JP2014147423A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine comprising: a game control part for controlling a game generally; and a performance control part for controlling the performance of the game performance under the control of said game control part, wherein the game machine can detect a fraudulent act while a game information command is transmitted from the game control part to the performance control part.SOLUTION: A game control part (or a main control circuit 50) includes transmission means (or the main control circuit 50) for sending a game information command for controlling the performance of a game, sequentially to a performance control part (or a sub control circuit 70). The performance control part (or the sub control circuit 70) includes: receiving means (or the sub control circuit 70) for receiving the game information command sent from the game control part (or the main control circuit 50); and decision means (or the sub control circuit 70) for deciding whether or not the game information command received by the receiving means is one sent in a normal order.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a game control unit that comprehensively controls a game and an effect control unit that performs control related to a game effect under the control of the game control unit.

A conventional gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, internally draws a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won for each execution of the game accompanied by the variably displayed. A lottery means, and when the game stop result is a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, the winning combination of the winning combination is established, and the special winning combination is won by the internal lottery Thus, the special combination state (bonus state) advantageous to the player is generated by stopping and displaying the symbol combination mode corresponding to the special winning combination.
The slot machine as described above is roughly composed of two control circuits, a main control circuit and a sub control circuit. The main control circuit controls the above-described plurality of reels, internal lottery, and the like, and the sub-control circuit controls various effects based on game information commands transmitted from the main control circuit (for example, patents). Reference 1).

JP 2004-73654 A

  However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, even if there is an illegal act such as falsifying the command in the middle of transmitting a game information command from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit, means for detecting the illegal act is provided. Therefore, there is a possibility that a so-called goto action may be performed in which the contents of the effect (for example, AT lottery for determining whether or not to perform the AT notification game) are changed and the game is advantageously advanced by an illegal command.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, a game control unit that comprehensively controls the game, an effect control unit that performs control related to the effect of the game under the control of the game control unit, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of detecting an illegal act in the middle of transmitting a game information command from a game control unit to an effect control unit.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine comprising a game control unit that controls the game in an integrated manner, and an effect control unit that performs control related to the effect of the game under the control of the game control unit,
The game control unit includes transmission means for sequentially transmitting game information commands for performing control related to the effect of the game to the effect control unit,
The production control unit
Receiving means for receiving the game information command transmitted from the game control unit;
Determining means for determining whether the game information command received by the receiving means is transmitted in a regular order;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is determined whether or not the game information command is transmitted in a regular order by the determination means provided in the effect control unit, so that the game information command is cut during transmission, If there is an illegal act such as inserting an illegal command, it is not determined that the game information command is transmitted in a regular order, and the game result is sent from the game control unit to the effect control unit. It is possible to detect fraud during the transmission of information commands.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The transmission means, when transmitting the game information command, adds a command transmission number indicating a transmission order to the game information command, and transmits the command.
The determining means determines whether or not the game information command is transmitted in a regular order based on the command transmission number added to the game information command.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, a command transmission number indicating the transmission order is added to the game information command, and the determination means is that the game information command is transmitted in a regular order by the command transmission number. Therefore, the determination by the determination unit is facilitated, and the processing load related to the determination can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the determination means does not determine that the game information command has been transmitted in a regular order, an error notification means for performing error notification is provided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when it is not determined that the game information command is transmitted in the normal order, the game information command is not transmitted in the normal order by performing error notification. Can be notified to the outside.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a so-called goto action that advances the game advantageously by changing the contents of the production (for example, AT lottery for determining whether or not to perform the AT notification game) by an illegal command.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The error notification means cancels the error notification by executing initialization of the effect control unit.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the error notification is canceled, the effect control unit has to be initialized. Therefore, after the error notification is canceled, the game is continuously performed with the illegally controlled effect content. Can be prevented.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A start switch for starting rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels,
The game is configured such that, after the start switch is operated, the plurality of reels are sequentially stopped in accordance with a stop operation of the stop switch, and a symbol combination mode is derived to end one game.
The transmission means transmits the game information command at least when the start switch is operated and when the stop switch is stopped,
The determination means determines whether the game information commands are transmitted in a regular order based on at least the game information commands transmitted when the start switch is operated and when the stop switch is stopped. It is characterized by.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, game information commands are transmitted in a regular order when the start switch is operated to start at least one game and when the stop switch is operated to end the game. Therefore, it is possible to easily detect an illegal act in the middle of transmitting a game information command from the game control unit to the effect control unit in the one game.

  According to the present invention, the determination means provided in the effect control unit determines whether or not the game information command is transmitted in a regular order, so that the game information command is cut during transmission or an illegal command is inserted. If there is a fraudulent act such as, the game information command is not determined to be transmitted in a regular order, and the game information command is transmitted from the game control unit to the effect control unit according to the determination result. It is possible to detect misconduct on the way.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the slot machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram of symbols formed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning in the slot machine of embodiment, the symbol combination aspect corresponding to each winning, and winning content. It is a figure explaining distribution of the winning flag which can be established in each game state. It is a figure explaining a winning combination flag and a replay winning flag. It is a state transition diagram for explaining a gaming state in the slot machine of the embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of main processing by a main control circuit of the slot machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the medal reception start operation reception process in the main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the symbol internal lottery process in the main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the reel rotation process in a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the reel stop process in a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the winning determination process in a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the bonus game process in a winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a command setting process. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a sub-main processing procedure by a sub-control circuit of the slot machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the command check process in a submain process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of AT control processing in submain processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of AT lottery processing in AT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the loss continuous production | presentation determination process in AT lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the AT alerting | reporting process in an AT control process. It is a figure explaining AT lottery table. It is a figure explaining a game number selection table. It is a figure explaining the transfer rate of the internal probability in a normal state. It is a figure explaining the update timing of an AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display of a losing continuous effect. It is a figure explaining a lost continuous production generation lottery table. It is a figure explaining the AT lottery table during the continuous loss production. It is a figure explaining the countdown control of the AT notification remaining game number managed internally by the sub-control circuit and the AT notification remaining game number notified to the player. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display which supplements the difference of the number of management games and the number of display games. It is a figure explaining the detailed structure of a movable panel apparatus. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of a movable panel. It is a figure explaining the display mode of a movable panel when a movable panel is rock | fluctuated right and left. It is a front view of the slot machine when a penalty has occurred. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the game system of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a data lamp. (A) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game hall management apparatus, (b) is a block diagram which shows the structure of an information collection terminal device. It is a figure explaining the various signals output from a slot machine and a storage medium reception terminal device. (A) is a figure which shows the game medal insertion signal when three game medals are thrown in, (b) is a figure which shows the game medal payout signal when three game medals are paid out. (A) is a figure which shows the output timing of a start signal, (b) is a figure which shows the output timing of an error signal, (c) is a figure which shows the output timing of an AT signal and a penalty signal. (A) is a figure explaining the display mode of the pattern according to the presence or absence of lighting of a reel lamp, (b)-(i) is a figure explaining the means to make a watermark pattern appear. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the expectation degree according to the aspect of the visible watermark pattern, (d) is a figure explaining an example of a watermark step-up effect display, (e) is a figure. It is a figure explaining an example of the effect display using a transmissive liquid crystal panel. It is a figure explaining the other example of a watermark step-up effect display. It is a figure explaining the detail of Replay winning a prize 1.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped machine frame (housing) whose front surface is open, and a front frame 2 is opened on the front side of the machine frame. It is schematically configured by being provided in a form that can be opened and closed.

  A liquid crystal display device 3 is arranged at the center of the front frame 2. The liquid crystal display device 3 includes a main liquid crystal display device 3a and a sub liquid crystal display device 3b disposed above the main liquid crystal display device 3a. The liquid crystal display device 3 has a liquid crystal display panel and can display various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. Speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound are disposed on the left and right of the upper end portion of the front frame 2.

  In addition, a symbol display window 5 is formed in the center of the front frame 2 so that the rear can be visually recognized (for example, transparent), and the reel 6 arranged in the machine frame can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5. It has become. Further, at least in front of the symbol display window 5, a transparent transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 is normally disposed. The reel 6 includes a plurality of (for example, three) cylindrical reels 6a, 6b, and 6c having a plurality of identification symbols as shown in FIG. 3 displayed on the outer peripheral surface, that is, a first reel (left reel) 6a, Two reels (middle reels) 6b and a third reel (right reel) 6c are arranged along the left-right direction. Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor (stepping motor) 64a, 64b, 64c (shown in FIG. 2), and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently rotated and stopped. It is possible to do. As a result, a plurality of types of symbols can be varied at the back of the symbol display window 5 so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (the symbols can be variably displayed).

  After the start of such variable display, each reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c stops the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c based on a predetermined stop operation (operation of reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c described later). As a result, a predetermined number of symbols are displayed in the symbol display window 5. Here, in each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, a predetermined number (for example, three) of symbols in each symbol row can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5. Thus, a total of nine symbols are displayed in the symbol display window 5 in three columns vertically and three columns horizontally.

  A portion where the symbol of the first reel 6a is visible through the symbol display window 5 is the first symbol display portion 7a, and a portion where the symbol of the second reel 6b is visible is the second symbol display portion. 7b, the portion where the symbol of the third reel 6c is visible is the third symbol display portion 7c. That is, the reel 6 and the symbol display window 5 constitute a variable display device 7 having a plurality of symbol display portions 7a, 7b, 7c capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols.

  A plurality of enabling lines are set for a total of nine symbols displayed in the upper and lower three columns and the left and right three columns displayed on the variable display device 7. That is, for example, in the variable display device 7, an enableable line (middle horizontal line) crossing the middle symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, and an enableable line (upper horizontal) crossing the upper symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. Line), an enableable line (lower horizontal line) crossing the lower symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c from the first reel 6a lower stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c upper stage. Can be activated across the reels 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the first reel 6a upper stage-second reel 6b middle stage-third reel 6c lower stage. There are five lines that can be activated, that is, diagonal lines (lower right diagonal lines).

  Then, a predetermined number of enabling lines are activated according to the number of bets (the number of bets) so that each becomes a valid line. For example, a middle horizontal line is activated with a bet number 1, and a bet number 2 In addition to the middle horizontal line, the upper and lower horizontal lines are activated, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper right and lower right lines are activated in addition to the upper middle and lower horizontal lines.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a winning result mode is established when symbols are stopped and displayed in a symbol combination mode corresponding to one of a plurality of types of winnings set on this active line, and each winning result mode is supported. A predetermined number of award medals (game value) are paid out. In addition, each of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c has two types of bonus symbols, a first bonus symbol (red 7 (red 7)) and a second bonus symbol (blue 7 (blue 7)). In addition, a plurality of types of bonus symbols appear in the symbol display portions 7a, 7b, and 7c. In FIGS. 3 and 4, symbols other than the bonus symbol (replay, strawberry, watermelon, cherry, bar, blank) are displayed in characters, but in reality, a symbol having a predetermined outer shape or color (for example, In the replay symbol, a character face symbol (see FIG. 45A) is arranged.

Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, and a payout number display unit 13 are provided.
The credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device 66 (see FIG. 2). The game progress display unit 12 displays a game progress state. Further, the payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These display parts 11, 12, and 13 are comprised by LED of 7 segments, for example, and display various information by the lighting state.

On the lower right side of the symbol display window 5, there is provided a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state, and the game state is displayed by lighting the lamp.
A bet line display unit 19 for displaying an effective bet line is provided on the lower left side of the symbol display window 5.

  The game state display unit 18 waits until the reels rotate after the player operates the start lever 21 and a replay display unit indicating that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and the replay game has been awarded. In a waiting state indicating that there is time (a state in which the reel machine has been waiting for the start of rotation since a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) and the slot machine 1 is in a standby state in which the game can be played It is composed of an insert medal display section that indicates that there is a urging operation.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the symbol display window 5, and the upper surface of the step portion is an inclined base portion 14 that is inclined downward on the front side. The inclined base portion 14 is provided with a medal slot 15 and a max bet button 17 as a betting operation accepting means.

  The medal slot 15 is disposed on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base part 14. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. A medal insertion detection switch (not shown) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass, and medals are based on information detected by the medal insertion detection switch. Is counted.

  The max bet button 17 is disposed on the left side when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base part 14. The maximum bet button 17 can input from the credit to the upper limit number (for example, three) of the bet number by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is like that.

A payout button 20, a start lever 21, a return button 22, a reel stop button 24, a keyhole 23, and the like are provided below the inclined base portion 14.
The payout button 20 is a medal inserted from the medal slot 15, a medal input as a bet number by the max bet button 17 (a bet medal), or a medal that is paid out when a winning is established (stored as a credit). This is used when giving a command to return the medal to the tray 27. In addition, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on the establishment of a re-game winning (replay winning), or when more than a predetermined number of medals can be stored as credits, a flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) It is returned to the tray 27 via (not shown).

The start lever 21 is an operation lever for starting a single game.
The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted through the medal insertion slot 15 and clogged with a flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) is returned to the tray 27.
The reel stop button 24 includes a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel stop button 24b, and a right reel stop button 24c that are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c. The rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped in response to the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member.

  In addition, a stop button LED for informing that the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is provided inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. (Not shown) are provided.

  A movable panel device 25 that constitutes a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below the portion where these buttons are provided, and further below the movable panel device 25 and on the front frame 2. At the bottom, an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, and speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound are provided. Details of the movable panel device 25 will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game control device 100 of the control system of the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 100 of the control system of the slot machine 1 controls the main control circuit 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and controls related to the effects of the game under the control of the main control circuit 50. And a sub-control circuit 70 that performs the same operation and a power supply device (not shown) that supplies power to these control circuits. The components of the game control device 100 are respectively disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 1.

