avoids the fact that the missed out lead is derived and prevents the transition to RT0. Can do.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted above, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process, thereby displaying a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. Execute using electrical parts such as.

As the gaming state effect, for example, when the player is in the non-AT regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “Normally” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. In addition, when the AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “AT AT” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.
[Power setting reflection processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the power setting reflection process included in the power consumption setting process, thereby controlling the rendering means based on the power setting set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. FIG. 32 is a flowchart for executing the power setting reflection process.

  As shown in FIG. 32, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power setting is changed in SA41. When it is determined that the power setting has not been changed, the process proceeds to SA43, and when it is determined that the power setting has been changed, the power set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c in SA42 when it is determined that the power setting has been changed. The lower panel LED 59 is controlled in accordance with the power consumption based on the setting.

  That is, when the normal mode is set, lighting is started at a duty ratio of 100%, and when the energy saving mode is set, and when the power saving mode is set, the duty ratio is 90%. When the medium power saving mode is set, lighting is started with a duty ratio of 70%, and lighting with 30% power saving is started compared with the normal mode. When the mode is set, the duty ratio is 50% and lighting is started to save 50% compared to the normal mode. Thereafter, the lighting is continued until it is determined again in SA41 that the power setting is changed. The As will be described later, when it is determined in SA46 or SA48 that the predetermined priority condition is satisfied, the lower mode is changed in accordance with the established priority condition instead of the set mode (regardless of the mode). The panel LED 59 is controlled.

  In SA43, it is determined whether or not AT control is being performed. If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA43 that the AT control is not being performed, the sub-control unit 91 controls the effect means other than the lower panel LED in SA45 based on the type of effect that is occurring. For example, when a predetermined winning combination is won or won, presentation means other than the LED for the lower panel are controlled in a manner corresponding to the winning or winning of the winning combination.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT control is being performed in SA43, the sub-control unit 91 is an effect unit other than the lower panel LED 59 according to the power consumption based on the power setting set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. , Controls the effects of the rendering means (speakers 53, 54, frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, and center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R) that perform navigation effects during AT control.

  As described above, the effect means for performing the navigation effect during the AT control is based on the power setting set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c on the condition that the AT control state is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state. Control means. Thereby, in the AT control state, power consumption for rendering by the rendering means tends to be large, so that power saving becomes more effective. Further, since the AT control state is advantageous to the player, the possibility that the player stops the game is reduced. Therefore, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 is less likely to decrease even if the power consumption of the rendering means is suppressed by saving power by setting the energy saving mode.

  It should be noted that the sub-control unit 91 performs the rendering means (speakers 53 and 54, frame navigation LEDs 71L, and the like in accordance with the power consumption based on the power setting set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c even during the AT control, that is, in SA45. 71C, 71R, center navigation LEDs 72L, 72C, 72R) may be controlled.

  In SA46, it is determined whether or not a predetermined error has occurred. That is, it is determined whether an error command from the main control unit 41 has been received. The occurrence of an error is defined as one of predetermined priority conditions in the present embodiment.

  When it is determined that an error has occurred, in SA47, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, the lower panel LEDs 59, and the speakers 53, 54 of the rendering means are changed to the set mode (regardless of the mode). ), Priority control is performed in a mode corresponding to the type of error that has occurred (a mode dedicated to errors). Thereby, it can alert | report that the error has generate | occur | produced with the aspect of frame navigation LED71L, 71C, 71R, LED59 for lower panels, and the speaker 53,54. The power consumption when the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, the lower panel LEDs 59, and the speakers 53, 54 are controlled in a manner according to the type of error is larger than when the energy saving mode is set. For example, the normal mode is set. The power consumption is set to be about the same as when the power is being used.

  For example, when an error command for specifying a door opening error is received, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R and the lower panel LED 59 are controlled in the same manner as in the normal mode, and the first sound effect is output from the speakers 53, 54. Is output. When an error command for specifying a reel rotation error is received, the second sound effects are output from the speakers 53 and 54 which blink the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C and 71R and the lower panel LED 59. When an error command corresponding to error cancellation is received, control in a mode corresponding to the set mode is resumed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA46 that no error has occurred, an operation for proceeding with the game (detection of the MAXBET switch 6, the inserted medal sensor 31, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L to 8R, etc.) is performed last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed. If it is not determined in SA48 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the power setting reflection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA48 that the predetermined time has elapsed, in SA49, the same consumption as when the large power saving mode is set is used instead of the set mode (regardless of the mode set). Priority control is performed so that power is used. As a result, it is possible to reduce power consumption while a game is not being performed (including so-called waiting for customers).

Next, main effects obtained by the first embodiment described above will be described.
(1) On the main control unit 41 side in the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, when the game state command is output by being controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the setting change is performed. By outputting a BET command or a clearing command according to the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 when the control to the mode or the setting confirmation mode ends, the sub-control unit 91 side as shown in FIG. In addition, among the normal mode and the energy saving mode, a predetermined mode can be set according to the reception status of the BET command and the settlement command received together with the game state command.

  That is, the main control unit 41 performs the setting change mode and the setting confirmation in accordance with the game state command output process performed when controlled in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode regardless of whether or not the power mode is set. The BET command and the clearing command are output according to the operation status of the MAXBET 6 and the clearing switch 10 at the end of the mode, and the sub-control unit 91 receives the gaming state command regardless of whether the power mode is set. In the setting change related process performed at the time, the mode can be set according to the reception status of the received BET command or settlement command.

  As a result, the power consumption of various rendering means can be set by setting the normal mode or the energy saving mode without increasing the processing load on the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the lower panel 58 is provided over a region that is wider than the game region (the see-through window 3) and occupies a predetermined ratio or more on the front surface of the slot machine 1. For this reason, the power consumption of the LED 59 for the lower panel that illuminates the lower panel 58 becomes larger than that of the reel LED 55 provided in the see-through window 3, for example, and is considerably required. Therefore, for example, the power saving of the lower panel LED 59 that illuminates the lower panel 58 is greater than the power saving of the reel LED 55 (the power consumption is not reduced by the reel LED 55). In the above-described embodiment, as shown in SA42 of FIG. 32, the power saving target when the energy saving mode is set includes the LED 59 for the lower panel that illuminates the lower panel 58. Therefore, it is possible to effectively save power and save power. The effect can be enhanced.

  Further, as indicated by SA46 and SA47 in FIG. 32, the frame navigation LEDs 71L, 71C, 71R, the lower panel LED 59, and the speakers 53, 54 among the rendering means are not affected when an error occurs even when the energy saving mode is set. Instead of the energy saving mode, priority control is performed so as to be in a mode according to the type of error, thereby informing the occurrence of an error. That is, when an error occurs, power saving is canceled and the occurrence of the error is notified. For this reason, the occurrence of an error can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the set mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the player or the attendant at the game hall overlooks the occurrence of the error.

  Further, as indicated by SA48 and SA49 in FIG. 32, even if the normal mode is set while the predetermined time has elapsed since the previous operation for advancing the game was performed. Even when the energy saving mode is set and the small or medium power saving mode is set, the rendering means is controlled so that the power consumption is the same as that of the large power saving mode of the energy saving mode. For this reason, when a game is not progressing for a predetermined period, it can prevent consuming power wastefully and can improve a power-saving effect.

  (2) In the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 6, when a mode is set on the sub-control unit 91 side, the mode is notified. For this reason, it is possible to easily identify that a mode different from the mode intended by the game hall manager has been set due to an erroneous operation or the like.

  (3) In the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, the mode is set according to the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 that accepts an operation for advancing the game. A BET command or a settlement command is output. That is, without providing a new operation means for setting the mode, the operation means originally required by the slot machine for proceeding with the game can also be used as the operation means for setting the mode. As a result, it is not necessary to change the design as compared with the case where a new operation means is provided, and it is possible to prevent the cost from increasing.

  (4) In the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 6, at the end of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the normal mode is set by operating only the MAXBET switch 6, and the settlement is performed. While only the switch 10 is operated to set the energy saving mode, when both the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 are operated, setting a new mode is restricted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an inconvenience that a mode unintended by the game hall manager is set due to an erroneous operation.

  (5) In the first embodiment described above, an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified even when the power saving mode is set, which consumes less power than the normal mode. Information that the player wants to know can be notified by notifying the player of the operation procedure. As a result, it is possible to ensure the playability of the performance while saving power, and to prevent the operating rate of the slot machine from being lowered.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 33 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of hit type control including big hits and small hits in a table format.

