JP2015202150A - slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of identifying whether or not the minimum time of one game is ensured at a test device side using a test signal for indicating a result determined by predetermining means.SOLUTION: If predetermined regulation time does not lapse after first output start (T6) of a signal of an internal winning flag 8 in a prior game as previously mentioned when the first output of the signal of the internal winning flag 8 can be started, timing for starting the first output of the signal of the internal winning flag 8 after the internal lottery is delayed until predetermined regulation time (T16) passes from the first output start (T6) of the signal of the internal lottery flag 8 in the prior game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  A slot machine is generally provided with a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation. When the start operation is performed in a state where the bet number is set, the rotation of the reel is started, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. Winning is possible on condition that the internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  Also, in this type of slot machine, for example, by outputting a test signal that can specify the operation status of the slot machine, such as a signal that can specify the lottery result of the internal lottery, There has been proposed one that can specify the operation state of a gaming machine such as performance (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-176842 A

  Also, in this type of slot machine, the minimum time required for one game is set so that the progress of the game does not become too fast, and the reels are changed until the minimum time elapses after the start of reel fluctuation in the previous game. It is common to have a function to ensure the minimum time of one game by regulating the fluctuation of the game, and whether or not such a minimum time of one game is ensured is also specified by the testing machine. There is a need.

  In the configuration in which the lottery result of the internal lottery is output as a test signal as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not the minimum time of one game is secured using such an existing test signal. Although the method of specifying is conceivable, the internal lottery itself is executed even if the minimum time of one game has not passed since the internal lottery of the previous game by performing the start operation, There is a possibility that it cannot be accurately grasped whether or not the minimum time of one game is secured on the machine side.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is specified on the test apparatus side whether or not the minimum time of one game is secured by using a test signal indicating the determination result of the pre-decision means. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A variable display part (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display part (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is variably displayed, the variable display In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the parts (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), and a winning can be generated according to the display result,
Pre-decision means (internal lottery) for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to occur before the display result is derived;
When the pre-determining means (internal lottery) determines whether or not the winning is allowed, the pre-determination is made with respect to a test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) connected when performing a game test. Predetermined signal output control means (internal winning flag 1) for performing output control for outputting a predetermined signal (special low order, general low order, special high order, general high order) capable of specifying the determination result of the means (internal lottery result) ~ 8 signal output control),
Progress restricting means (control in which the main control unit 41 restricts the progress of the game) for restricting the progress of the game so that the shortest time required for one game is equal to or longer than a predetermined restricting time (4.1 seconds);
In the previous game, the predetermined control time (4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high). When output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) can be started, the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) in the previous game Delaying the start of output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) until the predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds) elapses after the high-order output control is started The output control delay means (in FIG. 28, the first internal winning flag 8 after the internal lottery is started (T16) from the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the previous game (T6) until the predetermined regulation time elapses). Trust And a delaying) a timing to start outputting,
Storage means (ROM 41b) in which a game control program is stored;
Comprising arithmetic processing means (CPU 41a) for executing arithmetic processing based on the game control program,
In the game control program, a first call routine (free state control process of Sb4 in FIG. 8, error process of Sk17 in FIG. 9) called when a predetermined call condition is satisfied, and a predetermined interrupt condition are satisfied. And a second call routine (timer interrupt process (main) in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) called when
When the first calling routine is called, the arithmetic processing means executes the first calling routine without storing specific information (a value of a flag register) that can specify an arithmetic state by the arithmetic processing means in a predetermined area. When the second call routine is called, the execution of the second call routine is started with the specific information stored in a predetermined area (the freeze state control process in Sb4 in FIG. 8 and the error process in Sk17 in FIG. 9). Is executed without storing the value of the caller flag register in the stack area, and the timer interrupt processing (main) of FIGS. 9 and 10 is executed after the value of the caller flag register is stored in the stack area. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the output control of the predetermination signal in the current game can be started without lapse of a predetermined regulation time since the start of the predetermination signal output control in the previous game, In the previous game, the output control of the predetermined signal is started in the previous game by delaying the start of the output control of the predetermined signal until the predetermined regulation time elapses after the output control of the predetermined signal is started. Even if it becomes possible to start the output control of the pre-determined signal in the current game without the elapse of the predetermined regulation time from the first time, the interval at which the pre-determined signal is output is always greater than or equal to the predetermined regulation time. By checking the interval, it is possible to accurately specify whether or not the minimum time required for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more.
The slot machine according to claim 1 may be any slot machine as long as it performs output control for outputting a test signal output to the test apparatus, and the test signal signal line and these signal lines are connected to the test apparatus. A connector for connection, a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal, or the like may not be provided.
In addition, the performance test performed by the test apparatus in claim 1 is a test for confirming performance such as whether or not the slot machine operates properly and whether or not the game value grant rate is within an appropriate range. It is.

  Note that “winning” means giving a predetermined value. The predetermined value includes, for example, a game value used for setting a bet number, a transition of a gaming state, and a bet number setting that allows a player to play the next game without using the game value. It is. On the other hand, “non-winning” means that at least a gaming value is not given, and when a so-called missed display result is derived, it becomes “non-winning”.

The slot machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
Game data holding means (RAM 41c) for holding game data including specific information (value of flag register) stored in a predetermined area even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped;
A power interruption process for executing a power interruption process for enabling recovery based on the game data held by the game data holding means when it is determined that the power interruption condition is satisfied by the execution of the second calling routine. It is characterized by comprising execution means (power interruption processing (main) shown in FIG. 9).
According to this feature, since the game data including the specific information is held when the power interruption process is executed, the game data can be reliably returned at the time of return.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is:
Data storage means (stack area) for storing data when performing arithmetic processing;
Address storage means (stack pointer) for storing the address of the data storage means;
When the start condition (condition established by inputting the system reset signal) is satisfied, the specific calculation process (initial setting process) set to the specific address (reset address) of the game control program is executed, and the specific Before performing the arithmetic processing, the memory device is characterized by comprising address storage control means for storing an address (initial address) predetermined as the address in the address storage means.
According to this feature, the control can be appropriately executed by executing the specific calculation process after storing the predetermined address in the address storage means.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is:
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
A game progress control means (main control unit 41) for advancing a game based on an operation by the operation means;
With
It is possible to automatically play a game based on the input of a test signal (test signal) from a test device (test device 1300) connected when performing a game test,
In the first state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are involved in the progress of the game (the state where the stop operation for proceeding with the game is effective), the derivation operation means ( Derivation control for performing control for deriving a display result based on the input of a specific signal (first to third reel stop switch signals) indicating the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Means (main control unit 41);
Specific effect executing means (main control unit 41) for executing a specific effect (pseudo game effect) in the second state (freeze state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game When,
A derivation operation enable signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) indicating that the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) can be operated is output to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Derivation operation possible signal output control means (main control unit 41) for performing control to perform,
Further comprising
In the first state (a state in which a stop operation for advancing the game is valid), the test device (test device 1300) can receive the derivation operation enable signal (first to third reel stop enable ramp signal). In the second state (freeze state), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) controls the derivation operation possible signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) to be unreceivable (first to third). (Output restriction signal (main) is output together with the reel stop enable lamp signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the configuration in which the specific performance is executed in the second state where the derivation operation means is not involved in the progress of the game, the derivation operation enable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test device during the second state. Therefore, when the test apparatus side receives the derivation operation enable signal, the test apparatus side does not have a function to determine whether or not the operation of the derivation operation means for advancing the game is possible. An operation test can be performed. Also, during the second state, the test device controls the derivation operation enable signal so that it cannot be received. During the second state, whether or not the derivation operation means for operating the game is in an operable state. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the processing on the test apparatus side.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is:
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Game progress control means (main control unit 41) for progressing a game based on an operation by the derivation operation means;
With
It is possible to automatically play a game based on the input of a test signal (test signal) from a test device (test device 1300) connected when performing a game test,
In the first state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are involved in the progress of the game (the state where the stop operation for proceeding with the game is effective), the derivation operation means ( Derivation control for performing control for deriving a display result based on the input of a specific signal (first to third reel stop switch signals) indicating the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Means (main control unit 41);
Specific effect executing means (main control unit 41) for executing a specific effect (pseudo game effect) in the second state (freeze state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game When,
A recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) indicating a recommended operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is output to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Recommended operation mode signal output control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing control,
Further comprising
In the first state (a state in which a stop operation for advancing the game is valid), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) can receive the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal). In the second state (freeze state), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) controls the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) to be unreceivable (stop execution position signal). Outputs the output restriction signal (sub) together with the stop reel designation signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the configuration in which the specific effect is executed in the second state where the derivation operation means is not involved in the progress of the game, the recommended operation mode signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test device during the second state. Thus, when a test apparatus side receives a recommended operation mode signal, the test apparatus side does not have a function to determine whether or not it is notified as a recommended operation mode of a test signal for advancing a game. It is possible to perform an operation test normally. Also, during the second state, the test device controls the recommended operation mode signal so that it cannot be received. During the second state, whether or not the operation of the derivation operation means for advancing the game is possible. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the processing on the test apparatus side.

Note that the slot machines of the means 4 and 5 only need to perform output control for outputting test signals to be output to the test apparatus. The test signal signal lines and these signal lines are connected to the test apparatus. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not include a connector for connecting, a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal, a relay board for connecting to a test apparatus, and the like.
The performance test performed by the test device in the means 4 and 5 is for confirming performance such as whether or not the slot machine operates properly and whether or not the game value grant rate falls within an appropriate range. It is a test.
Further, in the means 4, the derivation operation enable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus during the second state. For example, the derivation operation enable signal output control means performs the derivation in the second state. By performing control that does not output an operable signal, the configuration may be such that the derivation operable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus during the second state. The derivation operation enable signal is output during the second state, but at the same time, the test apparatus performs control to simultaneously output a signal that inhibits reception of the derivation operation enable signal or relays between the test apparatus By performing a control to simultaneously output a signal that impedes the output of a signal that can be derived from the relay unit to the test apparatus. The derived operational signals may be unreceivable control constituting the said test device in the in the second state.
Further, in the means 5, the recommended operation mode signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus during the second state. For example, the recommended operation mode signal output control means controls the recommended operation mode signal during the second state. By performing control that does not output an operation mode signal, the test apparatus may be configured to control the reception of the recommended operation mode signal in the second state, and the recommended operation mode signal output control unit may The recommended operation mode signal is output during the second state, but at the same time, the test apparatus performs control to simultaneously output a signal that inhibits reception of the recommended operation mode signal, or relays the test apparatus to and from the test apparatus. By performing a control to simultaneously output a signal that impedes the output of the recommended operation mode signal from the relay unit to the test apparatus. The recommended operating mode signal may be unreceivable control constituting the said test device in the in the second state.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is:
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Game progress control means (main control unit 41) for progressing a game based on an operation by the derivation operation means;
With
Specific effect executing means (main control unit 41) for executing a specific effect (pseudo game effect) in a state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game (freeze state);
Change mode changing means for changing the change mode of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated during execution of the specific effect (pseudo game effect). (Main control unit 41) is provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to achieve a variety of effects.

The slot machine of the means 6 includes the following configuration.
Bet number setting means (one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, and inserted medal sensor 31) for setting a bet number for a unit game (one game) using a game value;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
When the start possible condition is satisfied by setting the bet number by the betting number setting means (when the start switch 7 is operated when the start switch 7 for starting one game is activated) Etc.), the normal unit game execution means for performing the normal unit game (normal game) for deriving the display result in accordance with the operation of the derivation operation means (the normal game in the reel rotation process). Process to do) and
Regardless of whether the startable condition is satisfied or not, after the variable display portion is displayed in a variable manner when the specific condition is satisfied (such as when a freeze occurs), the operation is performed according to the operation of the derivation operation means. Special unit game execution means for performing a special unit game (pseudo game) for deriving a display result (a process for performing a pseudo game in the reel rotation process);
Game value giving means (payout process) for giving game value according to the display result derived in the normal unit game, while not giving game value regardless of the display result derived in the special unit game ,
Postponement control means (a process for generating weights, FIG. 6) for performing control so that the display result can be derived in the normal unit game after the specified period has elapsed since the start of the previous normal unit game. (See (b))
The special unit game execution means can start the special unit game during the specified period.

  The change mode changing means changes the change mode of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) by deriving the display result by temporarily stopping the change display according to the operation of the derivation operation means. It is possible to make it.

  The temporary stop in the specific effect may be a state in which the player can easily grasp the identification information. For example, the variable display unit swings up and down within a minute range (for example, a range of 1 to 3 steps of the stepping motor). Such as moving the variable display part slightly upward or downward (for example, rotating the stepping motor one step at a time per second), etc. It may be in a state.

  Further, the temporary stop in the specific effect may be to temporarily stop the variable display unit at a stage before the stop in the normal unit game. In this case, the temporary stop state and the normal unit in the specific effect The stop state in the game may be the same state or a different state.

  The display result derived from the temporary stop in the specific performance is not accompanied by any game value for any display result, and the next game without any game value being used by the player. Even if the display result is the same as the display result for generating the replay winning that sets the bet number that can be made, the bet number is not set.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs after a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs within a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure which shows the control condition of the main control part and sub control part accompanying a pseudo game effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of a pseudo game effect. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing signals input / output between the slot machine and the test apparatus. 4 is a timing chart showing signal input / output states between the slot machine and the test apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an internal winning flag signal (RT type signal) and a signal during signal delay. It is a figure which shows the structure of the signal which the internal winning flag signals 1-6 show. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the signal which the winning combination (special combination) and the internal winning flag signals 1-8 show. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination (general combination) and the signal which the internal winning flag signals 1-8 show. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of RT, and the signal which the internal winning flag signals 1-4 show. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation | designated signal, and a stop strobe signal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an interface board | substrate. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation | designated signal, and a stop strobe signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of a reel stop possible lamp signal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an interface board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the modification of a structure of an interface board | substrate.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the end.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, respectively, for performance. Use the switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation is provided inside the front door 1b. The setting value display 24 displays the setting value at that time while the setting value to be changed or the confirmation of the setting value is being confirmed, and the progress of the game is regulated until a reset operation is performed at the end of the BB described later. A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function controlled to the state), automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (medal stored as credits is settled (returned) regardless of the player's operation) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled), and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided in the housing 1a, which will be described later. A flow path switching solenoid 30 (see FIG. 4) for selectively switching to either the upper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side is detected. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 (see FIG. 4) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a is provided for detecting that the amount of stored medal is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 93 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, The interrupt controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, etc. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by using a timer circuit 509 and setting by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). is there.

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Further, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for effect control. 51, a display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, when the power is turned on or from the sub CPU 91a The reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command is not input for a predetermined time, the switch detection circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and date information Clock device 97 for outputting time information including time information, and slot A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the thin 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing the effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. A power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the backup data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of the next recovery when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process. Execute.

  Then, the main control unit 41 sets the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before power interruption based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the backup data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of startup. However, if the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. It has become.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the backup data of the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 sets the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before power interruption based on the backup data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the backup data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when the BB is completed, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the important work in the storage area of the RAM 41c is selected. And the area other than the special work is initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Anyway.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to 5, RB, BB (RB)), and determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Will be called a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” will be awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

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

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winnings in each of the above-mentioned combinations before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 7). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, etc., the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the determination value number of each combination determined according to the number of bets and the set value, such as the current gaming state Done accordingly.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, etc. and the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). It is determined that the winning combination has been won when the results of addition are sequentially overflowed. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the CPU 41a. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

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

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control together by searching and specifying the stop position, configuration that performs stop control by changing part of the stop control table and stop position table, and so on And it may be.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal described later in the previous game, that is, the time when the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is started. The game time, which is the time elapsed since the end of the game, is counted, and after one game is completed, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled. When the start operation is performed, the game time in which the timing is started from the output start time of the first internal winning flag 8 signal described later in the previous game is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment). If there is, that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal of the previous game, the first internal winning flag in the game at that time Together to start the output of the 8 signals, thereafter start rotation of the reels.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a prescribed number of bets are set by inserting medals and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, If the game time that started timing from the start of output of the internal winning flag 8 signal is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, the predetermined regulated time has elapsed from the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal of the previous game. If not, the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is not started at that time, and the game time from which the timing of the first internal winning flag 8 signal of the previous game starts to be output is a predetermined regulation. The system waits until the time is reached, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the game is started and then the rotation of the reel is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the previous game, the main control unit 41 performs the first game of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. By delaying the start of the output of the internal winning flag 8 signal of the player, by controlling the subsequent rotation of the reel, that is, the progress of the game, the game progresses so that the shortest time of one game is equal to or longer than the predetermined regulation time. Is to regulate.

  In this embodiment, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the previous game, the first game of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. By delaying the start of the output of the internal winning flag 8 signal, the subsequent start of rotation of the reels is regulated to restrict the progress of the game so that the shortest time of one game is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time. However, it is sufficient that the progress of the game is regulated so that at least one game has a minimum time equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time, and one timing other than the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in one game. The game time starts from the beginning of the reel rotation (for example, at the end of the game, etc.), and the predetermined regulation time elapses until the same timing in the next game If the game is allowed to proceed, the game is not allowed to proceed unless the predetermined regulation time has elapsed by the same timing in the next game. A configuration may be adopted in which the progress of the game is regulated so that the game can proceed at the time when the time has elapsed, so that the shortest time of one game is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze lottery result command, a freeze start command, a continuous lottery result command, a temporary stop command, and a freeze end command. , Reel delay command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, gaming state command, RT information command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, A plurality of types of commands including a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze lottery result command is a command that can specify the result of the freeze lottery described later, and is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted.

  The freeze start command is a command that can specify that a freeze state described later starts, and is transmitted when the freeze state starts.

  The continuous lottery result command is a command that can specify the result of the continuous lottery described later, that is, whether or not the freeze state continues, and is transmitted after execution of the continuous lottery.

  The temporary stop command indicates whether the reel to be temporarily stopped is any one of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the stop position of the corresponding reel. This is a command that can specify the area number, and is transmitted each time the reel is temporarily stopped in accordance with the stop operation during the pseudo game effect.

  The freeze end command is a command that can specify that the freeze state described later ends, and is transmitted when the freeze state ends.

  The reel delay command is a command that can specify the timing at which each reel starts to rotate, the timing at which the reel rotates at a constant speed, and the timing at which the stop operation becomes effective after the pseudo game effect executed in the freeze state described later. It is transmitted before the start of rotation of the left reel that starts rotating first after the game effect.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation in a game that is not controlled in the freeze state, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the current game state (BB, RB, replay), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The RT information command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game (any one of RT0 to RT5), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described.

  First, the startup process (main) will be described.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 first initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like (Sa2), and then initializes the values of the I register and IY register (Sa3). ). By initialization of the I register and the IY register, an interrupt table address to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and a reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c are calculated (Sa5).

  In step Sa6, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is zero. If the power interruption process is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa6, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. After executing the initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except the used stack area and the important work among the storage areas of the RAM 41c (Sa19), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa20). If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting command is generated (Sa16), the generated setting command is stored in the command buffer (Sa17), and the main control unit 41 executes at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval). Setting change processing that permits the interruption of the timer interrupt processing (main) to be performed (Sa18) and changes the winning probability of the winning combination, that is, the setting change It shifts to the state. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to a game process.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated (Sa22), and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. Store (Sa23) and allow the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa24) to enter an error process, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Transition. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game processing is started.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa6, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa7). If the power interruption processing is normally performed, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for failure diagnosis is not normal in step Sa7 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored at the time of power interruption 5A Also in the case other than (H), since the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the process proceeds to step Sa19 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa20. The process of Sa16 to Sa18 is performed, and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to a game process. If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa20, the above-described processing of Sa21 to Sa24 is performed, and the process proceeds to error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled, the game process is started.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal. Therefore, the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa8), and the unsaved work, unused area, and unreserved area in the RAM 41c After performing initialization 3 to initialize the used stack area (Sa9), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, initialization 1 is executed. (Sa15), the processing of Sa16 to Sa18 described above is performed, and the setting change processing, that is, the setting change state is entered. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to a game process.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa10, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa11), a return command is generated (Sa12), and the command buffer (Sa13), the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval) is permitted (Sa14), and executed at the end before power interruption. Return to the processing that was being performed. If any process during the game process is performed before the power interruption, the process returns to the process performed before the power interruption based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa11. Also, for example, if any processing in the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed before power interruption, the processing is performed before power interruption based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa11. Return to the previous process.