  The main control circuit 50 receives input signals from lottery means 52 for internal lottery, reel control means 54 for stop control of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, and switches (described later) of the operating means 60. A switch detecting means 56 for detecting and a power interruption detecting means 58 for detecting a power interruption of the slot machine 1 are provided.

  The lottery means 52 includes a random number generating means 52a for generating a random number for internal lottery, a random number detecting means 52b for sampling the random number for internal lottery based on the operation of the start lever 21, and the sampled random number for winning the internal lottery. Random number determining means 52c for determining whether or not

  The reel control means 54 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result by the lottery means 52 and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. To control. Thereby, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5.

Further, the reel control means 54 stops the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c when the symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning prize is stopped before reaching the effective line. So-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.
In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.
In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the reel control means 54, the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is determined in advance, and the stop operation is usually performed (in the case of 21 frames per reel). The time value is such that it can be drawn or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 frames) from the position where it was performed.

  The switch detection means 56 includes an input signal from the stop switch 60a based on the stop operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, an input signal from the start switch 60b based on the tilting operation of the start lever 21, and a pressing operation of the max bet button 17. And an input signal from the settlement switch 60d based on the pressing operation of the payout button 20 are detected.

  The power interruption detection means 58 detects the power interruption of the slot machine 1 as described above, and can thereby prevent an act of illegally changing the setting of the slot machine 1.

  Further, the main control circuit 50 outputs a control signal to the medal payout device 66 via an output port and a driver (not shown). Thereby, the medal payout device 66 can be controlled by the main control circuit 50. The medal payout device 66 accepts and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and guided by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector), and a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the active line, and a winning is established. In this case, the number of medals (payout medals) corresponding to the winning or the medal that exceeds the upper limit of the credit by the addition accompanying the winning is received to the tray 27.

The sub control circuit 70 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 3 based on the information (command) supplied from the main control circuit 50, the speaker 4, the decorative display lamp 68, the movable accessory device 91, An effect is controlled by a notification LED 92 for lighting the AT lamp and the like, and a reel lamp (backlight) 67 that illuminates the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c from the rear.
Here, the information related to the game includes bet amount information (for example, a pulse number corresponding to the bet number is output, and the bet number and the game number are output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started). Information to be transmitted), internal winning information indicating the lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating the current gaming state, reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 being displayed in a variable manner has been operated, etc. Is included.

The sub-control circuit 70 emits light from the display control means 72 for controlling the operation of the liquid crystal display device 3, the sound output control means 74 for controlling sound output from the speaker 4, the display lamp 68, the notification LED 92, the reel lamp 67, and the like. LED control means 76 to control, winning combination notification means 78 to notify the winning combination that won an internal winning, notification management means 80 to manage the AT (assist time) notification period, and stop to control the push order lamps 13a-13c Operation notifying means 82 and penalty counting means 84 for counting the number of games (penalty games) to which a penalty (described later) has been awarded are provided.
Note that the communication between the main control circuit 50 and the sub control circuit 70 described above is configured such that a control signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the main control circuit 50 to the sub control circuit 70. An illegal signal is prevented from being input to the main control circuit 50.

Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described.
When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 15 or operates the max bet button 17 to input the bet number (betting input).
When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started.
When the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the lottery means 52 of the main control circuit 50, and winning / non-winning of the winning is determined, and fluctuations of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are started.

After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 5. . When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out.
The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

FIG. 3 shows an example of an arrangement of symbols formed on a reel seal (sheet) that constitutes the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6 a, 6 b, 6 c provided in the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the reel seal has 7 red, 7 blue, BAR, strawberry, watermelon, cherry, replay, etc. that can be identified. Types of symbols and “blank” symbols that are not involved in winning a prize are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 3, one “俵” is arranged within 5 consecutive frames in all reels 6 a, 6 b, 6 c, so that it is always stopped on the active line by the 4-frame pull-in stop control. Can be made.
In addition, since one “replay” is arranged within 5 consecutive frames on the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c, if the stop operation (so-called forward push or pinch push) is performed from the left reel 6a, the pull-in is stopped. It can always be stopped and displayed on the active line by control.
On the other hand, since the other winnings are composed of symbols that are not necessarily arranged within five consecutive frames, there are cases where the winning display cannot be stopped on the active line even if the pull-in stop control of four frames is performed. In other words, in order to stop and display these symbols on the active line, it is necessary to stop the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c (press the target) aiming at the desired symbols.

FIG. 4 shows the types of winning in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents.
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a hyper bonus prize (HB prize), a middle bonus prize (MB prize), a chance bonus 1 prize (CB1 prize) and a chance bonus 2 prize (CB2 prize) are defined as special prizes. .
Note that if the special winning is won internally, the winning flag is carried over to the next game and the special winning can be established in subsequent games even if the special winning can not be established in the internally won game.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a chance prize prize, a winning prize, and a replay (replay 1 to 4) prize are defined as small prizes.
When a small winning combination is won internally, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally winning game. For example, when a small role winning (for example, watermelon winning) cannot be established due to the timing of the stop operation (so-called missing), the winning flag for this small role winning is cleared and is not carried over to the next game.

As shown in FIG. 4, when an HB (hyper bonus) winning is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is formed on the active line, a bonus as a special gaming state is established. A gaming state occurs. The number of medals paid out for the HB winning is 0.
In the bonus gaming state based on the HB winning, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. The game ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the bonus game state exceeds 314.
In the bonus game state, a JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, the JAC game may be executed in combination with a game having a high internal winning probability of the small role winning.

On the other hand, when an MB (middle bonus) winning is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is formed on the active line, a bonus gaming state as a special gaming state occurs. . The number of medals paid out for the MB winning is 0.
In the bonus game state based on the MB winning, the same control as in the HB winning is performed. The game ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the bonus game state exceeds 240.

The CB1 (chance bonus 1) prize is a prize that is established when a bonus symbol combination mode of “red 7-red 7-blue 7” is formed on the active line.
When the CB1 winning is established, a bonus gaming state as a special gaming state is generated. The payout of medals associated with the establishment of the CB1 prize is zero.
In the bonus gaming state based on the CB1 winning, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Then, the game ends when the game of 8 games ends.

The CB2 (chance bonus 2) prize is a prize that is established when a bonus symbol combination mode of “blue 7-blue 7-red 7” is formed on the active line.
When the CB2 winning is established, a bonus state as a special gaming state is generated. The number of medals paid out when the CB2 winning is established is zero.
In the bonus gaming state based on the CB2 winning, a game using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state is executed as in the case of the CB1 winning. Then, the game ends when the game of 8 games ends.

  The cherry winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the active line, and two medals are obtained in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state for one active line. To be paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, there are places where “cherry” is separated by 6 frames or more, so even if the cherry winning is won internally, the cherry winning may be missed if the pressing operation is not performed.

  The watermelon prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the active line, and five medals are awarded for one active line in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state. To be paid out. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, there are places where “watermelon” is separated by 6 frames or more. Therefore, even if the watermelon winning is won internally, the watermelon winning may be missed if the pushing operation is not performed.

  The chance combination prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “blue 7- 俵 -red 7” is formed on the active line, and one prize line in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state with respect to one active line. Medals will be paid out.

  The winning prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “俵-俵-俵” is formed on the active line, and 12 medals are obtained in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state for one active line. To be paid out.

  For replay winning, the replay 1 winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is formed on the active line, and the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay- 俵” is formed on the active line Replay 2 winning that is established when the game is performed, Replay 3 winning that is achieved when the symbol combination mode “俵 -Cherry-Replay” is formed on the active line, and “Bar-Bar-Bar” symbol combination mode And a replay 4 win that is established when the game is formed on the active line, and a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. The number of medals paid out is zero.

The Replay 2 winning is always an internal winning in duplicate with the Replay 1 winning (normal replay) or the Replay 3 winning (promotion replay; described later).
Replay 3 wins are always internally won in duplicate with Replay 2 wins (falling replays; see below).
Replay 4 winning is established only in the HB state or the MB state.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, the special winning and the small winning combination can be won internally. In the case of overlapping internal winnings, the priority order of winnings derived on the active line is, for example, replay winning> small winning other than replay winning> special winning. The same applies to a case where a small winning prize is won internally in a game after winning an internal winning special prize.

  When any of the above winnings is won internally by the internal lottery in the main control circuit 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning of the internal winning can be derived on the active line. On the other hand, if any winning is not won internally, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning is not formed on the active line.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the distribution of winning flags that can be established in each gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the normal states (A) and (B), an HB (hyper bonus) flag, an MB (middle bonus) flag, a CB (chance bonus) 1 flag, and a CB (chance bonus) 2 flag. , Port flag, middle flag, starboard flag, watermelon + HB flag, watermelon flag, cherry + HB flag, cherry flag, chance combination flag, replay 1 flag (normal replay flag; described later), replay 1 + 2 flag (6-option replay flag) Any of the loss flags can be established.
Here, the port flag is a flag in which the reel 6a, 6b, 6c to be stopped first (in the correct pressing order) is the left reel 6a. Similarly, the intermediate flag is a flag in which the reel 6a, 6b, 6c to be stopped first (in the correct pressing order) is the intermediate reel 6b. The starboard flag is a flag in which the reel (the correct answer pressing order) to be stopped first among the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is the right reel 6c.
The watermelon + HB flag is a flag that is established when the watermelon combination and the HB combination are won simultaneously. The cherry + HB flag is a flag that is established when the cherry combination and the HB combination are won simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the RT (replay time) 1 state, in addition to the flags that can be established in the normal states (A) and (B), a replay 2 + 3 flag (3-option replay flag; described later) It can be established. In the RT1 state, the distribution ratio of the replay 1 flag is smaller than that in the normal states (A) and (B) by the amount that the replay 2 + 3 flag is distributed.

As shown in FIG. 5C, in the RT (replay time) 2 state, the HB flag, MB flag, CB1 flag, CB2 flag, port flag, middle flag, starboard flag, watermelon + HB flag, watermelon flag, Any of a cherry + HB flag, a cherry flag, a chance combination flag, a replay 1 flag (normal replay flag; described later), and a lose flag can be established.
Further, in the RT2 state, the distribution ratio of the loss flag is small and the distribution ratio of the replay 1 flag is large compared to the normal states (A), (B) and the RT1 state.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (d), in the bonus internal winning state, the replay 1 flag, the portside flag, the middle flag, the starboard flag, the watermelon + HB flag, the watermelon flag, the cherry + HB flag, the cherry flag, the chance combination flag, Any of the lost flags can be established.

As shown in FIG. 5 (e), in the bonus game state based on the HB winning or MB winning, any of the bag flag, watermelon flag, cherry flag, chance combination flag, and replay 4 flag can be established. .
Here, unlike the port flag or the like, the wrinkle flag is a flag that does not matter in the pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), in the bonus game state based on the CB1 winning or the CB2 winning, any one of a bag flag, a watermelon flag, a cherry flag, and a chance combination flag can be established. Unlike the bonus game state based on MB winning, the replay 4 flag is not established. That is, the replay 4 flag can be established only in a bonus gaming state based on HB winning or MB winning.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining symbol combination forms formed in a game in which the starboard flag, the middle flag, and the port flag are established in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. .
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the game in which any one of the starboard flag, the middle flag, and the port flag is established, when the first stop reel is correct among the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. , “俵-俵-俵” symbol combination is formed on the effective line.
On the other hand, when the first stop reel is not correct, the symbol combination mode of “俵-俵-俵” is not formed on the effective line, and three-choice spills are generated. At this time, the medal cannot be paid out.
For example, when the first stop reel is the right reel 6c (when the starboard flag is established), when the reel is stopped from the left reel 6a or the middle reel 6b, as shown in FIG. “俵” is formed in the upper stage of the left reel 6a, and “俵” is formed in the middle stages of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c.
Further, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 6b (when the intermediate flag is established), when the reel is stopped from the left reel 6a or the right reel 6c, as shown in FIG. 6 (b-2), “俵” is formed on the upper stage of the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b, and “俵” is formed on the lower stage of the right reel 6a.
Further, when the first reel is the left reel 6a (when the port flag is established), when the reel is stopped from the middle reel 6b or the right reel 6c, as shown in FIG. 6 (b-3), “俵” is formed in the middle stage of the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b, and “俵” is formed in the lower stage of the right reel 6a.

FIGS. 6C to 6E are diagrams for explaining symbol combination forms formed in the game in which the replay flag is established in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.
The replay flag includes a normal replay flag that can generate a replay 1 win (replay regardless of push order), a 3 option replay flag that can generate either a replay 2 win or a replay 3 win, and a replay 1 win or replay. There is a 6-option replay flag that can generate either of 2 winnings.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), in the game in which the normal replay flag is established, the symbol combination of “replay-replay-replay” is used regardless of where the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped (regardless of the stop order). The aspect is formed on the effective line.

As shown in FIG. 6D, in the game in which the 3-option replay flag is established, if the first stop reel is correct among the reels 6a, 6b, 6c (for example, the right reel 6c), the replay 3 win The symbol combination aspect of “俵 -cherry-replay” is formed on the effective line.
On the other hand, if the first stop reel is incorrect among the reels 6a, 6b, 6c, the symbol combination form of “Replay-Replay- 俵”, which is a Replay 2 win, is formed on the effective line. Yes.