  Each of the game islands (not shown) arranged in the game hall (hall) is provided with an enclosed circulation pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko game machine) 700 as an example of the game machine. In addition, when a prepaid card is inserted at a predetermined position on the side of the pachinko gaming machine 700, when the pachinko gaming machine 700 lends a pachinko ball to enable a game or when the game ends. A prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “card unit”, not shown) that performs processing for storing the holding ball in a storage medium is installed in a one-to-one correspondence.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame is opened with respect to the outer frame by being unlocked using a dedicated key managed by the administrator of the game hall. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  On the back side of the game frame, there are provided a main board that controls the progress of the game, an effect control board that controls electric parts for various effects, a power supply board case that houses the power supply board, and the like.

  On the upper surface of the glass door frame 702 that protrudes in front of the lower left part (front side in FIG. 33), a pressing operation unit that is pressed when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol); A jog dial 7111 including a rotation operation unit that is rotated when selecting various setting items or the like is provided. The pressing operation portion of the jog dial 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment, and the rotation operation portion of the jog dial 7111 is displayed when a screen as shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 is displayed. Corresponds to stop switches 8L and 8R.

  A display 704 is provided at the lower center of the glass door frame 702. The display 54 is composed of a liquid crystal display device having a touch panel, and is not information related to the progress of the game, but information such as the name of the model of the pachinko gaming machine 700, the character corresponding to the model, and the game content, Information related to the progress of the game is displayed.

  Further, as information related to the progress of the game, for example, it is operated when operating the number of balls that are stored in the prepaid card, the number of game balls that can be used for the game, and converting the balls to game balls. A lending button, a return button operated when the game ball is converted into a possession ball, a game history, and the like. In the pachinko gaming machine 700, for example, until the predetermined period elapses after the touch panel is operated, or until the predetermined period elapses after the operation is finished after the hitting operation handle 705 is operated. Information related to the progress of the game is displayed. At this time, when the lending button is touched, a predetermined number of balls are converted into game balls and become playable, and when the return button is touched, the game balls are converted into balls and the game can be ended.

  In the lower right part of the glass door frame 702, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting a hitting ball (game ball) is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 700 encloses a game ball as an example of a game medium inside, and when the player operates the hitting ball operation handle 705, the launch motor is driven and the encapsulated balls are shot one by one in front of the game board 706. It is configured to be able to play a game by driving into the game area 707. Each time an encapsulated ball is driven into the game area 707, the game ball is subtracted.

  A game board 706 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

  Above the game area 707, right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 704b, 740c, 740d, and 740e that are lit during the time-shortening control are arranged. The right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 704b, 740c, 740d, and 740e are in the shape of arrows pointing from the left direction to the right direction of the game area 707. Can be notified. Note that the right strike refers to a method of hitting a game ball in the right direction of the game area 707 by operating a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 configured by an effect display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbols is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (plural) “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed in the effect symbol display area. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 708b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of displaying numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display unit 708a and the second special symbol display unit 708b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening) 714), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 713 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 714 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM 755 of a game control microcomputer 7560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 705 and launching a game ball to the game area 707 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 708a, the second special symbol display device 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display the display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be won at the second starting winning port 714 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). As described above, the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 714.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 715 is very likely to win the second start winning port 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 714 is such that the nails are densely arranged around the area 713 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting prize opening 713 is difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize opening 713. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 718a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, a variable winning ball device 715 that opens and closes only for the second start winning opening 714 is provided. However, any of the first starting winning opening 713 and the second starting winning opening 714 is provided. Alternatively, a configuration may be provided in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation is provided.

  A reach state may occur during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (such as an effect design)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, a color or the like) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  A special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform control which makes the ball | bowl apparatus 720 open.

  A normal symbol display 710 is provided below the effect display device 709. The normal symbol display 710 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  A gate 732R is provided on the right of the effect display device 709, and a gate 732L is provided on the left of the effect display device 709. When a game ball passes through one of the gates 732L and 732R, the passage of the game ball is detected by the respective gate switch 732a and gate switch 732b. When the passing of the game ball is detected, the variable display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change. In particular, the gate 732R is provided with a movable piece for changing between a state in which a game ball easily passes and a state in which a game ball hardly passes.

  In the present embodiment, during the time reduction control, the gate 732R changes to a state in which a game ball can easily pass. Therefore, during the time-shortening control, by hitting the gate 732R to the right, the game ball can easily enter the gate 732R, and the normal symbol can be easily changed. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times, and as a result, the player This is an advantageous state (a state in which a game ball can win a prize at the second start winning opening 714).

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732R is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732R, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switches 732a and b, the normal symbol hold memory display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

  Decorative LEDs 725 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an outlet 726 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in at the bottom. The hit ball that is struck in the game area 707 wins at any winning opening or is collected at the out opening 726 without winning. The hit ball won at the winning opening and the hit ball collected at the out opening are again returned to the hitting position through the collection path in the pachinko gaming machine 700. Then, when the player operates the hitting operation handle 705, the hit ball at the hitting position is hit again into the game area 707.

  In addition, two speakers 727L and 727R that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo-continuous production as the repetitive variation pattern (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during one variation period). When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, it is an effect display other than the re-change display such as a notice display. May be. In this embodiment, as an example of a repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times), the greater the reliability that will be the big hit (when the big hit is made for all the selection ratios, including when the big hit is off The degree of the ratio selected in the above, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 751 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball cut LED 752 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of an effect light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  Next, in the hit type table of FIG. 34, for each hit type in the big hit and the small hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state or after the end of the small hit gaming state The base, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the number of times of opening in the big hit (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 34, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds of jackpot gaming state. In the small hit, a small hit game state with the same number of times of opening and open time as the two round big hit game state.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a right to continue is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a right to continue is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and substantially a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize) is obtained. There is a hit that is not possible.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Of the “big hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds is called “ordinary big hit”. In the present embodiment, an example in which a normal big hit is provided for a big hit of 15 rounds is shown. In addition, a “normal jackpot” may be provided for either or both of 15 round jackpots and 2 round jackpots. Also, the normal big hits may not be provided for both the 15 round big hits and the two round big hits.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability control), control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 715 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 715 Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 715 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency at the second start winning port 714 is increased. As a result, the game ball becomes easier to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 708a and 708b and the effect display device 709 are more easily established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 714 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 714 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 715 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 715, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability changing state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  In the case of this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the special gaming state is controlled to the electric chew support control state when controlled to the probability variation state, and the electric power is controlled when controlled to the probability variation state. In some cases, the Chu support control state is not controlled. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the normal state is entered without being controlled to the probability variation state, it may be controlled to the electric chew support control state in which the period is limited by the number of variable displays.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “highly accurate low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. Note that, for example, when performing electric Chu support control for a case where the state of the big hit probability becomes a low probability state after the big hit gaming state ends, as in the normal big hit, the state of the big hit probability is a low probability state, and The base state is the “low-accuracy and high-base state”, which is a state indicating that the base state is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 34, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as a big hit of the two rounds, an abrupt big hit is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of the two round big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to the probability changing state, the non-time-saving state, and the non-electric Chu support control state (highly accurate low base state). In the sudden big hit, the probability variation state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed into a certain probability change state, which is called “sudden probability change big hit”. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. In this embodiment, the two-round probability variation big hit is referred to as “surprise big hit”. Such a big hit is a hit where a winning ball is not substantially obtained since the half-second opening is performed only twice in the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit is a hit (advantageous state) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened with the same number of times and opening time as the sudden big hit in the gaming state (small hit gaming state) when the small hit is reached. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. In this way, the small hit is a hit in which a gaming state such as a big hit probability and a base state is maintained after the small hit gaming state ends and before the start of the small hit gaming state. In this embodiment, the small hit is an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened in the small hit gaming state with the same number of times of opening and the same opening time as the big hit big hit. Not limited to small hits, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is not completely the same as the opening mode at the time of the big hit, but seems to be difficult to distinguish from the opening mode at the big hit. It may be. In other words, the small win may be a hit of the special variable winning ball device 720 when the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened with substantially the same number of times of opening and substantially the same opening time as the sudden big hit.

  If it is determined that the big hit gaming state of the low probability low base state will be the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state of the high probability low hit state, the base state will be small in the low probability low base state. The low base state is the same as the state after the end of the small hit gaming state when it is determined to win. This makes it difficult for the player to identify whether the winning position is a big hit or a small hit when the winning hole is opened twice in the low probability low base state. The fun of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that the normal big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to the non-probability changing state, the non-time-short state, and the non-electric Chu support control state (low-probability low base state). Further, the probability variation big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to be a probability variation state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (high probability low base state). In addition, the sudden hit big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to change into a probability changing state, a time reduction state, and an electric Chu support control state (highly accurate high base state).