  Next, game processing executed by the main control unit will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6). ) Are executed in order, and when the game end process is completed, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. .

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, whether or not winning is awarded to each of the above-described winning combinations based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1 (ie, display) A process for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of the result is performed. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results. When a special combination (BB or RB) is won by internal lottery, a special combination carry-over flag is set. Then, as described above, the presence / absence of the special role carry-over flag is determined to determine the presence / absence of the special role, and the winning combination corresponding to the presence / absence of the carry-over (the special role is excluded from the internal lottery during the special role carry-over) Determination processing is performed.

  In the reel rotation process in the step Sd3, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated in response to the operation of the stop switch 7, the result of the internal lottery in the step Sd2, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player Processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed in response to the detected operation.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed. If the special combination wins, the special combination carry-over flag is cleared in this process.

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

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  In the game process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game, set in the command buffer, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41 in step Sd2.

  In the internal lottery process, first, the current gaming state (BB, RB, inside 4-5, RT0-3) is specified, and the table number of the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is set (Sb1). Next, the number of determination values according to the number of bets and the set value is acquired from the lottery table of the table number set in Sb1, and based on the acquired number of determination values and the numerical data stored in the lottery work A lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is made is performed (Sb2). When the lottery process is completed, it is determined whether or not the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won at RT2 (Sb3). When the weak cherry or the strong cherry is not won at RT2, the internal lottery process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won at RT2, a freeze state control process is performed (Sb4).

  In the freeze state control process in step Sb4, a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the freeze state that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period. When the freeze lottery is won, the freeze control is performed to delay the timing at which the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated over a predetermined period. Further, in the freeze state control process, the main control unit 41 performs reel control during freezing when the freeze is generated when the start switch 7 is operated. During the freeze state, after all the reels have started to rotate, operations such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as operations not involved in the progress of the game, and control is performed to stop the reels according to the operations. By doing this, a pseudo game effect is performed. When starting the pseudo game effect when the start switch 7 is operated, unlike the normal game, the reel rotation control is started and stopped even if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of the reel rotation in the previous game. Reel stop control can be performed in response to an operation on the switches 8L to 8R. The freeze state is canceled by accepting an operation on the start switch 7 after the pseudo game is finished. After the freeze is released, in order to start the normal game, after all reels are started to rotate again by the reel rotation process, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is an operation related to the progress of the game. It will be accepted. Therefore, from the start to the end of the freeze state, the game progress is delayed by delaying the normal game start timing and the timing at which the reel stop operation for advancing the game is activated. .

  Next, timer interrupt processing (main) executed by the main control unit will be described.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 interrupting and executing the start process (main) and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). . Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set In this case, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main). As described above, in the power interruption process (main), the backup data including the value of each register such as the value of the flag register stored in the stack area is stored in the RAM 41c, and the backup data of the RAM 41c is restored at the next return time. Data for determining whether or not is normal is set. As a result, the processing state of the main control unit 41 can be restored to the state before the power interruption based on the backup data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the backup data of the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk18 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter updating process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, and the like.

  Further, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred (Sk16), and when an error has occurred, an error process (Sk17) is performed in which processing according to the type of error is performed. On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the process proceeds to Sk18. In the error processing, an error indicating that there are no medals in the hopper tank 34a, an error indicating that the overflow tank 35 is full, an error indicating that the medal payout outlet of the hopper unit 34 is clogged, and a medal An error indicating that a payout has been made when the payout is not possible, an error indicating an abnormality detection in the medal selector, an error indicating that the reel does not rotate normally, and the result of the internal lottery and the result of the winning determination match Notifications according to the type of error, such as an error indicating that the data has not been cleared or an error indicating that the data in the RAM 41c has been cleared, and the game processing are stopped. When a predetermined error canceling operation is performed, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main).

  When it is determined that no error has occurred in Sk16 or after the error processing in Sk17 is completed, various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command set in the command buffer are sent to the sub-control unit 91. The command transmission process (Sk18) to be transmitted and the external output signal update process (Sk19) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk27.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the branch counter value whether it is 3 or not, ie, timer interrupt 4 (Sk20). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Whether or not there has been a change in the detection state of switches such as pass through origin (Sk21) to be validated, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R The switch input determination process (Sk22) for making a transmission request for the operation detection command, the random number value reading process (Sk23) for reading the numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in the random number value storage work are sequentially executed. Go to step.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk20, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel as the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are detected. A stop switch process (Sk24) for calculating the stop position after determining the stop position from the operation position, and counting the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process, and when it is time to stop A stop process for starting braking by two-phase excitation (Sk25) and a final stop process for making three-phase excitation (Sk26) after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk27.

  In the step of Sk27, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

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

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  FIGS. 11 to 14 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the slot machine in this embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT, RB, and BB (RB).

  With reference to FIG. 11, the special combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, special bonuses include six types of bonuses including big bonuses 1 to 4 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB) and regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). included.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line. When winning a prize in either BB1 or BB2, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game for a regular bonus during BB (hereinafter referred to as BBRB). The big bonus generated due to the winning of either BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on the pay line. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line. When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, RT4 is controlled from the internal winning of either BB1 or RB2 to winning, and RT5 is controlled from winning the internal winning of either BB2 or RB1 to winning. The Further, as shown in FIG. 15, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to RT3.

  The symbols that make up BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 ("Black 7" and "White 7" on the left and middle reels, "Black 7", "White 7", and "Net 7" on the right reel) Since the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames, even if one of BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switch 8L , 8C, 8R will not win any of these combinations unless they are operated at an appropriate timing to make these combinations possible.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, an upper bell 1-8, a lower cherry, a one-piece combination, and a right-up bell.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out. The bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out. The replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. When any combination of “Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is lowered to the right, that is, invalid. It will be aligned with the line LM3. Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the right down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when a combination of “plum-orange-orange” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper bells 1 to 8 win, 8 medals are paid out.

  The replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are arranged one position below the bell. Therefore, “Replay-Orange-Orange”, “Replay-Orange” -BAR "," Replay-BAR-Orange "," Replay-BAR-BAR "," Plum-Orange-Orange "," Plum-Orange-BAR "," Plum-BAR-Orange "," Plum-BAR-BAR " When any combination of "" is aligned, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1. In the left reel 2L, replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and orange and BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The lower cherries are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out. Since the BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the cherry, “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell” When any combination of “-ANY” is aligned, “Cherry” on the left reel will stop at the lower level, and the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” will increase to the lower level and to the right, that is, to the invalid lines LM2 and LM4. It becomes. In the middle reel 2C, any one of orange, BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out. The black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  The bells that go up to the right are "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", and "White 7-Bell-" on the winning line LN. When any combination of “BAR” and “Watermelon Bell-BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded and 10 medals are paid out. Black 7, white 7, and watermelon on the left reel 2L are arranged at positions one above the bell, and orange and BAR on the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one below the bell. "7-bell-orange", "white 7-bell-orange", "watermelon-bell-orange", "black 7-bell-BAR", "white 7-bell-BAR", "watermelon-bell-BAR" When any combination is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of these is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the re-game player among the winning combinations is described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower replay, falling replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, and special replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. A game is awarded. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Belle-Orange-Cherry”, “Belle-Orange-Watermelon”, “Belle-Orange-Black 7”, “Belle-Orange-Net 7”, "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" When a combination of “Bell-BAR-White 7” is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay is given. The bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. "Bell-Orange-Cherry", "Bell-Orange-Watermelon", "Bell-Orange-Black 7", "Bell-Orange-Net 7", "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-" Any combination of "Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7", "Bell-BAR-White 7" Will be available, "Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7", "Replay-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7" Mu-Replay-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ” That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM2. Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, cherry, watermelon, black 7, net 7 , One of white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay is given. The bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is arranged one position below the replay. When the combinations are aligned, the combinations of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” rise to the right, that is, align with the invalid line LM4. Become. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a falling replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. As shown in FIG. 15, after winning the fall replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay is given. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is elected.

  Promotion Replay 2 is when any combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Wins and replays are awarded. The bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, the orange of the middle reel 2C, the BAR is arranged at a position one above the replay, the replay of the right reel 2R, The plum is placed one position above the bell, so the combination of "Bell-Orange-Replay", "Bell-Orange-Plum", "Bell-BAR-Replay", "Bell-BAR-Plum" When they are aligned, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is aligned to the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. As shown in FIG. 15, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set so as not to be won by itself in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, RT2 and RT3 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2 and RT3 to RT0, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay is given. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are selected. As shown in FIG. 15, after winning the special replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win by itself in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, the special replay is not won at RT1 and RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the transition items are “replay-orange-bell”, “replay-BAR-bell”, “plum-orange-bell”, “plum-BAR-bell”, “replay-bell-orange”. ”,“ Replay-Bell-BAR ”,“ Plum-Bell-Orange ”,“ Plum-Bell-BAR ”,“ Black 7-Orange-Orange ”,“ Black 7-Orange-BAR ”,“ Black 7-BAR- ” "Orange", "Black 7-BAR-BAR", "White 7-Orange-Orange", "White 7-Orange-BAR", "White 7-BAR-Orange", "White 7-BAR-BAR", "Watermelon -Orange-orange "," Watermelon-orange-BAR "," Watermelon-BAR-orange "," Watermelon-BAR-BAR ". In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 15, after RT0, RT2, and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17-21, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be subject to the internal lottery and its winning are determined depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, RT5, BB (RB), or RB. Probability is different. Furthermore, if the gaming state is RT0-3, at least one of the re-game player who is the target of the internal lottery and its winning probability differs depending on the type of RT0-3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 17 to FIG. 21, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that it is simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 17 to FIG. 21, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  17 and 18 show combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIG. 19 shows combinations of small roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. The combination of the re-games read out as the lottery target game for each game state is shown. FIG. 21 shows combinations of combinations that constitute the simultaneous winning combinations shown in FIGS.

  When it is RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB2, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, medium Bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR14, replay GR15 It becomes the target role of.

  When RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB2, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, medium Bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5 , Replay GR6 is the target of internal lottery It made.

  When RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right Bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherries, strong cherries, and normal replays are eligible for internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB2, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, medium Bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherries, strong cherries, and normal replays are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT4, RT5, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay, and special replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When it is BB (RB) or RB, bells, weak cherries, strong cherries, and right-up bells are subject to internal lottery.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 21, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one. At the time of weak cherry winning, the strong cherry winning is controlled so that the combination of “BAR-BAR-ANY” can be derived when the left and middle reels are stopped at the timing when both are within the “BAR” pull-in range. However, when winning a weak cherry, if the left, middle, and right reels are stopped at a timing that is within the “BAR” pull-in range, the “BAR-BAR-BAR” combination is While it is controlled so that it does not align, when a strong cherry is won, if the operation of stopping the left, middle, and right reels is performed at the timing of the “BAR” pull-in range, “BAR-BAR-BAR” Are controlled so that the combinations of

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed aiming at “BAR” on each of the left, middle, and right reels, when the cherry stops on the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed on the middle stage. Whether it is a strong cherry or a weak cherry can be recognized depending on whether they are aligned.

  In the following, the stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged in the interruption is called strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel. In addition, a stop mode in which the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not complete is called weak cherry eyes.

  Even when a strong cherry is won, only the left reel is stopped at the timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range, and the right reel is not stopped at timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range. The same outcome as when the weak cherry is won, that is, the weak cherry outcome is derived.

  In addition, in this embodiment, both the weak cherry and the strong cherry can be won simultaneously with the special role, and the probability of the weak cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability that the weak cherry wins simultaneously with the special role is determined. However, since the probability of the strong cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability of strong cherry winning simultaneously with the special role is set higher, the strong cherry is stronger than when the weak cherry eyes stop When your eyes stop, you can expect to win special roles.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  Replay GR11 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR12 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR13 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR14 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR15 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  The replay GR21 is 7-match replay + 7-mismatch replay + normal replay, and the replay GR22 is 7-mismatch replay + normal replay.

  In RT0-3, the number of determination values of weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, fall replay, and promoted replay that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 is RT4 and RT5, respectively. Since it is added to weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays that are read separately from bonuses, the probability of winning each of weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays is constant. Is assured.

  In this way, the target role of the internal lottery varies depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, 5, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) or RB Then, the internal lottery is performed using the lottery table in which the winning combination probability of the small role is set higher than RT0-5.

  If the gaming state is RT4 or 5, the internal lottery role does not change depending on whether it is RT4 or RT5, but the target game depends on whether it is RT4 or RT5. An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities for gamers.

  Also, when the gaming state is RT0-3, depending on whether it is RT0-3, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 22, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the order of stop operations is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2. For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When the replay GR11 (falling replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the control of stopping the combination of the special replays in the winning replay combination in the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When replay GR12 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR13 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR14 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR15 (falling replay + special replay + promotion replay 1) is won and pressed right, that is, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the right reel 2R is first stopped, the special replay among the selected replay players When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the combination of the above is aligned with the pay line LN and left-pressed, that is, in the operation mode in which the left reel 2L is first stopped or in the middle mode, that is, in the operation mode in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped. In this case, a control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L, 8C, 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay is always won.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays and avoid falling replays with the replays GR11 to 15. For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 15 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 15 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to RT2. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to RT1.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 23, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are simultaneously won.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the left bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing left. Are controlled so that the right-down bell is always aligned with the winning line LN regardless of the timing of the stop operation, but the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Because there are places, even if left bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, the timing of drawing up the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 at an appropriate timing If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within five frames on all reels. Therefore, even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing that is within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8. Otherwise, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within five frames on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 Otherwise, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned. For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the control is performed to any one of RT 0 to 5, RB, and BB (RB).

  RT0 ends when RT1 and RT2 are exhausted when the number of specified games has been reached when RT1 receives a promotion replay (when one of replays GR1 to GR6 wins and a stop operation is performed in the order that promotion replay wins) When to migrate. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or transitions to RT2 by winning a special replay, or a special role is won And it complete | finishes by transfering to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role at RT0 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is high (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1 / 3.5, however, The winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT0, except for the case where a winning combination is made at the same time as the special combination, only the replay GRs 11 to 15 among the re-playing combinations are targeted for the internal lottery.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. Then, RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, or when the special role is won and shifts to RT4 or RT5. The winning probability of the special role in RT1 is normal (about 1/239) as in RT0, the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower (normally about 1 / 7.3) than in RT0, and the winning probability of the small role is normal as in RT0 (About 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT1, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 among replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition outcome stops and shifts to RT1, or the special combination wins and shifts to RT4 or RT5. The winning probabilities for special roles in RT2 are normal (about 1/239) like RT0, the winning probabilities for re-playing players are almost the same as RT0 (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probabilities for small roles are RT0. Similarly, it is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT2, only the normal replay among the re-games is subject to internal lottery, except when winning at the same time as the special combination.

  RT3 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1, or the special combination wins and transitions to RT4 or RT5. The winning probability of the special role in RT3 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is usually lower than RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1) /3.5, where the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT3, except for the case where the winning combination is won at the same time as the special combination, only the normal replay among the re-playing combination is subject to the internal lottery.

  RT4 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in RT0-3. RT4 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4. In RT4, special roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of re-playing roles is lower than RT0 and RT2, but higher than RT1 and RT3 (about 1 / 2.5), winning of small roles The probability is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of the regular per game is less than 1. Further, in RT4, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT5 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in RT0-3. RT5 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT5 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB regardless of the number of games after transition to RT5. In RT5, the special role is not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT0, RT2, but higher than RT1, RT3, RT4, high probability (about 1 / 2.0), small role The winning probability is normally (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT5, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins at RT5, RT5. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times. In RB, the special role and replaying role are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than RT0-5 and high probability (about 1 / 1.01), and the medal per game is The payout rate is 1 or more.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins at RT 4 and 5. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB). In BB (RB), special roles and re-playing roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of small roles is higher than RT0-5 and has a high probability (about 1 / 1.00) per game The medal payout rate is 1 or more.

  Among RT4, 5, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. RT0 and RT0 of RT0-3 have a higher probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and 3, the player. It can be said that this is an advantageous state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 performs an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT3, when the transition outcome is stopped, the process proceeds to RT1, and when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination. In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, In RT3 which moved after the end of RB or BB (RB), when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, and a small part could not be won , Transition to RT1.

In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the process shifts to RT0, and when the special combination is won, the process shifts to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination. Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, if the fall replay wins or the transitional outcome stops, it moves to RT1, if the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and the special role is elected. Accordingly, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5. At RT0, the replays GR11 to 15 are elected, the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, at RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected, and the stop order is correctly answered, the process proceeds to RT2, and the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected and the stop order is incorrect, or the left bells 1 to 4, If any one of the bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 wins and the small combination cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT2, when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the special combination selected. In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT4 and 5, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside wins, it shifts to RB or BB (RB).

  When controlled by the AT, which will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1 and replay GR11 to 15 when RT0. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 And a character image tailored to. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. As for other target combinations, a navigation image corresponding to the selected target combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, a push order (see FIG. 22) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified. As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, a push order (see FIG. 22) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order (see FIG. 23) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination. Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, the bell winning, and the falling replay winning that are intentionally won.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is set to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) when a target combination (Bell, weak cherry, strong cherry in this embodiment) is won in BB (RB) or RB. Navistock lottery to decide whether to control or not. In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, the number of games including the initial number of games and the number of games won in the extra lottery described later). . By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  Next, the flow of ART control performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the preparation state is started, a navigation effect is executed when the target combination is won. First, after shifting to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably acquire medals.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 15 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay and winning the special replay is notified by the navigation effect. By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 15, the fall replay winning is avoided and the transition from RT0 to RT1 is avoided, and the special replay is won and the transition is made from RT0 to RT2. As the special replay wins and moves to RT2, the ART starts. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, the preparation state control is also ended at that time.

  When the special replay is won at RT0 and the process proceeds to RT2, 1 is consumed (subtracted) at the start of the next game, and the initial number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is used as the remaining number of games of ART. ) Is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the number of remaining games in the ART is started with the start of the ART control.

  After the start of ART, the number of remaining ART games is decremented by 1 each time a game is started. Further, for each game, whether or not the push order bell is won, the target role of the Navistock lottery is won, It is determined whether or not the control unit 41 is controlled to be in a frozen state, and if the push order bell is won, a navigation effect that notifies the stop order for winning the bell is executed.

  It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition point stops and the process shifts to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  When the target role of the navigation stock lottery is won, the navigation stock lottery is performed, and when one or more navigation stocks are won, the number of navigation stocks is added (added).

  Further, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a freeze state, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games every time a continuous lottery is won. In the extra lottery, any number of games is determined from a plurality of games, and the determined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In each game after the start of ART, the number of remaining games of ART is decremented by 1 at the start of each game, and when the number of remaining games after subtraction becomes 0, An ART end notification is provided to notify the end of ART when the processing ends.

  Further, after the ART end notification, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. If the navigation stock remains, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Along with this, since the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won, the possibility of the transition outcome being stopped increases, and the transition outcome is stopped, so that the transition to RT1 is made.