As shown in FIG. 6E, in the game in which the 6-option replay flag is established, if the stop order of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is correct (for example, right → left → middle), a replay 1 win is awarded. A certain “replay-replay-replay” symbol combination form is formed on the active line.
On the other hand, when the stopping order of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is not correct, a symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay- 俵”, which is a Replay 2 winning, is formed on the effective line.

FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the slot machine 1, it is assumed that the game is started in the normal state (A) ST11 immediately after the power is turned on.

When a predetermined number of games are consumed in the normal state (A) ST11, the process proceeds to the normal state (B) ST12.
Further, when a three-choice spill occurs in the normal state (B) ST12, the process shifts to the RT (replay time) 1 state ST13.
On the other hand, if a fall replay (replay 2) win occurs in the normal state (B) ST12, the process proceeds to the normal state (A) ST11.
Further, when a promotion replay (replay 3) winning occurs in the RT1 state ST13, the process proceeds to the RT2 state ST14.
On the other hand, when a fall replay (replay 2) winning occurs in the RT1 state ST13, the state shifts to the normal state (A).
Further, when a three-choice spill occurs in the RT2 state ST14, the process proceeds to the RT1 state ST13.

Normally, the transition between the normal state (A) ST11, the normal state (B) ST12, and the RT1 state ST13 is repeatedly performed.
Further, when the player is in the normal state (A) ST11 or the normal state (B) ST12, it cannot be distinguished from the player's point of view.

  In any one of the above-mentioned normal state (A) ST11, normal state (B) ST12, RT1 state ST13, RT2 state ST14, it is internal to any of the special winning HB winning, MB winning, CB1 winning, CB2 winning. When winning, the process proceeds to the bonus internal winning (RT3) state ST15.

  In the bonus internal winning (RT3) state ST15, when a symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won bonus flag is derived and a bonus winning is established, the process proceeds to a bonus gaming state ST16.

When a predetermined bonus game state end condition is satisfied in the bonus game state ST16, the process proceeds to the post-bonus (general game) state ST17.
After the bonus ends (general game) state ST17, if a three-choice spill occurs, the process proceeds to RT1 state ST13.
On the other hand, after the bonus ends (general game) state ST17, if a fall replay (replay 2) win occurs, the process proceeds to the normal state (A) ST11.

  Next, processing performed by the main control circuit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process.
When the main control circuit 50 is powered on, the main process is started by reading the main process control program and executing the program.

  When the main processing is started, first, medal acceptance start operation acceptance processing relating to acceptance of medal insertion and acceptance of the start switch 60b is executed (step S1). The details of the medal acceptance start operation acceptance process will be described later.

  Next, when the switch detection unit 56 detects an input signal from the start switch 60b, the random number detection unit 52b extracts a random value and stores the random value in a random value storage area (not shown). Execute (Step S2).

  Next, the random number determination means 52c executes a symbol internal lottery process for referring to the random number stored in the random number value storage area and the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state to determine the winning combination won internally (step S3). ). Details of the symbol internal lottery process will be described later.

  Next, the reel control means 54 controls the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c to execute a reel rotation process for rotating the reels 6a, 6b, 6c (step S4). Details of the reel rotation process will be described later.

  Next, a reel stop process for determining whether or not all reels have been stopped is executed in accordance with the symbol stop table in accordance with the internal winning combination (step S5). Details of the reel stop process will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination is displayed on the active line, and a winning determination process for transmitting the result of the winning determination to the sub-control circuit 70 is executed (step S6). Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  Next, a payout process for paying out medals according to the winning is executed (step S7), and the process returns to step S1.

[Medal reception start operation reception processing]
Next, the medal acceptance start operation acceptance process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the medal reception start operation reception process.

When the medal acceptance start operation acceptance process is started, it is first determined whether or not a re-game flag (replay flag) is established (step S11).
If it is determined in step S11 that the re-game flag has not been established (step S11; No), whether or not a bonus game based on establishment of a CB (chance bonus) 1 or CB (chance bonus) 2 winning is in progress. Is determined (step S12).

If it is determined in step S12 that the bonus game based on the establishment of the CB1 or CB2 winning is not in progress (step S12; No), “3” is set as the maximum value in the insertion counter for counting the number of inserted medals ( Step S13) and the process proceeds to step S15.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S12 that the bonus game is based on the establishment of the CB1 or CB2 winning (step S12; Yes), “2” is set as the maximum value in the insertion counter (step S14). The process proceeds to step S15.
Here, during the bonus game based on the establishment of the CB1 or CB2 winning, the maximum value is set to “2” in the insertion counter because the prescribed number used for one game is set during the bonus game based on the establishment of the CB1 or CB2 winning. This is because it is set to two.

Next, in step S15, it is determined whether or not passage of a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 is detected (step S15).
If it is determined in step S15 that passage of a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 has been detected (step S15; Yes), it is determined whether or not the insertion counter at this time has reached the maximum value (step S15). S16).

If it is determined in step S16 that the insertion counter has reached the maximum value (step S16; Yes), 1 is added to the credit counter (step S17), and the process proceeds to step S19.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S16 that the insertion counter has not reached the maximum value (step S16; No), 1 is added to the insertion counter (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S15 that the medal insertion port 15 does not detect the passage of a medal (step S15; No), the process proceeds to step S19.

Next, in step S19, the input signal from the bet switch 60c is checked by the switch detection means 56 (step S19).
Here, when the input signal from the bet switch 60c is detected, the insertion counter and the credit counter are updated.

Next, in step S20, it is determined whether or not the value of the input counter is the maximum input value (step S20).
When it is determined in step S20 that the value of the making counter is the making maximum value (step S20; Yes), the switch detection means 56 checks the input signal from the start switch 60b (step S21).
If an input signal is detected from the start switch 60b in step S21 (step S21; Yes), insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 15 is prohibited (step S22), and the medal acceptance start operation acceptance process is terminated. .
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S20 that the value of the input counter is not the maximum input value (step S20; No), or when no input signal is detected from the start switch 60b in step S21 (step S21; No). Return to step S15.

  If it is determined in step S11 that the replay flag (replay flag) has been established (step S11; Yes), the bet number of the previous game is reset (step S23). Since the medal cannot be inserted during the replay, the medal insertion from the medal slot 15 is prohibited (step S24), the regame flag is turned off (step S25), and the process proceeds to step S21. Perform the following processing.

[Internal design lottery]
Next, the symbol internal lottery process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the symbol internal lottery process.

When the symbol internal lottery process is started, first, the switch detection means 56 checks the input signal from the start switch 60b (step S31).
If an input signal from the start switch 60b is detected (received) in step S31 (step S31; Yes), it is determined whether or not a bonus game is being played (step S32).
On the other hand, when the input signal (reel rotation start signal) from the start switch 60b is not detected (received) (step S31; No), the determination process of step S31 is repeatedly executed.

Next, when it is determined in step S32 that the bonus game is being played (step S32; Yes), a winning combination determination table corresponding to the bonus game state is prepared (step S33), and the process proceeds to step S41.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S32 that the bonus game is not being played (step S32; No), it is determined whether the bonus flag is being established, that is, whether the bonus winning combination is being won internally (step S34).

If it is determined in step S34 that the bonus flag is being established (step S34; Yes), a winning combination determination table corresponding to the bonus flag being established is prepared (step S35), and the process proceeds to step S41.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S34 that the bonus flag is not established (step S34; No), it is determined whether RT (replay time) 2 is in progress (step S36).

If it is determined in step S36 that RT2 is in progress (step S36; Yes), a winning combination determination table corresponding to the RT2 state is prepared (step S37), and the process proceeds to step S41.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S36 that RT2 is not in progress (step S36; No), it is determined whether RT (replay time) 1 is in progress (step S38).

If it is determined in step S38 that it is in RT1 (step S38; Yes), a winning combination determination table corresponding to the RT1 state is prepared (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S41.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S38 that it is not in RT1 (step S38; No), a winning combination determination table corresponding to the normal gaming state is prepared (step S40), and the process proceeds to step S41.

  Next, in step S41, the random value stored in the random value storage area (RAM) is read out and compared with the prepared winning combination determination table (step S41).

Next, it is determined whether or not the small combination (cherry combination, watermelon combination, winning combination, etc.) is won internally (step S42).
If it is determined in step S42 that the small combination is won internally (step S42; Yes), the winning small combination flag is set (step S43), and the process proceeds to step S50. In the case of duplicate winning, each flag corresponding to each winning combination is set.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S42 that the small winning combination is not internally won (step S42; No), it is determined whether or not the replay winning combination is internally won (step S44).

When it is determined in step S44 that the replay combination is won internally (step S44; Yes), the selected replay flag (regame flag) is set (step S45), and the process proceeds to step S50.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S44 that the replay combination is not internally won (step S44; No), it is determined whether the bonus combination flag is being carried over (step S46).

If it is determined in step S46 that the bonus combination flag is not carried over (step S46; No), it is determined whether or not the bonus combination is won internally (step S47).
If it is determined in step S47 that the bonus combination is won internally (step S47; Yes), the winning bonus flag is set (step S48), and the process proceeds to step S50.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S46 that the bonus combination flag is being carried over (step S46; Yes), or if it is determined in step S47 that the bonus combination is not internally won (step S47; No) sets a lose flag (step S49), and proceeds to step S50.

Next, in step S50, a freeze setting process (step S50) relating to a so-called freeze effect that becomes invalid even if the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are pressed is executed.
Next, the winning winning combination is stored in a RAM (not shown) of the main control circuit 50 (step S51), and a command setting process (step S52) is performed. In the command setting process, winning result information to which a predetermined transmission command number is added is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70. Then, the symbol internal lottery process is terminated.

[Reel rotation processing]
Next, the reel rotation process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel rotation process.

When the reel rotation process is started, a wait monitoring timer value is first acquired (step S61).
Next, it is determined whether or not the wait monitoring timer value is “0” (step S62).

If it is determined in step S62 that the wait monitoring timer value is not “0” (step S62; No), the process returns to step S61.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S62 that the weight monitoring timer value is “0” (step S62; Yes), the weight monitoring timer value (for example, 4.1S) is reset (step S63), and the reel The rotation of 6a, 6b, 6c is started (step S64).

  Next, command setting processing (step S65) is performed. In the command setting process, reel rotation information to which a predetermined transmission command number is added is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70. Here, as the transmission command number added to the reel rotation information, for example, when the winning result information is transmitted in the symbol internal lottery process, the number of the value incremented by 1 to the transmitting command number added to the winning result information is set. It has come to be used.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c have started to rotate at a predetermined speed (step S66).
If it is determined in step S66 that all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c have started rotating at a predetermined speed (step S66; Yes), the reel rotating process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c have not started rotating at a predetermined speed (step S66; No), the process of step S66 is repeatedly executed.
Here, whether or not all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c have started rotating at a predetermined speed is determined by determining that all the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be stopped. Because.

[Reel stop processing]
Next, the reel stop process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel stop process.

When the reel stop process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the switch detection means 56 detects (receives) an input signal (stop button signal) from the stop switch 60c (step S71).
If it is determined in step S71 that the input signal from the stop switch 60c is not detected (received) (step S71; No), the process of step S71 is repeatedly executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S71 that an input signal from the stop switch 60c has been detected (received) (step S71; Yes), the symbol combination processing for determining the symbol stop position of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. (Step S72) is executed.
Specifically, in accordance with a predetermined symbol stop table, the symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped according to the internal winning combination and the bonus combination flag when the bonus combination flag is being carried over. Determine the location.

Next, command setting processing (step S73) is performed. In the command setting process, information on the stopped reel with the predetermined transmission command number added is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70. Specifically, information on the first stop reel, information on the second stop reel, information on the third stop reel, and information on these reels are transmitted three times.
Thereby, for example, when the first designated reel 6a is stopped during AT, the stop information of the first reel 6a is transmitted to the sub control circuit 70, and the sub control circuit 70 receives the next reel ( For example, the instruction information relating to the stop of the third reel 6c) can be displayed on the push order lamp (not shown) or the liquid crystal display device 3.
Here, as the transmission command number added to the reel information, for example, when the reel rotation information is transmitted in the reel rotation process, the transmission command number added to the reel rotation information is incremented by one. It is supposed to be.
The transmission command number added to the reel information may be incremented by 1 each time the first to third stop reel information is transmitted.

Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped (step S74).
If it is determined in step S74 that all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are not stopped (step S74; No), the process returns to step S71.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S74 that all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped (step S74; Yes), command setting processing (step S75) is performed. In the command setting process, reel stop information indicating that all reels 6a, 6b, 6c have been stopped is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 with a predetermined transmission command number added. Then, the reel stop process ends.
Here, as the transmission command number added to the reel stop information, for example, a number that is incremented by 1 to the transmission command number added to the reel information is used. In addition, when the transmission command number is incremented by 1 each time the first to third stop reel information is transmitted, the transmission command number added when transmitting the third stop reel information is incremented by one. A value number is used.

[Winning determination process]
Next, the winning determination process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the winning determination process.

When the winning determination process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game (step S81).
If it is determined in step S81 that the gaming state is a bonus game (step S81; Yes), a bonus game process (step S82) is executed, and the winning determination process is terminated. Details of the bonus game process will be described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S81 that the gaming state is not in the bonus game (step S81; No), at this time, it is determined whether or not there is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the active line. Processing (step S83) is performed.