  FIG. 35 shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 700. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 755 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 that performs a control operation in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O port unit 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 7560, the CPU 756 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 754, so that the game control microcomputer 7560 (or CPU 756) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 756 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 731.

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 7503 has a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 7560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 7560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 754. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 7503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special symbol process flag and the value of each reserved storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that).

  In addition, a clear switch for receiving an operation for clearing the contents of the RAM is connected to an input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. The clear switch is provided at a position where it cannot be operated unless the game frame is opened. When an operation signal is input from the clear switch, the game control microcomputer 7560 performs processing for clearing the contents of the RAM and outputs a clear command indicating the operation of the clear switch to the effect control board 780. As will be described later, when an operation signal is input from the clear switch during the startup process, the game control microcomputer 7560 does not perform the process of clearing the contents of the RAM, and clears the operation of the clear switch. The command is output to the effect control board 780.

  An input driver circuit 758 for supplying detection signals from the gate switches 732a, b, the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, and the count switch 723 to the game control microcomputer 7560 is also mounted on the main board 731. Yes. Also, an output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560. It is mounted on the main board 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 731.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. An effect control command is received, and display control of an effect display device 709 that displays effect symbols in a variable manner is performed. Then, the effect control board 780 receives an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777, and controls the audio output board 770, so that the sound is output from the speakers 727L and 727R. Is output.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 is a game control micro that is installed on the main board by an administrator of the game hall operating the above-described game frame in an open state and operating a power switch provided on the power board. Game processing capable of executing a game (for example, launching a game ball, changing display, jackpot game, etc.) after a startup process for executing predetermined initial settings, abnormality determination, and the like is performed by the computer 7560 It is transferred to. The operation to turn on the power switch corresponds to the setting change operation or the setting confirmation operation of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment, and the activation process is a game in the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment. It corresponds to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode that cannot proceed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment consumes various effect means controlled by the effect control board 780 in accordance with the operation state of the clear switch at the end timing of the start-up process when power is turned on by the game hall manager. A normal mode in which power is not suppressed and an energy saving mode in which a power saving state in which power consumption is suppressed can be switched.

  When the game control microcomputer 7560 ends the activation process, the game control microcomputer 7560 outputs an activation time command indicating that the activation process has been performed to the effect control board 780. Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 determines whether or not a clear signal indicating that the clear switch is operated is input when the activation process is terminated. When the game control microcomputer 7560 terminates the activation process, if it determines that the clear signal is not input, it ends the activation process as it is, while if it determines that the clear signal is input, the contents of the RAM The above-described clear command is output to the effect control board 780 without clearing. That is, when the startup process at the time of power-on is completed, a startup command is output and a clear command is output according to the operating state of the chestnut switch.

  On the other hand, on the production control board 780 side, in association with the activation process, an activation related process related to the execution of the activation process is performed. The startup related process is executed when a startup command is received. That is, the activation-related process is a process that is always performed when a startup command indicating that the activation process has been performed is received regardless of whether or not the power mode is set.

  In the activation-related process, first, a notification that the activation process has been performed is given. Next, it is determined whether a clear command has been received. When the clear command has not been received, it means that the clear switch has not been operated at the end of the startup process, so set the normal mode as the power mode, notify that the normal mode has been set, and perform the startup-related processing. finish.

  On the other hand, when the clear command is received, it is when the clear switch is operated at the end of the startup process, so set the energy saving mode as the power mode, inform that the energy saving mode has been set, The startup related process is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 7560 shifts to the activation process by turning on the power, and according to the operation state of the clear switch when the activation process ends. Based on the command, the normal mode or the energy saving mode is set on the production control board 780 side. That is, the normal mode is set when the clear switch is not operated, and the energy saving mode is set when the clear switch is operated.

  Also in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment, as in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set, a plurality of modes with different power saving levels according to the player's operation. One power saving mode can be set from among (power saving mode, medium power saving mode, and large power saving mode). Note that, when the energy saving mode is set by the activation-related processing, the medium power saving mode is set as a default.

  In this embodiment, a pressing operation signal from the jog dial 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and in accordance with the pressing operation signal from the jog dial 7111, a determination is made on the effects and the screens described with reference to FIGS. Perform the operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, the rotation control signal from the jog dial 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and the selection operation on the screens described with reference to FIGS. Execute.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration, the number of winnings and the total number of games of the big bonus (BB1 to 3), which are the game history of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment. The contents of the first embodiment are applied to the second embodiment by substituting for the number of times that a big hit is obtained as a result of the variation display of the symbol on the effect display device 709 and the number of times the symbol fluctuates on the effect display device 709. can do. In this case, the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is the gaming control microcomputer 7560 in the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the second embodiment, and the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 is the pachinko gaming machine. The liquid crystal display 51 in the slot machine 1 corresponds to the effect display device 709 in the pachinko gaming machine 700 on the effect control board 780 in 700.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, as in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set as the power mode, after entering the password or after starting the game by the simple start The power saving mode can be set by selecting “power setting” as shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, for example, when the normal mode is set, one silver coin is awarded every time a big hit occurs five times. In the case where the energy saving mode is set, in addition to the case where one silver coin is awarded every time when the big hit occurs five times as in the case where the normal mode is set, in addition to the effect display device In 709, gold coins and silver coins are awarded every time the number of symbol changes reaches 1000 revolutions. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can improve the fun of the game by providing a powerful presentation by setting the normal mode, or more coins for the player by setting the energy saving mode, or more It is possible to provide a service that increases the possibility that a high-value coin will be given, or to select either according to the management strategy. In addition, even if the energy saving mode is set to reduce the power consumption of the rendering means, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700 can be prevented.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set as the power mode, as in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. Moves to the power saving mode selection screen where the mode can be set. In addition, when any power saving mode is set, as in the table for determining the number of coins acquired for each power saving mode shown in FIG. To be awarded.

  As a result, the lower the power consumption in the power saving mode, the higher the degree of advantage is set. Therefore, the player's preference is considered in consideration of the effect by the production means whose power consumption is suppressed by the power saving and the advantage degree related to the giving of coins. You can set the power saving mode that suits your needs.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, as in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. In the effect display device 709, a display mode until is given.

  Thereby, in order to notify the set power saving mode and the degree of advantage for the player regarding the granting of coins in the specific part of the effect display device 709, when the power is actually saved, Since it is possible to notify the player of the degree of advantage related to the giving of coins, it is possible to make the player more aware of the merit of saving power.

  Further, a predetermined condition based on the player's game history (number of occurrences of jackpot, number of times the symbol changes in the effect display device 709) (the number of jackpot occurrences occurs five times, the number of times the symbol changes in the effect display device 709 is 1000 rotations) (Achievement) is granted, a bonus (coin) is given, so that the interest can be improved even for a player who is not interested in the game history itself. Further, by replacing the AT control in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment with the time reduction control in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the contents of the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment. it can.

For example, hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39, the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention in the normal mode and in the energy saving mode, the effect mode of the pachinko machine 700 and the display mode of the effect display device 709 Will be explained.
[Normal mode]
FIG. 36 (a) is a diagram for explaining a production aspect of the pachinko gaming machine 700 during time-shortening control during the normal mode. FIG. 36B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the effect display device 709 during the time reduction control in the normal mode.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 700 that is in the time-controlled state during the normal mode, right-handed navigation is executed by the sound output “right-handed!” From the speakers 727L and 727R. Right-handed navigation is also executed by turning on right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e. Thereby, the player comes to aim at the gate 732R where the gate game ball can easily enter by making a right turn.

As shown in FIG. 36B, in the effect display device 709 in the normal mode, the normal gauge 811 and the power saving gauge 812 are displayed on the upper left of the screen, but the normal gauge 811 is lit and the power saving is performed. The gauge 812 is turned off. In the upper right of the screen, the current power setting is notified to the player by a character image “in normal mode (energy saving 0%)”. Further, in the lower right of the screen, a right-handed navigation is executed by displaying a character image “Make it right!”. Thereby, when the normal mode is set, a powerful effect can be executed.
[Power saving mode]
FIG. 37 (a) is a diagram for explaining an effect aspect of the pachinko gaming machine 700 during time-saving control in the power saving mode. FIG. 37B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the effect display device 709 during the time-saving control in the power saving mode.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 700 that is in the time saving control during the power saving mode, right-handed navigation is executed by turning on the right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e. The However, compared with the normal mode, the sound output by the speakers 53 and 54 is stopped, and the power consumption of the speakers 727L and 727R is suppressed.