  In addition, when a special combination is won during ART, ART is interrupted, and counting of the number of games of ART is also interrupted. Thereafter, the ART is resumed after the bonus accompanying the winning of the selected special role is ended, and the counting of the remaining number of games of the ART is also resumed.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery to determine whether or not to control a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed over a predetermined period triggered by the winning of the weak cherry and the strong cherry during RT2. By winning the freeze lottery, it is controlled to a freeze state in which the timing at which the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated over a predetermined period is delayed. Further, the main control unit 41 performs a pseudo game effect in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are changed in the freeze state, and the corresponding reels are temporarily stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  In addition, since it is rarely controlled to RT2 except during ART, in the state not controlled by ART, it is hardly controlled to the frozen state. As a general rule, it is frozen only in the state controlled by ART. It will be controlled by the state. In addition, although it may be controlled to be in a freeze state except during ART, in this case, the sub-control unit 91 does not perform effects accompanying the pseudo game effects, addition of the number of ART games, and the like. .

  Below, the control regarding the freeze state which the main control part 41 performs based on FIG. 24, FIG. 25, and the control of the sub control part 91 relevant to the pseudo | simulation game effect accompanying a freeze state are demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the freeze state during the winning of the weak cherry and the strong cherry during RT2, and when controlling to the freeze state, A freeze lottery is performed to determine whether the start game and the freeze state are lost (no freeze), 50% continuation rate (with freeze), 80% continuation rate (with freeze), and the result of the freeze lottery is specified The freeze lottery result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  When the loss is determined, the main control unit 41 does not control the freeze state, and when the continuation rate 50% and the continuation rate 80% are won, that is, when it is determined to control the freeze state, At the same time, it waits until the determined start game, and controls to the freeze state in the start game in the freeze state.

  In the freeze start game, the main control unit 41 transmits a freeze start command indicating the start of the freeze state to the sub control unit 91 along with the start operation of the game (operation of the start switch 7). A continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue (non-continuation, continuation) is performed, and a continuous lottery result command capable of specifying the result of the continuous lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the continuous lottery, if the type determined in the freeze lottery that triggered the freeze state is a continuation rate of 50%, continuation is determined with a probability of 50% and non-continuation is determined with a probability of 50%. Also, if the type determined in the freeze lottery that triggered the freeze state is a continuation rate of 80%, continuation is determined with a probability of 80% and non-continuation is determined with a probability of 20%.

  Then, after the continuous lottery, the pseudo game effect is started by starting the rotation of the reel, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game when the reel is rotated at a constant speed. Make it possible. At this time, as shown in FIG. 25A, the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on to prompt the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the continuous lottery result command, so that if the lottery result specified from the continuous lottery result command is continuous, the sub-control unit 91 performs an additional lottery and sets the number of winning games as the number of remaining games in the ART to add. At this time, the fact that the number of games has been added is not notified. When the continuous lottery result command is received, the message “Aim at 7!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 25A regardless of whether or not the continuous lottery is won. The stop operation instruction effect that prompts the stop operation targeting “black 7” is executed.

  When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state, as shown in FIGS. 25B to 25D, the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches are temporarily stopped according to the result of the continuous lottery. Take control. Specifically, if continuation is won in the continuation lottery, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), “black 7” positioned within the pull-in range for all reels is pulled into the middle row and “black 7-black 7” is drawn. -When the combination of “Black 7” is temporarily stopped and continuation is not selected in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), it is within the drawing-in range until any two reels temporarily stop. "Black 7" located in the middle is pulled to the middle stage, and a part of the combination of "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" is stopped. Control to temporarily stop the symbol of. If “black 7” cannot be pulled into the middle stage even if continuation is won in the continuous lottery, symbols other than “black 7” are temporarily stopped in the middle stage as shown in FIG. Take control.

  In addition, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game by starting the reel rotation and rotating at a constant speed. When 8L, 8C, or 8R is not operated and any of the reels is rotating, control is performed to automatically temporarily stop the rotating reels according to the result of continuous lottery.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs an additional lottery if the continuation is won in the continuous lottery as described above, and adds the number of won games to the number of remaining games on the ART. When the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is arranged in the middle row, an increase in the number of ART games is notified. Even if the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” cannot be arranged in the middle stage in the pseudo game effect, the number of ART games is added if the continuation is won in the continuous lottery.

  In addition, when temporarily stopping the reel in the pseudo game effect, unlike the case of stopping the reel as the game progresses, the reel is moved up and down after the target stop position is derived without completely stopping the reel. Control to vibrate is performed. In detail, when the main control unit 41 stops the reel as the game progresses, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are not changed in the excitation state for a predetermined time (for example, 500 ms) or more, so that the reel is completely removed. When the reels are temporarily stopped in accordance with the pseudo game effect, the reels are not completely stopped by changing the excitation state of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R before the predetermined time elapses. Thus, when the reels are stopped, it is possible to clearly distinguish whether the reels are temporarily stopped due to the pseudo game effect or whether the reels are stopped as the game progresses.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 can specify the temporary stop reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel every time control for temporarily stopping the reel in the pseudo game effect is performed. A temporary stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The main control unit 41 finishes one set of the pseudo game effects by temporarily stopping all the reels in the pseudo game effect, and then operates the start switch 7 when continuation is won in the continuous lottery. The operation can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, and it waits until the start switch 7 is operated. When the start switch 7 is operated in this state, the control (continuous lottery, reel rotation, The stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on and the temporary stop associated with the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) is repeatedly performed until the discontinuation is won in the continuous lottery.

  In addition, after all reels have temporarily stopped in the pseudo game effect, the main control unit 41 ends the freeze state when non-continuation is won in the continuous lottery. A freeze end command indicating the end of the freeze state is transmitted to the reel, and then the reels are started to rotate at a constant speed, so that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is an operation related to the progress of the game. Acceptable.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can accept the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 as an operation not related to the progress of the game in the freeze state, and stops the freeze state when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated in the freeze state. It is like that. Specifically, if the reel is stopped, the freeze state is terminated at that time, and if the reel is rotating in accordance with the pseudo game effect, the reel is stopped once to end the freeze state and the pseudo game effect. A freeze end command indicating the end of the freeze state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and then the reels are started to rotate at a constant speed so that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is progressed in the game. It can be accepted as an operation related to. In other words, by operating the MAXBET switch 6 in the freeze state, the game is allowed to proceed without waiting for the end of the freeze state by canceling the freeze state and the pseudo game effect being executed.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives temporary stop commands corresponding to all reels, that is, when all reels temporarily stop, the sub control unit 91 continues from the continuous lottery result command received before that by continuous lottery. When it is determined that is won, as shown in FIGS. 25 (b) and 25 (c), “Ya ~! + XX (+50 in the figure)” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, After performing the extra addition notification for notifying the number of games won in the extra lottery, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the message “pick the lever again!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A start operation instruction effect that prompts an operation of the start switch 7 is executed.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a temporary stop command corresponding to all reels, that is, when all reels temporarily stop, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the continuous lottery from the continuous lottery result command received before that. When it is specified that the continuation is won, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), a message “sorry ...” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the freeze state is ended. An end notification effect is executed. Thereafter, by receiving the freeze end command, as shown in FIG. 25 (f), the message “Total + XXX (300 in the figure) acquired” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and added in the freeze state. As a result, a result notification effect for informing the total number of games is executed, and a series of controls associated with the freeze state is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the cherries are controlled to the freeze state when the weak cherries and the strong cherries are won during the ART, the reels are changed in the freeze state, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. As the game stops, a pseudo game effect for temporarily stopping the reel is performed, and an increase in the number of ART games is notified in accordance with the state of the reel temporarily stopped in the pseudo game effect.

  In this embodiment, when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted in the pseudo game effect, the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. This makes it possible to notify the player that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be operated during the execution of the pseudo game effect. Can participate in game production.

  In the present embodiment, the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on in the pseudo game effect, that is, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped by using the common notification means with the state in which the progress of the game is involved. It is configured to notify that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective, but other than the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R used in a state where the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is involved in the progress of the game The notification means is used to notify that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. For example, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective for the liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub-control unit 91. Is displayed, or the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R are displayed in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Alternatively, an LED controlled by the sub-control unit 91 may be built in, and the LED may be lit to notify that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. However, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is possible during execution of the pseudo game effect, and it is possible to participate in the pseudo game effect without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the freeze state starts, the player performs the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 before the predetermined period elapses, that is, the freeze state is canceled to end the freeze state. Therefore, the game can be advanced without waiting for a predetermined period to elapse after the freeze state is started.

  In this embodiment, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is applied as a freeze operation cancel operation. However, an operation using operation means other than the operation means used for the pseudo game effect in the freeze state, or a pseudo game in the freeze state. Although the operation means is common to the operation means used for the production, an operation in an operation mode (for example, long press etc.) different from the operation mode used for the pseudo game production may be applied as the freeze operation. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the freeze state is ended when the cancel operation is performed in the freeze state. However, the freeze state is ended halfway by the cancel operation only in some of the freeze states. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the freeze state is continued until a predetermined period elapses even if the remaining freeze state is canceled, that is, a freeze state that cannot be canceled halfway. In this case, in particular, for a freeze state that requires a relatively long period until the freeze state ends, it is possible to end in the middle by a cancel operation, and for a freeze state in which the freeze state ends in a relatively short period In the case of a configuration that cannot be canceled in the middle even if a cancel operation is performed, the freeze state that requires a long period of time can be ended in the middle of the freeze state by the player's will, while the freeze state that ends in a short period of time The content suggested by being controlled to the freeze state can be surely recognized by the player.

  In this embodiment, when the cancel operation is performed in the freeze state, the reel is immediately stopped even if the reel is rotating, and the freeze state is terminated. However, the cancel is performed during the temporary stop of the reel. While accepting an operation and allowing the game to proceed by ending the freeze state, a cancel operation is not accepted during the rotation of the reel, and the freeze state cannot be terminated until the reel rotation temporarily stops, that is, the freeze state Of these, a period in which a cancel operation can be accepted and a period in which the cancel operation can be accepted may be provided, and the freeze state may be terminated only when a cancel operation is performed during the acceptable period.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can output the freeze start command so that the sub control unit 91 can specify the start of the freeze state, and the freeze control end command can be output to cause the sub control unit 91 to freeze. The end of the state can be specified. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 specifies a period during which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the frozen state, particularly a period controlled by the pseudo game effect performed in the frozen state, and performs an effect according to the period. It is possible. Further, the main control unit 41 can output the continuous lottery result command to specify whether or not the continuous lottery is won, that is, whether or not the freeze state continues, depending on whether or not the freeze state continues. Whether or not the number of ART games is added, that is, whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player is given is determined.

  In this embodiment, the game is controlled to be in a freeze state that delays the timing at which the reception of the reel stop operation of the game becomes valid at the start of the game, but timing other than at the start of the game in one game (for example, The timing at which the acceptance of the stop operation of the second stop reel or the stop operation of the third stop reel is valid, the timing at which the acceptance of the betting number setting operation for the next game is valid at the end of the game, and the start operation of the next game at the end of the game It is good also as a structure controlled to the freeze state which delays progress of a game in the timing (when reception becomes effective).

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect performed in the freeze state is a configuration in which a pseudo game effect is performed in which the reels are fluctuated and the fluctuating reels are temporarily stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. A configuration in which a pseudo game effect is generated as a specific effect in which the reels are changed in the freeze state and the changed reels are temporarily stopped by operation of operation means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, etc.) It is also good.

  In addition, as a specific effect, a pseudo game effect that fluctuates the reel in the frozen state and temporarily stops the fluctuating reel by operation of operation means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, etc.) In the configuration to be performed, it is preferable to notify that the corresponding operation is effective. For example, in order to temporarily stop the changing reel by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET switch effective LED 21 is turned on, or the rendering means (the liquid crystal display 51 and the MAXBET switch 6 are effective) controlled by the sub-control unit 91. It is only necessary to notify that the operation is effective using an LED or the like for notifying that there is, and when the reel being changed is temporarily stopped by the operation of the start switch 7, the start effective LED 18 is turned on, What is necessary is just to notify that the said operation is effective using the production | presentation means (LED which notifies that the liquid crystal display 51, the start switch 7, etc. are effective) which the sub-control part 91 controls. It is possible to make the player recognize that the corresponding operation means can be operated during the performance, and it is possible to make a pseudo game without a sense of incongruity. It is possible to participate in the production.

  In addition, the reel is changed in the frozen state, and the changing mode of the changing reel is changed by operating the operating means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the forward rotating reel is changed to the reverse rotation) It is good also as a structure which performs pseudo | simulation game production | presentation as a specific production | generation, and also liquid crystal by operation of operation means, such as stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, without changing a reel in a freeze state. It is good also as a structure which performs the specific production | presentation which changes the production | presentation aspect by production | presentation means, such as the indicator 51. FIG. Also in these configurations, it is preferable to notify that the corresponding operation is effective, thereby recognizing to the player that the corresponding operation means can be operated during execution of the specific effect. It is possible to participate in a specific performance without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, in the freeze state, it is not necessary to have a configuration in which an effect that changes the effect mode is performed by operation of the operation unit, and the effect mode (reel variation mode or effect mode of the effect device) changes by operation of the operation unit. It is good also as a structure provided with the freeze state and the freeze state without the change of the production | presentation aspect by operation of an operation means, It is good also as a structure provided only with the freeze state without the change of the production | generation aspect by operation of an operation means.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the game control board 40 can be connected to the test apparatus 1300 via the interface (IF) board (main) 1100, and a test signal is sent from the test apparatus 1300 to the game. In addition to being input to the control board 40, a test signal generated in relation to the game result is output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300. The game control board 40 and the test apparatus By connecting 1300, a simulation test can be automatically performed.

  FIG. 26 shows the test signal output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF board (main) 1100 and the game control board 40 from the test apparatus 1300 to the game control board 40 via the IF board (main) 1100. It is a figure which shows the signal for a test output with respect to it.

  As shown in FIG. 26, a loading request ramp signal, a start possible ramp signal, a BB in-progress signal, an RB game in-progress signal, a replay game in-progress signal, a first to third reel stop possible ramp signal, a first to third reel index signal, a payout Request signal, payout count signal, stop signal, set segment display 7 segment display ag signal, internal winning flag 8 signal, internal winning flag 7 signal, internal winning flag 1-6 (RT type 1-4) signal, A signal delay signal, a first reel motor excitation signal, a second reel motor excitation signal, and a third reel motor excitation signal are output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300 as test signals.

  Test signals output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300 are output under the control of the main control unit 41.

  The insertion request lamp signal is a drive signal of the insertion request LED 17, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the insertion request LED 17 is lit, and can specify whether or not a medal insertion is requested.

  The start enable lamp signal is a drive signal of the start valid LED 18, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the start valid LED 18 is lit, and can specify whether or not a game start operation is requested. .

  The BB in-progress signal, RB game in-progress signal, and replay game in-progress signal are signals indicating that the gaming state is BB, during RB, and during the replay game, respectively, and the gaming state at that time can be specified.

  The first to third reel stop enable lamp signals are signals indicating whether the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are driven, that is, whether the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are lit. It is possible to specify whether or not the left reel, middle reel, and right reel can be stopped.

  The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and can specify the passage of the reference positions of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel.

  The payout request signal is a drive signal for the hopper motor 34b, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the hopper motor 34b is being driven, and it is possible to specify that a medal payout operation is being performed.

  The payout count signal is a signal that is output every time a medal payout associated with winning is detected, and is a signal that causes the test apparatus 1300 to count the payout of medals.

  The stop signal is a signal indicating that the stop state is controlled.

  The 7-segment display a to g signals for setting value display are drive signals for the LEDs constituting each segment of the setting value display 24, and the setting values displayed on the setting value display 24 can be specified. .

  The internal winning flag 8 signal is a signal indicating that the internal winning flags 1 to 6 indicate the winning status of the special role, and the internal winning flag 7 signal is the special winning of the internal winning flag 1 to 6 signal. It is a signal which shows that the condition is shown.

  The internal winning flags 1 to 6 are signals indicating the winning status of special roles when the internal winning flag 8 signal is ON and the internal winning flag 7 signal is OFF. The internal winning flag 8 signal is OFF and the internal winning flag 7 When the signal is ON, it is a signal indicating the winning status of the general combination. The internal winning flags 1 to 4 are both in a state where the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flag 7 signal are both OFF, and after the game ends, the startable ramp signal changes to ON for a predetermined period (constant). In the period until time elapses or until the reel start switch signal is turned ON), it functions as an RT type signal, and the internal winning flags 1 to 4 (RT type 1 to 4 signals) during this period are used for the next game. This signal indicates the type of RT (RT0-5).

  The signal delaying signal is a signal indicating that the output start of the internal winning flag 8 signal is delayed for the first time after the internal lottery (the internal winning flags 1 to 6 corresponding to the special lower rank are being output).

  The first to third reel motor excitation signals are drive signals for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, that is, the reel motors that drive the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the drive status of each reel can be specified. .

  As shown in FIG. 26, the insertion switch signal, reel start switch signal, first to third reel stop switch signal, payout switch signal, stop release switch signal, setting key switch signal, and setting switch signal are tested as test signals. Input from the device 1300 to the game control board 40. These test signals are signals that function in the same manner as the detection signals of the various switches and sensors provided in the slot machine 1, and these test signals are detected by the switch detection circuit 44 provided in the game control board 40, and the main control unit 41 is used to determine the detection of a switch or sensor corresponding to each test signal.

  The insertion switch signal is a signal corresponding to the insertion medal sensor 31, and the reel start switch signal is a signal corresponding to the start switch 7. The first to third reel stop switch signals are signals corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, respectively. The payout switch signal is a signal corresponding to the payout sensor 34c. The stop release switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset switch 23. The setting key switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting key switch 37. The setting switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset / setting switch 38.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is provided with a connection terminal to which wiring from the IF board (main) 1100 can be connected, and test signals output from the main control unit 41 and various drive circuits are received. A wiring pattern for transmitting to the connection terminal and a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal from the connection terminal to the switch detection circuit 44 are formed, and the test signals output from the main control unit 41 and various drive circuits are formed. In addition to being output via these wiring patterns and connection terminals, a test signal input via the connection terminals and wiring patterns is input to the switch detection circuit 44.

  In addition, the connection terminals are constituted by, for example, signal pins that can connect a probe from the IF board (main) 1100 and connectors that can connect a cable from the IF board (main) 1100. Thus, the wiring from the IF board (main) 1100 can be easily connected.

  The connection terminals are provided for the convenience of connecting the IF board (main) 1100, and the connection terminals for inputting / outputting these test signals and test signals are shipped to game stores. This is not necessary for the game control board 40 of the slot machine. For this reason, the gaming control board 40 of the present embodiment has a plurality of cutting holes for cutting the portion provided with the connection terminals, and can be cut along these cutting holes. At the time of shipment, the portion where the connection terminal is provided can be cut to a state where an unnecessary signal cannot be input / output. This makes it easy to use test signals for purposes other than testing, such as detecting internal winning flag signals in hall equipment, identifying the winning status of the internal winning flag from the internal winning flag signal, and notifying the fact. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40.

  The number of slot machines provided for testing by a third-party organization is usually only a few. In addition, the slot machines for mass production shipped to amusement stores can input and output these test signals and test signals. Since it is less necessary to carry out, these mass production slot machines may be equipped with the game control board 40 that is provided with the wiring pattern but is not provided with the connection terminals described above. The manufacturing cost of the slot machine can be reduced. Further, in this case, since a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal and a test signal is formed on the game control board 40, the IF board (main) 1100 and the test apparatus 1300 can be easily configured only by mounting the connection terminals. It becomes possible to connect to. In addition, only a test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal and a test signal, and a connection terminal for connection with the IF board (main) 1100 and the test apparatus 1300. A configuration in which these wiring patterns and connection terminals are not provided may be employed. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be further reduced.