  If it is determined that there is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the active line (step S84; Yes), it is first determined whether or not the combination corresponds to the replay winning combination (step S85).

  If it is determined in step S85 that it corresponds to the replay winning combination (step S85; Yes), the re-game flag (replay flag) is set to ON (step S86).

Next, the gaming state is changed in accordance with the winning replay game combination (replay winning combination) (step S87), and the process proceeds to step S94.
Specifically, when the replay winning combination is a promoted replay winning combination (replay 3 winning combination), the gaming state is set to “RT (replay time) 2 state”.
When the replay winning combination is a fall replay winning combination (Replay 2 winning combination), the gaming state is set to “normal state (A)”.
When the replay winning combination is a normal replay winning combination (replay 1 winning combination), the gaming state is not changed.

Further, when it is determined in step S85 that it does not correspond to the replay winning combination (step S85; No), it is determined whether or not it corresponds to the small winning combination (step S88).
If it is determined in step S88 that the game corresponds to the small role winning combination (step S88; Yes), a payout number count update process for setting the number of paid out medals corresponding to the small role winning combination (step S89). ) Is executed, and the process proceeds to step S94.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S88 that it does not correspond to the small winning combination (step S88; No), that is, if it is determined that it corresponds to the bonus winning combination, it corresponds to the bonus winning combination. The bonus flag to be set is set to OFF (step S90). Then, the gaming state is set to the “bonus gaming state” corresponding to the bonus winning combination (step S91), and the process proceeds to step S94.

If it is determined in step S84 that there is no symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination on the active line (step S84; No), whether or not there is a symbol combination corresponding to the third choice spill on the active line. Is determined (step S92).
If it is determined in step S92 that there is a symbol combination corresponding to the third choice spill on the active line (step S92; Yes), the gaming state is set to “RT (replay time) 1 state”, and step S93 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S92 that there is no symbol combination corresponding to the third choice spill on the active line (step S92; No), the process proceeds to step S94 without changing the gaming state.

Next, in step S94, command setting processing is performed. In the command setting process, symbol information related to the established symbol combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 with a predetermined transmission command number added.
Here, as the transmission command number added to the symbol information, for example, when the reel stop information is transmitted in the reel stop process, the number of the value incremented by 1 to the transmission command number added to the reel stop information is used. It is supposed to be.
Next, the flag set in the above-described symbol internal lottery process (see FIG. 10) is set to OFF (step S95), and the winning determination process ends.

[Bonus Game Processing]
Next, bonus game processing will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the bonus game process.

When the bonus game process is started, first, a winning symbol determination process (step S101) is performed to determine which winning combination the symbol combination mode on the active line corresponds to. It is determined whether it is a thing (step S102).
If it is determined in step S102 that it corresponds to a small role winning combination (step S102; Yes), a payout number count update process for setting a payout number of medals corresponding to the small role winning combination (step S103). ) Is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that it does not correspond to the small winning combination (step S102; No), it is determined whether or not it corresponds to the replay winning combination (step S104).

If it is determined in step S104 that the game corresponds to a replay winning combination (step S104; Yes), the replay flag (replay flag) is set to ON (step S105), and the process proceeds to step S106.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that it does not correspond to the replay winning combination (step S104; No), the process proceeds to step S106.

Next, in step S106, command setting processing is performed. In the command setting process, symbol information relating to the established symbol combination is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 with a predetermined transmission command number added.
Here, as the transmission command number added to the symbol information, for example, when the symbol information is transmitted in the winning determination process, a number that is incremented by 1 to the transmission command number added to the symbol information is used. It has become.
And the flag set by the above-mentioned symbol internal lottery process (refer FIG. 10) is set to OFF (step S107), and it transfers to step S108.

Next, in step S108, it is determined whether or not the bonus game state end condition has been achieved (step S108).
If it is determined in step S108 that the bonus game state end condition has been achieved (step S108; Yes), a bonus game end process (step S109) for ending the bonus game state is executed, and the game state is changed to the general game. Transition to a state (normal state (A) or RT1 state).

  Next, command setting processing (step S110) is performed. In the command setting process, bonus end information is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70. Then, the bonus game process ends. When transmitting bonus end information, a transmission command number may not be added to the bonus end information.

  If it is determined in step S108 that the bonus game state termination condition has not been achieved (step S108; No), the bonus game process is terminated.

[Command setting processing]
Next, command setting processing will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command setting process.

  When the command setting process is started, first, a transmission command number (transmitted command number) corresponding to the command already transmitted in the command setting process is read (step S121). Specifically, the transmission command number corresponding to the most recent command that has already been transmitted is read.

  Next, a value obtained by incrementing the read transmission command number (transmitted command number) by 1 is stored in the RAM as a transmission command number (step S122).

Next, the transmission command number stored in step S122 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 70 together with information corresponding to the situation (step S123), and the command setting process is terminated.
Here, the information according to the situation is, for example, winning result information during the symbol internal lottery process, reel rotation information during the reel rotation process, reel information or all reel stop information during the reel stop process, In the determination process, it means symbol information.

[Sub-main processing]
Next, processing by the sub-control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the sub-main process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the sub-main process.
This sub-main process is started when the power of the sub-control circuit 70 is turned on, and the CPU reads and executes a control program for the sub-main process stored in the ROM.

  When the sub main process is started, first, a power-on process for initializing registers in the CPU of the sub control circuit 70 and initializing game data stored in the RAM is executed (step S201).

  Next, a customer waiting control process for making settings related to the customer waiting demonstration screen (step S202), a command check process for checking a command received from the main control circuit 50 (step S203), and a settlement for notifying that a medal has been paid back. Notification control process (step S204), game effect setting process (step S205) for making settings related to game effects, AT control process (step S206) for shifting to the control process in each gaming state, display on the liquid crystal display device 3 Display control processing to control (step S207), audio control processing to control sound in the speaker 4 (step S208), information browsing processing for displaying game (game) history information on the liquid crystal display device 3 (step S209), History that generates and stores history information for browsing Performing multi-address storage processing (step S210).

Next, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S211).
If it is determined in step S211 that no power failure has occurred (step S211; No), the process returns to step S202.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that a power failure has occurred (step S211; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption, processing for turning off all output ports, processing for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area Then, a power failure process for performing a process for prohibiting access to the RAM and the like is executed (step S212), and the power supply of the slot machine 1 is waited to be cut off.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, an input process (step S221) for processing a signal input to the sub-control circuit 70 and an output process (step S222) for processing a signal output from the sub-control circuit 70 are executed. .

  Next, a backlight emission process for emitting light from the reel lamp (backlight) 67 (step S223), a stop button emission process for emitting reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c, which are stop buttons (step S224), and a light emission from the start lever 21. A start lever emission process (step S225) to be performed, and a frame light emission process (step S226) for causing the display lamps 68 disposed on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front frame 2 to emit light are executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating (for example, +1) a random number such as an effect random number used when determining the content of the game effect is executed (step S227), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command check processing]
Next, command check processing will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command check process.

When the command check process is started, first, the transmission command number added to the received command is read (step S231).
Next, the transmission command number stored in the RAM is read as the storage command number (step S232). Specifically, the latest transmission command number stored in the RAM is read.

Next, it is determined whether or not the transmission command number read in step S231 is equal to the value obtained by adding 1 to the storage command number read in step S232 (step S233).
If it is determined in step S233 that the transmission command number read in step S231 is equal to the stored command number read in step S232 plus one (step S233; Yes), the read transmission command number is The stored command number is stored in the RAM (step S234), and the command check process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S233 that the transmission command number read in step S231 is not equal to the value obtained by adding 1 to the storage command number read in step S232 (step S233; No), command transmission is performed. A command error notification process for notifying an error (step S235) is performed, and the command check process is terminated.
Here, as the command error notification processing, for example, the display lamps 68 disposed on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front frame 2 are made to emit light, the speaker 4 is made to output sound, and an external signal is output. To notify the command transmission error. A signal for stopping the game by the slot machine 1 may be transmitted to the main control circuit 50. The notification of the command transmission error may be canceled after the RAM of the sub-control circuit 70 is returned to the initial state.

  The command check is not limited to the case where the command check is performed by comparing the transmission command numbers transmitted from the main control circuit 50, and other operations can be performed if it can be confirmed that each information is transmitted from the main control circuit 50 in the correct order. The method is also acceptable. For example, the sub control circuit 50 stores in advance transmission order information of each piece of information transmitted from the main control circuit 50. Then, it may be confirmed each time whether each information is transmitted from the main control circuit 50 according to the transmission order information.

  Further, since the reel stop information is a command not related to the AT lottery for determining whether or not to perform the AT notification game, the command check process may not be performed.

  When a command transmission error occurs, the medal payout by the medal payout device 66 may be stopped. Thereby, unauthorized acquisition of medals can be prevented. As for the payout of medals by winning when the payout is stopped, the payout number is accumulated and stored every time there is a win, and the memorized number of medals is paid out after the notification of the command transmission error is canceled. Also good.

[AT control processing]
Next, the AT control process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the AT control process.

When the AT control process is started, first, an AT lottery process (step S241) for determining whether or not to perform an AT notification game is executed. Next, AT notification processing (step S242) for performing notification control in the AT notification game is executed, and the AT control processing is ended.
Details of the AT lottery process and the AT notification process will be described later.

[AT lottery processing]
Next, the AT lottery process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the AT lottery process.

When the AT lottery process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game (step S251).
If it is determined in step S251 that the gaming state is a bonus game (step S251; Yes), a bonus table lottery for performing AT lottery using the AT lottery table (see FIG. 23 (f)) in the bonus. The process (step S252) is executed.
Next, the number of AT notification remaining games is updated according to the lottery result (step S270), and the AT lottery process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S251 that the gaming state is not in a bonus game (step S251; No), it is determined whether or not a bonus flag is established (step S253).
If it is determined in step S253 that the bonus flag is being established (step S253; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is after the bonus winning game (step S254).
If it is determined in step S254 that it is not after the bonus winning game (step S254; No), a bonus is established for performing an AT lottery using the AT lottery table (see FIG. 23 (e)) after the bonus flag is established. A rear table lottery process (step S255) is executed.
Next, the number of AT notification remaining games is updated according to the lottery result (step S270), and the AT lottery process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S254 that it is after the bonus winning game (step S254; Yes), the process proceeds to step S270, and AT lottery is not performed at this time, so the number of AT notification remaining games is updated. First, the AT lottery process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S253 that the bonus flag is not established (step S253; No), it is determined whether RT (replay time) 2 is in progress (step S256).
If it is determined in step S256 that RT2 is being performed (step S256; Yes), a lost continuous effect determination process (step S257) is executed.
Next, a table lottery process during RT2 (step S258) for performing AT lottery using the AT lottery table during RT2 (see FIG. 23D) is executed.
Next, the number of AT notification remaining games is updated according to the lottery result (step S270), and the AT lottery process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S256 that RT2 is not in progress (step S256; No), the first one of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c that is activated during the game is first operated. It is determined whether or not the stop button is the first (left) reel stop button 24a or the second (middle) reel stop button 24b (step S259).

If it is determined in step S259 that the first stop button operated first is the first (left) reel stop button 24a or the second (middle) reel stop button 24b (step S259; Yes), step S261 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S259 that the first stop button operated first is not the first (left) reel stop button 24a or the second (middle) reel stop button 24b (step S259; No), that is, When it is determined that the first operated first stop button is the third (right) reel stop button 24c, a penalty flag is set (step S260), and the process proceeds to step S261.

In step S261, it is determined whether a penalty flag is being set (step S261).
If it is determined in step S261 that the penalty flag is not being set (step S261; No), a lost continuous effect determination process (step S262) is executed.

Next, it is determined whether or not RT (replay time) 1 is in progress (step S263).
If it is determined in step S263 that RT1 is in progress (step S263; Yes), an RT1 table lottery process for performing AT lottery using the AT lottery table in RT1 (see FIG. 23C) (step S264). ).
Next, the number of AT notification remaining games is updated according to the lottery result (step S270), and the AT lottery process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S263 that the current state is not RT1 (step S263; No), an internal state determination process (step S265) for determining the gaming state at this time is executed, and the internal state (low probability state or high The normal state table lottery process (step S266) for performing AT lottery using the AT lottery table in the normal state (see FIGS. 23A and 23B) is executed in accordance with the probability state.
Next, the number of AT notification remaining games is updated according to the lottery result (step S270), and the AT lottery process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S261 that the penalty flag is being set (step S261; Yes), a penalty table lottery process for performing AT lottery using the during-penalty lottery table (see FIG. 23 (h)) (step S267) is executed.

Next, it is determined whether 10 games have elapsed since the penalty flag was established (step S268).
If it is determined in step S268 that 10 games have not elapsed since the penalty flag was established (step S268; No), the number of AT notification remaining games is determined according to the lottery result without clearing the penalty flag. After updating (step S270), the AT lottery process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S268 that 10 games have elapsed since the penalty flag was established (step S268; Yes), the penalty flag is cleared (step S269), and AT notification remains according to the lottery result. The number of games is updated (step S270), and the AT lottery process is terminated.

If the penalty flag is set again before the penalty flag is cleared, the number of games to which a penalty is given (the number of penalty games) may be added.
In addition, the condition for clearing the penalty flag is that 10 games have elapsed since the penalty flag was established. However, the condition is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined time has elapsed since the penalty flag was established, The penalty flag may be cleared on the condition that the penalty state release switch of the machine 1 is pressed.