  As described above, in the power saving mode, the navigation effect is executed using fewer types of effect means than in the normal mode, thereby suppressing the amount of power consumed by the speakers 727L and 727R. However, even if the sound output from the speakers 727L and 727R is stopped, the navigation effects by the other right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e are executed. Is to be executed.

  As described above, since the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified even when the power saving mode in which the power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode is set, the player is notified of the minimum operation procedure while saving power. Thus, information that the player wants to know can be notified. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play through performance even while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (b), in the effect display device 709 in the power saving mode, a normal gauge 811 and a power saving gauge 812 are displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the normal gauge 811 and the power saving gauge 812 are displayed. Both are lit. In the upper right of the screen, the current power setting is informed to the player by a character image of “in power saving mode (energy saving 10%)”. Further, in the lower right of the screen, a right-handed navigation is executed by displaying a character image “Make it right!”.

  In the power saving mode, a “probability latent” character image may be displayed at the lower left of the screen with a predetermined probability. When such a character image is displayed, the fact that the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) is notified with a 50% reliability. In other words, in this case, the remaining 50% is a gusset notification. Therefore, when such a character image of “probability variation latency” is displayed, the player can recognize that the current game state is a high probability state (probability variation state) with a reliability of 50%. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player.

  In this way, a privilege (display of a character image of “probability change latency”) can be given to be advantageous to the player by setting the power saving mode in which the power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode. Thus, even if the power consumption of the effect means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700 can be prevented.

In addition, when the power saving mode is set, the benefit (the character “probability latent”) is indicated that the power saving mode is set and that the power saving mode is set to the normal mode. Since the specific part (lower left of the screen of the effect display device 709) notifies that the degree of advantage for the player regarding the provision of (image display) is high, it is due to the fact that power is saved when power is actually saved Since the player can be informed of the degree of advantage regarding the provision of the privilege (display of the character image of “probability latency”), it is possible to make the player more aware of the merit of saving power.
[Medium power saving mode]
FIG. 38 (a) is a diagram for explaining a production aspect of the pachinko gaming machine 700 during time-saving control during the medium power saving mode. FIG. 38B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the effect display device 709 during the time-saving control in the medium power saving mode.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 700 that is in the short-time control during the middle power saving mode, the right-handed navigation is executed by turning on the right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, and 740c. However, compared with the power saving mode, the right-handed navigation LEDs 740d and 740e are turned off, and the amount of power consumed by the right-handed navigation LEDs 740d and 740e is suppressed.

  As described above, in the medium power saving mode, the navigation effect is executed by using a smaller number of effect means than in the power saving mode, thereby suppressing the amount of power consumed by the right-handed navigation LEDs 740d and 740e. Yes. However, even if the right-handed navigation LEDs 740d and 740e are turned off, the navigation effects by the other right-handed navigation LEDs 740a, 740b, and 740c are executed, so that the minimum navigation effects are executed for the player. It has become.

  Thus, even when the medium power saving mode, which consumes less power than the normal mode and the power saving mode, is set, an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. Information that the player wants to know can be notified by notifying the player. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play through performance even while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  As shown in FIG. 38B, in the effect display device 709 in the middle power saving mode, a normal gauge 811 and a power saving gauge 812 are displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the normal gauge 811 and the power saving gauge 812 are displayed. Both are lit. In the upper right corner of the screen, the current power setting is notified to the player by a character image of “medium power saving mode (energy saving 30%)”. Further, in the lower right of the screen, a right-handed navigation is executed by displaying a character image “Make it right!”.

  In the middle power saving mode, there is a case where a character image of “probability latency” is displayed at the lower left of the screen with a predetermined probability. When such a character image is displayed, the fact that the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) is notified with 70% reliability. In other words, in this case, the remaining 30% is a gas notification. Therefore, when such a character image of “probability variation latency” is displayed, the player can recognize that the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) with a reliability of 70%. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player.

  In this way, a privilege (display of a character image of “probability change latency”) is given so as to be advantageous to the player by setting the medium power saving mode, which consumes less power than the normal mode and the power saving mode. Can do. Thus, even if the power consumption of the effect means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700 can be prevented.

In addition, when the medium power saving mode is set, the benefit ("probability change") is set when the medium power saving mode is set and when the medium power saving mode is set than when the normal power saving mode and the small power saving mode are set. The specific part (lower left of the screen of the effect display device 709) notifies that the degree of advantage for the player regarding the provision of “hidden character image display” is increased, so when power is actually saved, Since the player can be informed of the degree of advantage related to the provision of the benefit (display of the character image of “probability change latency”), the player can be made more aware of the merit of saving power.
[Energy saving mode]
FIG. 39 (a) is a diagram for explaining a presentation aspect of the pachinko gaming machine 700 during time-saving control during the large power saving mode. FIG. 39B is a diagram for explaining a display mode of the effect display device 709 during the time-saving control in the large power saving mode.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 700 under the time-saving control in the large power saving mode, the right-handed navigation is executed by turning on only the right-handed navigation LED 740a. However, the right-handed navigation LEDs 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e are turned off compared to the middle power saving mode, and the power consumption of the right-handed navigation LEDs 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e is suppressed.

  As described above, in the large power saving mode, the navigation effect is executed using a smaller number of effect means than in the medium power saving mode, thereby suppressing the amount of power consumed by the right-handed navigation LEDs 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e. It is like that. However, even if the right-handed navigation LEDs 740b, 740c, 740d, and 740e are turned off, the navigation effects by the other right-handed navigation LEDs 740a are executed, so that the minimum navigation effects are executed for the player. It has become.

  As described above, even when the power saving mode is set to the power saving mode in which the power consumption is smaller than that of the normal mode, the power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode, the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified. Information that the player wants to know can be notified by notifying the player of the operation procedure. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play through performance even while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  As shown in FIG. 39B, in the effect display device 709 in the large power saving mode, a normal gauge 811 and a power saving gauge 812 are displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the normal gauge 811 and the power saving gauge 812 are displayed. Both are lit. In the upper right corner of the screen, the current power setting is notified to the player by a character image “in power saving mode (energy saving 50%)”. Further, in the lower right of the screen, a right-handed navigation is executed by displaying a character image “Make it right!”.

  Further, during the power saving mode, a character image of “probability change latency” may be displayed at the lower left of the screen with a predetermined probability. When such a character image is displayed, the fact that the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state) is notified with 100% reliability. That is, in this case, it can be said that there is no gase notification. Therefore, when such a character image of “probability change latency” is displayed, the player can recognize that the current game state is a high probability state (probability change state) with 100% reliability. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player.

  In this way, a privilege (“probability latent”) character image display is provided so as to be advantageous to the player by setting the power saving mode, which consumes less power than the normal mode, the power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode. ). Thus, even if the power consumption of the effect means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit can be provided to the player, and a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700 can be prevented.

  In addition, when the power saving mode is set, the fact that the power saving mode is set and that when the power saving mode is set are set to the normal mode, the power saving mode, and the medium power saving mode. Is also notified in the specific part (lower left of the screen of the effect display device 709) that the degree of advantage for the player regarding the provision of the privilege (display of the character image of “probability change latency”) is increased. The player can be informed of the degree of advantage related to the provision of a privilege (display of a character image of “probability change latency”) by saving electricity, so that the player can better understand the benefits of saving electricity. Can be made.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the power setting mode selection shown in FIG. 28 is performed by the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 780, as in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The hourly power setting process and the power setting mode storage time power setting process shown in FIG. 29 may be executed.

  As a result, the power-saving mode can be switched and set on the condition that five minutes have elapsed since the time when the power is restored. Therefore, the power-saving mode is switched and set immediately after the power is restored. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, when the predetermined number or more is not detected by the gate switch 732a during the time-saving control period, the power saving degree as in SA36 in the power setting change process shown in FIG. The power setting may be changed so as to lower by one step.

  As a result, even when the navigation effect is made during the time-saving control when the energy saving mode is set and the operation procedure is not right-handed by mistake, the power is saved so that the power saving level is lowered by one step. Since the simplification of the notification of the operation procedure is reduced by changing the setting, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player does not make a right turn by mistake during the time-saving control.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the rendering means other than the display unit 704 are controlled based on the set power mode on condition that the time control is being performed. When the time reduction control is not being performed, the rendering means other than the display 704 is controlled based on the type of variable display or the like.