  Next, input / output states of test signals and test signals between the game control board 40 and the test apparatus 1300 during the test will be described using the timing chart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when a medal can be inserted, the insertion request LED 17 is turned on, the insertion request lamp signal is turned ON, and an output request for the insertion switch signal is made to the test apparatus 1300. Based on this, the insertion switch signal is input from the test apparatus 1300, and the game can be started by detecting the insertion switch signal for a specified number of times according to the gaming state. The enable lamp signal is turned ON, and an output request for a reel start switch signal is made to the test apparatus 1300. In addition, when performing a test, the use of credits is prohibited, so that it becomes impossible to insert medals by detecting a predetermined number of insertion switch signals, the insertion request LED 17 is turned off, and the insertion request lamp signal is turned OFF. To. Along with this, the closing switch signal is also stopped.

  Also, the output state of the internal winning flag signals 1 to 4 is updated to the output state indicating the RT type of the next game for a predetermined period from the timing before the insertion request lamp signal is turned ON, and then the internal winning flag signal 1 Update all .about.6 to 0 (OFF).

  When the reel start switch signal from the test apparatus 1300 is detected, the start valid LED 18 is turned off and the start ready lamp signal is turned OFF. Then, the internal lottery is executed, the output state of the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signals is updated based on the result of the internal lottery, and the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flag 7 signal are alternately turned ON to thereby change the internal lottery. The lottery result is output. After the internal lottery result is output, the internal winning flags 1 to 6, the internal winning flag 7 signal, and the internal winning flag 8 signal are all updated to 0 (OFF).

  When the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal can be started and the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of the first internal winning flag 8 signal output after the internal lottery in the previous game. Includes a signal delay signal indicating that the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is started and the output start of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is delayed after a predetermined regulation time has elapsed. Is set to ON for a certain time.

  After outputting the results of the internal lottery by the internal winning flag 1-6 signal, the internal winning flag 8 signal, and the internal winning flag 7 signal, the reel starts to rotate and rotates at a constant speed to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Is activated, the left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are turned on, and the first to third reel stop possible lamps are turned on. Based on this, any one of the first to third reel stop switch signals is input from the test apparatus 1300. When any one of the first to third reel stop switch signals is detected, the left, middle, and right stop are valid. The corresponding LED among the LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R is turned off, and the corresponding first to third reel stop possible lamps are turned off. Then, after controlling the reels corresponding to the detected first to third reel stop switch signals, the stop effective LED corresponding to the rotating reel is turned on again, and the corresponding reel stop possible lamp is turned ON. To do.

  When these processes are repeatedly performed and all reels are stopped, it is determined whether or not the winning symbol combination is stopped. If the symbol combination accompanied by the medal payout is determined, the hopper motor The drive signal 34b is output, the payout request signal is turned ON, and the payout switch signal is output. Accordingly, a payout switch signal is input from the test apparatus 1300. By detecting the payout switch signal, the number of payout medals is counted, and payout switch signals for the number corresponding to the combination of winning symbols are displayed. When detected, the output of the drive signal of the hopper motor 34b is stopped and the payout request signal is turned OFF. Accordingly, the input of the payout switch signal is also stopped.

  Next, when the gaming state changes according to the combination of symbols, after the driving signal of the hopper motor 32 is stopped, that is, after the payout request signal is turned off, the output state of the test signal indicating the gaming state is changed. For example, when a combination of BB (1), BB (2), and the like is prepared and the BB is shifted to BB, the BB signal is changed from OFF to ON. Thereafter, when the medal can be inserted again, the insertion request LED 17 is turned on, and the insertion request lamp signal is turned ON.

  Such a test signal and test signal exchange are performed between the slot machine and the test apparatus 1300, whereby a simulation test is automatically performed. It is possible to output the payout rate of the slot machine. Specifically, the ratio of the number of times when the payout count signal is detected during the period to be tested (the number of medals to be paid out) to the number of times the insertion switch signal is output during the period to be tested (the number of medals consumed) is calculated. The result (consumption number / payout number) is output as the payout rate.

  FIG. 28 is a timing chart showing the output status of the internal winning flag (RT type) signal and the signal before the regulation time elapses.

  The winning status of the special role can be specified from the output status of the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6, and the winning status of the general role is determined by the internal winning flag 7 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signal. It can be specified from the output status.

  In the present embodiment, the winning status of the special role consisting of the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 is output separately for the first time (special low) and the second time (special high), and the internal winning flag 7 The winning status of the general combination consisting of the signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 is output separately for the first time (general low order) and the second time (general high order).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when a reel start switch signal from the test apparatus 1300 is detected (T5), the start valid LED 18 is turned off and the start ready lamp signal is turned OFF. Then, the internal lottery is executed, and the output state of the internal winning flags 1 to 6 is updated to the lower 6-bit value indicating the winning status of the special role based on the result of the internal lottery. ON) (T6), and after the elapse of a certain time (25 ms in this example), the output state of the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signals indicates the winning status of the general combination based on the result of the internal lottery. At the same time, the internal winning flag 8 signal is set to 0 (OFF), the internal winning flag 7 signal is set to 1 (ON) (T7), and after a predetermined time (25 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed, the internal winning flag Based on the result of the internal lottery, the output state of the 1-6 signals is updated to the upper 6-bit value indicating the winning status of the special role. At the same time, the internal winning flag 8 signal is 1 (ON) and the internal winning flag 8 signal is 0 ( OFF) (T8) After the elapse of a certain time (25 ms in this embodiment), the output state of the internal winning flags 1 to 6 is an upper 6-bit value indicating the winning status of the general role based on the result of the internal lottery. At the same time, the internal winning flag 8 signal is set to 0 (OFF), the internal winning flag 7 signal is set to 1 (ON) (T9), and after a predetermined time (25 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed, the internal winning flag 1 to All 8 signals are updated to 0 (OFF) (T10).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal can be started, as described above, the first internal winning flag 8 signal output start (T6) in the previous game is predetermined. If the regulation time has not elapsed, the first internal winning flag after the internal lottery is started (T16) from the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the previous game (T6) By delaying the timing for starting the output of the flag 8 signal, the subsequent rotation of the reel is delayed until a predetermined regulation time elapses from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game.

  In the present embodiment, the output times of the special lower level, the general lower level, the special higher level and the general higher level indicating the result of the internal lottery are each 25 ms as described above, but these output times are special on the test apparatus 1300 side. When the time required to detect the lower, general lower, special upper, and general upper values is set to X, it is set to a time when the relationship of X to 2X is established. Is set to a time when the relationship of Y-4X> 4X is established.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signal are data indicated by the first internal winning flags 1 to 6 (ON: 1, OFF: 0) in both the winning status of the special role and the winning status of the general role. ) Indicates the value of the lower 6 bits (bits 0 to 5), and the data (ON: 1, OFF: 0) indicated by the second internal winning flags 1 to 6 is the value of the upper 6 bits (bits 6 to 11). Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 30, from the first and second internal winning flags 1 to 6 output when the internal winning flag 8 signal is 1 (ON) and the internal winning flag 7 signal is 0 (OFF). 4 bits of specified bits 11 to 8, 4 bits of bits 7 to 4 and 4 bits of bits 3 to 0 indicate special role loss when the value is 000H, 001H indicates winning of BB1, In the case of 002H, the winning of BB2 is shown, in the case of 003H, the winning of RB1 is shown, and in the case of 004H, the winning of RB2 is shown.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, from the first and second internal winning flags 1 to 6 output when the internal winning flag 8 signal is 0 (OFF) and the internal winning flag 7 signal is 1 (ON). When the value indicated by 4 bits of specified bits 11-8, 4 bits of bits 7-4, and 4 bits of bits 3-0 is 000H, it indicates a general role loss, and when it is 001H, a bell (middle bell + right (Down bell) indicates winning, 002H indicates left bell 1 (down right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8), and 003H indicates left bell 2 (down right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) ) Shows the winning of the left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) in the case of 004H, and the left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) in the case of 005H Shows winning, 006 The middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is won, 007H is the middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6), and the middle bell is 008H. 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7), 009H means middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8), and 00AH means right bell 1 (middle bell) + Upper bell 3 + upper bell 5), right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) in the case of 00BH, right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4+ in the case of 00CH Shows winning of upper bell 6), shows winning of right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) when 00DH, shows winning of weak cherry (lower cherry) when 00EH, 00FH Strong cherry ( 1), a win for the right-up bell is indicated for 010H, a normal replay win is indicated for 011H, a lower replay win is indicated for 012H, and a replay is indicated for 013H GR1 (normal replay + promoted replay 1) is shown, 014H indicates replay GR2 (normal replay + promoted replay 1 + promoted replay 2), and 015H indicates replay GR3 (normal replay + promoted replay 1 + bottom) Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is selected for 016H, Replay GR5 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2) is selected for 017H, In case of 018H, replay GR6 (normal replay + promoted replay 2 + bottom row (Replay) win, 019H indicates Replay GR11 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay), 01AH indicates Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay), and 01BH Replay GR13 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is shown. Replay GR14 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay) is shown in the case of 01CH, and replay GR15 (falling replay is shown in the case of 01DH. + Special Replay + Promotion Replay 1) wins, 01EH indicates a fall replay win, 01FH indicates a promotion replay (Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2), and 020H indicates a special replay win Show win and replay GR2 in case of 021H It indicates the winning of (7 matching replay +7 irregular Replay + Normal replay), and to indicate the winning replay GR22 (7 irregular Replay + Normal replay) In the case of 022H.

  In this way, both the winning status of the special role and the winning status of the general role are determined from the numerical values stored in the area obtained by dividing the 12-bit data consisting of the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signals for 2 times into 4 bits. It is possible to specify the winning situation of a lottery combination of 4095 (001H to FFFH) types at the maximum for both the winning situation of the special role and the winning situation of the general role.

  The RT type of the next game is a state in which the internal winning flag 7 signal is both OFF and a predetermined period (a certain time (2 ms) elapses after the startable ramp signal changes to ON after the game ends). Alternatively, it can be specified from the output status of the internal winning flags 1 to 4 during the period until the reel start switch signal is turned ON.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the timing (T1) before all stop and the game control (medal payout control, gaming state, RT transition control, etc.) ends and the insertion request ramp signal turns ON. / T12), the output state of the internal winning flag signals 1 to 4 functioning as the RT type 1 to 4 signals is updated to the output state indicating the RT type (RT 0 to 5) of the next game. The internal winning flag signal 1 at the time when a certain time (2 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed after turning ON (T2) or when the input of the reel start switch signal is detected before the certain time has elapsed (15) Update all 4 to 0 (OFF).

  As shown in FIG. 32, the internal winning flag 7 signals are both in the OFF state, and after the game is over, the startable lamp signal is turned ON, and is specified from the internal winning flags 1 to 4 in a predetermined period. RT0 is indicated when the 4-bit value is 0H, RT1 is indicated when it is 1H, RT2 is indicated when it is 2H, RT3 is indicated when it is 3H, RT4 is indicated when it is 4H, and RT5 is indicated when it is 5H. Will be shown.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 has not passed a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds) from the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal after the internal lottery in the previous game, and the first ( When the output start of the internal winning flag 8 signal of the internal winning flags 1 to 6 corresponding to the special lower order is delayed, a signal delay signal indicating that is output.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, when the output start of the internal winning flag 8 signal is delayed, the signal delaying signal is turned ON when the internal lottery is completed, and thereafter, for a certain period of time (the first internal winning flag) After the elapse of a time longer than the time until the flag 8 signal is turned on and shorter than the time until the first internal winning flag 8 signal is turned off, the signal delaying signal is turned off.

  In the slot machine of the present embodiment, as described above, when the predetermined restriction time has not elapsed since the start of the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the previous game, the predetermined restriction time elapses. By delaying the start of output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal of the game until the start of output of the internal winning flag 8 signal, that is, the start of reel rotation, that is, the progress of the game is also restricted, thereby shortening the shortest of one game The progress of the game is regulated so that the time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

  The reason for restricting the progress of the game so that the shortest time of one game is equal to or longer than the predetermined regulation time is to restrict the progress of the game because the consumption speed of medals increases when the progress speed of the game is too fast. Therefore, the game progress speed is moderated to prevent excessive euphoria, and the test apparatus 1300 also determines whether or not the minimum time for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more. A three-party organization needs to check the test.

  In a general slot machine, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the progress of the game is regulated until the predetermined regulation time elapses. In the conventional test, the first to third reel motor excitation signals that are always output for each game are used, and from the timing when any one of the first to third reel motor excitation signals is turned on. In the next game, by measuring the time until the timing when one of the first to third reel motor excitation signals is all OFF, and determining whether the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time, It was confirmed whether or not the minimum time of one game was secured for a predetermined regulation time or more.

  However, as in this embodiment, a configuration in which a pseudo game effect using reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is executed in a frozen state (a state in which the progress of the game is delayed), in particular, at the time of starting the rotation of the reel of the previous game. In the configuration in which the pseudo game effect is executed even if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the first, any one of the first to third reel motor excitation signals is turned on as described above. Time is measured from the timing to the timing when any one of the first to third reel motor excitation signals is turned on in the next game, and it is determined whether or not the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time. In this case, the shortest time for one game cannot be measured accurately.

  For this reason, using the internal winning flag signal that must be output for each game other than the first to third reel motor excitation signals, for example, as shown in FIG. The time from the start of the output of the internal winning flag 8 signal (updated from OFF to ON) of the corresponding internal winning flag 1 to 6 signal output) until the start of the first internal winning flag 8 signal output after the internal lottery of the next game It is conceivable to check whether or not the shortest time of one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more by measuring whether or not the time is a predetermined regulation time or more.

  However, in the conventional configuration, the internal winning flag signal is output following the internal lottery associated with the start of the game, and is output without waiting for the reels to start rotating. When the test is automatically performed, the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game rotation, the progress of the game is always regulated before the reel rotation starts, and no medals are paid out. The time from the start of the output of the internal winning flag signal to the start of the output of the next internal winning flag signal is almost a predetermined restriction time, but when the predetermined restriction time has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the previous game, After the start of the output of the internal winning flag signal, the progress of the game is not restricted, and if the medal is paid out in the previous game, the output of the internal winning flag signal is opened. After that, since the time during which the progress of the game is restricted is shortened by that amount, the output of the internal winning flag signal of the next game is started before the predetermined restricted time elapses after the output of the internal winning flag signal of the game is started. Therefore, when the internal winning flag signal is used as it is and it is confirmed whether or not the shortest time for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more as described above, the shortest time for one game It becomes impossible to measure accurately.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the time from the start of output of the internal winning flag 8 signal (update from OFF to ON) for the first time after the internal lottery (outputting the internal winning flags 1 to 6 corresponding to the special lower rank) is performed. After the internal lottery in the previous game, when it is possible to start the output of the internal winning flag 8 signal for the first time after the internal lottery (the internal winning flag 1-6 signals corresponding to the special lower rank are being output) If the predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the first internal winning flag 8 signal output, the first internal winning flag 8 in the previous game until the predetermined restriction time has elapsed. From the start of signal output (T6) until the predetermined regulation time elapses (T16), the timing for starting the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal after the internal lottery is delayed to delay the subsequent reset. The start of rotation of the game is delayed until a predetermined regulation time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game, so that the progress of the game is restricted. In the previous game, the first internal winning flag 8 Even if it is possible to start outputting the first internal winning flag 8 signal in the current game without a predetermined regulation time from the start of signal output, the first internal winning flag 8 signal is always output. The minimum time required for one game is secured more than a predetermined regulation time by checking the timing interval at which the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is started. It is possible to accurately specify whether or not

  Further, in this embodiment, when the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal can be started, a predetermined regulation time has elapsed from the start of the first internal winning flag 8 signal output after the internal lottery in the previous game. If it has not elapsed, a signal delay signal indicating that the output start of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is delayed is output without waiting for the output start of the internal winning flag 8 signal. Even when the output of the first internal winning flag 8 signal is not detected after the reel start switch signal is input from the testing apparatus 1300, the internal winning flag 8 is output on the testing apparatus 1300 side by outputting the signal delaying signal. It can be specified that it is not abnormal that the signal is not output.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reels are started after the output of the internal winning flag 8 signal having an interval equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time, so that the minimum time of one game becomes equal to or longer than the predetermined regulation time. Since the game progress is restricted, the timing means for setting the output interval of the internal winning flag 8 signal to be equal to or longer than the predetermined restriction time, and the shortest time of one game is not less than the predetermined restriction time. In addition, the time measuring means for regulating the progress of the game and the common time measuring means can be used.

  Note that the game time starts every time the reel starts rotating, and if the predetermined regulation time has passed when the reel can start rotating in the next game, the reel starts rotating at that time. On the other hand, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed, the rotation of the reel is not started and the process waits until the predetermined regulation time elapses. Even in the case where the output of the internal winning flag 8 signal is started after the rotation is started, the time measuring means for setting the output interval of the internal winning flag 8 signal to be equal to or longer than the predetermined regulation time and the shortest time of one game are predetermined. The time measuring means for restricting the progress of the game so as to be equal to or longer than the restriction time, and a common time measuring means.

  Further, in this embodiment, the time progressing means for setting the output interval of the internal winning flag 8 signal to an interval equal to or greater than a predetermined regulation time and the progress of the game so that the shortest time of one game is equal to or greater than the predetermined regulation time. The time measuring means for regulating and the common time measuring means are configured. However, the time measuring means for setting the output interval of the internal winning flag 8 signal to be equal to or longer than the predetermined restriction time and the shortest time of one game. It is good also as a structure separately provided with the time measuring means for restrict | limiting progress of a game so that it may become more than predetermined | prescribed regulation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning status of the special role can be identified from the output status of the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6, and the winning status of the general role is determined based on the internal winning flag 7 signal and the internal winning flag 7 signal. It is possible to specify from the output status of the winning flags 1 to 6, and the winning status of the special role consisting of the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signals is the first (special subordinate) and the second (special) Since the winning status of the general role consisting of the internal winning flag 7 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signals is output separately for the first time (general low order) and the second time (general high order). Even if the types of special roles and types of general roles increase, it becomes possible to output a signal that makes it possible to specify the presence / absence of winning for all of these types of roles from a limited number of output ports.

  In addition, the internal winning flag 8 signal is updated to the output state indicating the winning status of the special role by the internal winning flag 1 to 6 signal at the same timing as the output timing of the internal winning flag 8 signal, and the internal winning flag 7 signal is output. Since the internal winning flags 1 to 5 are updated to the output status indicating the winning status of the general role at the same timing, the output status specified from the internal winning flags 1 to 6 is the special role. The test apparatus 1300 can accurately identify whether it indicates the winning status or the general role winning status, and four types of signals, special lower, general lower, special upper, and general lower, are spaced in between. It is possible to output in as short a time as possible without leaving a gap.

  In addition, four types of signals consisting of special lower rank, special upper rank, general lower rank, and general upper rank indicating the result of the internal lottery are assigned in the order of special lower rank, general lower rank, special upper rank, and general lower rank, that is, internal winning flag signal 8 and internal winning flag. Since the flag signals 7 are output in an alternating order, even if the four types of signals are output in succession as described above, the test apparatus 1300 can distinguish and specify them. It is possible to output four types of signals consisting of a special upper level and a general lower level in a short period as much as possible without a gap therebetween.

  In this embodiment, the signal indicating the winning status of the special role (special lower rank, special upper rank) by the internal winning flag 8 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 signal, and the internal winning flag 7 signal and the internal winning flags 1 to 6 are shown. When the output time of the signal (general low order, general high order) indicating the winning status of the general role by the signal is X required time to detect the value of these signals on the test apparatus 1300 side, X-2X Since the time when the relationship is established is set, the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery can be reliably detected on the test apparatus 1300 side, and the output time of the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery is too long. By interfering with a signal indicating the result of the internal lottery of the game, it can be prevented that it is impossible to accurately specify whether or not the minimum time required for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the predetermined regulation time is Y, the time when the relationship of Y-4X> 4X is established, that is, after the start of the output of the special lower level and before the start of the output of the special lower level of the next game, Since the output of all the signals of the lower, general lower, special upper, and general lower is set to be completed, the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery can be reliably detected on the test apparatus 1300 side, and the internal Whether the output time of the signal indicating the lottery result is too long and interferes with the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery of the next game, so that the minimum time required for one game is ensured over a predetermined regulation time. Can be reliably prevented from being unable to be accurately identified.