[Loss Continuous Production Judgment Processing]
Next, the losing continuous effect determination process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous loss effect determination process.

When the losing continuous effect determination process is started, first, it is determined whether or not the losing continuous effect is being executed (step S281).
If it is determined in step S281 that the continuous loss production is being executed (step S281; Yes), it is determined whether the continuous production 1 is being executed among the continuous loss productions (step S282).

When it is determined in step S282 that the continuous effect 1 is being executed (step S282; Yes), a table lottery during the continuous effect 1 (see FIG. 29A) is performed (step S283), and the continuous loss effect determination is performed. The process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S282 that the continuous effect 1 is not being executed (step S282; No), a table lottery during the continuous effect 2 (see FIG. 29B) is performed (step S284), and the continuous loss effect is obtained. The determination process ends.

  If it is determined in step S281 that the continuous loss production effect is not being executed (step S281; No), the continuous loss production determination process is terminated.

[AT notification processing]
Next, AT notification processing will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the AT notification process.

When the AT notification process is started, it is first determined which winning combination is won based on the winning result information transmitted from the main control circuit 50 (step S291).
Next, it is determined whether a bonus winning is being announced or a bonus game is being performed (step S292).
If it is determined in step S292 that the bonus winning is being announced or the bonus game is being played (step S292; Yes), the push order that is most advantageous in accordance with the winning winning combination is notified (step S293), and AT The notification process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S292 that neither bonus winning is announced nor bonus game is played (step S292; No), the AT notification remaining game number is read (step S294), and the AT notification remaining game number is 0 or less. It is determined whether or not the value is large (step S295).

If it is determined in step S295 that the number of remaining AT notification games is not greater than 0 (step S295; No), the AT notification process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S295 that the number of remaining AT notification games is greater than 0 (step S295; Yes), it is determined whether or not an AT notification game flag is established (step S296). .

If it is determined in step S296 that the AT notification game flag is not established (step S296; No), it is determined whether or not a replay 3 (promotion replay) winning combination is established (step S297).
If it is determined in step S297 that a replay 3 (promotion replay) winning combination has been established (step S297; Yes), the pressing order of replay 3 (promotion replay) is notified (step S298).
Next, the AT notification game flag is set (step S299), and the AT notification process is terminated. In addition, counting of the number of AT notification remaining games (countdown) is started by setting the AT notification game flag.
If it is determined in step S297 that the replay 3 (promotion replay) winning combination has not been established (step S297; No), the pressing order that is most advantageous in accordance with the winning winning combination is notified (step S297). S300), the AT notification process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S296 that the AT notification game flag is being established (step S296; Yes), the pressing order that is most advantageous in accordance with the winning winning combination is notified (step S301).

Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining AT notification games (step S302), and it is determined whether or not the number of remaining AT notification games is 0 (step S303).
If it is determined in step S303 that the number of remaining AT notification games has become zero (step S303; Yes), the AT notification game flag is set to off (step S304), and the AT notification process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the number of remaining AT notification games is not zero (step S303; No), the AT notification processing is terminated without setting the AT notification game flag to OFF.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used during the AT lottery process (see FIG. 20).
As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23H, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has an AT lottery table corresponding to each gaming state.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the probability state is the low probability state in the normal states (A) and (B), the normal time (low probability) table is set. Yes.
Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the probability state is a high probability state in the normal states (A) and (B), a normal time (high probability) table is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, in the RT (replay time) 1 state, the RT1 table is set.
Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the RT2 table is set in the RT (replay time) 2 state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), in the bonus internal winning state, a post-bonus establishment table is set.
Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (f), in the bonus game state, a bonus medium table is set.
Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (g), a post-bonus end table is set in the post-bonus end state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (h), a penalty table is set during the penalty.

FIG. 24 is a table for selecting the number of AT notification remaining games for performing AT notification when an AT lottery is won.
As shown in FIGS. 24A to 24F, the game number selection table includes six tables, game number selection tables A to F.
The game number selection tables A to F are stored in association with the winning combination of the above-described AT lottery table.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the transition rate of the internal probability (low probability, high probability) in the normal states (A) and (B). Here, the internal probability means a probability that the bonus combination is won internally.

FIG. 25A is a diagram showing a transition rate when the internal probability shifts from a low probability to a high probability in the normal states (A) and (B).
As shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the internal probability is low, for example, 10% when the cherry role is won internally, 50% when the watermelon role is won internally, and the chance role is won internally. In this case, the state is shifted to a high probability state with a probability of 50%.

FIG. 25B is a diagram showing the transition rate when the internal probability shifts from a high probability to a low probability in the normal states (A) and (B).
As shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the internal probability is high, for example, when the winning combination is won internally, the probability is 5%, and when the replay winning combination is internal, the probability is low with a probability of 10%. It is supposed to migrate.

Next, the AT lottery processing method will be described as an example when the normal (low probability) table shown in FIG. 23A is set.
As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the normal time (low probability) table is set, that is, when the gaming state is the low probability normal state (A) or (B), for example, the watermelon role is internal. If you win, you will win the AT lottery with a 5% win rate.
When the AT lottery is won, the number-of-games selection table A shown in FIG. 24A is referred to and the number of remaining AT notification games for performing AT notification is selected.
Specifically, the game number “10” is selected at a rate of 15%, the game number “20” is 15%, the game number “30” is 50%, and the game number “50” is selected at a rate of 20%. Yes.
In this example, after the AT lottery process, the internal probability transition lottery is performed, and the transition from the low probability state to the high probability state is possible with a probability of 50% (see FIG. 25A).

Next, the change timing of the AT lottery table (for example, the table after bonus establishment) referred to during the AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 26, when the bonus combination is won internally, a bonus flag is established. At this time, in the AT lottery process (see FIG. 20), it is determined that a bonus flag is being established (step S253; Yes), and a bonus winning game has not yet occurred (step S254; No). AT lottery is performed with reference to the subsequent table (step S255).
Thereafter, when the player is informed of the establishment of the bonus flag and a bonus winning game that can form the bonus symbol combination mode on the active line occurs (step S254; Yes), the AT lottery is not performed.
After that, when the bonus symbol combination mode is formed on the active line and a bonus winning is generated, a bonus gaming state is set (step S251; Yes), and AT lottery is performed with reference to the bonus table (step S252).

Next, details of the lost continuous production executed in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the losing continuous effect refers to an effect performed over a plurality of games (for example, 5 games) in which the game result is lost.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), when a watermelon combination is established in the RT2 state (T1), a notification indicating that the watermelon combination is established is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 3a. At this time, when the execution of the lost continuous production is determined in response to the formation of the watermelon role, as shown in FIGS. 27 (b) to (f), the main character and the character are used until 5 games are consumed from the next game. The main liquid crystal display device 3a performs the continuous loss effect of the content in which the enemy character battles.

FIG. 27B shows the contents of the effect when the first game is being performed among the games in which the continuous loss effect is performed (T2).
As shown in FIG. 27B, at this time, an effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle each other is started.
FIG. 27 (c) shows the contents of the effect when the second game is being performed among the games in which the losing continuous effect is performed (T3).
As shown in FIG. 27C, at this time, the main character performs an attack on the enemy character.
FIG. 27D shows the contents of the effect when the third game is being performed among the games in which the continuous loss effect is performed (T4).
As shown in FIG. 27D, at this time, an effect is provided in which the enemy character counterattacks the main character.
FIG. 27 (e) shows the contents of the effect when the fourth game is being played out of the games in which the losing continuous effect is performed (T5).
As shown in FIG. 27E, at this time, the enemy character continues to attack the main character.
FIG. 27 (f) shows the content of the effect when the fifth game, that is, the last game is being performed among the games in which the losing continuous effect is performed (T 6).
As shown in FIG. 27 (f), an effect that the main character loses to the enemy character is performed at this time, and the continuous loss effect is ended.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), when the winning combination of the cherry role and the bonus role is won at the timing (T4) when the third game among the games in which the losing continuous effect is performed is started, The main liquid crystal display device 3a is notified that the above is established.
Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (h), at the timing (T5) when the fourth game is started after the losing continuous effect is started, an effect is performed in which the main character attacks the enemy character.
Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (i), at the timing (T6) when the fifth game is started after the losing continuous effect is started, the effect that the hero character wins the enemy character is performed, and the bonus combination is established. A notice to that effect is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 3a.
Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (j), the main liquid crystal display device 3a displays a notice indicating that the number of AT notification remaining games has been added to 70 games (for example, a character display of “hidden deadly skill explosion bonus AT + 70”). .

Next, a lottery method for losing continuous effects that determines whether or not to perform a continuous losing effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 28A to 28E, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a lost continuous production occurrence lottery table corresponding to each gaming state is set.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, when the probability state is a low probability state in the normal states (A) and (B), a normal time (low probability) table is set. Yes.
As shown in FIG. 28B, when the probability state is a high probability state in the normal states (A) and (B), a normal time (high probability) table is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), in the RT (replay time) 1 state, the RT1 table is set.
Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the RT2 table is set in the RT (replay time) 2 state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (e), a post-bonus end table is set in the post-bonus end state.

For example, when a watermelon combination is established in the RT2 state, the RT2 table is referred to, and the lost continuous production occurrence lottery is performed.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the continuous loss effect is executed with a probability of 20%.

When the setting device (not shown), for example, the winning probability (internal winning probability) of various winnings in the internal lottery for each game is set to any one of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6). Alternatively, when the winning probability is set to a setting 6 that is higher than the setting 1, the occurrence probability of the continuous loss production may be lowered.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 28 (f) and 28 (g), in the normal time (low probability) table, when the setting is 1, the occurrence of each losing continuous effect when the cherry, watermelon, and chance combination is established. The rate is 50%, 30%, and 30%. On the other hand, the occurrence rate of each loss continuous production at setting 6 is 20%, 20%, and 15%.
Accordingly, when the setting is low (setting 1), it is easier for the loss continuous production to occur than when the setting is high (setting 6). S257, step S262 (see FIG. 20) is executed, and it is possible to expect an additional number of AT notification remaining games.

Next, details of the continuous effect 1 table lottery and the continuous effect 2 table lottery executed in the lost continuous effect determination process (see FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 29 (a), in the continuous production 1 mid-table lottery, a continuous production 1 mid-lottery table is set, and if any of the HB role, MB role, CB1 role, and CB2 role is established, there is a 100% probability. Wins an AT lottery.
In addition, the AT lottery is won with a probability of 25% when the cherry combination is established, 5% when the watermelon combination is established, 25% when the chance combination is established, and 0.05% when the winning combination is established.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), in the continuous effect 2 mid-table lottery, a continuous effect 2 mid-lottery table is set, and if any of the HB role, MB role, CB1 role, and CB2 role is established, 100% The chance to win the AT lottery.
In addition, the AT lottery is won with a probability of 50% when the cherry combination is established, 30% when the watermelon combination is established, 50% when the chance combination is established, and 0.05% when the winning combination is established.

Note that when the AT lottery is won, the AT notification remaining game number is selected with reference to a predetermined game number selection table shown in FIG.
In addition, when the continuous production 1 lottery table is set, if a lost continuous production occurs, the table is switched from the continuous production 1 lottery table to the continuous production 2 lottery table.
In addition, when the continuous production 2 lottery table is set and the lost continuous production occurs, the table is switched from the continuous production 2 lottery table to the continuous production 1 lottery table.

  Next, the number of remaining AT notification games managed internally by the sub-control circuit 70 (hereinafter referred to as “the number of managed games”) and the number of remaining AT notification games notified to the player (hereinafter referred to as “the number of displayed games”). ) Will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the AT lottery is won in the RT2 gaming state and the AT state of 100 games occurs, a display informing the player that the AT state has been entered (for example, “Acquired RUSH start! "100 game" character display) is made on the main liquid crystal display device 3a. At this time, the number of managed games and the number of displayed games are set to “100”.

Next, when one game is digested after shifting to the AT state, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the characters “99 remaining games” are displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 3a. The number of displayed games is also set to “99”.
Next, when 10 games are digested after shifting to the AT state, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the character display of “remaining 90 games” is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 3a. The number of displayed games is also set to “90”.

Next, for example, when the winning combination of the watermelon role and the bonus role is won in the 25th game after shifting to the AT state, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the characters “75 remaining games” and “CHANCE watermelon” are displayed. Is set in the main liquid crystal display device 3a. At this time, the number of management games and the number of display games are both set to "75".
Then, after the winning combination of the watermelon role and the bonus role, as shown in FIG. 30 (e), the main liquid crystal display device displays a notification (for example, “congratulations BOUNUS confirmation”) notifying that the bonus role has been won internally. 3a is made.
Here, after 10 games from the game in which the watermelon role and bonus role are duplicated, it will be notified that the bonus role has been internally won, but the gaming state during this period is not the AT gaming state and the bonus flag is established. Since the game is in the middle state, the countdown of the number of management games is interrupted from the game in which the watermelon role and the bonus role are won in duplicate.
On the other hand, until it is notified that the bonus combination is won internally, the effect display is performed as the AT gaming state, so as shown in FIG. Character display of “game” is made on the main liquid crystal display device 3a.
For this reason, at the timing when it is announced that the bonus combination has been won internally, a difference of 10 games will occur between the number of managed games and the number of displayed games.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect display that compensates for the difference between the number of managed games and the number of displayed games.
FIG. 31A is a diagram showing a display example of the main liquid crystal display device 3a in the bonus game state after the winning of the above-mentioned double winning bonus combination (HB combination) has occurred.
As shown in FIG. 31 (a), at this time, a character display of “Tawaradayo” is displayed at the center of the display screen of the main liquid crystal display device 3a, and the player is encouraged to win a winning combination. Yes. The upper part of the display screen displays the number of medals acquired in the bonus game state (225) and the remaining number of medals that can be acquired until the bonus game state ends (89).