  As a result, during the time-shortening control, power consumption for the production by the production means tends to increase, so that power saving becomes more effective. In addition, since it is advantageous for the player during the time reduction control, the possibility that the player stops the game is reduced. Therefore, even if the power consumption of the rendering means is suppressed by saving power by setting the energy saving mode, the operation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700 is unlikely to decrease.

  The effect control board 780 may control the effects of the effect means other than the display unit 704 according to the power consumption based on the set power setting even when the time control is not being performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the display 704 is controlled based on the set power mode. As shown in FIG. 33, the display 704 is provided over an area that occupies a predetermined area (size) or more on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 700. A backlight capable of adjusting brightness is provided inside the display 704. The display 704 is configured so that the brightness of the display screen of the display 704 can be adjusted by turning on the backlight.

  On the other hand, the display 704 is provided over an area that occupies a predetermined area (size) or more on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 700. For this reason, the backlight for making the information displayed on the display screen of the display 704 stand out consumes a considerable amount of power. This is because, as will be described below, the power consumption of the backlight of the display unit 704 is larger than that of the backlight of the effect display device 709.

  Referring to FIG. 33, it is clear that the area of the display screen when the display 704 is viewed from the front occupies more than the area of the display screen of the effect display device 709. That is, the area (size) occupied by the display 704 is an area that is equal to or larger than the area of the display screen of the effect display device 709. Therefore, when the display screen of the display device 704 and the display screen of the effect display device 709 are to have the same brightness, the power consumption of the backlight of the display device 704 is higher than the backlight of the effect display device 709. growing. Note that the area (size) occupied by the display 704 requires a considerable amount of power consumption of the backlight of the display 704, and the power saving effect is expected to exceed a certain level when power saving is performed. The region is not limited to the above as long as it is possible.

  Therefore, with respect to the backlight of the display 704, the effect control board 780 is turned on in the normal mode (the highest level of brightness) when the normal mode is set, whereas the energy saving mode is set. If it is, power is saved by lighting it in a mode that is darker than normal. That is, for the backlight of the display 704, when the energy saving mode is set, for example, when the power saving mode is set, the light is turned on at 90% brightness (10% power saving), and the medium power saving mode is set. When set, the lighting is controlled with 70% brightness (30% power saving), and when the large power saving mode is set, the lighting is controlled with 70% brightness (50% power saving).

  Even when the production means is controlled based on the set power mode, if it is determined that the predetermined priority condition is satisfied, the mode is changed to the set mode (regardless of ), The production means is controlled in a manner corresponding to the established priority condition.

  For example, as one of the predetermined priority conditions, a predetermined error (for example, a frame opening error indicating that the game frame or the glass door frame 702 is not closed or opened, or a prize opening is not received) Regardless of the occurrence of an error indicating that the possessed ball has been added, an error indicating that the winning is detected by the count switch 723 even though the big hit is not occurring, etc., the rendering means (which is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 700) Some of the decoration LED 725, top frame LED 728a, left frame LED 728b, right frame LED 728, liquid crystal display device 709, display 704, etc. (for example, top frame LED 728a, left frame LED 728b, right frame LED 728, display 704, etc.) or For all production methods, change to the mode that was set (regardless of the mode), depending on the type of error that occurred The priority control in the like (aspects of the dedicated in error). The power consumption when the control is performed in a manner corresponding to the type of error is larger than that when the energy saving mode is set. For example, the power consumption is set to the same level as when the normal mode is set. Thereby, it can be notified that an error has occurred by the aspect of the decoration LED 725, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728, the liquid crystal display device 709, and the display 704. When the error is released, the control in the mode corresponding to the set mode is resumed.

  In addition, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the end of the variable display, that is, in a so-called customer waiting state, the power saving mode is set for the effecting means instead of the set mode (regardless of the set mode). Priority control is performed so that the same power consumption as when is set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the music content ranked according to the number of consecutive successes per probability variation may be given as a privilege. Specifically, music content is determined by lottery based on the number of consecutive probable big hits that occur from the start of the game after the password input or the simple start to the end of the game, and the URL for downloading the music content is the game It is stored in a two-dimensional code acquired after the end.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining various music content selection tables. This music content selection table is stored in the storage means mounted on the effect control board 780. As shown in FIG. 40, the music content given as a privilege is ranked into SS rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank, and songs that can be downloaded in the order of SS rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank. The number is increasing. Therefore, it can be said that the music content selection table is highly advantageous for the player in the order of SS rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank.

  For example, in the SS-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 40 (a), the content SS containing five pieces of music is divided into the content SS1-5 and stored for each of the five sets of singers. The contents SS1 to 5 are each determined with a lottery probability of 20%.

  In addition, in the S-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 40 (b), content S in which three pieces of music are recorded is divided into contents S1 to 5 for each of five sets of singers. The contents S1 to S5 are each determined with a lottery probability of 20%.

  In addition, in the A-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 40C, content A in which two pieces of music are recorded is divided into contents A1 to 5 for each of five sets of singers. The contents A1 to A5 are each determined with a lottery probability of 20%.

  Also, in the B-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 40 (d), content B in which one piece of music is recorded is stored divided into contents B1 to 5 for each of five sets of singers. The contents B1 to B5 are each determined with a lottery probability of 20%.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment uses the music content selection table as described above to give music content with a rank corresponding to the number of consecutive times of probability variation to the player.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the content selection process executed by the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 780.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when 10 consecutive probable big hits are achieved during the game, the music content selection table for S rank shown in FIG. 40B is selected in the normal mode. In this case, one of the music contents S1 to S5 is determined by lottery based on the S-rank music content selection table.

  In addition, when 5 consecutive probable big hits are achieved during the game, the A-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 40C is selected in the normal mode. In this case, one of the music contents A1 to A5 is determined by lottery based on the A-rank music content selection table.

  In addition, when 3 consecutive probability variation jackpots are achieved during the game, the B-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 40 (d) is selected in the normal mode. In this case, one of the music contents B1 to B5 is determined by lottery based on the B-rank music content selection table.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set, the music content selection table having a higher degree of advantage for the player is selected than when the normal mode is set. It has become.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 41, when 10 consecutive probable big hits are achieved during the game, the music content selection table for S rank is selected in the normal mode, but more in the energy saving mode. A music content selection table for SS rank having a high degree of advantage is selected.

  In addition, when 5 consecutive probable big hits are achieved during the game, the music content selection table for rank A is selected in the normal mode, whereas the advantage for S rank is higher in the energy saving mode. The music content selection table is selected.

  In addition, when 3 consecutive probable big hits are achieved during a game, the music content selection table for rank B is selected in the normal mode, whereas for the rank A, which is more advantageous in the energy saving mode. The music content selection table is selected.

  In this way, the degree of advantage of the music content selection table selected based on the number of consecutive big hits can be varied. Thereby, a difference is provided in the privilege provided and the interest with respect to a game can be improved. In addition, since a music content selection table with a high degree of advantage is selected by setting an energy saving mode to save power, even if the power consumption of the production means is reduced by power saving, a game with merit is provided to the player. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

Next, main effects obtained by the second embodiment will be described.
(1) On the game control microcomputer 7560 side in the second embodiment described above, when the start-up command is output due to the start-up process, a clear command is output according to the operation state of the clear switch. Thus, on the effect control board 780 side, a mode corresponding to the reception status of the clear command received together with the startup command can be set in the normal mode and the energy saving mode.

  That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 operates the clear switch at the end of the start-up process in accordance with the start-up command output process performed by the start-up process regardless of whether the power mode is set. The clear command output process is performed according to the situation, and the reception control board 780 receives the clear command received in the startup related process performed when the startup command is received regardless of whether the power mode is set. A process for setting a mode according to the situation can be performed.

  As a result, the power consumption of various rendering means is set by setting the normal mode or the energy-saving mode without increasing the processing load of the gaming control microcomputer 7560 and the rendering control microcomputer on the rendering control board 780 side. be able to.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, the display 704 is provided over a region that occupies a predetermined size wider than the display screen of the effect display device 709. For this reason, the power consumption of the backlight of the display 704 becomes larger than the backlight of the effect display device 709, for example, and is required to some extent. Therefore, for example, the power consumption of the display 704 is larger than the power saving of the effect display device 709 (the power saving of the effect display device 709 is not excluded). In the second embodiment described above, since the display 704 includes a backlight as a power saving target when the energy saving mode is set, it is possible to effectively save power and enhance a power saving effect.