  Further, in this embodiment, the internal winning flag 7 signal is both in the OFF state, and after the game ends, the period from when the startable ramp signal changes to ON until a predetermined period (a certain time (2 ms) elapses) It can be specified from the output status of the internal winning flags 1 to 4 during the period until the reel start switch signal is turned ON. That is, since a signal indicating the RT type of the next game is output using the internal winning flags 1 to 4 during a period in which a signal indicating the result of the internal lottery is not output, the internal lottery is output from a limited number of output ports. Both a signal indicating the result of the above and a signal indicating the RT type can be output.

  In this embodiment, the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery is composed of a special lower level, a general lower level, a special higher level, and a general lower level, and in the test apparatus 1300, the output timing of the special lower level output first after the internal lottery. To determine whether or not the minimum time required for one game is more than a predetermined regulation time by inspecting the time until the output start timing of the special lower level of the next game. By checking the time until the same timing of the next game based on the output start timing or output end timing of a specific signal among the general lower level, special upper level, and general lower level, the shortest time required for one game is a predetermined regulation time It is good also as a structure which specifies whether it is ensured above.

  Also, in this embodiment, the signal indicating the winning status of the special role is divided into lower (special lower) and higher (special higher) and output, and the signal indicating the winning status of the general role is lower (general lower) and higher. Although it is the structure which divides | segments and outputs to (general high rank), it is good also as a structure which divides | segments only one of the signal which shows the winning status of a special role or the signal which shows the winning status of a general role, and does not divide the other. .

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which outputs, without dividing | segmenting the signal which shows the winning status of a special combination, and the signal which shows the winning status of a general combination, respectively. In this case, the time required to detect the value of the signal indicating the winning status of the special role and the time required to detect the value of the signal indicating the winning status of the general role on the test apparatus 1300 side are respectively X When the predetermined regulation time is set to Y, a signal indicating the result of the internal lottery can be reliably detected on the test apparatus 1300 side by setting the time to satisfy the relationship of Y-2X> 2X. And, since the output time of the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery is too long and interferes with the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery of the next game, the shortest time required for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more. It can be surely prevented that it becomes impossible to accurately specify whether or not there is.

  Also, a signal that indicates both the winning status of the special role and the winning status of the general role is output at the same timing without distinguishing between the signal indicating the winning status of the special role and the signal indicating the winning status of the general role. It is also good. In this case, when the time required for detecting the value of the signal indicating the winning status of the special role and the general role on the test apparatus 1300 side is X and Y is a predetermined regulation time, YX> X By setting the time when the relationship is established, the test apparatus 1300 can reliably detect the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery, and the output time of the signal indicating the result of the internal lottery is too long so that the next game By interfering with a signal indicating the result of the internal lottery, it can be reliably prevented that it becomes impossible to accurately specify whether or not the minimum time required for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the effect control board 90 can be connected to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF board (sub) 1200, and the current game controlled by the main control unit 41 from the effect control board 90 It is possible to output a test signal indicating the most recommended operation mode among the operation modes that can be selected by the player according to the state and the performance mode by the sub-control unit 91.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing test signals output from the effect control board 90 to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF board (sub) 1200.

  As shown in FIG. 26, a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, a stop strobe signal, a signal, and a game interruption signal are output from the effect control board 90 to the test apparatus 1300 as test signals.

  Test signals output from the effect control board 90 to the test apparatus 1300 are output under the control of the sub-control unit 91.

  The stop execution position signal is a signal indicating the most recommended stop operation position for the reel indicated by the stop reel designation signal described later according to the current gaming state and effect mode, and the corresponding reel included in the most recommended stop operation position. The number of steps (0 to 336) of the reel motor can be specified.

  The stop reel designation signal is a signal that designates whether the reel that recommends the stop operation at the stop operation position indicated by the stop execution position signal is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel. The reel to which the stop operation at the stop operation position indicated by the execution position signal is applied can be specified.

  The stop strobe signal is a signal for requesting acquisition of a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal.

  The game interruption signal is a signal for requesting a temporary interruption of the test by the test apparatus 1300, and is a signal that is output when prompting selection of an effect mode or the like by a manual operation.

  In the present embodiment, the production control board 90 is provided with connection terminals to which the wiring from the IF board (sub) 1200 can be connected, and the test signals output from the sub control section 91 and various drive circuits are received. Wiring patterns for transmission to the connection terminals are formed, and test signals output from the sub-control unit 91 and various drive circuits are output via these wiring patterns and connection terminals.

  In addition, the connection terminal is configured by, for example, a signal pin capable of connecting a probe from the IF board (sub) 1200 and a connector to which a cable from the IF board (sub) 1200 can be connected. Thus, the wiring from the IF substrate (sub) 1200 can be easily connected.

  The connection terminals are provided for the convenience of connecting the IF board (sub) 1200, and the connection terminals for outputting these test signals are the effects of the slot machine shipped to the amusement store. The control board 90 is not necessary. For this reason, the production control board 90 of this embodiment is formed with a plurality of cutting holes for cutting the portion provided with the connection terminals, and can be cut along these cutting holes. At the time of shipment, the portion where the connection terminal is provided can be cut to a state where an unnecessary signal cannot be input / output. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the test signal from being easily used for purposes other than the test, for example, by specifying the recommended operation procedure in the hall device and informing the fact. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the effect control board 90.

  Note that the number of slot machines provided for testing by a third party organization is usually only a few, and other slot machines for mass production shipped to amusement stores are less likely to output these test signals. Therefore, these mass production slot machines may be provided with the effect control board 90 which is provided with the wiring pattern but is not provided with the above-described connection terminals, thereby making it possible to manufacture the mass production slot machine. Can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal to the effect control board 90 is formed, the IF board (sub) 1200 and the test apparatus 1300 can be easily connected only by mounting the connection terminals. Is possible. In addition, a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal only to the test slot machine and a connection terminal for connecting to the IF board (sub) 1200 and the test apparatus 1300 are provided. It is good also as a structure which does not provide a connection terminal. That is, the sub CPU 91a may control the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be further reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the sub-control unit 91 performs main control of the reel start switch signal except when the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a freeze state (when a freeze signal described later is received). The current gaming state (last game end) within a maximum of 2 seconds from the time when the unit 41 outputs (actually, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game from the main control unit 41) First, the stop reel designation signal is updated to an output state indicating a recommended reel as the first stop reel in accordance with the play state (the game state indicated by the game state command received at times) and the play mode (the play mode of the game by the sub-control unit 91). In addition, the stop execution position signal is updated to an output state indicating a recommended stop operation position for the reel, and the stop reel designation signal and the stop execution position signal are updated. After completion of the update, a stop strobe signal is output for a fixed time (50 ms), the recommended first stop reel and its stop operation position are notified to the test apparatus 1300, and after the stop strobe signal is stopped, a fixed time (50 ms) )stand by. Next, in a similar procedure, the test apparatus 1300 is notified of the second stop reel and its stop operation position that are sequentially recommended, and the test apparatus 1300 is notified of the third stop reel and its stop operation position. After the notification of the third stop reel and its stop operation position, the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal are cleared when a certain time (50 ms) has passed.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a freeze state (when a freeze signal to be described later is received), the freeze state is not the time when the main control unit 41 outputs a reel start switch signal. The recommended first stop reel and its stop operation position are recommended in order, depending on the current gaming state and production mode, for a maximum of 2 seconds from the time of completion (when the off-frozen signal described later is detected). The second stop reel and its stop operation position, the third stop reel and its stop operation position are sequentially notified to the test apparatus 1300.

  According to the recommended stop order, the first stop reel and its stop operation position, the second stop reel and its stop operation position, the third stop reel and its stop operation position are sequentially notified to the test apparatus 1300. The operation procedure recommended by the test apparatus 1300 can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the first stop reel and its stop operation position, the second stop reel and its stop operation position, the third stop reel and its stop operation position are continuously provided to the test apparatus 1300 for a maximum of 2 seconds. However, instead of continuously transmitting these, it may be configured to sequentially transmit at the start of the game (at the end of the freeze) and when the reels are stopped.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a frozen state (when a later-described freeze signal is received), when the freeze state ends (to be described later, the freeze signal is turned off). The first recommended stop reel and its stop operation position, the second recommended stop reel and its stop operation position in sequence, in accordance with the current gaming state and performance mode, from the time of detection) Although it is the structure which notifies a stop reel and its stop operation position to the test apparatus 1300 sequentially, when it is controlled by the main control part 41 side to a freeze state (when the below-mentioned freeze signal is received), Stop when the reel start switch signal is output by the main control unit 41 (when the internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41) according to the current gaming state and production mode. The reel designation signal is updated to the output state indicating the recommended reel as the first stop reel, and the stop execution position signal is updated to the output state indicating the recommended stop operation position for the reel, and the freeze state ends. After (after detecting the off-freeze signal described later), a stop strobe signal is output, and then the recommended second stop reel, its stop operation position, and third stop are sequentially or continuously after each stop operation. The reel and its stop operation position may be sequentially notified to the test apparatus 1300.

  The ROM 91b stores a recommended operation mode table in which recommended operation modes are registered in advance according to the current game state and the production mode, and the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation that matches the current game state and the production mode. A mode is acquired from the recommended operation procedure table, and a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal are output based on the acquired operation mode. Note that the recommended operation mode table registered in advance may not be provided, and the recommended operation mode may be acquired using a program in which the sub-control unit 91 determines the recommended operation mode from the gaming state and effect mode at that time. .

  In this example, RT4 is not controlled by the AT (including ART) in which the navigation effect is executed in RT0 to 3, and the general role notification effect and the navigation effect that suggest the winning of the general role are not performed, RT4 In the state where the announcement effect indicating the winning of the special role is not yet made in 5, the AT (including ART) is not controlled, and the general role announcement effect and the navigation effect are not performed, the player The result of the internal lottery cannot be specified, and since the lower cherries have the largest number of payouts among the small roles that are missed, there is no penalty for winning the lower cherries. When the stop operation is performed at a timing, the payout rate is higher than in other operation modes, so the stop indicating the stop operation position that is the “BAR” pull-in range for the left reel And it outputs a row position signal.

  In RT4 and 5, a notice effect indicating that the special role has been elected has already been performed, and in the state where the general character notice effect has not been performed, the player can specify that the special role has been won. There is no disadvantage even if you win the prize, and the person who removes wastes medals, so if you stop the operation at the timing that will be the drawing range of the constituent figure of the special role won for any reel, Since the payout rate is higher than in other operation modes, a stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position that is the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the special combination won for each reel is output.

  When the general role announcement effect is executed at RT0-3, the player can specify the type of the general role won in the internal lottery, and there is no penalty for winning the general role. When the stop operation is performed at the timing that is the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the elected general role also for the reels of the other reels, the payout rate is higher than the other operation modes, so A stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position is output.

  In RT 4 and 5, when the announcement effect indicating the winning of the special role is not performed and the general character announcement effect is executed, the player can specify the type of the general character won in the internal lottery, There is no penalty for winning a general role, so if a stop operation is performed at a timing that is within the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the selected general role for any reel, the payout rate is higher than other operation modes Therefore, the stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position that is the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the selected winning combination is output.

  In the case where the general role announcement effect is executed in a state where the notification effect indicating the winning of the special role is being performed in RT 4 and 5, the player can specify the type of the general role won in the internal lottery, And if the suggested general role is a small role with more than 3 medals required to start the game at RT4, 5, there will be no penalty for winning the suggested general role As a result, there will be a higher payout rate than the other operation modes when a stop operation is performed at the timing that is within the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the winning general role for any reel. A stop execution position signal indicating a stop operation position that is a symbol drawing range is output.

  On the other hand, when the general role announcement effect is executed in a state where the announcement effect indicating that the special role is won at RT4, 5, it is necessary for the suggested general role to start the game at RT4, 5. If it is a small role (with lower cherries, etc.) with a maximum of 3 medals, the winning special role will be won for any reel because winning a non-party small role will waste money. When the stop operation is performed at the timing when it becomes the drawing range of the composition symbol, the payout rate becomes higher than other operation modes, so the stop operation position that becomes the drawing range of the composition symbol of the special role won for each reel A stop execution position signal indicating is output.

  When a navigation effect is executed at RT 0 to 5, the player can specify the most advantageous operation mode regardless of whether or not AT (including ART) is being performed, and the operation mode notified by the navigation effect. When the stop operation is performed at, the payout rate is higher than in other operation modes, and therefore, the stop reel designation signal is output in the order of the stop order notified by the navigation effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a recommended operation mode is acquired according to the current gaming state and production mode, and a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal indicating the acquired operation mode are output to the test apparatus 1300. Therefore, it becomes possible to output the reel stop switch signal in the operation mode recommended according to the current gaming state and production mode on the test device 1300 side, and the payout rate close to the market payout rate can be obtained by the test by the test device 1300. Can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, a signal that can specify the number of steps of the reel motor corresponding to the output timing of the stop switch signal recommended as the stop execution position signal is output to the test apparatus 1300. Even when the number of symbols and the number of steps assigned to one symbol differ depending on the type of slot machine, the test apparatus 1300 can share the output control of the stop switch signal with respect to the stop execution position signal.

  In this embodiment, after the game is over, the timing at which the insertion of a medal is first detected, the timing at which the start operation is detected after the start operation becomes valid, the timing at which the stop operation is performed, and the touch panel The sub CPU 91a sends a game interruption signal to the test apparatus 1300 when the operation mode or the operation mode can be changed by the operation of the operation means for the operation such as the above-described result notification effect or sub game. Output and request to suspend the test.

  For example, the stop execution position of the third stop reel when the presentation mode and the presentation mode can be changed by the operation of the presentation operation means after the game is finished, or after the game is finished. If the game interruption signal is output after the completion of the output of the signal and the stop reel designation signal, and the effect mode and effect mode can be changed at the timing when the start operation is detected, the start operation becomes effective after the game ends. If the effect mode or effect mode can be changed by outputting the game interruption signal and stopping the operation or operating the effect operating means during the rotation of the reel, after the start operation is detected, the reel A game interruption signal is output before the stop operation becomes effective.

  As a result, even if the simulation test is automatically performed by the test apparatus 1300, when the effect mode or effect mode can be changed by manual operation, the game interruption signal is output, Is temporarily interrupted, and it is possible to restart the test after selecting the production mode and production mode by manual operation. For example, the small role notification production and the falling role type notification are executed by the production mode and production mode. Even if the frequency changes or the payout rate changes accordingly, it is not the payout rate obtained by chance and the play mode selected by chance during the automatic test, but the play mode and play mode. An accurate payout rate according to the difference can be obtained.

  Next, the configuration of signal circuits on the IF board (main) 1100 and IF board (sub) 1200, the output status of signals from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300 during the operation test, and the effect control board 90 to the test apparatus 1300 The output status of the signal to and the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the following, among the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300, the signal between the game control board 40 and the IF board (main) 1100 is represented by the first to third reels. Stoppable lamp signal (main → IF), a signal between IF board (main) 1100 and test apparatus 1300 is called first to third reel stoppable lamp signal (IF → trial). Of the stop execution position signals output to 1300, signals between the effect control board 90 and the IF board (sub) 1200 are the stop execution position signal (sub → IF), and the IF board (sub) 1200 and the test apparatus 1300 The signal between them is called a stop execution position signal (IF → trial), and the effect control board 9 among the stop reel designation signals output from the effect control board 90 to the test apparatus 1300 Between the IF board (sub) 1200 and the IF board (sub) 1200 is called a stop reel designation signal (sub → IF), and a signal between the IF board (sub) 1200 and the test apparatus 1300 is called a stop reel designation signal (IF → trial). Of the stop strobe signals output from the effect control board 90 to the test apparatus 1300, the signals between the effect control board 90 and the IF board (sub) 1200 are the stop strobe signal (sub → IF) and the IF board (sub) 1200. And the test apparatus 1300 is called a stop strobe signal (IF → trial).

  As shown in FIG. 34, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 uses the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals (IF → trial) in addition to the first to third reel stop feasible ramp signals (main → IF). An output restriction signal (main) for restricting output can be output to the IF board (main) 1100.

  A normally closed relay circuit 1102 is mounted on the IF board (main) 1100, and the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals (main → IF) output from the game control board 40 are connected to the relay circuit 1102. The first to third reel stop possible ramp signals (IF → trial) are output to the test apparatus 1300.

  The relay circuit 1102 receives an output restriction signal (main) output from the game control board 40. When the output restriction signal (main) is in the OFF state, the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals While (main → IF) is output as it is as the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal (IF → trial), when the output regulation signal (main) is in the ON state, the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal (main → IF) IF) is cut off and the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals (IF → trial) are not output.

  After the game starts, the main control unit 41 is not controlled in the frozen state, the reel is rotated at a constant speed, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is involved in the progress of the game, so that the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C , 22R is lit, and the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals (main → IF) are output. In this case, the output restriction signal (main) is not output, and the output restriction signal (main ) Remains in the OFF state, so that the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal (main → IF) input to the relay circuit 1102 is used as the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal (IF → trial). 1300 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 also controls to the freeze state, and when performing the pseudo game effect, the reel is rotated at a constant speed, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R does not participate in the progress of the game. The stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are lit and the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals (main → IF) are output, but as shown in FIG. 35, output is performed over the period from the start to the end of the freeze state. The regulation signal (main) is output, and when the output regulation signal (main) is turned on, the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal (main → IF) is input to the relay circuit 1102. In addition, the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals (IF → trial) are not output to the test apparatus 1300.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 does not output the output restriction signal (main) when the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on in a state where the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is involved in the progress of the game. Thus, in the test apparatus 1300, the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals are controlled so as to be received and controlled to the freeze state, and the stop valid LED 22L is operated in a state where the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not involved in the progress of the game. , 22C, and 22R are lit, the output restriction signal (main) is output so that the test apparatus 1300 controls the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals to be unreceivable.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the output control signal (main) output from the main control unit 41 to the IF board (main) 1100 in the frozen state is branched on the game control board 40 and sub-controls of the effect control board 90 A freeze signal indicating that the freeze period is in progress is input to the unit 91. The freeze signal further branches on the production control board 90 and regulates the output of the stop execution position signal (IF → trial), the stop reel designation signal (IF → trial), and the stop strobe signal (IF → trial). Therefore, the output restriction signal (sub) is output to the IF board (sub) 1200.

  On the IF board (sub) 1200, normally closed relay circuits 1202a, 1202b, 1202c are mounted. A stop execution position signal (sub → IF), a stop reel designation signal (sub) output from the effect control board 90 are mounted. → IF), stop strobe signal (sub → IF) are transmitted via relay circuits 1202a, 1202b, 1202c, stop execution position signal (IF → trial), stop reel designation signal (IF → trial), stop strobe signal (IF → Is output to the test apparatus 1300 as a test.

  The relay circuits 1202a, 1202b, and 1202c receive an output restriction signal (sub) that branches as a freeze signal on the effect control board 90, and stop when the output restriction signal (sub) is OFF. Execution position signal (sub-> IF), stop reel designation signal (sub-> IF), stop strobe signal (sub-> IF) as it is stop execution position signal (IF-> trial), stop reel designation signal (IF-> trial), stop While outputting as a strobe signal (IF → trial), when the output restriction signal (sub) is ON, a stop execution position signal (sub → IF), a stop reel designation signal (sub → IF), a stop strobe signal (sub → IF) (IF) is cut off, stop execution position signal (IF → trial), stop reel designation signal (IF → trial), stop strobe signal (IF → trial) is not output It has become the jar.