FIG. 31B is a diagram showing a display example of the bonus game state when the number of acquired medals is 250 and the remaining number of medals is 64.
As shown in FIG. 31 (b), at this time, a character display of “Aim at the cherry! It has become.
At this time, when a winning of the cherry role occurs, an AT lottery is performed and the AT lottery is won (see FIG. 23 (f)). Then, when the AT notification remaining game number “20” is selected (see FIG. 24C), as shown in FIG. 31C, this AT notification remaining game number “20” and the above-mentioned number of managed games. And the number of games “10”, which is the difference between the number of displayed games and “10”, is displayed (for example, “Good! Add 30G” is displayed).

  Even if the AT lottery is not won in the bonus game state, it is as if a winning combination (see FIG. 23 (f) and FIG. 24 (d)) with the AT notification remaining game number “10” occurs. For example, a character display of “Good! Add 10G” may be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the number of games “10”, which is the difference between the number of managed games and the number of displayed games, is displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 3a simultaneously with the occurrence of the bonus gaming state. Also good.

Next, the detailed structure of the movable panel device 25 will be described.
FIG. 32A is a front view of the movable panel device 25.
As shown in FIG. 32A, the movable panel device 25 includes a movable panel 25a on the front surface.
The movable panel 25a is provided with a lenticular lens in which kamaboko convex lenses are repeatedly arranged on a lenticular image.
Specifically, the movable panel 25a is divided into three regions, left, middle, and right. In the left region and the right region, the above-described kamaboko convex lenses are arranged in the vertical direction. On the other hand, in the middle region, kamaboko-shaped convex lenses are arranged in a horizontal direction.
Thereby, the design of the movable panel 25 changes according to the angle that the player views.

FIG. 32B is a rear view of the movable panel 25a.
As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the movable panel device 25 includes screw jacks 25b for operating (moving forward or backward) the movable panel 25a at the four corners on the back surface of the movable panel 25a.
In addition, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder may be used as means for operating the movable panel 25a.

FIG. 32C is a top view of the movable panel device 25, and FIG. 32D is a right side view of the movable panel device 25.
As shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, the movable panel device 25 includes a pedestal portion 25c that supports the screw jacks 25b. The movable panel device 25 includes a motor for rotating each screw jack 25b, although not shown.

Next, the operation mode of the movable panel 25a will be described.
FIG. 33 (a1) is a top view of the movable panel device 25 when the movable panel 25a is driven so that the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces diagonally forward to the right, and FIG. 33 (a2) is the same diagram (a1). It is a right view of the movable panel apparatus 25 of.
As shown in FIGS. 33 (a1) and (a2), in order for the front surface of the movable panel 25a to face diagonally to the right, the screw jacks 25b and 25b at the upper right and the lower right of the movable panel 25a The upper right and lower right screw jacks 25b, 25b are operated so that the screw shaft is retracted.

FIG. 33 (b1) is a top view of the movable panel device 25 when the movable panel 25a is driven so that the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces diagonally to the left, and FIG. 33 (b2) is the same diagram (b1). It is a right view of the movable panel apparatus 25 of.
As shown in FIGS. 33 (b1) and (b2), in order for the front surface of the movable panel 25a to face diagonally to the left, the upper left and lower left screw jacks 25b and 25b are arranged toward the rear of the movable panel 25a. The upper left and lower left screw jacks 25b, 25b are operated so that the screw shaft is retracted.

FIG. 33 (c1) is a top view of the movable panel device 25 when the movable panel 25a is driven so that the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces obliquely upward, and FIG. 33 (c2) is the same diagram (c1). It is a right view of the movable panel apparatus 25 of.
As shown in FIGS. 33 (c1) and (c2), in order for the front surface of the movable panel 25a to face upward and obliquely forward, the screw jacks 25b and 25b at the upper left and upper right portions of the movable panel 25a The upper left and upper right screw jacks 25b, 25b are operated so that the screw shaft is retracted.

FIG. 33 (c3) is a diagram illustrating a pattern that appears on the movable panel 25a when the movable panel 25a is driven so that the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces obliquely upward.
Normally, when the movable panel 25a is viewed from the front, a character with a white hat appears in the right region of the movable panel 25a (A mode) and a character with a white cap appears in the left region (B mode). (See FIG. 32A). Then, when the movable panel 25a is driven so that the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces upward and obliquely forward, a character with a black cap appears in the middle area of the movable panel 25a as shown in FIG. 33 (c3). It has become.

Next, a display mode of the movable panel 25a when the movable panel 25a is swung left and right will be described.
As shown in FIG. 34, when the movable panel 25a does not swing left and right, that is, when the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces the front (normal case), the movable panel 25a is moved to the front as described above. When viewed from above, a character wearing a white hat (A mode) appears in the right region, and a character (B mode) wearing a white cap appears in the left region.

  Further, when the movable panel 25a swings to the left as viewed in the drawing, that is, when the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces obliquely forward to the right, when the movable panel 25a is viewed from the front, a white cap appears in the right area. The character (B mode) that has received

  In addition, when the movable panel 25a swings to the right side in the drawing, that is, when the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces diagonally to the left, when the movable panel 25a is viewed from the front, a white cap appears in the left region. A character (A mode) that has been subjected to is displayed.

Next, the display mode of the display lamp 68 and the operation mode of the movable panel device 25 when the penalty flag is set will be described.
FIG. 35 is a front view of the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 35, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the penalty flag is set (step S260; see FIG. 20) and a penalty is generated, the liquid crystal display device 3 is moved upward, leftward, and rightward. The display lamp 68 provided on the left side and the display lamps 68 provided on the left and right sides of the variable display device 7 are caused to emit light. The timing for causing these display lamps 68 to emit light is when a transition to a so-called customer waiting state occurs due to the absence of a game for a predetermined period of time.

Further, when a penalty occurs, the slot machine 1 drives the movable panel device 25 so that the front surface of the movable panel 25a faces upward and obliquely forward, and as described above, a black cap is placed in the middle area of the movable panel 25a. Characters that have suffered from appear.
Here, the slot machine 1 can indicate that a penalty has occurred by displaying a character with a black hat in the middle region of the movable panel 25a.
When a penalty has occurred, a display indicating that a penalty has occurred (for example, a “penalty” character display) may be displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 3a. Further, the light emission of the display lamp 68 may be performed in a mode corresponding to a light emission mode in a state advantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to reduce the fact that the game in the slot machine 1 is avoided due to the penalty being in effect.

Further, the slot machine 1 can output a penalty signal to the outside via the external information terminal board 150 (see FIG. 39) when a penalty occurs.
Thereby, the hall facility side (for example, the game hall management device 200) can know which slot machine 1 is in a penalty by receiving the penalty signal.

Next, the outline | summary of the game system S of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 36 is a configuration diagram of the gaming system S.
The gaming system S manages the operating status of a plurality of gaming devices 10 installed in a gaming store (game room) and monitors fraudulent acts performed on the gaming devices 10. The gaming system S includes a plurality of gaming devices 10, a plurality of information collecting terminal devices 400 connected to each gaming device 10, and a game hall management device (hall) connected to each gaming device 10 via the information collecting terminal device 400. Computer) 200, each information collection terminal device 400, and the relay device 300 etc. which connect the game hall management apparatus 200 are provided.

  The game hall is provided with a network for connecting the devices constituting the gaming system S to each other. Each device connected to the network is assigned an address so that communication between the devices can be performed. The communication between the information collection terminal device 400 and the relay device 300 and the communication between the relay device 300 and the game hall management device 200 may be wired communication or wireless communication.

  In addition, a plurality of island facilities (not shown) are arranged in the game hall. In each island facility, a supply / recovery mechanism (not shown) having a supply path for supplying game media (medals) to the game apparatus 10 and a recovery path for recovering game media (medals) from the game apparatus 10 is provided. Is provided. In each island facility, one relay device (router) 300 is installed. In this embodiment, one relay device 300 is installed for each island facility. However, a plurality of relay devices 300 may be installed for each island facility, and one relay device 300 is installed for each island facility. A stand relay device 300 may be installed. Each relay device 300 is communicably connected to the balance settlement machine 700, the prize POS 800, and the member management device 900. The member management device 900 is connected to the game hall management device 200 via the interface device 1000 so as to be communicable. The member management device 900 aggregates and manages the member information transmitted from each gaming device 10 (storage medium reception terminal device 1100) in the database 900a.

  In addition, gaming devices 10 (with a storage medium receiving terminal device 1100 attached in the vicinity of the slot machine 1) are arranged side by side on opposite side surfaces of each island facility (one side in the case of an island facility near the wall). Each island facility has the same number of information collecting terminal devices 400 as the installed gaming devices 10, and each gaming device 10 is connected to each information collecting terminal device 400. The information collecting terminal device 400 is a variety of signals output from the slot machine 1 of the gaming device 10 (for example, a start signal, a game medal insertion signal, a game medal payout signal, a special feature signal, and a continuous feature related to a special feature. Actuator signals, error signals, AT signals, penalty signals, etc.) and lending signals, payment signals, etc. output from the storage medium receiving terminal device 1100 are collected and transmitted to the game hall management device 200. In the present embodiment, the received various signals are transmitted as they are. However, the received various signals may be transmitted after being processed in the information collecting terminal device 400. Further, instead of connecting one information collecting terminal device 400 to each gaming device 10, one information collecting terminal device 400 may be connected to a plurality of gaming devices 10.

In each island facility, a plurality of data lamps 500 and corner lamps 600 are installed and connected to a network. One data lamp 500 is attached to each side of the island facility and above each gaming device 10. Then, the data lamp 500 turns on or blinks the lamp (LED 570), so that the player calls the employee of the game hall, and when the abnormality occurs in the gaming apparatus 10 or the like, Used to inform the field employees. The data lamp 500 also functions as an information display device that displays the number of big hits, the number of AT rushes, and the like.
The corner lamp 600 is installed at the end of each island facility, and lights or blinks in conjunction with the data lamp 500. The installation of the corner lamp 600 is not limited to each island facility, and may be performed for each floor, for each passage, or for each predetermined block.

  Each information collection terminal device 400 installed in each island facility is connected to a relay device 300 installed in the island facility. Each relay device 300 is connected to the game hall management device 200. In this way, all the game devices 10 in the game hall are connected to the game hall management device 200 via the information collection terminal device 400. The game hall management device 200 aggregates and manages the gaming machine information transmitted from the slot machine 1 of each gaming device 10 in the database 200a. In this embodiment, the information of the gaming device 10 is transmitted to the game hall management device 200 via the information collecting terminal device 400. However, the information collecting terminal device 400 provides the data lamp 500 with an information collecting function. Instead, it may be connected to the relay device 300 via the data lamp 500. In addition, the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 may have an information collection function and may be directly connected to the relay device 300 from the gaming device 10 (storage medium reception terminal device 1100). Further, an integrated information collecting terminal device 400 and a data lamp 500 may be routed, or a normal data lamp 500 having no special function may be routed. The game hall management device 200 functions as a device that manages various information collected by the information collection terminal device 400.

FIG. 37 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the data lamp 500.
The data lamp 500 includes a control processing unit 510, a call button SW (switch) 520, a display switching button SW (switch) 530, an input port 540, an output port 550, a display device 560, an LED 570, and network communication. A port 580.

  The call button SW520 is a switch for lighting or blinking the LED 570 when the player calls an employee of the game hall.

  The display switching button SW540 is a switch for switching display contents such as game history information displayed on the display device 560.

  The network communication port 580 is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The data lamp 500 is connected to the game hall management device 200, the information collection terminal device 400, and the like via a network.

FIG. 38A is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game hall management apparatus 200. As shown in FIG.
The game hall management device 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202 that stores programs in advance, a RAM 203 that provides a work area for the CPU 201, a storage device (HDD) 204 such as a hard disk in which a database 200a is stored, and a network that controls input / output with the outside. A communication port 206 and an I / O port 207 are provided.

  The RAM 203 includes a storage area for temporarily storing various game machine information and the like, and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the CPU 201. The CPU 201 reads the gaming machine information stored in the RAM 203 and writes it into the database 200a. Instead of storing the program in the ROM 202, it is also possible to store the program in the HDD 204 and copy the program to the RAM 203 to operate the CPU 201.

  These CPU 201, ROM 202, RAM 203 and HDD 204 are connected by a bus 205. A network communication port 206 and an I / O port 207 are connected to the bus 205.

  The network communication port 206 is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. The game hall management device 200 is connected to a member management device 900, an information collection terminal device 400, a data lamp 500, and the like via a network.

  An input device (for example, a mouse and a keyboard) 212 for operating the game hall management device 200 is connected to the I / O port 207. The I / O port 207 is connected to an output device (for example, a display) 213 that outputs gaming machine information collected from the information collection terminal device 400. The I / O port 207 is connected to a control unit of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) 214. When the UPS 214 detects a decrease in supply voltage, the UPS 214 starts supplying power to the game hall management apparatus 200 and outputs a signal for instructing the game hall management apparatus 200 to shut down via the I / O port 207. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs, the game hall management device 200 can be safely shut down while the UPS 214 is supplying power.