  In addition, the decoration LED 725, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728, the liquid crystal display device 709, and the display 704 of the rendering means are replaced with the energy saving mode when an error occurs even when the energy saving mode is set. The occurrence of an error is notified by performing priority control so that an aspect corresponding to the type of the error is generated. That is, when an error occurs, power saving is canceled and the occurrence of the error is notified. For this reason, the occurrence of an error can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner regardless of the set mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the player or the attendant at the game hall overlooks the occurrence of the error.

  In addition, when the customer wait state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the fluctuation display, the energy saving mode is set and the small or medium power saving mode is set even when the normal mode is set. Even when the power is on, the rendering means is preferentially controlled so that the power consumption is the same as that in the power saving mode of the energy saving mode. For this reason, when a game is not progressing for a predetermined period, it can prevent consuming power wastefully and can improve a power-saving effect.

  (2) In the second embodiment described above, when a mode is set on the effect control board 780 side, the mode is notified. For this reason, it is possible to easily identify that a mode different from the mode intended by the game hall manager has been set due to an erroneous operation or the like.

  (3) In the second embodiment described above, a clear command for setting the mode is output according to the operation status of the clear switch that accepts an operation for advancing the game. That is, without providing a new operation means for setting the mode, the operation means originally required by the slot machine for proceeding with the game can also be used as the operation means for setting the mode. As a result, it is not necessary to change the design as compared with the case where a new operation means is provided, and it is possible to prevent the cost from increasing.

  (4) In the second embodiment described above, at the end of the startup process, the normal mode can be set by not operating the clear switch, and the energy saving mode can be set by operating the clear switch. . That is, since the mode can be set by one operation means, it is easy to design and it is possible to prevent the cost from increasing.

  (5) In the above-described second embodiment, the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified even when the power saving mode is set, which consumes less power than the normal mode. Information that the player wants to know can be notified by notifying the player of the operation procedure. As a result, it is possible to ensure game play through performance while saving power, and to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of pachinko gaming machines.

As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.
[Period for controlling the production means in the energy saving mode]
Regarding the backlight of the lower panel LED 59 in the first embodiment and the backlight of the display unit 704 in the second embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set, unless the predetermined priority condition is satisfied, the player An example has been described in which even when a game is being executed, control is performed so that the power consumption according to the energy saving mode is achieved. However, the backlight of the lower panel LED 59 in the first embodiment and the backlight of the display 704 in the second embodiment is when the energy saving mode is set and the predetermined priority condition is not satisfied. Even when there is a game, it may be controlled so that the power consumption corresponds to the normal mode instead of the energy saving mode. In addition, the lower panel 58 in the first embodiment is for notifying information that is not related to the game, and is a part that exerts the effect of attracting customers. Therefore, when the energy saving mode is set, the energy saving mode is set when the game is being played. Control may be performed so that the power consumption is in accordance with the power consumption, and control may be performed so that the power consumption is in accordance with the normal mode instead of the energy saving mode when the game is not being played.

Further, not only the lower panel LED 59 in the first embodiment and the backlight of the display unit 704 in the second embodiment, but also other production means are similarly set when the energy saving mode is set. Even when the predetermined priority condition is not satisfied, it may be controlled so that the power consumption is set according to the normal mode instead of the energy saving mode even when the energy saving mode is set when the game is being played. That is, power saving may not be performed during a game. As to whether or not the game is in progress, for example, in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the previous game operation in the same manner as SA48 in FIG. It is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the end of the game and determine that the game is in progress when it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed. As a result, even when the energy saving mode is set, power is saved on the condition that the game is not progressing, so that the inconvenience of causing the player to awaken by the production by the production means during the game is generated. It can be prevented in advance.
[Specific means for consuming electric power in the specific unit]
In the first embodiment, the lower panel LED 59 and the backlight of the display unit 704 in the second embodiment have been described as examples of predetermined means for consuming power in the specific unit. However, the predetermined means may be any means that can notify at least one of information related to the progress of the game or information not related to the progress of the game by consuming electric power. It may be an output means (speaker) or a movable means (movable accessory or effect member) capable of operating a predetermined movable member.
[Error notification]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the occurrence of an error is notified by a part of the production means has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an error occurs by controlling all the production means in a dedicated manner during an error. May be notified. In addition, an example has been described in which the power consumption is about the same as when the normal mode is set when the control is performed in an error-dedicated manner. Any device that controls the means may be used.
[When waiting for customers]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown by SA48 in FIG. 32 and the like, an example has been described in which the rendering means is controlled so that the power consumption is the same as that in the large power saving mode regardless of the setting mode when waiting for a customer. The power consumption during customer waiting is not limited to this as long as it is smaller than the power consumption during normal mode setting. In addition, the example in which the target to be controlled so that the predetermined power consumption regardless of the setting mode is set at the time of waiting for the customer is all the rendering means has been described. Good.
[About management status]
In the above-described embodiment, examples of the management state include a state in which the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode has been entered, a state in which the startup process is being performed, and the like. However, the management state is not limited to these, and is a state in which a game cannot be progressed, and may be any state as long as it is controlled by an operation of a game hall manager or the like.
[About status control information]
In the above-described embodiment, the BET command, the clearing command, and the clear command are exemplified as the status control information, and the example in which these commands are output according to the operation status at the timing when the management state ends is described. However, the status control information is not limited to the operation status at the timing when the management state ends, and may be output according to the operation status at the timing when the management status starts, for example. In the configuration according to the first embodiment, the situation control information corresponding to the operation situation when the setting change process or the setting confirmation process is started may be output together with the management control information.

  For example, the processing corresponding to S14 and S15 (hereinafter referred to as S14 ′ and S15 ′) is performed at a predetermined timing after the setting change processing is started until the processing of S05 is reached, and is set when the processing of S13 is completed. You may make it complete | finish a change process. In this case, in S14 ′, it is determined whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 or the clearing switch 10 is operated. If it is determined that the MAXBET switch 6 or the clearing switch 10 is operated, the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6 or the clearing switch 10 is changed in S15 ′. A corresponding command is set and is output to the sub-control unit 91 together with the gaming state command set in S13. Note that S13 is also performed at a predetermined timing from the start of the setting change process until the process of S05 is reached, and when the setting change process is started, a gaming state command is output and the MAXBET switch 6 Or you may make it output the command according to the operating condition of the clearing switch 10. FIG.

  Even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 is accompanied by a game state command output process performed by being controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode regardless of whether or not the power mode is set. The BET command and the clearing command are output, and the sub-control unit 91 receives the received BET command in the setting change related processing performed when the gaming state command is received regardless of whether or not the power mode is set. And processing for setting the mode according to the reception status of the clearing command. As a result, the power consumption of various rendering means can be set by setting the normal mode or the energy saving mode without increasing the processing load on the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

  Similarly, in the configuration according to the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 7560 outputs a clear command corresponding to the operation state of the clear switch when starting the start process together with the start time command. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effect as that obtained in the second embodiment described above can be obtained.

  It should be noted that, other than when the management state is started or finished, the game hall manager, such as when a specific operation or specific notification is performed during the management state, regardless of whether the mode is set or not. Is controlled to a management state in which it is possible to specify that it is a specific timing (setting operation timing) to be operated when mode setting is performed, according to the operation status (establishment status of a predetermined condition) at the specific timing The situation control information may be set and output together with the management control information. Even in such a configuration, the same effect as the effect described in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, if the status control information is information according to the establishment status of the predetermined condition at the end of the management state, it may be information according to the establishment status of the predetermined condition at a specific timing when the management state ends, For example, the information may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the timing immediately before the control to the management state is completed, or may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the timing immediately after the control is finished. .

In addition, when the status control information is information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the start of the management state, it may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at a specific timing when the management state starts, For example, it may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the timing immediately before the control to the management state is started, or may be information according to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the timing immediately after the start. Good.
[Output timing of management control information and status control information]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the management control information and the status control information are output at the timing when the management state such as the setting change mode or the activation process ends is described. However, the management control information and the situation control information may be any information after the state in which the situation control information can be set, for example, when the situation control information is information corresponding to the establishment condition of the predetermined condition at the start of the management state. It may be output at any timing, may be output at the start of the management state, or may be output after the management state ends.
[About management control information and status control information]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the management control information and the status control information are output as separate commands has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the management control information and the status control information are output as a single command. You may make it do.
[Regarding the establishment of predetermined conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, an operation situation for a predetermined operation means is exemplified as the establishment condition of the predetermined condition. However, the establishment condition of the predetermined condition is not limited to this as long as the gaming machine can determine or specify the establishment situation, and may be, for example, a value extracted from a numerical value updating means (random number or the like) provided in the gaming machine. . In this case, for example, the game control means outputs a command corresponding to the value extracted at the start or end of the management state, and the effect control means sets a mode according to the command. Also good.