  When the main control unit 41 does not control the freeze state, the sub control unit 91, when starting the game (when receiving the internal winning command), a stop execution position signal (sub → IF) indicating a recommended operation mode in the game, A stop reel designation signal (sub-> IF) and a stop strobe signal (sub-> IF) are sequentially output. In this case, an output restriction signal (sub) is not output from the main control unit 41, and is output. Since the restriction signal (sub) remains in the OFF state, the stop execution position signal (sub → IF), stop reel designation signal (sub → IF), stop strobe signal (sub) input to the relay circuits 1202a, 1202b, and 1202c. → IF) is the stop execution position signal (IF → trial), stop reel designation signal (IF → trial), stop strobe signal (IF → trial) It is output to the test device 1300 Te.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled in the freeze state in the main control unit 41, and even when a pseudo game effect is performed, the recommended operation mode (“ A stop execution position signal (sub-> IF), a stop reel designation signal (sub-> IF), and a stop strobe signal (sub-> IF) indicating an operation mode in which "black 7" can be stopped in the middle stage) are sequentially output. As shown in FIG. 4, the output control signal (sub) is output from the main control unit 41 over the period from the start to the end of the freeze state, and the output control signal (sub) is turned on. , Relay circuit 1202a, 1202b, 1202c, stop execution position signal (sub → IF), stop reel designation signal (sub → IF), stop strobe signal (sub → IF) Be but is input, stopping execution position signal (IF → trial), stop reel designation signal (IF → trial), stop the strobe signal (IF → trial) is adapted to not output the test apparatus 1300.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to be frozen in the main control unit 41, and when the pseudo game effect is performed, the freeze state ends on the main control unit 41 side and is output from the main control unit 41. When the middle signal is turned OFF, the end of the freeze state is specified, and a stop execution position signal (sub → IF), a stop reel designation signal (sub → IF), a stop strobe signal (sub → IF) are sequentially output. In this case, the output restriction signal (sub) is not outputted from the main control unit 41, and the output restriction signal (sub) remains in the OFF state. 1202a, 1202b, 1202c, stop execution position signal (sub → IF), stop reel designation signal (sub → IF), stop strobe signal ( Bed → IF) is, stop execution position signal (IF → trial), stop reel designation signal (IF → trial), and output to the test device 1300 as a stop strobe signal (IF → trial).

  When the main control unit 41 does not control the freeze state in this way, the main control unit 41 does not output the output restriction signal (sub), so that the test apparatus 1300 stops the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop. When the strobe signal is controlled so as to be received and controlled to a freeze state on the main control unit 41 side and a pseudo game effect is performed, the main control unit 41 outputs an output restriction signal (sub), whereby the test apparatus In 1300, the stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, and stop strobe signal are controlled so as not to be received.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sub-control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 is capable of outputting a freeze cancel signal to the IF board (sub) 1200 to stop the freeze state in the middle and advance the game.

  The freeze cancel signal output by the sub control unit 91 is input to the game control board 40 as a MAXBET signal corresponding to the MAXBET switch 6 via the IF board (sub) 1200 and the IF board (main) 1100. It has become.

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs a freeze cancel signal when it is determined based on the freeze start command transmitted from the main control unit 41 that the main control unit 41 is controlled to a cancelable freeze state. As the sub control unit 91 outputs the freeze cancel signal, the MAXBET signal is input through the IF board (sub) 1200 and the IF board (main) 1100 as described above. It is possible to advance the game by terminating the freeze state being executed halfway, that is, to advance the test.

  In addition, in the IF board (main) 1100, a changeover switch 1101 is provided on a line from the input of the freeze cancel signal to the output of the MAXBET signal. Only when the changeover switch 1101 is ON, the sub-control unit 91 While the output freeze cancel signal is output to the game control board 40 as a MAXBET signal, when the changeover switch 1101 is OFF, the MAXBET signal is not changed even if the freeze cancel signal is input from the sub-control unit 91. 40 is not input.

  In the present embodiment, in a freeze state in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is not related to the progress of the game, the reel is changed and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted as an operation that is not related to the progress of the game. In this case, a pseudo game effect that changes the variation mode of the reels is performed. At this time, the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on, so that the player can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. To encourage you.

  On the other hand, the drive signals of the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals that can specify whether the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel can be stopped with respect to the test apparatus 1300. If the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are output in a freeze state in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not involved in the progress of the game, It may not be possible to determine whether or not the reel stop possible lamp signal has been output in a state in which an operation for advancing the game is possible, and the operation test may not be performed normally.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 lights the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R in a state where the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is involved in the progress of the game, the output restriction signal ( By not outputting (main), the test apparatus 1300 controls to be able to receive the 1st to 3rd reel stop possible ramp signals, and controls the freeze state, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not involved in the progress of the game. When the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit in the state, the test apparatus 1300 controls to disable reception of the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals by outputting an output restriction signal (main). When the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal is received on the test apparatus 1300 side, Stop switch 8L for advancing the technique, 8C, without providing the function of determining whether the operation of the 8R is ready, it is possible to perform the normal operation test by the test apparatus 1300 side.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game control board 40 and the test apparatus 1300 are connected via the IF board (main) 1100 and controlled to the frozen state, the main control unit 41 outputs the output restriction signal (main). By performing control to output to the IF board (main) 1100, the relay circuit 1102 mounted on the IF board (main) 1100 even if the main control unit 41 outputs the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals in the frozen state. Since the first to third reel stop possible ramp signal is not output from the IF board (main) 1100 to the test apparatus 1300, the test apparatus 1300 cannot receive the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals. In a state where the operations of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are accepted, the main control unit 4 But it is possible to output the first to third reel stop can ramp signal uniformly regardless of whether or not frozen.

  In particular, in the configuration in which the driving signals of the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are used for the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals as in this embodiment, the test is performed even when the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit in the frozen state. In the apparatus 1300, the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals can be controlled so as not to be received.

  In this embodiment, when controlling to the freeze state, the main control unit 41 performs control to output the output restriction signal (main) to the IF board (main) 1100, so that the main control unit 41 is in the freeze state. Even if the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are output, the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals are output from the IF board (main) 1100 to the test apparatus 1300 by the relay circuit 1102 mounted on the IF board (main) 1100. Is not output, the test apparatus 1300 cannot receive the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals, but the game control board 40 or the test signal input part of the test apparatus 1300 is similar to the relay circuit 1102. When the relay circuit is mounted and controlled to the freeze state, the main control unit 41 outputs the output restriction signal (meas. 1) to the IF board (main) 1100, the main control unit 41 outputs the first to third reels first from the relay circuit even if the main control unit 41 outputs the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals in the frozen state. A configuration in which the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals cannot be received in the test apparatus 1300 because the stop possible ramp signal is not output may be employed.

  Further, if the configuration is such that the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are not lit in the freeze state, and the drive signal of the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R is not used as the first to third reel stop enable lamp signals, the freeze control is performed. In this case, the main control unit 41 may perform a control not to output the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals so that the test apparatus 1300 cannot receive the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals.

  In addition, as described above, a configuration in which a relay circuit similar to the relay circuit 1102 is mounted on the test signal input unit of the game control board 40 or the test apparatus 1300, and when the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state, As long as the control is performed such that the 3-reel stop capable lamp signal is not output, the game control board 40 and the test apparatus 1300 may be directly connected without using the IF board (main) 1100.

  In this embodiment, when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is controlled to a freeze state that is accepted as an operation that is not related to the progress of the game, the test apparatus 1300 receives the first to third reel stop possible lamp signals. In the test apparatus 1300, when the control unit is controlled to be in a freeze state in which the operation of the operation means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, for example, the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game. A test signal indicating that the operation is valid (a start lamp signal if the start switch 7 is operated) may not be received. Even in such a configuration, the operation is effective on the test apparatus 1300 side. When a test signal indicating that the game is received can be operated to advance the game Without providing the function of determining whether status or not, it is possible to perform the normal operation test by the test apparatus 1300 side.

  Further, as described above, a configuration including a freeze state in which an effect mode (reel variation mode or an effect mode of the effect device) is changed by operation of the operation unit and a freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by operation of the operation unit. In the configuration including only the freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by the operation of the operation unit, the test apparatus 1300 is effective in controlling the freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by the operation of the operation unit. (1) The first to third reels can be stopped in the test apparatus 1300 even when the test signal is controlled so that it cannot be received (for example, in a freeze state in which the production mode is not changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R). In this configuration, the test apparatus 1300 side operates. When the test signal indicating that the game is valid is received, the test apparatus 1300 normally performs the operation test without providing a function for determining whether or not the operation for proceeding with the game is possible. In addition, the test apparatus 1300 cannot receive a test signal indicating that the operation is effective even in the case of controlling the freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by the operation of the operation means. It is possible to reliably prevent the test signal indicating that the operation is effective on the apparatus 1300 side. In addition, in a configuration including a freeze state in which an effect mode (reel fluctuation mode or an effect mode of the effect device) is changed by operation of the operation unit and a freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by operation of the operation unit, the freeze Regardless of the type of the freeze state, it is possible to perform control so that the test apparatus 1300 cannot receive the test signal indicating that the operation is valid.

  In addition, in a configuration including a freeze state in which an effect mode (reel variation mode or an effect mode of the effect unit) is changed by an operation of the operation unit, and a freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by the operation of the operation unit, When controlling to a freeze state in which the production mode changes by operation of the means, the test apparatus 1300 performs control to disable reception of a test signal indicating that the operation is valid, In the freeze state without change, the test apparatus 1300 is configured to control so that the test signal indicating that the operation is effective (for example, in the freeze state in which the production mode is changed by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R). While the test apparatus 1300 controls the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals to be unreceivable, In a freeze state in which there is no change in the production mode due to the operation of the top switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the test apparatus 1300 may be configured so as to be able to receive the first to third reel stop possible ramp signals). Thus, when a test signal indicating that the operation is valid is received on the test apparatus 1300 side, the test can be performed without providing a function for determining whether or not the operation for proceeding with the game is possible. In the apparatus 1300 side, it is possible to perform an operation test normally, and further, in a frozen state where there is no change in the production mode due to the operation of the operation means, that is, in a state where a test signal indicating that the operation is effective is not output. It is possible to omit the control for making it impossible to receive the test signal indicating that the operation is effective.

Further, in this embodiment, even in the pseudo game effect in the freeze state in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not involved in the progress of the game, the stop execution position signal indicating the recommended operation mode in the pseudo game effect, the stop reel designation It is configured to output a signal and a stop strobe signal, and it is determined whether or not the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are output as a recommended operation mode for proceeding the game on the test apparatus 1300 side. There is a risk that the operation test cannot be performed normally. Further, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a frozen state (when a freeze signal to be described later is received), when the main control unit 41 outputs a reel start switch signal (internal control of the internal winning command). At the time of reception from the section 41), the stop reel designation signal is updated to the output state indicating the recommended reel as the first stop reel according to the current gaming state and production mode, and the stop execution position signal is sent to the reel. In the configuration in which the stop strobe signal is output after the freeze state is finished (after detecting the off-freeze signal described later) after updating to the output state indicating the recommended stop operation position. It cannot be determined whether or not the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal are output as the recommended operation mode for the operation to advance the game. There is a possibility that it becomes impossible to perform the normal operation test.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 does not control the freeze state, the main control unit 41 does not output an output restriction signal (sub), so that the test apparatus 1300 stops the stop execution position signal. When the reel designation signal and the stop strobe signal are controlled so as to be received and controlled to the freeze state on the main control unit 41 side and the pseudo game effect is performed, the main control unit 41 outputs an output restriction signal (sub). Thus, the test apparatus 1300 controls the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal so as not to be received. The test apparatus 1300 side controls the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal. When a signal is received, it is determined whether or not it has been output as a recommended operation mode for an operation to advance the game Without providing a that function, it is possible to perform the normal operation test by the test apparatus 1300 side.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production control board 90 and the test apparatus 1300 are connected via the IF board (sub) 1200 and controlled to the freeze state, the main control unit 41 outputs the output restriction signal (sub). Even if the sub-control unit 91 outputs a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal in the freeze state by performing control to output to the IF substrate (sub) 1200 via the effect control substrate 90, the IF substrate Since the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are not output from the IF board (sub) 1200 to the test apparatus 1300 by the relay circuits 1202a, 1202b, and 1202c mounted on the (sub) 1200, the test apparatus In 1300, a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal are received. Therefore, in the state where the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted, even if the main control unit 41 is in the freeze state, the stop execution position signal indicating the recommended operation mode according to the freeze state, It becomes possible to output a stop reel designation signal and a stop strobe signal.

  In this embodiment, when controlling to the freeze state, the main control unit 41 performs control to output the output restriction signal (sub) to the IF board (sub) 1200 via the effect control board 90, so that the sub Even if the control unit 91 outputs a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal in the frozen state, the relay circuit 1202a, 1202b, 1202c mounted on the IF board (sub) 1200 causes the IF board (sub) 1200 to Since the stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, and stop strobe signal are not output to the test apparatus 1300, the test apparatus 1300 cannot receive the stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, and stop strobe signal. However, the relay circuit is connected to the test signal input part of the production control board 90 or the test apparatus 1300 When the relay circuit similar to 202a, 1202b, and 1202c is mounted and controlled to the freeze state, the main control unit 41 outputs an output restriction signal (sub) to the IF board (sub) 1200 via the effect control board 90. By performing the control, even if the sub-control unit 91 outputs the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal in the frozen state, the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are output first from the relay circuit. Is not output, the test apparatus 1300 may be configured to be unable to receive the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the output control signal (sub) to be output to the IF board (sub) 1200 via the effect control board 90 when controlling to the freeze state. The sub-control unit 91 identifies the start and end of the freeze state based on the freeze start command, freeze end command received from the main control unit 41, or based on the freeze signal, and the main control unit 41 side sets the freeze state. In the case where the control is performed, the control for outputting the output restriction signal (sub) may be performed over the period during which the freeze state is controlled.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 specifies the start and end of the freeze state based on the freeze start command, the freeze end command received from the main control unit 41, or based on the freeze signal, and the main control unit 41 side freezes. When controlled to the state, by performing control not to output the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal until the freeze state ends, the test apparatus 1300 performs a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, The stop strobe signal may not be received.

  Further, as described above, a configuration in which the relay circuit 1202a, 1202b, 1202c is mounted on the test signal input unit of the production control board 90 or the test apparatus 1300, and the sub-control unit is controlled in the freeze state. If 91 is configured to perform control without outputting a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal, the effect control board 90 and the test apparatus 1300 are directly connected without the IF board (sub) 1200. Also good.

  In addition, a freeze state in which the production mode (reel fluctuation mode or production mode production mode) is changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and a freeze in which the production mode is not changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. And a configuration having only a freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, in a freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, and 8R. Even in the case of control, the test apparatus 1300 may be configured to control the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal so as not to be received. When a stop reel designation signal or stop strobe signal is received, the game proceeds. Therefore, it is possible to normally perform an operation test on the test apparatus 1300 side without providing a function for determining whether or not the operation is output as a recommended operation mode for the operation, and by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Even in the case of controlling to the freeze state in which the production mode does not change, the stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, and stop strobe signal cannot be received on the test apparatus 1300 side, so the stop execution position on the test apparatus 1300 side in the freeze state It is possible to reliably prevent reception of a signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal. In addition, a freeze state in which the production mode (reel fluctuation mode or production mode production mode) is changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and a freeze in which the production mode is not changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In the configuration including the state, in the freeze state, regardless of the type of the freeze state, the test apparatus 1300 can perform control so that the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal cannot be received. It becomes possible.

  In addition, a freeze state in which the production mode (reel fluctuation mode or production mode production mode) is changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and a freeze in which the production mode is not changed by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In the configuration including the state, when the control device 1300 controls the freeze state in which the effect mode changes by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the test apparatus 1300 outputs the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal. While control is performed to disable reception, the test apparatus 1300 receives a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal in a freeze state in which the production mode does not change due to operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It may be configured to be possible to control, and by adopting such a configuration When the test apparatus 1300 receives a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal, the test apparatus 1300 does not have a function of determining whether or not an operation for advancing the game is possible. The operation test can be performed normally on the side, and the freeze state in which the effect mode is not changed by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are not output. In the state, it is possible to omit the control for making the test apparatus 1300 unable to receive the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 is controlled in a freeze state that can be canceled on the main control unit 41 side based on the freeze start command transmitted from the main control unit 41. A freeze cancel signal is output, and a MAXBET signal is input via the IF board (sub) 1200 and the IF board (main) 1100 when the sub control unit 91 outputs the freeze cancel signal. As a result, the freeze state being executed can be ended halfway and the game can be advanced, and the time for the operation test by the test apparatus 1300 can be shortened.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to output a freeze cancel signal when the start of the freeze state is specified based on the freeze start command transmitted from the main control unit 41. When a cancelable freeze state and a non-cancelable freeze state are provided, a freeze cancel signal may be output only when the start of the cancelable freeze state is specified. Further, when a period in which the cancel operation can be canceled and a period in which the cancel is not possible is provided in the freeze state, the freeze cancel signal may be output only in the cancelable period.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 outputs a freeze cancel signal when the start of the freeze state is specified based on the freeze start command transmitted from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which outputs a freeze cancellation signal by receiving the signal in freeze output from 41, and the output control signal (sub) output in the period controlled to the freeze state is IF board (sub) 1200 It may be configured to branch above and output to the IF board (main) 1100 as a freeze cancel signal and output to the game control board 40 as a MAXBET signal.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 may output a freeze cancel signal to the IF board (main) 1100 in the freeze state, and output it to the game control board 40 as a MAXBET signal, or an output restriction signal (main). A configuration may be adopted in which the signal is branched on the IF board (main) 1100 to be a freeze cancel signal and output to the game control board 40 as a MAXBET signal.

  In the configuration in which the main control unit 41 outputs a freeze cancel signal to the IF board (main) 1100 in the freeze state, the main control unit 41 includes a freeze state that can be canceled by a cancel operation and a freeze state that cannot be canceled. The freeze cancel signal may be output only in a cancelable freeze state. Further, when a period in which the cancel operation can be canceled and a period in which the cancel is not possible is provided in the freeze state, the freeze cancel signal may be output only in the cancelable period.

  The freeze cancel signal is input to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF board (main) 1100 or IF board (sub) 1200, and the test apparatus 1300 receives the freeze cancel signal (MAXBET signal) when the freeze cancel signal is input. ) May be output to the game control board 40.

  In the present embodiment, the freeze cancel signal output from the sub-control unit 91 is output as a MAXBET signal via the IF board (sub) 1200 and the IF board (main) 1100 to end the freeze state halfway. As shown in FIG. 38, an IF control unit 1203 is provided on the IF board (sub) 1200 and the type of freeze is designated from the sub control unit 91 to the IF control unit 1203 as shown in FIG. An operation signal (reel start switch signal, first to third reel stop switch signal, MAXBET signal, etc.) for transmitting the freeze designation signal and causing the IF control unit 1203 to proceed with the pseudo game effect during the freeze based on the freeze designation signal Is output to the game control board 40 via the IF board (main) 1100. In addition, an IF control unit (not shown) is provided on the IF board (main) 1100, and a freeze specification signal for specifying the type of freeze is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the IF control unit. Based on the freeze designation signal, the control unit outputs operation signals (reel start switch signal, first to third reel stop switch signal, MAXBET signal, etc.) for progressing the pseudo game effect during the freeze to the game control board 40. With these configurations, even if controlled to a freeze state in which the effect is advanced by a player's operation, such as a pseudo game effect, the effect in the freeze state is advanced and the freeze state is terminated. Therefore, the test apparatus 1300 performs the same operation as when the operation test is performed by canceling the freeze state. It is possible to shorten the time of the work test.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 outputs a freeze designation signal, by using empty bits such as a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal, a new signal line is not provided in the sub-control unit 91. The freeze designation signal can be output to the IF board (sub) 1200.

  Further, in a freeze state in which an effect is advanced by operation of the operation means, a recommended operation mode in the freeze state is output to the IF control unit using a signal line for outputting a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal. Thus, it is possible to notify the recommended operation mode in the frozen state without providing a new signal line in the sub-control unit 91.

  Also, in the freeze state in which the production proceeds by operating the operation means, the signal line for outputting the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal is not used, and the signal line for outputting the freeze designation signal is recommended in the freeze state. A signal line that outputs a signal indicating an operation mode is provided as a dedicated signal line that is separate from a signal line that outputs a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal, and these dedicated signal lines are used in a freeze designation signal and a freeze state. A configuration may be adopted in which a signal indicating a recommended operation mode is output. With such a configuration, a signal from the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal signal line in a freeze state in which an effect is advanced by operation of the operation means. Is not output and the test apparatus 1300 receives a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal. , Without providing the function of determining whether or not the operation which is ready for advancing a game, it is possible to perform the normal operation test by the test apparatus 1300 side.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 outputs a command that can specify a period controlled to the freeze state, such as a freeze start command, a continuous lottery result command, and a freeze end command, to the sub control unit 91. Based on these commands, the control unit 91 performs control according to the freeze state, such as an effect according to the pseudo game effect, the presence / absence of an additional number of ART games, and the like according to the freeze state. In the freeze state, a stop switch enable lamp signal, a stop execution position signal, a stop reel designation signal, and a stop strobe signal are not detected for a while after the game is started in the freeze state. In the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 during the operation test, the test apparatus 1300 Being controlled Leeds state, it is possible to identify the plus or the like of the game number of ART in the sub controller 91, the control in accordance with the frozen state is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, commands (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze) that are different from the output restriction signal (main) output to the IF board (main) 1100 during the freeze state of the main control unit 41. End command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the period during which the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the freeze state is specified based on the command, and control according to the freeze state is performed, and output Since it is possible to output more detailed information than a signal that can specify only 1-bit data, such as a restriction signal (main), the control contents of the sub-control unit 91 associated with the control in the freeze state are set to these commands. It can be diversified according to the content specified from.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a command different from the output restriction signal (main) output to the IF board (main) 1100 to the sub-control unit 91 during the freeze state. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to specify a period during which the sub-control unit 91 is controlled based on the command and performs control according to the freeze state. The main control unit 41 performs the IF board (main) during the period of the freeze state. The sub-control unit 91 is controlled to be in a freeze state based on the same signal as the output restriction signal (main) output to 1100 (for example, a frozen signal branched to the game control board 40 and output to the effect control board 90). It is good also as a structure which specifies the period to be performed and performs control according to a freeze state, and by setting it as such a structure, the main control part 41 outputs an output control signal (main) In addition, it is not necessary to control the output of the signal related to the freeze state, and the main control unit 41 outputs the signal toward the test apparatus 1300 side (IF board (main) 1100 side) in the freeze state. The sub-control unit 91 side can also be specified by this signal, so that the freeze state period specified on the test apparatus 1300 side (IF board (main) 1100 side) and the freeze specified on the sub-control unit 91 side during the operation test The period of the state can be matched.

  Next, the control program will be described.

  Specifically, a game control (game progress control) program (hereinafter referred to as “control program”) stored in the ROM 41b will be described. The control program includes a main routine, a subroutine (first call routine), and an interrupt routine (second call routine). In this embodiment, the process based on the main routine is the game process shown in FIG. The process based on the subroutine is, for example, the freeze state control process of Sb4 shown in FIG. 8 or the error process of Sk17 shown in FIG. The process based on the interrupt routine is, for example, the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Also, performing the processing based on the interrupt routine is also referred to as “interrupt occurs”.

  In this embodiment, a register is used. The register stores, for example, data accessed by means for executing arithmetic processing (for example, the main control unit 41). For example, the register is provided on the game control board 40, but a part of the RAM 41c may be used as the register. Further, when the main control unit 41 accesses data stored in the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c, it may be accessed via a register or directly.

  In this embodiment, a flag register is used. The flag register register is a register that stores information such as the CPU 41a that can specify an operation state. Hereinafter, this information is referred to as “flag register value”. In this embodiment, the CPU 41a includes a flag register, but other means may be included. Further, the information such as the CPU 41a that can specify the calculation state is not limited to the value of the flag register, and may be another value.

  In this embodiment, a stack area is used. The stack area stores data necessary to return to the original process when calling another process (for example, a subroutine) from the process being executed or when interrupting the process being executed and executing the interrupt routine. This area is temporarily stored (saved). When returning to the original process, the stored data is returned to the CPU 41a or the like. In this embodiment, a part or all of the RAM 41c of this embodiment functions as a stack area. The area for storing the data is not limited to the stack area, but may be another area.

  In addition, a partial area of the RAM 41c of this embodiment functions as a stack pointer. Further, the CPU 41a may be provided with a stack pointer without causing a part of the RAM 41c to function as a stack pointer.

  Immediately after power is supplied to the slot machine 1, no data is stored in the stack area. In this case, the stack pointer indicates the final area of the stack area as the stack pointer initial value. When a subroutine or interrupt routine is executed during execution of a predetermined routine, saved data, a return address of the predetermined routine, and the like are stored. Hereinafter, the predetermined routine may be referred to as “calling routine”. The subroutine is called by the CALL instruction of the caller routine. Further, the arithmetic processing is returned to the calling source routine by the RET instruction of the subroutine. The save data is, for example, data to be calculated in a predetermined routine. By storing the saved data in the stack area, it is possible to prevent the saved data from being rewritten with different data by executing a subroutine or an interrupt routine.

  In the present embodiment, the data stored in the stack area differs depending on whether an interrupt occurs or a subroutine call is made. First, data stored in the stack area when a subroutine call is made will be described. In this case, when the CALL instruction is executed, the return address of the call source routine is stored in the stack area. At this time, the address immediately above the area where the address is stored last is indicated by the stack pointer.

  Here, the subroutine is divided into a first subroutine that uses the value of the flag register and a second subroutine that does not use the value of the flag register. The first subroutine is a subroutine that executes arithmetic processing using the value of a flag register (hereinafter referred to as “calling flag register”) used in the calling source routine. On the other hand, the second subroutine is a subroutine that executes arithmetic processing without using the value of the flag register used in the calling source routine. Further, the value of the call source flag register and the value of the flag register used in the first subroutine are correlated (or strongly correlated), and the value of the call source flag register and the value of the flag register used in the second subroutine It can be said that there is no correlation (or a weak correlation). In this embodiment, the freeze state control process of Sb4 shown in FIG. 8 and the error process of Sk17 shown in FIG. 9 correspond to the first subroutine.

  When the first subroutine is called by the CALL instruction, the CPU 41a does not store the value of the call source flag register in the stack area because the value of the call source flag register is used in the first subroutine. On the other hand, when the second subroutine is called by the CALL instruction, since the value of the caller flag register is not used in the second subroutine, the CPU 41a stores the value of the caller flag register in the stack area. If the value of the caller flag register is not stored in the stack area when the second subroutine is executed, the value of the caller flag register may be changed unintentionally in the processing of the second subroutine There is. In this case, after returning to the call source routine, the call source routine performs processing using the changed value of the call source flag register, so that the processing result of the call source routine is not expected. It will be a thing. Therefore, when the second subroutine is executed, the value of the caller flag register is stored in the stack area by the PUSH instruction. As a result, the value of the caller flag register can be prevented from being changed unintentionally by executing the second subroutine. When the POP instruction is executed in the processing of the second subroutine, the value of the flag register stored in the stack area is returned to the flag register, and the saved data stored in the stack area is restored to the original location. Returned to In the first subroutine, since the value of the flag register is not stored in the stack area, there is no PUSH instruction or POP instruction.

  When the RET instruction is executed at the end of the first subroutine or the second subroutine, the return address is returned to the CPU 41a, and the value of the stack pointer is also returned to the value before execution of the CALL instruction. You can return to processing.

  Next, data stored in the stack area when the interrupt routine is executed will be described. Since the interrupt routine is executed by interrupting the processing being executed in the call source routine at an arbitrary timing, the value of the flag register (call source flag register) used in the called subroutine and the call source routine are used. There is no correlation with the value of the flag register. Therefore, the call source flag register is not used in the interrupt routine. Therefore, when executing the interrupt routine, the CPU 41a stores the value of the call source flag register in the stack area.

  If the value of the caller flag register is not stored in the stack area when executing the interrupt routine, the interrupt routine is unintentionally changed in the interrupt processing subroutine. Then, after returning to the call source routine, the call source routine executes processing using the changed value of the call source flag register, so that the processing result of the call source routine becomes unexpected. . Therefore, when the interrupt routine is executed, the value of the flag register is stored in the stack area. As a result, the value of the flag register can be prevented from being changed unintentionally by executing the interrupt subroutine. The storage of the return address at the time of execution of the interrupt routine is the same as that of the subroutine, and thus description thereof is omitted. When the RETI or RETN instruction is executed at the end of the interrupt routine, the return address stored in the stack area is returned to the CPU 41a, and the value of the flag register stored in the stack area is also returned to the flag register. . Furthermore, the value of the stack pointer is also restored to the value before the interrupt occurred. As a result, the process can be returned to the calling routine.

  Next, the stack pointer will be described. In the second subroutine, the data (for example, the value of the flag register) stored in the stack area is extracted before the RET instruction and stored in the register specified by the instruction, and the data is finally extracted as the value of the stack pointer. It indicates the address of the specified area. As described above, in the present embodiment, an address one address higher than the address at which data was last stored in the stack area (in other words, the address of the data extracted last) is indicated by the stack pointer. That is, the current stack pointer indicates the address of data stored in the next stack area.

  Next, an example of a program constituting the first subroutine and the second subroutine will be described. In the second subroutine that needs to save the caller flag register, a PUSH instruction that stores the caller flag register in the stack area and a POP instruction that returns the stored caller flag register from the stack area are described. On the other hand, since it is not necessary to save the flag register in the first subroutine using the flag register, such a PUSH instruction and a POP instruction are not described. In the first subroutine, a load instruction is described instead of the PUSH instruction and the POP instruction. The load instruction is operated by a series of programs described in the first subroutine, the operation result is reflected in the flag register, and the reflected flag register is loaded into the flag register. Thereafter, the RET instruction is executed to return to the caller routine. In the call source routine, processing is executed using the reflected flag register.

  By configuring the first subroutine in such a program configuration, a predetermined calculation is executed in the first subroutine, the calculation result is reflected in the value of the flag register, stored in the flag register, and the stored flag The register value can be used in the calling routine. In addition, since it is not necessary to describe “PUSH” and “POP” instructions for putting the value of the flag register in and out of the stack area in the program of the first subroutine, the amount of code can be reduced.

  Such a configuration of the first subroutine and the second subroutine is suitable for executing a common process in various places of the game control program, and arranging the common process block as a subroutine in the program in advance. This can be realized by executing a CALL instruction (or RST instruction) in a program that is a call source.

  However, from the standpoint of the producer of the program, there may be a case where the flag register used in the second subroutine and the flag register used in the call source routine may be treated as the same as in the first subroutine. In some cases, like the subroutine, the flag register used in the first subroutine and the flag register used in the call source routine may be handled separately.

  Therefore, it is necessary to select whether to save the value of the flag register according to the type of subroutine (first subroutine or second subroutine). Therefore, it can be configured to select whether or not the flag register is put into and out of the stack area depending on whether or not the “PUSH” and “POP” instructions are described in the program constituting the subroutine.

  Next, the interrupt routine program will be described. When the interrupt routine is called, it is necessary to save the value of the flag register in the stack area. When the interrupt routine is called, the value of the flag register is saved in the stack area without executing the “PUSH” instruction. Thereby, since the code of the PUSH instruction is not necessary for the program of the interrupt routine, the code amount of the program describing the interrupt routine can be reduced. Further, by executing “RETI” at the end of the subroutine of the interrupt process, the process returns to the caller process.

  Further, when executing the second subroutine or the interrupt routine, the CPU 41a stores the value of the caller flag register in the stack area even if the PUSH instruction and the POP instruction are not described in these routines. Also good. As a specific method example, subroutine identification information is added to each of the first subroutine and the second subroutine, and the CPU 41a refers to the identification information so that the subroutine to be called is either the first subroutine or the second subroutine. Is determined. When the CPU 41a determines that it is the first subroutine, it executes processing according to the instruction described in the first subroutine. If the CPU 41a determines that it is the second subroutine, the CPU 41a stores the value of the caller flag register in the stack area, and then executes the process according to the instruction described in the second subroutine. Further, when an interrupt signal is generated, it is preferable that the value of the caller flag register is stored in the stack area and then the process is executed in accordance with the instruction described in the interrupt routine.

  By causing the CPU 41a to execute such processing, it is possible to execute appropriate processing according to the first subroutine, the second subroutine, and the interrupt routine. In the second subroutine and interrupt routine, a PUSH instruction and a POP instruction are described. Since there is no need to do this, the amount of code can be reduced.

  Further, the PUSH instruction and the POP instruction may be described in the program of the second subroutine. As a result, the value of the caller flag register can be surely saved or returned.

  In this embodiment, the interrupt routine has been described as a routine that does not use the caller flag register. However, in the interrupt routine, a routine that uses the caller flag register (Sk17 shown in FIG. 9). Error handling) may exist. That is, the interrupt routine using the caller flag register and the first subroutine are collectively expressed as “a routine that uses information such as the CPU 41a that can specify the operation state”, and an interrupt routine that does not use the caller flag register; The second subroutine may be collectively expressed as “a routine that does not use information such as the CPU 41a that can specify the calculation state”.

  Moreover, although the subroutine in the present embodiment has been described as a routine called in the special symbol process, it may be a routine called in the main routine.

  In this embodiment, “information that can specify the operation state such as the CPU 41a” has been described as the value of the flag register, but other values may be used. Further, instead of “information that can specify a calculation state such as the CPU 41a”, it may be “information that can specify a calculation result such as the CPU 41a”. In the present embodiment, the subroutine is described as including the first subroutine and the second subroutine. However, the subroutine may be only the first subroutine.

  Next, processing when the slot machine 1 is started will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is activated, that is, when a system reset signal is input, the CPU 41a executes a predetermined initial setting process by the main routine (see FIG. 6). In this embodiment, the initial setting program used in the initial setting process is stored at a specific address in the ROM 41b. Here, in this embodiment, when the slot machine 1 is activated, the CPU 41a sets a unique address value (initial address value) in the stack pointer before the initial setting process is executed. With such a configuration, even if an interrupt occurs due to noise or the like immediately after the slot machine 1 is started, the calling source routine (in this case, the main routine) is placed in the stack area indicated by the initial address value. The return address and other saved data can be securely stored. Therefore, even if the processing of the interrupt routine is completed, the return address and other saved data stored in the stack area can be acquired without fail, so the processing of the call source routine should be executed appropriately. Can do.

  If the initial address value is not set in the stack pointer immediately after the slot machine 1 is activated, the initial value of the stack pointer becomes indefinite. Then, when an interrupt occurs, there is a possibility that the CPU 41a executes the interrupt routine while considering the area indicated by an indefinite value as the stack area. As a result, even if the execution of the interrupt processing routine is completed, there is no guarantee that the return address value is stored in the area pointed to by the stack pointer, and the CPU 41a may run away. As a result, there may occur a problem that a regular game cannot be performed due to an unexpected bonus or the like.

  Therefore, when the slot machine 1 is started, by setting a unique address (initial address) in the stack pointer before the initial setting process is executed, the return address is reliably returned to the stack area indicated by the initial address. Since it can be stored, it is possible to prevent such a problem from occurring.

  The initial address value is set to an address value having a lower priority than other address values when data is stored in the RAM 41c. Thereby, it is possible to prevent data corresponding to other address values other than the initial address value from being affected by the setting of the initial address value.

  Further, the following configuration is more preferable. For example, a specific instruction of a program to be executed when the CPU 41a or the like runs away is stored in advance in a specific address of the ROM 41b (for example, a reset address of the game control program). Here, the specific instruction is an instruction for performing a reset process on the CPU 41a or the like, or an instruction for executing a different process (for example, an initial setting process) when the CPU 41a runs away.

  In this embodiment, when the slot machine 1 is activated, the CPU 41a sets the specific address before the initial setting process is executed. Thereby, even if an erroneous instruction is executed by mistake due to noise or the like occurring immediately after the start of the initial setting process, the specific instruction stored at the specific address can be executed. Therefore, even if noise or the like occurs immediately after the start of the initial setting process, the runaway of the CPU 41a can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, a branching process corresponding to the control state of the game may be performed using a method of setting a specific address. According to such a configuration, an efficient game control program can be configured so that a specific command corresponding to the switched control state can be executed each time the control state is sequentially switched.

  Further, even when an abnormality occurs during game control and the CPU 41a is reset, the processing of the CPU 41a may be returned to the reset address. In this case, even if the CPU 41a does not set the initial address value in the stack pointer, the initial value is set in the stack pointer by software immediately after executing the instruction from the reset address. It is possible to set an initial value for.

  Further, in this embodiment, it has been described that a unique address value (initial address value) is set in the stack pointer before the initial setting process which is the main routine is executed. A unique address value (initial address value) may be set in the stack pointer before at least one of them is executed. According to such a configuration, even when an interrupt occurs due to noise or the like immediately after at least one of the subroutine and the interrupt routine is executed, the return address and other save data are reliably saved or returned. be able to.

  In this embodiment, the first subroutine is described by taking the freeze state control process of Sb4 shown in FIG. 8 and the error process of Sk17 shown in FIG. 9 as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Processing that requires game progress other than control processing and processing that occurs when conditions other than error processing are satisfied may be set as the first subroutine.

  Further, in this embodiment, it has been described that the return address and the flag register are stored in the stack area when an interrupt occurs. However, when a specific interrupt occurs, the return address and flag register may be stored in the stack pointer. Here, the specific interrupt is an interrupt that occurs frequently (or necessarily), for example, an interrupt by NMI (NonMaskableInterrupt). In this way, when a specific interrupt occurs, the return address and flag register are stored in the stack pointer, so that when the interrupt routine processing by the specific interrupt is completed, it is reliably stored in the stack pointer. Since the return address and other saved data of the call source routine that has been stored can be acquired, the call source routine can be appropriately executed.

[Inventions included in the above embodiments]
The invention included in the above embodiment will be described below.

  First, as a prior art for the invention included in the above embodiment, for example, by outputting a test signal that can specify the operation status of the slot machine, such as a signal that can specify the lottery result of the internal lottery, There has been proposed one that can specify the operating situation of a gaming machine, such as the performance of a machine (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-176842).

  In addition, a slot machine has been proposed that can perform a pseudo game in which a reel is rotated during a freeze in which the progress of the original game is interrupted, and a spinning reel is pseudo-stopped based on a stop operation (for example, JP, 2012-249729, A).

  However, when an operation test is performed by connecting the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-176842 to a test machine, a game progress operation (for example, a reel stop operation) is performed from the slot machine to the test machine. An operation enable signal notifying that it has become possible is output, and in response to this, the testing machine can automatically perform a test by outputting a signal corresponding to the notified operation to the slot machine. However, as in the slot machine described in JP2012-249729A, when a pseudo game with a reel stop operation is performed during a freeze in which the progress of the original game is interrupted, When an operation enable signal is output to notify the testing machine that the reel can be stopped when the stop operation is possible during the freeze, the tester will send the operation enable signal. , There is a possibility that the operation for advancing the game can not be determined whether output in a state as possible, it becomes impossible to normally operate the test.

  The invention included in the above embodiment is made by paying attention to such problems, and a slot machine that can appropriately perform an operation test in a configuration that can be controlled in a delay state in which the progress of a game is delayed. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the slot machine of the invention included in the above embodiment is
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are variably displayed, display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is stopped to derive a display result, and according to the display result In a slot machine (slot machine 1) where a winning can occur,
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Game progress control means (main control unit 41) for proceeding a game based on an operation by the operation means,
It is possible to automatically play a game based on the input of a test signal (test signal) from a test device (test device 1300) connected when performing a game test,
The slot machine is
In the first state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are involved in the progress of the game (the state where the stop operation for proceeding with the game is effective), the derivation operation means ( Derivation control for performing control for deriving a display result based on the input of a specific signal (first to third reel stop switch signals) indicating the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Means (main control unit 41);
In the second state (freeze state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game, a specific effect (pseudo game) using the variable display portion (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) Specific production execution means (main control unit 41) for performing production),
Fluctuation that changes the variation mode of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated during execution of the specific effect (pseudo game effect). A mode changing means (main control unit 41);
A derivation operation enable signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) indicating that the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) can be operated is output to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Derivation operation possible signal output control means (main control unit 41) for performing control for
In the first state (a state in which a stop operation for advancing the game is valid), the test device (test device 1300) can receive the derivation operation enable signal (first to third reel stop enable ramp signal). In the second state (freeze state), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) controls the derivation operation possible signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) to be unreceivable (first to third). (Output restriction signal (main) is output together with the reel stop enable lamp signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific effect using the variable display unit is executed in the second state in which the derivation operation unit is not involved in the progress of the game, and the derivation operation unit is operated during the execution of the specific effect. Sometimes the change mode of the variable display section is changed. In such a configuration, the operation of the derivation operation means is accepted during the second state in which the derivation operation means is not involved in the progress of the game. By controlling to be unreceivable, it is possible to test without receiving a function to determine whether or not the operation of the derivation operation means for advancing the game is possible when the test apparatus receives a derivation operation enable signal. It is possible to perform an operation test normally on the device side.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the invention included in the above embodiment is
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are variably displayed, display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is stopped to derive a display result, and according to the display result In a slot machine (slot machine 1) where a winning can occur,
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Game progress control means (main control unit 41) for proceeding a game based on an operation by the operation means,
It is possible to automatically play a game based on the input of a test signal (test signal) from a test device (test device 1300) connected when performing a game test,
The slot machine is
In the first state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are involved in the progress of the game (the state where the stop operation for proceeding with the game is effective), the derivation operation means ( Derivation control for performing control for deriving a display result based on the input of a specific signal (first to third reel stop switch signals) indicating the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Means (main control unit 41);
In the second state (freeze state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game, a specific effect (pseudo game) using the variable display portion (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) Specific production execution means (main control unit 41) for performing production),
Fluctuation that changes the variation mode of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated during execution of the specific effect (pseudo game effect). A mode changing means (main control unit 41);
A recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) indicating a recommended operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is output to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). A recommended operation mode signal output control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing control,
In the first state (a state in which a stop operation for advancing the game is valid), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) can receive the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal). In the second state (freeze state), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) controls the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) to be unreceivable (stop execution position signal). Outputs the output restriction signal (sub) together with the stop reel designation signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific effect using the variable display unit is executed in the second state in which the derivation operation unit is not involved in the progress of the game, and the derivation operation unit is operated during the execution of the specific effect. Sometimes the change mode of the variable display section is changed. In such a configuration, the operation of the derivation operation means is accepted during the second state in which the derivation operation means is not involved in the progress of the game. During the second state, the recommended operation mode signal is output in the test apparatus. By controlling to disable reception, there is no need to provide a function for determining whether or not the test apparatus is notified as the recommended operation mode of the test signal for proceeding the game when the recommended operation mode signal is received on the testing device side. Thus, it is possible to perform a normal operation test on the test apparatus side.

The slot machine only needs to perform output control for outputting a test signal output to the test apparatus. The signal line for the test signal and the connector for connecting these signal lines to the test apparatus. The configuration may be such that a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal, a relay board for connecting to a test apparatus, and the like are not provided.
The performance test performed by the test apparatus is a test for confirming performance such as whether or not the slot machine operates properly and whether or not the game value grant rate falls within an appropriate range.
In the second state, the derivation operation enable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus. For example, the derivation operation enable signal output control unit is configured to control the derivation operation enable signal in the second state. In the second state, the derivation operation enable signal may be controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus, and the derivation operation enable signal output control means may be configured to control the second output. In the state, the derivation operable signal is output, and at the same time, the test apparatus performs control to simultaneously output a signal that inhibits reception of the derivation operable signal, or relay means for relaying to and from the test apparatus The second state is controlled by simultaneously outputting a signal that inhibits the output of the derivation operable signal from the relay unit to the test apparatus. The derived operational signals may be unreceivable control constituting the said test device in the middle.
In the second state, the recommended operation mode signal is controlled so that the recommended operation mode signal cannot be received in the test apparatus. For example, the recommended operation mode signal output control unit may control the recommended operation mode signal in the second state. In the second state, the recommended operation mode signal may be controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus, and the recommended operation mode signal output control means may be configured to control the second operation. In the state, the recommended operation mode signal is output, but at the same time, the test apparatus performs control to simultaneously output a signal that inhibits reception of the recommended operation mode signal, or relay means for relaying between the test apparatus The second state is controlled by simultaneously outputting a signal that inhibits the output of the recommended operation mode signal from the relay unit to the test apparatus. The recommended operating mode signal may be unreceivable control constituting the said test device in the middle.

In addition, derivation operation possible notification means (left, middle, right stop valid) that notifies that the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) can be operated during execution of the specific effect (pseudo game effect). LED22L, 22C, 22R) is provided.
According to this feature, the player can be made aware that the operation of the derivation operation means is possible during execution of the specific effect, and can participate in the specific effect without a sense of incongruity.

The slot machine (slot machine 1) and the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) are connected via a relay means (interface board (main) 1100 / interface board (sub) 1200),
The derivation operation enable signal output control means (main control unit 41) or the recommended operation mode signal output control means (sub control unit 91) is configured to output the derivation operation enable signal (first state) during the second state (freeze state). ~ 3 reel stop possible lamp signal) or the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) can be output,
The slot machine receives the derivation operation possible signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) or the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) during the second state (freeze state). When outputting, the output of the derivation operation possible signal or the recommended operation mode signal from the relay means (interface board (main) 1100 / interface board (sub) 1200) to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) is inhibited. Further, it is characterized by further comprising inhibition signal output control means (main control unit 41) that performs control to output an inhibition signal (output restriction signal (main) / output restriction signal (sub)).
According to this feature, in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is accepted, the derivation operation enable signal is output regardless of whether the derivation operation possible signal output control means or the recommended operation mode signal output control means is in the second state. Or it becomes possible to output a recommended operation mode signal uniformly.

In addition, the second state (freeze state) is canceled halfway, and a stop means (main control unit 41) that allows the game to proceed is provided.
In a state where a game is automatically performed based on the input of the test signal, the second state (freeze state) is stopped halfway by the stop means so that the game can proceed. .
According to this feature, the second state is stopped halfway and the game can be advanced, and the time for the operation test by the test apparatus can be shortened.

A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before the display result is derived;
When the pre-determining means (internal lottery) determines whether or not the winning is permitted, the pre-determining means is connected to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) connected when performing a performance test. Predetermined signal output control means (internal winning flags 1 to 8) for performing output control for outputting a predetermined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) capable of specifying a determination result (internal lottery result) Signal output control),
Progress restricting means (control in which the main control unit 41 restricts the progress of the game) for restricting the progress of the game so that the shortest time required for one game is equal to or longer than a predetermined restricting time (4.1 seconds);
In the previous game, the predetermined control time (4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high). When output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) can be started, the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) in the previous game Delaying the start of output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) until the predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds) elapses after the high-order output control is started Output control delay means (special low order, general low order, special high order, general high order output delay control).
According to this feature, when the output control of the predetermination signal in the current game can be started without lapse of a predetermined regulation time since the start of the predetermination signal output control in the previous game, In the previous game, the output control of the predetermined signal is started in the previous game by delaying the start of the output control of the predetermined signal until the predetermined regulation time elapses after the output control of the predetermined signal is started. Even if it becomes possible to start the output control of the pre-determined signal in the current game without the elapse of the predetermined regulation time from the first time, the interval at which the pre-determined signal is output is always greater than or equal to the predetermined regulation time. By checking the interval, it is possible to accurately specify whether or not the minimum time required for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more.

Also, a game control means (main control unit 41) including the game progress control means,
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control,
Including
The game control means has second state information (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end) that can specify the period of the second state (freeze state) with respect to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). A second status information output means for outputting a command),
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) performs control according to a period of the second state (freeze state) specified from the second state information (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end command). It is characterized by including a second state time control means for executing.
According to this feature, the effect control means can perform appropriate control according to the period of the second state specified from the second state information transmitted from the game control means, and during the second state Since the derivation operation enable signal or the derivation operation mode signal is not received by the test apparatus, the test apparatus is controlled to the second state by the game control means of the slot machine during the operation test, and the presentation control means It is possible to specify that control according to the two states is being performed.

  Another invention included in the above embodiment will be described.

First, as a prior art for the invention included in the above embodiment, for example, by outputting a test signal that can specify the operation status of the slot machine, such as a signal that can specify the lottery result of the internal lottery, There has been proposed one that can specify the operating situation of a gaming machine, such as the performance of a machine (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-176842).

  In addition, a slot machine that can be controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is temporarily interrupted has been proposed (for example, JP 2012-249729 A).

In addition, a slot machine has been proposed that uses freeze control that interrupts the progress of a game as an effect that suggests the possibility of being in an advantageous situation for a player, such as winning a special role (for example, JP 2010-268969 A). Issue gazette).

  However, when an operation test is performed by connecting the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-176842 to a test machine, a game progress operation (for example, a reel stop operation) is performed from the slot machine to the test machine. An operation enable signal notifying that it has become possible is output, and in response to this, the testing machine can automatically perform a test by outputting a signal corresponding to the notified operation to the slot machine. However, as in the slot machine described in JP2012-249729A, it is possible to stop the reel with respect to the testing machine during the freeze that temporarily stops the progress of the game. If the operable signal to be notified is output, there is a possibility that a normal operation test cannot be performed.

  The invention included in the above embodiment is made by paying attention to such problems, and a slot machine that can appropriately perform an operation test in a configuration that can be controlled in a delay state in which the progress of a game is delayed. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the slot machine of the invention included in the above embodiment is
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are variably displayed, display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is stopped to derive a display result, and according to the display result In a slot machine (slot machine 1) where a winning can occur,
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Game control means (main control unit 41) for progressing a game based on an operation by the operation means;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control,
With
It is possible to automatically play a game based on the input of a test signal (test signal) from a test device (test device 1300) connected when performing a game test,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
In the first state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are involved in the progress of the game (the state where the stop operation for proceeding with the game is effective), the derivation operation means ( Derivation control for performing control for deriving a display result based on the input of a specific signal (first to third reel stop switch signals) indicating the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Means,
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (pseudo game effect) in the second state (freeze state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game;
A derivation operation enable signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) indicating that the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) can be operated is output to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Derivation operation possible signal output control means for performing control to perform,
Second state information (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end command) that can specify the period of the second state (freeze state) is output to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Two-state information output means,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) performs control according to a period of the second state (freeze state) specified from the second state information (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end command). A second state time control means for executing
In the first state (a state in which a stop operation for advancing the game is valid), the test device (test device 1300) can receive the derivation operation enable signal (first to third reel stop enable ramp signal). In the second state (freeze state), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) controls the derivation operation possible signal (first to third reel stop possible ramp signal) to be unreceivable (first to third). (Output restriction signal (main) is output together with the reel stop enable lamp signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the configuration in which the specific performance is executed in the second state in which the guide derivation operation means is not involved in the progress of the game, the derivation operation enable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test device during the second state. Thus, when the test apparatus side receives a derivation operation enable signal, it is normal on the test apparatus side without providing a function to determine whether or not the operation of the derivation operation means for advancing the game is possible. It is possible to perform an operation test.
In addition, the effect control means can perform appropriate control according to the period of the second state specified from the second state information transmitted from the game control means, and during the second state, the test apparatus Since the derivation operation enable signal or the derivation operation mode signal is not received by, the test apparatus is controlled to the second state in the game control means of the slot machine during the operation test, and the presentation control means responds to the second state. It is possible to specify that control is being performed.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the invention included in the above embodiment is
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are variably displayed, display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is stopped to derive a display result, and according to the display result In a slot machine (slot machine 1) where a winning can occur,
Operation means including derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Game control means (main control unit 41) for progressing a game based on an operation by the operation means;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control,
It is possible to automatically play a game based on the input of a test signal (test signal) from a test device (test device 1300) connected when performing a game test,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
In the first state where the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are involved in the progress of the game (the state where the stop operation for proceeding with the game is effective), the derivation operation means ( Derivation control for performing control for deriving a display result based on the input of a specific signal (first to third reel stop switch signals) indicating the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Means (main control unit 41);
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (pseudo game effect) in the second state (freeze state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are not involved in the progress of the game;
Second state information (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end command) that can specify the period of the second state (freeze state) is output to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Two-state information output means,
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
A recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) indicating a recommended operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is output to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300). Recommended operation mode signal output control means for performing control,
Second state control means for executing control according to a period of the second state (freeze state) specified from the second state information (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end command); Including
In the first state (a state in which a stop operation for advancing the game is valid), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) can receive the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal). In the second state (freeze state), the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) controls the recommended operation mode signal (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal) to be unreceivable (stop execution position signal). Outputs the output restriction signal (sub) together with the stop reel designation signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the configuration in which the specific performance is executed in the second state where the derivation operation means is not involved in the progress of the game, the derivation operation enable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test device during the second state. Thus, when a test apparatus side receives a recommended operation mode signal, the test apparatus side does not have a function to determine whether or not it is notified as a recommended operation mode of a test signal for advancing a game. It is possible to perform an operation test normally.
In addition, the effect control means can perform appropriate control according to the period of the second state specified from the second state information transmitted from the game control means, and during the second state, the test apparatus Since the derivation operation enable signal or the derivation operation mode signal is not received by, the test apparatus is controlled to the second state in the game control means of the slot machine during the operation test, and the presentation control means responds to the second state. It is possible to specify that control is being performed.

The slot machine only needs to perform output control for outputting a test signal output to the test apparatus. The signal line for the test signal and the connector for connecting these signal lines to the test apparatus. The configuration may be such that a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal, a relay board for connecting to a test apparatus, and the like are not provided.
The performance test performed by the test apparatus is a test for confirming performance such as whether or not the slot machine operates properly and whether or not the game value grant rate falls within an appropriate range.
In the second state, the derivation operation enable signal is controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus. For example, the derivation operation enable signal output control unit is configured to control the derivation operation enable signal in the second state. In the second state, the derivation operation enable signal may be controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus, and the derivation operation enable signal output control means may be configured to control the second output. In the state, the derivation operable signal is output, and at the same time, the test apparatus performs control to simultaneously output a signal that inhibits reception of the derivation operable signal, or relay means for relaying to and from the test apparatus The second state is controlled by simultaneously outputting a signal that inhibits the output of the derivation operable signal from the relay unit to the test apparatus. The derived operational signals may be unreceivable control constituting the said test device in the middle.
In the second state, the recommended operation mode signal is controlled so that the recommended operation mode signal cannot be received in the test apparatus. For example, the recommended operation mode signal output control unit may control the recommended operation mode signal in the second state. In the second state, the recommended operation mode signal may be controlled to be unreceivable in the test apparatus, and the recommended operation mode signal output control means may be configured to control the second operation. In the state, the recommended operation mode signal is output, but at the same time, the test apparatus performs control to simultaneously output a signal that inhibits reception of the recommended operation mode signal, or relay means for relaying between the test apparatus The second state is controlled by simultaneously outputting a signal that inhibits the output of the recommended operation mode signal from the relay unit to the test apparatus. The recommended operating mode signal may be unreceivable control constituting the said test device in the middle.

The second state information output means is a signal (output) that the game control means (main control unit 41) outputs toward the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) during the second state (freeze state). The same signal as the restriction signal (main) is output as the second state information to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
According to this feature, the fact that the game control means is outputting a signal toward the test apparatus side in the second state can be specified on the side of the effect control means with the same signal, so the test apparatus side during the operation test The period of the second state specified can be matched with the period of the second state in which the effect control means is specified.

The second state information output means is a signal (output) that the game control means (main control unit 41) outputs toward the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) during the second state (freeze state). A signal (freeze start command, continuous lottery result command, freeze end command) different from the restriction signal (main) is output as the second state information to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). It is said.
According to this feature, it is possible to output more detailed information than the signal output to the test apparatus side as the second state information, so that the control content of the effect control means in the second state is the second. It can be diversified according to the contents specified from the state information.

  The signal output to the test apparatus side is not limited to a signal output to the test apparatus, but may be a signal output for detection in a relay unit that relays between the slot machine and the test apparatus. good.

In addition, the second state (freeze state) is canceled halfway, and a stop means (main control unit 41) that allows the game to proceed is provided.
In a state where a game is automatically performed based on the input of the test signal, the second state (freeze state) is stopped halfway by the stop means so that the game can proceed. .
According to this feature, the second state is stopped halfway and the game can be advanced, and the time for the operation test by the test apparatus can be shortened.

Further, the specific effect executing means executes a specific effect (pseudo game effect) using the variable display portion (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) in the second state (freeze state),
In the slot machine, when the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated during execution of the specific effect (pseudo game effect), the variable display portion (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) varies. It is characterized by further comprising a change mode changing means (main control unit 41) for changing the mode.
According to this feature, the specific effect using the variable display unit is executed in the second state in which the derivation operation unit is not involved in the progress of the game, and the derivation operation unit is operated during the execution of the specific effect. Sometimes the variation mode of the variable display section can be changed.

A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before the display result is derived;
When the pre-determining means (internal lottery) determines whether or not the winning is permitted, the pre-determining means is connected to the test apparatus (test apparatus 1300) connected when performing a performance test. Predetermined signal output control means (internal winning flags 1 to 8) for performing output control for outputting a predetermined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) capable of specifying a determination result (internal lottery result) Signal output control),
Progress restricting means (control in which the main control unit 41 restricts the progress of the game) for restricting the progress of the game so that the shortest time required for one game is equal to or longer than a predetermined restricting time (4.1 seconds);
In the previous game, the predetermined control time (4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high). When output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) can be started, the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) in the previous game Delaying the start of output control of the pre-determined signal (special low, general low, special high, general high) until the predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds) elapses after the high-order output control is started Output control delay means (special low order, general low order, special high order, general high order output delay control).
According to this feature, when the output control of the predetermination signal in the current game can be started without lapse of a predetermined regulation time since the start of the predetermination signal output control in the previous game, In the previous game, the output control of the predetermined signal is started in the previous game by delaying the start of the output control of the predetermined signal until the predetermined regulation time elapses after the output control of the predetermined signal is started. Even if it becomes possible to start the output control of the pre-determined signal in the current game without the elapse of the predetermined regulation time from the first time, the interval at which the pre-determined signal is output is always greater than or equal to the predetermined regulation time. By checking the interval, it is possible to accurately specify whether or not the minimum time required for one game is secured for a predetermined regulation time or more.

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

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values are described. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 91 sub control unit 1100 interface board (main)
1200 Interface board (sub)
1300 test equipment

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a winning to occur before the display result is derived;
When the pre-determining unit determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of the winning, it is possible to specify the determination result of the pre-determining unit with respect to a test apparatus connected when performing the game Predetermined signal output control means for performing output control for outputting a determination signal;
Progress regulating means for regulating the progress of the game so that the shortest time required for one game is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time;
When the output control of the predetermination signal in the current game can be started without elapse of the predetermined regulation time from the start of the output control of the predetermination signal in the previous game, An output control delay means for delaying the start of the output control of the predetermined signal until the predetermined regulation time elapses after starting the output control of the predetermined signal in the game;
Storage means for storing a game control program;
Computation processing means for executing computation processing based on the game control program,
The game control program includes a first call routine that is called when a predetermined call condition is satisfied, and a second call routine that is called when a predetermined interrupt condition is satisfied,
When the first call routine is called, the arithmetic processing means starts execution of the first call routine without storing in the predetermined area specific information that can specify the calculation state by the arithmetic processing means. A slot machine characterized in that, when a routine is called, execution of the second call routine is started with specific information stored in a predetermined area.

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