FIG. 38B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the information collection terminal device 400. The information collection terminal device 400 is connected to the slot machine 1 as an external device, and is a device that collects gaming machine information output from the slot machine 1 to the outside. To do.
The information collecting terminal device 400 includes a microprocessor 401, a RAM 402, an EEPROM 403, a ROM 404, a network communication port 406 for controlling input / output with the outside, an I / O port 407, a communication port 408, and the like.

  The microprocessor 401 is a one-chip type processor including three CPUs 401a to 401c, and includes three CPUs: a media access control CPU (MAC CPU) 401a, a network CPU 401b, and an application CPU 401c. In addition, a RAM 402, an EEPROM 403, and a ROM 404 are connected to a bus 405 to which the CPUs 401a to 401c are connected as memories commonly used by the CPUs.

  The RAM 402 includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the application CPU 401c. The EEPROM 403 is a non-volatile memory, such as information set in the information collection terminal device 400 such as the machine number of the slot machine 1 connected to the information collection terminal device 400, the network configuration, address designation information, and an identification code. Is remembered. The ROM 404 stores a program used for collecting game data and player information. As described above, when data processing is performed by the information collection terminal device 400, the application CPU 401c calculates a cumulative value of game data, and stores the cumulative value in the RAM 402.

  These microprocessor 401, RAM 402, EEPROM 403, and ROM 404 are connected by a bus 405. Further, a network communication port 406, an I / O port 407, and a communication port 408 are connected to the bus 405.

The network communication port 406 is a port for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, and is connected to the game hall management device 200 and the data lamp 500 via the network.
The I / O port 407 is a parallel or serial input / output port, and is connected to the external information terminal board 150 and the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 of the slot machine 1. Instead of connecting the slot machine 1 and the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 separately, the slot machine 1 and the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 are connected so that they can communicate with each other. Either one may be connected to the I / O port 407.
The communication port 408 is a port for performing communication using a predetermined protocol, and an external communication terminal 410 is connected to the communication port.

Next, various signals output from the slot machine 1 and the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 39, the slot machine 1 has a start signal indicating that a game has been started, a game medal insertion signal indicating the number of game medals inserted, and a game via the external information terminal board 150 from the game control device 100. A game medal payout signal indicating the number of medals to be paid out, a special feature signal indicating that the special feature is operating, and a special feature continuous operation device relating to the special feature indicating that the special feature continuous operation device is operating Signal, error signal indicating that various errors (for example, hopper error, selector error, front frame 2 opening error, etc.) have occurred, AT signal indicating that the gaming state is in AT, and penalty are given A penalty signal or the like indicating this is output to the information collecting terminal device 400.
In addition, at least the AT signal and the penalty signal are input to the information collecting terminal device 400 and then output to the game hall management device 200 via the network communication port 406. As a result, it is possible to identify the slot machine 1 in which the AT notification game is being performed and the slot machine 1 to which a penalty has been given in the game hall management device 200. In addition, in the member management apparatus 900 that is communicably connected to the game hall management apparatus 200 and the interface apparatus 1000, it is possible to identify a player who performs a prohibited gaming act that triggers a penalty. .

As described above, the start signal, game medal insertion signal, game medal payout signal, special object signal, special object continuous action device signal, error signal, AT signal, penalty signal, etc. 100, but may be output from the sub-control circuit 70.
In addition, the game hall management device 200 can output a penalty release signal for releasing the penalty state of the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 can input the penalty release signal, and the slot machine 1 receives the penalty release signal. It is also possible that the penalty state can be canceled when. Further, the slot machine 1 may release the penalty state after a predetermined time has elapsed after inputting the penalty release signal.
Further, the game hall management device 200 may be able to count the number of penalty games to which the penalty of the slot machine 1 specified based on the input penalty signal is given. Furthermore, the game hall management apparatus 200 may calculate the ratio between the number of penalty games and the number of normal games to which no penalty is given when counting the number of penalty games as described above.
Thereby, it is possible to easily grasp the occurrence state of the penalty state in each slot machine 1 in the hall.

Further, the game hall management device 200 may be able to calculate the occurrence rate of the AT notification game of the slot machine 1 specified based on the input AT signal. Specifically, when calculating the occurrence rate of the AT notification game, the game hall management device 200 calculates the number of penalty games from the total number of games when the number of penalty games is counted in the specified slot machine 1. Excluding the AT notification game occurrence rate is calculated.
Thereby, it is possible to grasp in detail the execution status of the AT notification game in each slot machine 1 in the hall. Further, when calculating the occurrence rate of AT notification games, the number of games to which a penalty is given (the number of penalty games) is calculated from the total number of games, so the occurrence rate of the AT notification game is calculated. The occurrence rate of the AT notification game in each slot machine 1 in the hall can be grasped in more detail.
The occurrence rate of AT notification games is not limited to being calculated by the game hall management device 200, but is calculated by each slot machine 1 and the calculated AT notification game occurrence rate information is transmitted to the game hall management device 200. May be. In this case, when the number of penalty games is counted by the penalty counting means 84 also in each slot machine 1, the number of penalty games is excluded from the total number of games, and the occurrence rate of AT notification games is calculated.

The storage medium reception terminal device 1100 has a lending signal indicating that a game medal has been lent from the ball lending control device 1110 via the connection terminal 1120, a payment signal indicating that the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 has received money, and the like. Is output to the information collecting terminal device 400.
In addition, the storage medium reception terminal device 1100 can communicate with the member management device 900 via the network communication port 1130.

FIG. 40A shows a game medal insertion signal when three game medals are inserted.
As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the game medal insertion signal is output the number of times (maximum 3 times) corresponding to the number of inserted game medals. That is, when the number of inserted game medals is 3, a game medal insertion signal is output three times. The output start timing of the game medal insertion signal is when the reel rotation start signal is received.
The output time of one game medal insertion signal is 52.5644 ms, and the time until the next game medal insertion signal is output (OFF time) is also 52.5644 ms.
FIG. 40B is a diagram showing a game medal payout signal when three game medals are paid out.
As shown in FIG. 40B, the game medal payout signal is output a number of times corresponding to the number of winning prizes (up to 11 times). That is, when the number of winning prizes is 3, the game medal payout signal is output three times. The output timing of the game medal payout signal is when the game medal payout starts.
Note that the output time of one game medal payout signal is 52.5644 ms, and the time until the next game medal payout signal is output (OFF time) is also 52.5644 ms.

Next, the output timing of the above-described start signal and error signal will be described.
FIG. 41A shows the output timing of the start signal.
As shown in FIG. 41 (a), the start signal is used until the third reel (final reel) stops after the start lever 21 is operated (rotation and rotation start operation) in order to start a break. That is, this signal is output until all reels are stopped.

FIG. 41B is a diagram illustrating the output timing of the error signal.
As shown in FIG. 41B, the error signal is a signal that is output after an error occurs until the error is cleared.

Next, the output timing of the above-described AT signal and penalty signal will be described.
FIG. 41 (c) is a diagram illustrating the output timing of the AT signal and penalty signal.
As shown in FIG. 41 (c), the AT signal is output from the start of the notification game (navigation) indicating the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c until the notification game ends. .
The output start timing of the AT signal is synchronized with the output start timing of the start signal. That is, an AT signal is output when the start lever 21 is operated (rotation and rotation start operation) in order to start a single game.
On the other hand, the output end timing of the AT signal is synchronized with the timing at which the third reel (last reel) of the last game in which the notification game (navigation) indicating the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is performed stops. It is supposed to be. Thus, when the last game in which the notification game (navigation) is performed is completed, the output of the AT signal is also terminated, and the RT2 state is shifted to the RT1 state (see FIG. 7).

Also, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the penalty signal is a signal that is output until the penalty is canceled after the penalty occurs.
The output start timing of the penalty signal is synchronized with the timing at which the third reel (final reel) of the game that triggered the penalty (the game in which the prohibited gaming action was performed) stops.
On the other hand, the output end timing of the penalty signal is the third reel of the last game of the game (penalty game) to which a penalty is given (for example, the tenth penalty game if the penalty game is played ten times). This is synchronized with the timing when the (final reel) stops.

Next, a display mode of a symbol (for example, a replay symbol) corresponding to whether or not the reel lamp (backlight) 67 is turned on will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 42A, when the reel lamp 67 is turned off, a normal replay symbol is displayed.
On the other hand, when the reel lamp 67 is lit, a watermark pattern (for example, a floral watermark pattern) appears on the replay pattern.
As a result, even when the same replay symbol is stopped and displayed, depending on whether or not a watermark pattern appears on the replay symbol, the degree of expectation (for example, whether or not an AT lottery is successful, an internal winning of a bonus winning combination, etc.) Etc.) can be suggested.
Specifically, when the reel lamp 67 is turned off and the normal replay symbol is stopped and displayed, the expectation is low, and the reel lamp 67 is turned on and the replay symbol is stopped and displayed. When a watermark pattern (for example, a floral watermark pattern) appears, it indicates that the degree of expectation is high.

  Next, means for causing the above-described watermark pattern to appear will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 42B is a schematic view showing a cross section of a conventional reel seal. FIG. 42C is a schematic view showing a cross section of the reel seal of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 42 (b), the conventional reel seal does not have a recess for causing a watermark pattern to appear, and has a flat surface.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the reel seal of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of dents H,. On the back side of the region that is formed.
The plurality of dents H,... Are formed at positions where a watermark pattern appears. Each dent H is provided with a floral watermark, for example. As a result, when the reel lamp 67 is turned on, a floral watermark pattern can appear at the position where each recess H is formed.

It should be noted that the depths of the plurality of recesses H,... On the rear surface of the reel seal need not be uniform. For example, as shown in FIGS. 42 (d) and 42 (e), the depths of the recesses H are made different. You may do it.
Thereby, the light transmittance of the watermark pattern applied to each recess H can be made different, so that the number of watermark patterns appearing according to the illuminance of the light irradiated from the reel lamp 67 can be changed. . Specifically, the number of watermark patterns that appear can be increased as the illuminance of light emitted from the reel lamp 67 is increased stepwise. It should be noted that the timing at which the illuminance of the light is increased by the reel lamp 67 is preferably after the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped, particularly after a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop. By setting the timing of increasing the illuminance of light after the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped, it is possible to easily recognize the appearance of the watermark pattern on the stopped display.
Further, the illuminance of the light irradiated from the reel lamp 67 to each recess H is changed by changing the amount of light irradiated to each recess H from one reel lamp 67 as shown in FIG. Not limited to. For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), a plurality of reel lamps 67 may be provided, and the illuminance of the light irradiated to each recess H may be changed by changing the number of lighting of the reel lamps 67.

Further, a plurality of recesses H,... Having the same depth are formed in the left region and the right region on the rear surface of the reel seal, and the vicinity of the left region, the vicinity of the right region, and between the left region and the right region. Reel lamps 67 for irradiating light may be provided in the vicinity of the middle region. Then, as shown in FIGS. 42 (f) and 42 (g), the position where the watermark pattern appears can be changed by changing the lighted reel lamp 67.
As a result, for example, a pattern that causes a watermark pattern to appear in the left area of the replay symbol (see FIG. 42 (h)) and a pattern that causes the watermark pattern to appear in the right area (see FIG. 42 (i)) are repeatedly switched alternately. Can be executed. Then, the replay symbol can be noticed by executing the effect.

  Further, as described above, for example, a lottery effect for the number of AT notification remaining games is executed by repeatedly switching between a pattern that causes a watermark pattern to appear in the left area of the replay symbol and a pattern that causes a watermark pattern to appear in the right area. You may do it. Specifically, when the watermark pattern appears in the left area of the replay pattern, the pattern that causes the watermark pattern to appear in the left area of the replay pattern and the pattern that causes the watermark pattern to appear in the right area are repeatedly switched alternately. As a result of the lottery effect, 30 remaining AT notification remaining games are given. When a watermark pattern finally appears in the right area of the replay symbol, 50 remaining AT notification remaining games are given. good.

In addition, the light emission color can be changed by using a multicolor LED as the reel lamp 67, and colors corresponding to the light emission color (for example, blue, green, red, etc.) are respectively provided in a plurality of recessed portions provided on the reel seal. Etc.) may be colored.
At this time, for example, when the reel lamp 67 emits blue light to a dent watermark pattern colored in blue, the watermark pattern is difficult to visually recognize.
On the other hand, when green or red light is emitted to the dent watermark pattern colored in blue, the watermark pattern is easily visible.
In addition, when the green light is emitted from the reel lamp 67 with respect to the dent watermark pattern colored in green, the watermark pattern is hardly visible.
On the other hand, when blue or red light is emitted with respect to the dent watermark pattern colored in green, the watermark pattern is easily visible.
Further, when red light is emitted by the reel lamp 67 with respect to the dent watermark pattern colored in red, the watermark pattern is hardly visible.
On the other hand, when blue or green light is emitted to the dent watermark pattern colored in red, the watermark pattern is easily visible.

  Accordingly, for example, as shown in FIGS. 43A to 43C, when blue light is emitted by the reel lamp 67, the number of watermark patterns that can be visually recognized on the replay symbol is one or less. When the number of watermarks that can be viewed is 2 or more and less than 5, it indicates that the degree of expectation is “medium”. When the number of watermark patterns that can be visually recognized is five or more, it may be possible to perform an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation is “large”. Note that when the number of watermark patterns made visible on the replay symbol is 1 or less when the reel lamp 67 emits green or red light, the degree of expectation Indicates that it is “small”, and when the number of watermark patterns that are visible is 2 or more and less than 5, it indicates that the degree of expectation is “medium” and becomes visible When the number of watermark patterns is 5 or more, it is suggested that the degree of expectation is “large”. Further, the degree of expectation is not limited to suggesting according to the number of visible watermark patterns, but may be suggested according to the size of the visible area of the watermark pattern.