In addition, the establishment condition of the predetermined condition may be a control signal input to the gaming machine from a hall computer or the like installed in the game hall. In this case, for example, the game control means side outputs a command corresponding to the control signal input from the hall computer at the start or end of the management state, and the effect control means side sets a mode corresponding to the command. It may be set.
[Operating means used for mode setting]
In the first embodiment, the MAXBET switch 6 and the clearing switch 10 are exemplified as operation means used for mode setting. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the stop switch 8L and the stop switch 8R are mounted on the slot machine 1 and are Any operation means that is electrically connected to the control unit 41 may be used, and mode setting may be performed using one operation means as in the second embodiment. May be.

  Similarly, in the second embodiment, the clear switch is exemplified as the operation means used for mode setting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any operation means that is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 7560 may be used. In addition, as in the first embodiment, the mode setting may be performed using a plurality of operation means.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the operation means for accepting the operation for advancing the game is adopted as the operation means used for the mode setting has been described. However, as the operation means used for the mode setting, the game is Instead of accepting an operation for advancing, a dedicated operation means for accepting an operation for setting a mode may be adopted, and a mode using both a commonly used operation means and a dedicated operation means. It may be set. Thereby, the mode setting can be made easier and easier to understand.
[When the mode to be set cannot be specified]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the already set mode is maintained as shown in S27 of FIG. 6 when the mode to be set cannot be specified from the received command has been described. Alternatively, a predetermined mode may be set and the mode may be notified. For example, when the normal mode is defined as the default mode and the mode to be set cannot be specified from the received command, the normal mode is set and the fact that the normal mode is set is notified. It may be. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as the mode setting process running out of control because the mode to be set cannot be specified due to an erroneous operation.
[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the privilege different from the game value given according to the game result has been described as follows. For example, in the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, a virtual coin (silver coin, gold coin) that can be used to purchase avatar items or content data such as music and images within the site. Coin). Moreover, it demonstrated that it was alerting | reporting regarding the number of navigation stocks performed during AT control, and a premiere effect. Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the second embodiment, a virtual coin (silver) that can be used to purchase avatar items or content data such as music or images within the site. Coin, gold coin). Moreover, it demonstrated that it was the alert | report of the probability change latency performed during time-short control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used.

  (1) For example, the privilege may be an avatar that can be used in the site or an avatar item. The privilege may be a mini game that can be played on the site. Further, the privilege may be wallpaper on the display unit of the mobile terminal 1100 that can be downloaded from the site, application software that can be used on the mobile terminal 1100, or the like.

  (2) Further, the privilege may be a point that can be exchanged for a service determined at a game store where gaming machines are installed by collecting a predetermined number.

  (3) Further, the privilege may be a new effect that is not normally performed during the game. For example, in the case of a gaming machine having an animation motif, the privilege may be a privilege video of a precious scene of the animation.

  (4) Further, in the slot machine 1, the privilege may be an effect that informs the player of information that is advantageous to the player, such as an effect that suggests a set value to be set or an effect that suggests bonus confirmation.

  (5) Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700, by changing the display mode of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 718c or the display mode of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 718d, etc. As long as the pre-reading notice effect for notifying the player that the big hit has been confirmed is given, the reliability of the pre-reading notice effect may be higher than usual.

(6) Further, the privilege may be one in which the player himself can set the type of character appearing in the game. Further, the privilege may be one in which the player himself can set a character that performs an effect that is highly expected by the player. For example, in the case of an effect in which character A and character B appear, it can be set so that when an effect in which the character A that the player likes appears is performed, the player has high expectations. There may be. Further, if the player likes the character B, the character A and the character B are exchanged so that when the effect of the appearance of the character B is performed, the player has high expectation. It may be possible.
[Predetermined conditions for granting benefits]
In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition for granting a privilege has been described as follows. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, it has been described that a bonus coin is awarded on condition that the big bonus is won five times or 1000 games are executed. In addition, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the second embodiment, a bonus coin is awarded on condition that the jackpot is generated five times or the number of times the design changes in the effect display device 709 reaches 1000 rotations. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used.

  (1) For example, in the slot machine 1, a predetermined condition may be set based on the number of winnings other than the big bonus, such as the number of small winnings and the number of replaying winnings. Also, the number of internal winnings is not limited to the number of winnings. In addition, a predetermined condition may be set based on the number of times the player has responded to an operation requested to the player at the time of production during the game.

  (2) Alternatively, a predetermined condition may be set based on the number of medals or game balls to be paid out or a net increase.

  (3) In addition, it may be determined by lottery whether or not a privilege is granted, and winning the lottery may be a predetermined condition.

  (4) In addition, a mini game for determining whether or not to grant a privilege may be performed, and winning in the mini game may be a predetermined condition.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition for granting a privilege has been described as follows. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, it has been described that the notification regarding the number of navigation stocks as a privilege and the premier effect are performed on the condition that the AT control is being performed. In addition, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the second embodiment, it has been described that the probability variation latency, which is a privilege, is notified on the condition that the time reduction control is being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used.

  (5) For example, in the slot machine 1, it may be a condition that a big bonus such as a big bonus is being hit.

  (6) In the pachinko gaming machine 700, it may be a condition that a big hit such as a probable big hit is being made, or a high probability state may be a condition.

(7) Further, it may be a condition that a predetermined game time has elapsed, or may be a condition that it is within a predetermined time from the start of opening of a game store where a gaming machine is installed.
[About the degree of advantage for the player regarding the granting of benefits]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the degree of advantage for a player regarding the provision of a privilege is different between the normal mode and the energy saving mode as follows. For example, when the normal mode is set, one silver coin is given when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the energy saving mode is set, one silver coin is given like the normal mode. Further, it has been described that silver coins or gold coins are awarded based on the table for determining the number of acquired coins by power saving mode shown in FIG. However, the type and number of coins need not be limited to these, and other types and numbers of coins may be set, and the player is more likely to set the energy saving mode than to the normal mode. It may be advantageous.

  In addition, if the reward is a point that can be exchanged for a service determined at a game store where gaming machines are installed by collecting a predetermined number, the point when the energy saving mode is set is higher than when the normal mode is set A large number may be given. Furthermore, even when the energy saving mode is set, the point number may be given more as the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller (the power saving effect is larger).

  Also, if the benefit is a new effect that is not normally performed during the game, the effect that is more popular for the player when the energy saving mode is set than when the normal mode is set, Also good. Further, even when the energy saving mode is set, an effect that is more popular for the player may be performed as the power consumption of the effect means is smaller (the power saving effect is larger).

Further, in the slot machine 1, if the benefit is an effect suggesting the set value to be set or an effect informing the bonus confirmation, the set value is set when the energy saving mode is set rather than when the normal mode is set. It may be easy to perform an effect that suggests or an effect that suggests bonus confirmation. Furthermore, even when the energy saving mode is set, the setting value and the bonus confirmation may be more clearly notified as the setting is such that the power consumption of the rendering means is smaller (the power saving effect is larger).
[About power settings]
When the energy saving mode is set in the present embodiment, the power setting can be performed only once after the password is entered or after the game is started by simple start until the game is finished and the two-dimensional code is created. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be set at any time without entering a password or starting a game by a simple start.

  The setting may be changed any number of times as long as the game is not limited to once. In this case, the degree of advantage regarding the provision of the privilege may be varied based on the power setting set at the most time until the predetermined condition for the provision of the privilege is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, among the power settings, the energy saving mode is set in three stages (high power saving mode, medium power saving mode, and low power saving mode). It may be a number. Further, the power consumption of the value desired by the player may be set using means capable of setting the power consumption of the effecting means in a stepless manner, such as a volume control knob of a speaker.

  Moreover, although the example in which the normal mode has one type of power consumption has been described, a plurality of types with different power consumption are provided, and when the normal mode is set, the normal mode is provided corresponding to the normal mode. It may be possible to select and set by a player performing a selection operation from a plurality of types. Even in such a configuration, the mode with the lowest power consumption among the modes corresponding to the normal mode has a higher power consumption than the mode with the highest power consumption among the modes corresponding to the energy saving modes. It is sufficient if it is determined to be.

  In addition, when a plurality of modes are provided, the power consumption of the value desired by the player can be set using a means capable of setting the power consumption of the rendering means steplessly, such as a volume control knob of a speaker. May be.

  The power setting is not limited to using the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 and the jog dial 7111 of the pachinko gaming machine 700, but using other buttons (such as the MAXBET switch 6 of the slot machine 1 or a newly provided button). May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set, it has been described that the power output is suppressed by stopping the output sound of the speaker or turning off the LED. There is no need. For example, in the case of a speaker, the power consumption may be suppressed by reducing the volume of output sound. Moreover, if it is LED, you may suppress power consumption by making the brightness | luminance lighted low.

Further, in the present embodiment, the degree of advantage for the player regarding the provision of benefits is higher when the energy saving mode is set and when the energy saving mode is set than when the normal mode is set. As a means for notifying together with the effect, the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1 and the effect display device 709 of the pachinko gaming machine 700 are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an LED provided in the gaming machine, etc. The following means may be used.
[About power setting process when power setting mode is selected]
In the present embodiment, in the power setting process at the time of power setting mode selection, it has been described that the power setting can be switched after the elapse of 5 minutes from the time of power recovery. In addition, it may be possible to switch after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power is restored.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 and the like, an example has been described in which control according to the mode is immediately started after the mode is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control according to the set mode may be started.
[About the power setting mode storage power setting process]
In the present embodiment, the power setting mode storage power setting process has been described as reflecting the power setting that has already been set after five minutes have elapsed since power recovery, but this is not a limitation. The setting may be reflected after a lapse of a predetermined time since the power is restored, such as 10 minutes after the restoration.
[About power setting change processing]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the power setting is changed so that the degree of energy saving is lowered by one step when the player makes a mistake in the operation procedure despite the fact that the navigation effect has been provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power setting may be changed so that the degree of energy saving is lowered by two levels.

Also, in the slot machine 1, if the bonus and the small role to be navigated are simultaneously elected, if the player accidentally misses the operating procedure for the small role to be navigated, the bonus win will be given priority. Thus, the power setting energy saving degree may not be lowered by one step.
[Premier production during AT control]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that when a premier effect is performed, it is notified that the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) has been internally won with reliability according to the power saving mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an internal winning of a small role such as a strawberry or the number of navigation stocks may be notified. In this case, as the power saving mode with lower power consumption is set, more reliable notification may be given, or more information may be notified.

In addition, for example, in the case of a large premier production where the batter is a demon, it is easy to execute the production in which the home run is performed, and when the production in which the home run is performed is executed, a privilege such as gold coins is further given. There may be.
[About content selection]
In the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 700, a difference is provided in the privileges granted using the music content selection table of FIG. However, it is not necessary to limit to this.

  For example, the privilege to be given is not limited to music content, but may be video content, an application, a point at which a service can be received at an amusement shop, or a virtual coin that allows purchase of an avatar or item within the site.

  Further, the number of consecutive jackpots, which is a condition for selecting the music content selection table, is not limited to three consecutive times, five consecutive times, and ten consecutive times as shown in FIG. Also good. Furthermore, it is not limited to the number of consecutive big hits, but may be the number of times that the symbol changes in the effect display device 709 from the start of the game, the game time, and the like.

  In addition, when the energy saving mode is set, the music content selection table is not limited to one that selects a music content selection table that is one level higher than when the normal mode is set. Can be set as appropriate.

The content selection process performed in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment may also be applied to the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In this case, for example, the music content selection table may be selected based on the number of consecutive ATs and the number of bonus winnings. Furthermore, also in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the energy saving mode is set, the music content selection table that is one rank higher than when the normal mode is set may be selected. Good.
[About AT lottery]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the case where the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined by AT lottery has been described. However, for example, the number of games controlled by the AT may be determined by lottery without using the navigation stock. In this case, the lottery probability may be set so that a larger number of games are won when the strong strawberry A is won than when the weak strawberry A is won.

  Further, the AT may be classified into two types, one being a normal AT and the other being an advantageous AT, and the degree of advantage during control may be varied. For example, the advantageous AT may be different from the normal AT in the small winning combination and bonus winning probability during the AT control.

  In addition, a predetermined condition for continuing the AT may be determined by AT lottery. As the predetermined condition, for example, a payout number or a net increase number of predetermined medals may be determined, and after controlling to the AT, the AT may be controlled until the number is reached.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed only when the strong strawberry A and the weak strawberry A are won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT lottery may be executed when the strong strawberry BF and the weak strawberry BF are won. In addition, a lottery may be performed when other winning combinations are won.
[About Navi target roles]
When the navigation target combination of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is RT0, it is Lip A to F, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D, and when it is RT2, The left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are not limited thereto, but may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.
[Freeze production]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, freeze control for forcibly invalidating the operation of operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the start switch 7 that are operated in the game progress may be performed. For example, freeze control may be performed when BB1 or BB2 is won in the first game after the bonus ends.
[Other variations]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. It may be a process that carries forward until after the bonus ends, a process that subtracts a predetermined number, a process that adds a predetermined number, and a process that adds a predetermined number. It may be determined which process is performed and the determined process is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In the first embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated according to the above is explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  Further, it may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) in which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

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

  Further, in the second embodiment, a game medium is driven into a predetermined game area, and the displayed game medium is changed in a display state by passing the game medium that has been driven through a start area provided in the game area. When a display result of the variable display device becomes a specific display result, the pachinko gaming machine controls the specific game state advantageous to the player, and encloses the game ball and responds to detection of the winning ball Thus, an example in which the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score has been described.

  Enclosed game machines, for example, give a game score for use in a game, using the number of game values of a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in a gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game, and a game score is When the game score is not 0, the game ball enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area by using the game score, and the game score is subtracted in accordance with the game ball shot, and a prize is provided in the game area. A game machine or the like that adds a game score in response to a game ball winning in an area.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a game machine, and may be applied to, for example, a payout-type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball. The payout-type gaming machine is, for example, a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball (in some cases, a rented ball) paid out by the player is launched into the game area. Say.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the example in which the AT for one navigation stock is terminated by digesting 50 games has been described. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 53, 54 speaker, 71L, 71C, 71R frame navigation LED, 72L, 72C, 72R center navigation LED, 1001 gaming system, 1100 portable terminal, 1200 management server, 700 pachinko gaming machine, 705 batting operation handle, 706 gaming board, 707 gaming area, 708a first special symbol display, 708b second special symbol display, 709 effect display device 710 Normal symbol display 713 First start winning port, 713a First start port switch, 714 Second start winning port, 714a Second start port switch, 715 Variable winning ball device, 718a First special symbol hold memory display, 718b Second special symbol hold memory Display, 718c First hold memory display, 718d Second hold memory display, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 727L, 727R Speaker, 731 Main board, 732R gate, 732L gate, 732a Gate switch, 732b Gate switch, 780 Production control board, 740a, 740b, 740c, 740d Right-handed navigation LED.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Management operation means that can be operated when the openable / closable opening / closing body is in an open state,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in a state different from the management state, and for outputting control information, in accordance with an operation on the management operation means.
Predetermined rendering means capable of notifying the occurrence of an abnormality when a predetermined abnormal condition is established;
Based on control information from the game control means, the first mode in which the power consumption of the effect means including the predetermined effect means is a predetermined value, or a value in which the power consumption of the effect means is smaller than that in the first mode. And a second control mode for controlling the effecting means with power consumption according to the set mode.
The game control means outputs the status control information according to the establishment status of the predetermined condition at the end of the management status, together with the management control information output by being controlled to the management status,
The production control means includes
Set a mode associated in advance with the status control information received together with the management control information,
When the abnormal condition is satisfied when the second mode is set, the effect control means stops the second mode and notifies the occurrence of an abnormality in the predetermined effect means. A gaming machine. A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Management operation means that can be operated when the openable / closable opening / closing body is in an open state,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game in a state different from the management state, and for outputting control information, in accordance with an operation on the management operation means.
Predetermined rendering means capable of notifying the occurrence of an abnormality when a predetermined abnormal condition is established;
Based on control information from the game control means, the first mode in which the power consumption of the effect means including the predetermined effect means is a predetermined value, or a value in which the power consumption of the effect means is smaller than that in the first mode. And a second control mode for controlling the effecting means with power consumption according to the set mode.
The game control means outputs the status control information according to the establishment status of the predetermined condition at the start of the management status, together with the management control information output by being controlled to the management status,
The production control means includes
Set a mode associated in advance with the status control information received together with the management control information,
When the abnormal condition is satisfied when the second mode is set, the effect control means stops the second mode and notifies the occurrence of an abnormality in the predetermined effect means. A gaming machine.

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