Next, an example of a watermark step-up effect display in which the number of watermark patterns increases stepwise will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 43 (d), in STEP 1 that suggests that the degree of expectation is “small”, the watermark pattern does not appear on the replay symbol that is stopped and displayed.
Next, in the case where the level of expectation is “medium”, the watermark pattern appears in the left region on the replay symbol displayed in a stopped state.
Next, in the case where the level of expectation is “Large”, the watermark pattern appears on the entire replay symbol that has been stopped and displayed.

Next, an example of effect display using the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 at least in front of the symbol display window 5. The transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 can display characters, patterns, and the like superimposed on a pattern displayed when the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped.
As shown in FIG. 43 (e), the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment suggests that the expectation is “small” when no characters or the like are displayed on the replayed symbols that are stopped and displayed. Thus, for example, when the characters “REPLAY” are displayed over the replay symbol displayed in a stopped state, it is possible to perform an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation is “large”.

  Next, another example of the above-described watermark step-up effect display will be described with reference to FIG. The watermark step-up effect display according to this example is an effect display in which the effect display by the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 is combined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, in STEP 1 that suggests that the degree of expectation is “small”, the watermark pattern does not appear on the replayed symbols that are stopped (FIG. 44A). reference).
Next, when STEP 1 develops from STEP 1 to STEP 2-a, which indicates that the degree of expectation is “medium”, a watermark pattern appears on the entire replay symbol displayed in a stopped state (FIG. 44B). reference).

Further, when the transition from STEP 1 to STEP 2-b, which indicates that the degree of expectation is “small”, the letter “REPLAY” is displayed on the replay pattern by the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8. (See FIG. 44 (c)).
Next, when STEP 2-b develops to STEP 3 indicating that the degree of expectation is “Large”, a watermark pattern appears in the left area on the replay symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the replay symbol is displayed by the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8. The characters “REPLAY” are displayed so as to overlap (see FIG. 44D).
Next, when the expectation is expanded from STEP 3 to STEP 4, which indicates that the degree of expectation is “extra large”, a watermark pattern appears on the replay symbol that is stopped and displayed, and is superimposed on the replay symbol by the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8. “REPLAY” is displayed (see FIG. 44E).
In order to develop to STEP 4 as described above, the steps of STEP 1 → STEP 2-b → STEP 3 → STEP 4 are taken. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after developing from STEP 1 to STEP 2-a, a transmissive liquid crystal panel The character “REPLAY” may be displayed on the replay symbol in accordance with step 8 to develop to STEP4. In such a case, the degree of expectation when developing to STEP 4 is different between the case of developing to STEP 4 via STEP 2-b and STEP 3 and the case of developing to STEP 4 via STEP 2-a. Anyway.

Next, details of the replay winning 1 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment (winning that is established when the symbol combination aspect of “replay-replay-replay” is formed on the active line) will be described with reference to FIG. .
As shown in FIGS. 45A to 45D, the replay winning 1 can be subdivided into four types: normal replay, watermark replay 1, watermark replay 2, and watermark display replay.

In normal replay, as shown in Fig. 45 (a), when the symbol combination form of "Replay-Replay-Replay" is formed on the active line, a watermark appears on any replay symbol that is stopped and displayed. Moreover, it is a winning in a mode in which the characters “REPLAY” are not displayed on the replay pattern by the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8.
When the normal replay winning is established, it is possible to suggest that the degree of expectation is “small”.

As shown in FIG. 45 (b), the watermark replay 1 is one of the replay symbols that are stopped and displayed when the symbol combination mode of “replay-replay-replay” is formed on the active line. It is a winning in a form in which a watermark pattern appears.
When the winning of watermark replay 1 is established, it can be suggested that the degree of expectation is “medium”.

As shown in FIG. 45 (c), the watermark replay 2 is a watermark pattern on any of the replay symbols that are stopped and displayed when the “replay-replay-replay” symbol combination mode is formed on the active line. It is a prize in a form that appears.
When the winning of watermark replay 2 is established, it can be suggested that the degree of expectation is “large”.

As shown in FIG. 45 (d), the watermark display replay is a watermark pattern on any of the replay symbols that are stopped and displayed when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is formed on the active line. In addition to appearing, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 displays a character “REPLAY” superimposed on the replay symbol.
If the winning of watermark display replay is established, it can be suggested that the degree of expectation is “extra large”.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment indicates that the expectation degree is “small” when the normal replay in which the symbol combination mode of “replay-replay-replay” is formed on the active line occurs, for example. This suggests that when the chance replay in which the symbol combination form of “replay-replay- 俵” is formed on the active line occurs, the expectation is “large” (FIGS. 45E and 45F). In addition to the display method of the expected degree according to the conventional symbol combination mode such as ()), a plurality of kinds of display methods can be used depending on the presence or absence of the watermark pattern described above and the character display on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 even in the same symbol combination mode. The degree of expectation can be expressed.

In addition, when the degree of expectation is expressed according to the symbol combination mode, the player's interest in displaying the degree of expectation is reduced at a stage where an unexpected symbol is stopped and displayed. When the degree of expectation is expressed by the presence / absence of character display on the liquid crystal panel 8 or the like, even when an unexpected pattern is stopped and displayed, a watermark pattern finally appears on the stopped pattern or is displayed on the stopped pattern. It is possible to suggest that the expectation is high by displaying characters on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 8 in a superimposed manner.
As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows a watermark pattern to finally appear on the stop symbol even when an unexpected symbol is stopped and displayed, or a transmissive liquid crystal panel superimposed on the stop symbol. It is possible to perform an unexpected effect such as displaying characters by 8 and so on, and it is possible to maintain the player's interest in displaying the expected degree.

  For example, when the symbol combination aspect of “cherry-cherry-cherry” plays a role indicating that the occurrence of a so-called triple cherry formed on the active line has a high expectation, the triple cherry is won internally. However, if the triple cherries cannot be established, for example, the above-mentioned watermark pattern appears on the stopped cherry pattern (the cherry pattern in the so-called “Tempai” state), and the internal winning is given to the triple cherries. You may be made to be able to alert | report that it was doing.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 in which only the diagonal line that rises to the right is set as an enableable line and the middle horizontal line is an invalid line (dummy line), the predetermined symbol combination mode relating to the normal replay winning is as follows. When a pattern combination aspect of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is formed on the diagonal line that rises to the right and the middle horizontal line is formed, a watermark pattern is prevented from appearing on the replay symbol that is stopped and displayed, A replay that is stopped and displayed when a predetermined symbol combination aspect related to a special replay winning is formed on a diagonal line that rises to the right, and a symbol combination aspect of "Replay-Replay-Replay" is formed on the middle horizontal line It is possible to indicate that a special replay prize has occurred by making a watermark appear on the design. It may be.
Specifically, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 20 replay symbols, No. 2 in the middle of the second reel 6b. 16 replay symbols and No. 3 in the middle of the third reel 6c. The 18 replay symbols are stopped, and No. 18 is displayed on the lower stage of the first reel 6a, which is an enabling line (upward diagonal line). No. 19 watermelon symbol is stopped and No. 19 is displayed in the middle stage of the second reel 6b. 16 replay symbols are stopped, and No. 16 is displayed on the upper stage of the third reel 6c. When 19 watermelon symbols are stopped, a normal replay winning is established. At this time, the watermark pattern does not appear on the replay symbol that is stopped and displayed.
In addition, No. is shown in the middle stage of the first reel 6a. 20 replay symbols, No. 2 in the middle of the second reel 6b. 16 replay symbols and No. 3 in the middle of the third reel 6c. No. 13 replay symbols are stopped, and No. is displayed on the lower stage of the first reel 6a, which is an enabling line (upward diagonal line). No. 19 watermelon symbol is stopped and No. 19 is displayed in the middle stage of the second reel 6b. 16 replay symbols are stopped, and No. 16 is displayed on the upper stage of the third reel 6c. When the 14 bar symbols are stopped, a special replay winning is established. At this time, a watermark pattern appears on the replay symbol that is stopped and displayed.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the embodiment described above, a game control unit (main control circuit 50) that performs overall control of the game, and control related to the effects of the game under the control of the game control unit (main control circuit 50). In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) provided with an effect control unit (sub control circuit 70) that performs the game control unit (main control circuit 50), a game information command for performing control related to the effect of the game A transmission means (main control circuit 50) for sequentially transmitting to the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70) is provided, and the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70) is transmitted from the game control unit (main control circuit 50). Receiving means (sub control circuit 70) for receiving the game information command, and the gaming information commands received by the receiving means (sub control circuit 70) are transmitted in a regular order. And determination means for determining the whether the (sub-control circuit 70), and further comprising a.

  Thereby, it is determined whether or not the game information command is transmitted in a regular order by the determination means (sub control circuit 70) provided in the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70). If there is an illegal act such as cutting or inserting an illegal command, it is not determined that the game information command is transmitted in a regular order, and the game control unit (main It is possible to detect an illegal act in the middle of transmitting a game information command from the control circuit 50) to the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70).

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when transmitting the game information command, the transmission means (main control circuit 50) adds a command transmission number indicating the transmission order to the game information command and transmits it. Based on the command transmission number added to the game information command, the determination means (sub control circuit 70) determines whether the game information command is transmitted in a regular order.

  As a result, a command transmission number indicating the transmission order is added to the game information command, and the determination means (sub control circuit 70) determines whether the game information command is transmitted in a regular order based on the command transmission number. Therefore, the determination by the determination unit is facilitated, and the processing load related to the determination can be reduced.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an error notification that performs error notification when the determination means (sub control circuit 70) does not determine that the game information command has been transmitted in a regular order. Means (sub-control circuit 70, speaker 4, display lamp 68, etc.) are provided.

Thereby, when it is not determined that the game information command is transmitted in the regular order, an error notification is made to notify the outside that the game information command has not been transmitted in the regular order. it can.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a so-called goto action that advances the game advantageously by changing the contents of the production (for example, AT lottery for determining whether or not to perform the AT notification game) by an illegal command.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the error notification means (the sub control circuit 70, the speaker 4, the display lamp 68, etc.) executes the initialization of the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70). The error notification will be cancelled.

  As a result, when the error notification is canceled, the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70) has to be initialized, so that after the error notification is canceled, the game is continued with the illegally controlled effect content. This can be prevented.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the start switch 60b for starting the rotation of the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c. A plurality of stop switches 60a for stopping the rotation of the game, and in the game, after the start switch 60b is operated, the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c are sequentially stopped according to the stop operation of the stop switch 60a. One game is completed by deriving the symbol combination mode, and the transmission means (main control circuit 50) outputs the game information command at least when the start switch 60b is operated and when the stop switch 60a is stopped. The determination means (sub control circuit 70) transmits at least the operation of the start switch 60b and Based on the game information commands sent to the time of stopping the operation of the top switch 60a, the game information command is to determine whether those transmitted in regular order.

  Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the game information commands are transmitted in a regular order when the start switch 60b is started when at least one game is started and when the stop switch 60a is stopped when the game ends. In the one game, an illegal act in the middle of transmitting a game information command from the game control unit (main control circuit 50) to the effect control unit (sub control circuit 70) can be easily detected.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining the structure of each above-mentioned embodiment. 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.

  For example, in addition to causing the watermark pattern to appear by turning on the reel lamp 67, at a normal time, by irradiating light from the front to a predetermined portion of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, the reflection of the light causes at least You may make it easy to visually recognize a part of the design that has become difficult to see by making it difficult to see a part and stopping the irradiation of light from the front during a specific performance. Specifically, a blue character is attached to the area where the design of the reel seal is displayed, and the area where the design is displayed normally is irradiated with blue light from the front, so that the blue color is displayed. It is made difficult to see the characters, and by stopping the irradiation of the blue light from the front at the time of a specific performance, the blue characters that have been difficult to see are easily visible.

1 slot machine (game machine)
50 Main control circuit (game control unit, transmission means)
70 Sub-control circuit (production control unit, receiving means, judging means)

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine comprising a game control unit that controls the game in an integrated manner, and an effect control unit that performs control related to the effect of the game under the control of the game control unit,
The game control unit includes transmission means for sequentially transmitting game information commands for performing control related to the effect of the game to the effect control unit,
The production control unit
Receiving means for receiving the game information command transmitted from the game control unit;
Determining means for determining whether the game information command received by the receiving means is transmitted in a regular order;
A gaming machine comprising: The transmission means, when transmitting the game information command, adds a command transmission number indicating a transmission order to the game information command, and transmits the command.
2. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines whether the game information command is transmitted in a regular order based on the command transmission number added to the game information command. Game machines.   The game according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising error notification means for performing error notification when the determination means does not determine that the game information command has been transmitted in a regular order. Machine.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the error notification means cancels the error notification by executing initialization of the effect control unit. A start switch for starting rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels,
The game is configured such that, after the start switch is operated, the plurality of reels are sequentially stopped in accordance with a stop operation of the stop switch, and a symbol combination mode is derived to end one game.
The transmission means transmits the game information command at least when the start switch is operated and when the stop switch is stopped,
The determination means determines whether the game information commands are transmitted in a regular order based on at least the game information commands transmitted when the start switch is operated and when the stop switch is stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: