JP2016093421A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing control for executing notification of a stop mode.SOLUTION: In a combination to be subjected to a lottery in lottery processing of the combination, a predetermined correspondence combination, where predetermined winning occurs in a predetermined stop order, exists. As the predetermined correspondence combination, a combination, where bell wining occurs when the predetermined stop order results, exists, and a combination, where replay winning as a shift opportunity of a lottery mode occurs when the predetermined stop order results, exists. Stop order for allowing the predetermined winning to occur when the predetermined correspondence combination is won or stop order for allowing occurrence of the predetermined winning to be avoided is performed based on control of a performance-side MPU 82 in an image display device 63. In this case, when the stop order is reported in the image display device 63, notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in a special display part 67, based on control of a main-side MPU 72.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, there are known a slot machine, a gaming machine that can play a game similar to a slot machine using a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which an internal lottery is performed based on the fact that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a privilege is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. Moreover, the structure by which the effect for making a player predict or recognize the result of the said internal lottery is performed is common.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

  In the gaming machine in which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation with respect to the stop button as described above, it is notified that the reel stop mode is set to a predetermined mode, and the reel stop operation is performed according to the notification, thereby performing the operation. A configuration in which corresponding control is executed is known. For example, a configuration is known in which a reel stop order is notified, a predetermined winning is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and medals corresponding to the predetermined winning are paid out. Yes. In addition, the reel stop order is notified, and a predetermined winning is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and a transition of the gaming state corresponding to the predetermined winning occurs. Are known. The notification of such a stop mode is performed when another control unit that has received information from the control unit that executes the lottery process for the combination executes the notification control (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-059489

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above-described example, it is necessary to suitably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing control for executing notification of a stop mode.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern,
Start operation means operated to start display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation unit;
A stop operation means that is operated to stop the display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means,
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode With means,
The gaming machine is
First control means having the role lottery means;
First notification means controlled by the first control means;
Second control means for controlling the second notification means such that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Comprising first notification control means for controlling the first notification means so that
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. Comprising second notification control means for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The first notification control means allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification unit. It is characterized by.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 2 includes a pattern display means for variably displaying a pattern,
Start operation means operated to start display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation unit;
A stop operation means that is operated to stop the display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means,
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode With means,
The gaming machine is
First control means having the role lottery means;
First notification means controlled by the first control means;
Second control means for controlling the second notification means such that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Comprising first notification control means for controlling the first notification means so that
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. Comprising second notification control means for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The second notification control means performs notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means so that a special notification of what should not be performed is executed,
The first notification control unit does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed in the second notification unit when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The first notification means is configured not to perform a notification that enables the player to recognize the mode for doing so.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to perform suitably the control for performing notification of a stop aspect.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine in the first embodiment. It is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state where the front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. (A)-(i) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the aspect of a stop symbol when each winning a prize generate | occur | produces. It is an electrical block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the input corresponding | compatible process performed with the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the response | compatibility process at the time of the execution performed in payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process performed in main side MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of a reel when the lottery table for normal modes is selected, and the winning mode established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of a reel in case the 1st RT mode lottery table is selected, and the winning type established. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the stop order of a reel in case the 2nd RT mode lottery table is selected, and the winning type established. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control processing performed in payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the monitoring process in a game performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process performed in payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the medium provision process performed in payout side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the response | compatibility process at the time of the game completion performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART preparation state process performed in the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART state process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART end branch process performed in the main side MPU. (A) It is a front view of a special display part, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of a special display part. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the alerting | reporting content in an image display apparatus, and the display content in a special display part. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control process performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting control process corresponding to a branch performed in main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for alerting | reporting performed in direction MPU. (A)-(d) It is a time chart which shows a mode that the alerting | reporting of the relationship with a winning combination is performed in each of a special display part and an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control process corresponding to a branch performed with the main side MPU in 2nd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment when the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing | casing 11 is formed in the box shape open | released ahead as a whole by fixing a some wooden panel.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so that the inner space of the housing 11 can be opened and closed with the left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by a locking device 13 provided on the rear surface thereof, and this locked state is released by an unlocking operation with a predetermined key to the key cylinder 14.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 for notifying the player of the game state is provided on the upper side of the central portion of the front door 12. The gaming panel 20 is formed with three vertically long display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R arranged side by side. The display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R are formed of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R on a one-to-one basis. Yes. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized through the corresponding display window 21L, 21M, 21R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the game panel 20, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. When the start lever 41 is operated while a medal is bet, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are respectively disposed directly below the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. Each of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44 can be stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed after the left reel 32L starts to rotate.

  The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop rotating based on the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, and 44, and a medal is awarded. Until the execution of various processes such as management of the game state is completed, it corresponds to one game (game time).

  On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, there is provided a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals as investment values. As shown in FIG. 2, the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 is guided to the hopper device 53 by the selector 52 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 when reception is permitted, and when reception is prohibited. The medal discharge port 58 provided at the lower front of the front door 12 leads to the medal tray 59. The hopper device 53 has a function of paying out medals stored in the storage tank to the medal tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a winning corresponding to the provision of the game medium is established on the active line. Yes.

  A return button 46 is provided below the medal slot 45 when the medal inserted into the medal slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52, as shown in FIG. Also, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting the maximum amount of credited virtual medals that can be bet at once and two virtual medals are inserted at a time. There are provided a second credit insertion button 48 for inserting a virtual medal and a third credit insertion button 49 for inserting one virtual medal at a time.

  An adjustment button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement button 51 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 58 as an actual medal.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53 inside the housing 11. The power supply 54 includes a power switch 55 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 56 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and the setting state of the slot machine 10 from “setting 1” to “ And a setting key insertion hole 57 operated to change within the range of “setting 6”.

<Patterns attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R>
Next, symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R will be described.

  FIG. 3 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and these numbers are in a state that the main controller 70 can be visually recognized from the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R. It is a number for recognizing a symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As symbols, “bell” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “replay 1” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “watermelon” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “Red 7” symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), “Replay 2” symbol (for example, eleventh of left reel 32L), “BAR” symbol (for example, tenth of left reel 32L), “Cherry” There are nine types of symbols (for example, the ninth of the left reel 32L), “Replay 3” symbol (for example, the sixth of the left reel 32L), and “White 7” symbol (for example, the fifth of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 3, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R. Each of the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized among the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. For this reason, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. The main line ML is a line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R. If the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate with the prescribed number of medals bet and a winning corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, the benefit of paying out medals, replaying Either profit or gaming state transition.

  That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line where a winning can be established. The main line ML is set not as a line extending in a straight line but as a bending line. Therefore, the sub-line SL1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R. Sub-line SL3 connecting the connected subline SL2, the middle symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the middle symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the lower symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R On the line extending in a straight line such as the sub-line SL4 connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the sub-line SL5 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, Even if a combination is established, no winning is achieved.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be awarded and a privilege to be given when a prize is won will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols for winning a prize and a privilege given when winning a prize, and FIGS. 6A to 6I show each winning prize. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the aspect of the stop symbol | symbol in case this occurs.

  As the small prize winning for which medals are paid out, there are the first to twelfth supplementary prize, the first bell prize, the second bell prize, the first watermelon prize, and the second watermelon prize.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “White 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is The “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, or the “replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is any one of the “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, and the “replay 3” symbol. If it is, it becomes one of the first supplementary prize to the ninth supplementary prize. If the “Red 7” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Bell” symbol are stopped from the left on the main line ML, the tenth supplementary prize is awarded, and the “BAR” symbol, “Bell” symbol from the left on the main line ML. When the “bell” symbol is stopped, the eleventh supplementary prize is awarded. When the “watermelon” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “bell” symbol are stopped from the left in the main line ML, the eleventh supplementary prize is awarded. In the case of any of the first supplementary prize to the twelfth supplementary prize, the number of game media to be given is “1”.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is any one of the “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, and the “replay 3” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is a “bell” symbol, a first bell win is obtained. When the first bell is won, the number of game media to be given is “4”.

  In the case of the first bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6A, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become “bell” symbols in the lower subline SL4. A player can easily recognize that a winning is achieved when the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a straight line. In this case, the combination of the same “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed at the time of the first bell winning, thereby making it easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of winning in the configuration in which the winning establishment mode in the main line ML is diversified. It becomes possible.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “cherry” symbol and a “watermelon” symbol. If it is either, the second bell wins. When the second bell is won, the number of game media to be given is “9”.

  In the case of the second bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6B, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become “bell” symbols in the subline SL5 that rises to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second bell has been won. Further, the line where the combination of the “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed when the second bell is won is the subline SL5, which is different from the subline SL4 where the combination of the “bell” symbols is stopped and displayed when the first bell is won. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish between the first bell prize and the second bell prize.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol and “Replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “Watermelon” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is the “watermelon” symbol, the first watermelon prize is awarded. When the first watermelon prize is won, the number of game media to be given is “4”.

  In the case of the first watermelon winning, as shown in FIG. 6C, all of the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be “watermelon” symbols in the sub-line SL1 that is descending to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first watermelon prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L, the “watermelon” symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When the left reel 32L is stopped at a timing when the “cherry” symbol passes through the upper, middle, or lower tiers, the combination of the “watermelon” symbol is stopped and displayed on the subline SL1 when the first watermelon winning is made.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is either the “BAR” symbol or the “red 7” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “ In the case of the “watermelon” symbol, it becomes the second watermelon prize. When the second watermelon prize is won, the number of game media to be given is “4”.

  In the case of the second watermelon winning, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), all of the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become “watermelon” symbols in the lower subline SL4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second watermelon prize has been won. The line where the combination of the “watermelon” symbol is stopped when the second watermelon prize is won is the subline SL4, which is different from the subline SL1 where the combination of the “watermelon” symbol is stopped when the first watermelon prize is won. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish between the first watermelon prize and the second watermelon prize.

  As a prize to be given a replay privilege that allows a player to play the next game without betting a medal (or virtual medal), a normal replay prize, a bell replay prize, a first cherry replay prize, and a second cherry replay prize are given. There are a prize, a first RT replay prize, a second RT replay prize, a first fall replay prize, and a second fall replay prize.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “White 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is When the “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol, or “Replay 3” symbol is selected, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either the “White 7” symbol or the “Watermelon” symbol, the normal replay winning It becomes.

  In the case of a normal replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6E, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, and “Replay 3” in the middle subline SL3. One of the symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that a normal replay prize has been won.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “White 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “Red 7” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “Cherry” symbol. When the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is either the “cherry” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol, a bell replay winning is achieved.

  In the case of a bell replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R all become “bell” symbols in the upper subline SL2. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the player has won the Bell Replay. In addition, the line where the combination of the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed in the Bell Replay winning is the subline SL2, the subline SL4 in which the combination of the “Bell” symbol is stopped and displayed in the first Bell winning, and the “bell” is displayed in the second Bell winning combination. This is different from the subline SL5 in which the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish the bell replay prize from the first bell prize and the second bell prize.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “cherry” symbol, the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “white 7” symbol, and a “cherry” symbol. And if it is one of the “watermelon” symbols, it becomes the first cherry replay prize.

  In the case of the first cherry replay winning, as shown in FIG. 6G, all of the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be “cherry” symbols in the sub-line SL1 that descends to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first cherry replay prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 32L or the right reel 32R, the combination of “cherry” symbols is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When a winning combination corresponding to the first cherry replay winning is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 tries to stop and display the “cherry” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. Motivational effects are executed. When the stop button 42-44 is operated to stop displaying the “cherry” symbol after confirming the production, two “cherry” symbols or three “cherry” symbols are stopped in the subline SL1. Can be displayed.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is any one of the “replay 1” symbol, the “replay 2” symbol, and the “replay 3” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is any one of the “white 7” symbol, the “cherry” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol, the second cherry replay winning is achieved.

  In the case of winning the second cherry replay, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can all be “cherry” symbols in the upper subline SL2. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second cherry replay prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of “cherry” symbols is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When the winning combination corresponding to the second cherry replay winning is won, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 tries to stop and display the “cherry” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R as a chance notification. Motivational effects are executed. When the stop button 42-44 is operated to stop displaying the “cherry” symbol after confirming the effect, two “cherry” symbols or three “cherry” symbols are stopped in the subline SL2. Can be displayed. Further, the line in which the combination of “cherry” symbols is stopped and displayed in the second cherry replay winning is the subline SL2, and is different from the subline SL1 in which the combination of “cherry” symbols is stopped and displayed in the first cherry replay winning. Such a difference allows the player to distinguish between the first cherry replay winning and the second cherry replay winning.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol, and “Replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay” If the symbol is either “2” symbol or “Replay 3” symbol, the first RT replay prize is awarded. Here, since the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is arbitrary as to whether or not the first RT replay winning is made, for example, the first “Replay 1” symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML in the left reel 32L. At the same time, when the 4th “white 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped and displayed in the upper stage in the situation where the first “replay 3” symbol is stopped and displayed on the main line ML in the right reel 32R, “white 7” is displayed. "The combination of symbols will be stopped and displayed on a straight line. Therefore, in the case of the first RT replay winning, stop control of the middle reel 32M is performed in the reel control process described later so that an event in which all three symbols that are stopped and displayed on a straight line do not have the same symbol occurs. .

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the “white 7” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “ If the symbol is one of the “Replay 1” symbol, the “Replay 2” symbol, and the “Replay 3” symbol, the second RT replay prize is awarded. In the case of the second RT replay winning, an event in which all the three symbols stopped and displayed on the straight line become the same symbol does not occur.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is any one of “Replay 1” symbol, “Replay 2” symbol, and “Replay 3” symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “Cherry” symbol, When the stop symbol of the reel 32R is either the “cherry” symbol or the “watermelon” symbol, the first falling replay winning is made. In the case of the first fall replay winning, an event in which all three symbols stopped and displayed on a straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

  On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “cherry” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “replay 1” symbol, “replay 2”. In the case of either the symbol or the “Replay 3” symbol, a second falling replay winning is obtained. In the case of the second falling replay winning, an event in which all the three symbols stopped and displayed on the straight line are the same symbol does not occur.

  If any of the above replay wins is made, it is possible to play the next game while making bets unnecessary for both medals and virtual medals. Specifically, if one of the replay prizes is won in a game in which three medals are bet, the next game can be started in a three-bet state while making a bet unnecessary for both medals and virtual medals. It becomes possible.

  Among the above-mentioned various replay winnings, the first RT replay winning, the second RT replay winning, the first falling replay winning, and the second falling replay winning are not only an opportunity for granting a privilege for the replay winning, Become. In the slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set so that the types of winning combinations and the winning probabilities of each winning combination are different in the winning lottery process. Occurs when a replay winning prize is established. The contents of each gaming state and the conditions for shifting to each gaming state will be described in detail later.

  There is a BB (Big Bonus) prize as a state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “red 7” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “red 7” symbol. If it is, it becomes a BB prize. When the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  The BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media per unit game is higher than that in the normal mode described later and in the non-AT state (this state is also referred to as a normal gaming state). Furthermore, the BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be granted per unit game number is higher than any gaming state other than the BB state. Specifically, the winning combination that enables the establishment of the second bell prize is won with a higher probability (for example, about 1 / 1.1) than in the case of other gaming states. The second bell winning will be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotational positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The BB state continues over a plurality of games, and ends when an end condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of an event according to the game execution content. The end condition is arbitrary, but in the slot machine 10, the end condition is that the total number of game media given after the BB state is started is equal to or greater than the end reference number (eg, “350”). Yes.

  In the case of winning the BB, as shown in FIG. 6 (i), the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can all be “red 7” symbols in the sub-line SL1 descending to the right. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that a BB prize has been won. However, depending on the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the combination of “red 7” symbols is not stopped and displayed on a straight line. When the winning combination corresponding to the BB winning is won, in the winning game or in the game after the winning game and the winning state of the winning BB is carried over, the image display device 63 provided on the front door 12 is displayed. As a chance notification, a motivating effect to stop and display the “Red 7” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is executed. When the stop button 42-44 is operated to stop and display the “red 7” symbol after confirming the effect, the three “red 7” symbols can be stopped and displayed in the subline SL1.

<Apparatus for executing various notifications and various effects>
Next, an apparatus for executing various notifications and various effects will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided at the upper part of the front door 12, and an image display device 63 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light in a manner corresponding to the abnormality and in a manner corresponding to the winning result. Further, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light so that a light emitting effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed. The speakers 62 are provided as a pair of left and right, and sound output control is performed so that when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, sound or sound corresponding to the abnormality is output, and sound or sound corresponding to the winning result Is controlled so that sound is output. Further, the sound output of the speaker 62 is controlled so that a sound output effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed.

  The image display device 63 has a display surface and is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display. However, the image display device 63 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT. It may be another display device having a display surface or a dot matrix display. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, display control is performed so that an image corresponding to the abnormality is displayed on the display surface. In addition, the image display device 63 is controlled to display images corresponding to the winning combination result in the internal lottery and the winning results in each game on the display surface.

  On the gaming panel 20 of the front door 12, a credit display unit 65 for displaying the number of virtual medals stored and stored at positions below the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R, and a target to be awarded when winning a small role A given number display unit 66 for displaying the number of game media, and a special display unit 67 for performing display corresponding to the notified content when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified in the image display device 63; Are provided. These display parts 65-67 are comprised by the 7 segment display, and monochromatic light emission type LED, such as green, is used for each segment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the display units 65 to 67 are configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, or a dot matrix display. Also good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main controller 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 is configured by housing a main control board 71 and a payout control board 75 in a board box. When the substrate box is opened, it is necessary to release the fastening state, and a broken portion is generated when the fastening state is released. By confirming the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the substrate box has been opened.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect control device 80 in addition to the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 is disposed on the front door 12 so as to overlap behind the image display device 63. The effect control device 80 controls the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. Note that the production control device 80 is similar to the main control device 70 in that a control board is accommodated in a board box.

<Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 70 includes a main control board 71 that executes a lottery process of a combination and a game state transition management, and a payout control board 75 that executes a control for giving a game medium to a player. Yes. The main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 are provided side by side so that the element mounting surface and the back surface thereof do not face each other in one substrate box. The board box is formed by combining a plurality of case bodies. These case bodies are colorless and transparent so that the main control board 71 and the dispensing control board 75 in the board box can be viewed from the outside of the board box. Colored and transparent. In this case, by providing the main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 side by side as described above, the state of each plate surface of the main control board 71 and each plate face of the payout control board 75 is changed to the other. It is possible to visually confirm from the outside of the substrate box while not being disturbed by the control substrates 71 and 75.

  An MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 includes a ROM 73 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 72 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. In addition to a built-in RAM 74, a clock circuit, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like that output a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency are built in. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 72, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 72, a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal that is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 and guided to the hopper device 53 when a medal reception is permitted, Setting keys are inserted into the credit insertion detection sensors 47 a, 48 a, 49 a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion button 47, 48, 49, the reset detection sensor 56 a that detects the operation of the reset button 56, and the setting key insertion hole 57. Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 57 a for detecting this are connected, and signals from these sensors are input to the MPU 72.

  On the output side of the MPU 72, a selector driving unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a special display unit 67, an effect control device 80, and the like are connected. As described above, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a if reception is permitted, and then guides it to the hopper device 53. It has a function of discharging to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the detection sensor 45a. The selector driving unit 52a has a function for switching the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance-permitted state and the acceptance-prohibited state. And the position where reception is prohibited. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance-permitted state and the acceptance-prohibited state by switching the output state and stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a.

  In addition, the MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game, and transmits a command for informing the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the image display device 63 to the effect control device 80. In that case, display control of the special display unit 67 is executed so that display corresponding to the content to be notified is performed. In this case, direct display control of the image display device 63 is performed by the effect control device 80, whereas direct display control of the special display unit 67 is performed by the MPU 72. In other words, the direct display control is executed in the effect control device 80 for the image display device 63 that is the target of the relatively complicated display control, and the special display unit 67 that is the target of the relatively simple display control. In the MPU 72, direct display control is executed. As a result, it is possible to perform both display that emphasizes improvement in the degree of attention to the effect and display that emphasizes reliability while reducing the processing load of the MPU 72.

  An MPU 76 is mounted on the payout control board 75. The MPU 76 is a ROM 77 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 76 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 77 is executed. In addition to a built-in RAM 78, a clock circuit that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are built in. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 77 and the RAM 78 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 76, and each may be made into a chip individually.

  The MPU 76 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 76, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R makes one rotation) and the operation of each stop button 42, 43, and 44 are individually detected. Various sensors such as a stop detection sensor 42a, 43a, 44a, a settlement detection sensor 51a that detects the operation of the settlement button 51, and a payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53 are connected, and signals from these sensors are supplied to the MPU 76. Entered.

  On the output side of the MPU 76, there are a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a payout motor of the hopper device 53, a credit display unit 65, a grant number display unit 66, and the like. It is connected. In each game, the MPU 76 performs rotational drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R of the reel unit 31, and the hopper device 53 is driven and controlled when the small winning combination is established and the medals are paid out. Is done. In addition, when the display control of the credit display unit 65 is performed by the MPU 76 so that the number of virtual medals stored and stored is displayed, and a winning combination corresponding to the provision of the game medium is established as a result of the game. Is controlled by the MPU 76 so that the number of game media to be given is displayed.

  Here, the main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 are electrically connected in the board box of the main controller 70, and a command is sent between the MPU 72 of the main control board 71 and the MPU 76 of the payout control board 75. Exchanged in two-way communication. In the following description, the MPU 72, ROM 73, and RAM 74 of the main control board 71 are referred to as the main MPU 72, main ROM 73, and main RAM 74, and the MPU 76, ROM 77, and RAM 78 of the payout control board 75 are referred to as the payout MPU 76. Side ROM 77 and payout side RAM 78.

  In detail regarding the configuration relating to the electrical connection between the main control board 71 and the payout control board 75, the main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 are electrically connected using the first signal line group 91. A command is transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the payout MPU 76 using the first signal line group 91. Since this command transmission is performed by serial communication, the first signal line group 91 includes a serial command data transmission signal line 92 and each unit data (for example, 1-bit data) included in the command data. And at least a signal line 94 for a latch signal for recognizing at least one of transmission start and transmission end of one command. Note that a signal line for an enable signal for recognizing the start of command transmission may be separately provided.

  Further, the main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 are electrically connected using a second signal line group 95, and the payout side MPU 76 to the main side MPU 72 using the second signal line group 95. A command is sent to Since this command transmission is performed by serial communication, the second signal line group 95 includes a serial command data transmission signal line 96 and unit data (for example, 1-bit data) included in the command data. A signal line 97 for a clock signal for identifying the signal and a signal line 98 for a latch signal for recognizing at least one of transmission start and transmission end of one command. Note that a signal line for an enable signal for recognizing the start of command transmission may be separately provided.

  The first signal line group 91 and the second signal line group 95 are provided collectively in one connection unit. The connection unit includes a connector in which one ends of the first signal line group 91 and the second signal line group 95 are aggregated, and a connector in which the other ends are aggregated. The connector of the board 71 is detachably attached, and the other connector is detachably attached to the connector of the payout control board 75.

  Note that the communication method between the main MPU 72 and the payout MPU 76 is not limited to serial communication, and may be parallel communication. Alternatively, the first signal line group 91 and the second signal line group 95 may be provided as separate connection units.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main side MPU 72 and the payout side MPU 76, whereby the progress of the game is controlled. The content of information that is the target of bidirectional communication and the processing content for controlling the progress of the game will be described in detail later.

  A power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the main MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply unit 54 is equipped with a power supply unit for supplying driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main side MPU 72 and the payout side MPU 76 and a power failure monitoring circuit. The voltage applied to the unit is monitored, and when the voltage falls below the reference voltage, a power failure signal is output to the main MPU 72. The main MPU 72 executes power failure processing by receiving a power failure signal, and can return to the processing state before the power failure after power recovery. Further, when the main MPU 72 receives a power failure signal, the main MPU 72 transmits a power failure command to the payout MPU 76. The payout-side MPU 76 receives the power failure command, executes the power failure process, and can return to the processing state before the power failure after the power recovery.

  The power supply device 54 is provided with a power interruption unit for supplying backup power to the main RAM 74 and the payout RAM 78 as power interruption in a situation where the supply of operating power from the external power source is interrupted. Yes. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is interrupted, the main-side RAM 74 and the payout side can be used in a situation where backup power can be supplied in the power supply unit during power interruption (for example, 1st or 2nd) Data is stored and held in the RAM 78. However, by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54, the data stored in the main RAM 74 and the data stored in the payout RAM 78 are stored. The data that is present is initialized.

  The effect control device 80 includes a sub-control board 81 for executing various notifications and execution control of various effects. An MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. In addition to a built-in RAM 84, a clock circuit, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like that output a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency are built in.

  Note that it is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be made into a chip individually. In addition, the RAM 84 is not supplied with backup power from the power supply unit during power interruption of the power supply device 54 in a situation where the supply of operating power from the external power supply is cut off, but the RAM 84 is supplied with backup power. Also good.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port. As described above, the main MPU 72 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82, and various commands are received from the main MPU 72. An upper lamp 61, a speaker 62, and an image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 performs various notifications and various effects by executing the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display control of the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main MPU 72. To. In the following description, the MPU 82, the ROM 83, and the RAM 84 of the effect control device 80 are referred to as an effect side MPU 82, an effect side ROM 83, and an effect side RAM 84.

<Main processing of main MPU 72>
Next, processing executed by the main MPU 72 and the payout MPU 76 will be described. First, the main process started in the main side MPU 72 when the supply of operating power to the main side MPU 72 is started will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the main process, an initialization process is first executed (step S101). In the initialization process, the interruption by the timer interruption process is permitted, and various initial settings are performed for the register group and the I / O device in the main MPU 72.

  After the initialization process is completed, it is determined whether a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and an ON operation is performed (step S102). If the ON operation has been performed (step S102: YES), if the reset button 56 has not been turned ON when the power switch 55 is turned on (step S103: NO), a partial clear process is executed. (Step S104) If the reset button 56 is turned on when the power switch 55 is turned on (Step S103: YES), a clear process is executed (Step S105). That is, when the setting value of the slot machine 10 is changed without performing an operation for initializing the main side RAM 74, a partial clear process is executed, and an operation for initializing the main side RAM 74 is performed. If it has been performed, all clear processing is executed.

  In the partial clear process, a part of the area in the main side RAM 74 is initialized, and in the complete clear process, the whole area in the main side RAM 74 is initialized. In the partial clear process, an area storing data indicating whether or not the BB state is in the main RAM 74, an area storing data indicating the total number of game media granted in the BB state, and whether or not the AT state is set Each of the main RAM 74 except for an area storing data indicating whether or not, an area storing data for specifying an AT condition end condition, and an area storing data indicating the type of lottery mode to be described later Clear the area to “0”. In this case, the area in which the winning combination is stored is cleared to “0”. In the all clear process, all areas of the main RAM 74 are cleared to “0” including areas that are not subject to execution of “0” clear in the partial clear process. As a result, even if a partial clear process is executed, the BB state, the AT state, and the lottery mode are maintained in the state before power-off, and when the all-clear process is executed, regardless of the state before the power-off. Normal gaming state.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration, and when the power supply is cut off in the BB state, when a partial clear process is executed, the power supply may be in a state other than the BB state. When the partial clear process is executed in the case of being shut off, it may be configured so as not to be in the AT state. When the power is shut off in the first RT mode or the second RT mode described later, the partial clear process is performed. When executed, the RT mode may not be set. Further, even if a partial clear process is executed, an area in which data indicating that the BB combination is won is not cleared to “0”.

  After executing the process of step S104 or step S105, a winning probability setting process is executed (step S106). In the winning probability setting process, the current setting value is read on the condition that the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed, and the current setting value is displayed on the special display section 67 provided on the game panel 20. The special display unit 67 is a display unit for performing notification corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the image display device 63, and is also used for displaying a set value when the setting is changed. Is done. Since the area for storing the set value data in the main RAM 74 is surely initialized immediately before the winning probability setting process, the set value displayed on the special display section 67 corresponds to “setting 1”. It is “1”. In the winning probability setting process, every time the reset button 56 is operated, the set value is updated by 1 and the updated set value is displayed on the special display unit 67. When the reset button 56 is operated in a situation where the setting value is “setting 6”, the setting value is updated to “setting 1”. When the ON operation of the setting key is released after the start lever 41 is operated, the winning probability setting process is ended. In this case, the display of the set value on the special display unit 67 is terminated.

  After executing the winning probability setting process, a clear command is transmitted to the payout MPU 76 (step S107). When receiving the clear command, the payout side MPU 76 clears all areas of the payout side RAM 78 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to normal processing (step S108). The normal process will be described later in detail.

  When the setting key is not turned on in the main process (step S102: NO), the power recovery process after step S109 is executed. The power recovery process is a process for returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before power-off.

  In the power recovery process, it is determined whether or not the set value of the slot machine 10 is normal by checking the main RAM 74 (step S109). Specifically, it is determined to be normal when the setting value is “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and is determined to be abnormal when it is “0” or “7” or more. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the power failure flag (step S110). The power failure flag is provided in the main RAM 74, and when the predetermined power failure process is normally executed when the supply of operating power to the main MPU 72 is stopped, the power failure flag is set to “1”. Will be set. If “1” is set in the power failure flag, it is confirmed whether or not the RAM determination value is normal (step S111). Specifically, the checksum value of the main RAM 74 is checked to check whether or not the value is normal.

  When an affirmative determination is made in all of Steps S109 to S111, it means that the power failure process at the time of the previous power failure was executed normally. In this case, the value of the stack pointer stored in the main side RAM 74 is written to the stack pointer of the main side MPU 72, and the state of the stack is returned to the state before the power is shut off (step S112). Further, the power failure flag in the main RAM 74 is cleared to “0” (step S113). After that, a power recovery command for recognizing the execution of the power recovery process is transmitted to the payout side MPU 76 and the rendering side MPU 82 (step S114), and then returns to the address before the power is shut off (step S115).

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in any of steps S109 to S111, an operation prohibiting process is executed. In the operation prohibition process, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited (step S116), and all the output ports of the main MPU 72 are cleared to “0”, thereby turning off all actuators connected to the output port (step S116). S117), an error notification process for notifying the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of an error is executed (step S118). The operation prohibiting process is canceled by executing a clear all process (step S105).

<Main processing of payout side MPU 76>
Next, main processing that is started in the payout side MPU 76 when supply of operating power to the payout side MPU 76 is started will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 9.

  In the main process, when a clear command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S201: YES), the clear process is executed (step S202). In the clear process, all areas in the payout side RAM 78 are cleared to “0”. The payout side RAM 78 stores a virtual medal counter 78a for storing information on the number of virtual medals, and information on the number of game media to be awarded when a winning corresponding to the grant of the game media is established. A grant target counter 78b is provided. When the virtual medal counter 78a is cleared to “0” by the clear process, even if one or more virtual medals are stored and stored immediately before the power interruption, the virtual medal counter 78a is erased and the grant target counter 78b is set to “ By clearing “0”, even if the number of game media to be granted is 1 or more immediately before power interruption, it is erased. When the clear process is executed, the process proceeds to step S204 and subsequent steps.

  In the main process, when a clear command has not been received (step S201: NO), it is determined whether a power recovery command has been received from the main MPU 72 in step S203. If the power recovery command has not been received (step S203: NO), the process returns to step S201. In other words, the payout MPU 76 receives a clear command or a power recovery command that is transmitted when the supply of operating power is started or when various processes at the start of the supply of operating power are executed in the main MPU 72. The process stands by without being able to execute a process for controlling the application of game media, which will be described later, and a process for controlling the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the above-described processes can be executed even if a command corresponding to the start of supply of operating power is not received from the main MPU 72. In addition, after the start of the supply of operating power, the payout side MPU 76 pays out when the processing for controlling the application of the game medium and the processing for controlling the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R become executable. When the predetermined command is transmitted from the side MPU 76 to the main side MPU 72, and the main side MPU 72 receives the predetermined command, the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) and the normal processing (FIG. 12) described later are ready to be executed. It is good also as a structure.

  When the process of step S202 is executed, or when a power recovery command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S203: YES), an initialization process is executed (step S204). In the initialization process, various initial settings are made for the register group and the I / O device in the payout side MPU 76.

  Thereafter, the interruption by the timer interruption process is permitted (step S205), and the interruption permission in step S205 is repeatedly executed until a power failure command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S206: NO). When a power failure command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S206: YES), a power failure process is executed (step S207). In the process at the time of power failure, by clearing the output state of the output port of the payout side MPU 76, even if the driving signal is output to the hopper device 53 in order to execute the payout of medals, Even if the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, they are stopped. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the supply of operating power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

<Timer interrupt processing of main MPU 72>
Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is started every 1.49 msec, for example.

  In the register saving process (step S301), the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the main RAM 74. In step S302, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the power failure flag. If “1” is set in the power failure flag, the process proceeds to step S303, and processing at power failure is executed.

  The power failure flag is set to “1” when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure process, first, a power failure command is transmitted to the payout MPU 76. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. When the transmission of the command has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is stored in the main RAM 74. Thereafter, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a determination value for determining whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal when the power failure is resolved is stored in the main RAM 74, and access to the main RAM 74 thereafter is prohibited. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the supply of operating power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

  When the power failure flag is not set in step S302, various processes after step S304 are performed. In step S304, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S305, an end-of-interrupt declaration process is performed to enable the next timer interrupt to be set for the main MPU 72 itself. In step S306, the state of various sensors connected to the input port is read, and sensor monitoring processing for monitoring whether the read result is normal is performed. In step S307, a timer calculation process for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed.

  In step S308, a signal for causing the gaming hall management computer to recognize the number of gaming media bet in each game, and a gaming hole management computer to recognize whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10. An external output process for outputting a signal and a signal for allowing the game hall management computer to recognize whether or not the front door 12 is opened is executed.

  In step S309, command output processing for transmitting various commands to the payout side MPU 76 or the rendering side MPU 82 is performed. In step S310, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S311, the value of each register saved in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S301 is returned to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72. Thereafter, in step S312, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

<Timer interrupt processing of payout MPU 76>
Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the payout side MPU 76 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is started every 2 msec, for example.

  In step S401, a corresponding process at the time of insertion, which is a process for increasing or decreasing the number of virtual medals in accordance with the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 45 or the operation of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49, is executed. In step S402, the reel index sensor of the reel unit 31, the stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, the payment detection sensor 51a of the payment button 51, the payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, and the like. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the state of the sensor is executed.

  In step S403, a settlement handling process is executed. In the settlement handling process, information on the number stored in the virtual medal counter 78a of the payout side RAM 78 when the settlement button 51 is operated in a situation where the stored virtual medal can be paid out as a medal. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that the medals corresponding to are paid out to the medal tray 59. The situation where the virtual medal can be paid out as a medal is a situation where the game is not being executed and a replay winning is not established in the previous game.

  In step S404, a reel control process is performed for performing control for generating a trigger for starting rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, control for generating a trigger for stopping rotation, control corresponding to a winning result after the rotation stops, and the like. Run. In step S405, a stepping motor control process for driving the respective stepping motors to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed.

  In step S406, a medium giving process for giving the number of game media corresponding to the winning result is executed. In step S407, a signal for allowing the gaming hall management computer to recognize the number of virtual medals settled as medals, and the number of medals paid out from the hopper device 53 when winning is established, are used as the gaming hall management computer. External output processing for externally outputting a signal or the like for recognizing it is executed. Here, as already described, the external output process is executed not only by the payout MPU 76 but also by the main MPU 72. That is, the external output to the management computer of the game hall is directly executed without the control by other control means in the main side MPU 72, and the control by the other control means is not involved in the payout side MPU 76. Executed directly.

  In step S408, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S409, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

<Normal processing of main MPU 72>
Next, normal processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (step S501), and then a display clear process is performed (step S502). In the display clear process, when the special display unit 67 is controlled so that a predetermined display is performed in the previous game, the predetermined display is erased. Thereby, the special display part 67 will be in the light extinction state in which nothing is displayed.

  Thereafter, a start waiting process is executed (step S503). In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any replay winning has occurred in the previous game. If any of the replay winnings has occurred, the bet number is set to the same number as the previous bet number, and the start waiting process ends. If no replay winning has occurred, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion or credit insertion button 47-49 has been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, If any one of them is performed, an insertion handling process for changing the number of bets is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated.

  Here, the input handling process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When insertion of one medal is detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a (step S601: YES), the value of the first bet counter 74a and the value of the second bet counter 74b provided in the main RAM 74 are determined. It is determined whether or not the total number is equal to or greater than the maximum prescribed number that can be bet on game media in the current game (step S602). The first bet counter 74a is a counter for measuring the number of game media on which bets are set based on the detection of a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. The bet counter 74b is a counter for measuring the number of game media for which a bet is set by a virtual medal based on the operation of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49. Further, in the slot machine 10, the maximum prescribed number that can be betted is set as a fixed number (specifically “3”) regardless of the gaming state, but is not limited to this, and betting is possible. The maximum prescribed number may be changed according to the gaming state.

  When the total number of the values of the bet counters 74a and 74b is less than the maximum specified number (step S602: NO), the game medium can be betted, so the value of the first bet counter 74a is incremented by 1 ( Step S603). If the total number of values of the bet counters 74a and 74b is equal to or greater than the maximum prescribed number (step S602: YES), a medal insertion command is set (step S604). The medal insertion command is a command for causing the payout MPU 76 to recognize that the number of virtual medals should be incremented by 1, and is sent to the payout MPU 76 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). The

  Processing contents of the payout MPU 76 when a medal insertion command is received will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the handling process at the time of execution executed in step S401 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) of the payout side MPU 76. When a medal insertion command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S701: YES), 1 is added to the value of the virtual medal counter 78a of the payout side RAM 78 (step S702). As a result, the medal inserted this time is stored and stored as a virtual medal. If the value of the virtual medal counter 78a after adding 1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number (specifically “50”) (step S703: YES), it indicates that the number of virtual medals has reached the upper limit storage number. An upper limit storage command is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S704).

  Returning to the description of the input handling process (FIG. 13) in the main side MPU 72, when the upper limit storage command is received from the payout side MPU 76 in the input handling process (step S605: YES), the upper limit storage flag provided in the main side RAM 74 Is set to “1” (step S606). The upper limit storage flag is a flag for the main side MPU 72 to specify that the number of virtual medals measured in the payout side MPU 76 is the upper limit storage number. In this way, when the value of the virtual medal counter 78a becomes equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number, the upper limit storage command is transmitted from the payout MPU 76 to the main MPU 72, and when the main MPU 72 receives the upper limit storage command, the upper limit storage flag is set. With the configuration in which “1” is set, the main MPU 72 determines whether or not the number of virtual medals is equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number even if the number of virtual medals is measured in the payout side MPU 76. Can be specified. In addition, when the process which adds the value of the 2nd bet counter 74b in the main side RAM74 is performed in step S612 mentioned later, an upper limit storage flag is cleared to "0".

  In the insertion handling process, when any one of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is operated (step S607: YES), the value of the first bet counter 74a in the main RAM 74 is set to the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 operated this time. On condition that the number is less than the corresponding virtual medal insertion instruction number (step S608: NO), the necessary insertion number calculation processing is executed (step S609). In the calculation process of the required insertion number, if the first credit insertion button 47 is operated this time, a value obtained by subtracting the value of the first bet counter 74a from the maximum prescribed number is set as the required insertion number, and the second credit insertion button 48 is used. Is operated this time, a value obtained by subtracting the value of the first bet counter 74a from “2” is set as the required insertion number, and “1” is required if the third credit insertion button 49 is operated this time. The number of inputs. Thereafter, a credit insertion command in which a value corresponding to the required number of inputs calculated in step S609 is set is set as a transmission target. The credit insertion command is a command for causing the payout-side MPU 76 to recognize the required input number, and is transmitted to the payout-side MPU 76 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  Processing contents of the payout MPU 76 when a credit insertion command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 14 again. When the credit insertion command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S705: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the virtual medal counter 78a of the payout side RAM 78 is 1 or more (step S706).

  When the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is 1 or more (step S706: YES), the virtual medal counter 78a is subtracted (step S707). In the subtraction process, when the required insertion number set in the credit insertion command is less than or equal to the value of the virtual medal counter 78a, the required insertion number is subtracted from the value of the virtual medal counter 78a. When the required number of insertions is larger than the value of the virtual medal counter 78a, the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is cleared to “0”. In the subtraction process, information on the value subtracted from the value of the virtual medal counter 78 a is stored in the register of the payout side MPU 76. On the other hand, when the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is “0” (step S706: NO), the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is held as it is, and “0” is set in the register of the payout side MPU 76 as subtraction information. (Step S708).

  When the process of step S707 or step S708 is executed, a credit corresponding command is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S709). The credit correspondence command is a command for causing the main MPU 72 to recognize whether or not the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is subtracted, and when the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is subtracted. When the process of step S707 is being executed, information on the value subtracted from the virtual medal counter 78a is set in the credit corresponding command. When the process of step S708 is being executed, the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is subtracted. Is set in the credit corresponding command.

  Returning to the description of the insertion handling process in the main MPU 72 (FIG. 13), in the insertion handling process, when a credit handling command is received from the payout MPU 76 (step S611: YES), the addition process of the second bet counter 74b is executed. (Step S612). In the addition process, when the information of the value subtracted from the virtual medal counter 78a is set in the credit corresponding command, the value is added to the second bet counter 74b. As a result, the virtual medals corresponding to the value subtracted from the virtual medal counter 78a are bet. On the other hand, in the addition process, when the information indicating that no subtraction of the value of the virtual medal counter 78a has occurred is set in the credit corresponding command, the value of the second bet counter 74b is maintained as it is. When the value of the second bet counter 74b is added in the addition process, the upper limit storage flag is cleared to “0” regardless of whether “1” is set in the upper limit storage flag.

  In the insertion handling process, the total number of the values of the first bet counter 74a and the second bet counter 74b in the main RAM 74 is equal to or greater than the maximum prescribed number that can be bet on game media in the current game, and the main RAM 74 When “1” is set in the upper limit storage flag (step S613: YES), the reception prohibition process is executed (step S614). In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set to the reception prohibition state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. If the reception is already prohibited, the state is maintained.

  On the other hand, when the total number of the values of the first bet counter 74a and the value of the second bet counter 74b of the main RAM 74 is less than the maximum prescribed number that can be bet on the game medium in the current game or “1” is set in the upper limit storage flag. "Is not set (step S613: NO), an acceptance permission process is executed (step S615). In the acceptance permission process, the selector 52 is set to the acceptance permission state by starting output of a drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thereby, medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a. Note that if the reception is already permitted, the state is maintained.

  Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 12), after executing the start waiting process (step S503), it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the specified number (“3” in the present embodiment). (Step S504) When the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process (Step S503). In the present slot machine 10, the prescribed number is constant and the prescribed number = the maximum prescribed number in any gaming state. That is, in order to start the game, it is necessary to bet the maximum specified number of game media in any game state. If the bet number has reached the specified number (step S504: YES), it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (step S505). If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start wait process (step S503).

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated (step S505: YES), after enabling the main line ML, an acceptance prohibition process is executed in the same manner as the step S614 in the insertion handling process (FIG. 13) (step S505). S506). Thereby, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. If the reception is already prohibited, the state is maintained.

  After that, in step S507, a lottery process for performing a lottery of the combination in the current game is executed. The lottery process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a random number used when determining whether or not a winning combination is obtained is obtained (step S801). In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is read from the main ROM 73 (step S802). Here, in this slot machine 10, winning probabilities in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By performing the above, it is possible to set which winning probability is used to execute the lottery process. Note that “setting n + 1” is more advantageous for the player than “setting n”. In addition, there are three types of lottery modes, that is, the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode, in which the lottery table is different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are at the same stage. Further, as a gaming state, a BB state exists separately from the state of each lottery mode. In step S802, a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current set value and the current gaming state is selected.

  Taking the case of “setting 3” as an example, the lottery table corresponding to each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode will be described. First, the normal mode lottery table selected in the normal mode will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the normal mode lottery table. In the following description, the explanatory diagram of FIG.

  In the normal mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 16, an index value IV is set, and each index value IV is associated with a winning combination and a point value PV. The point value PV determines the winning probability of the corresponding lottery combination in relation to the maximum value of the free-run counter (“65535”).

  Specifically, the second bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the ninth supplementary winning data are set to the index value IV = 1. When winning with the index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 17, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any one of the first supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize can occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the first supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize will occur.

  In the slot machine 10, reel control is performed for each of the reels 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, and 32 </ b> R that can slide up to four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the reel control is performed for each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped until the specified time (190 msec) elapses after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. By performing such reel control, it becomes possible to easily establish a winning corresponding to the winning combination, and avoid the winning corresponding to the winning combination. It becomes possible. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can be slid is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for establishing a winning is formed in one reel 32L, 32M, and 32R. If there are five or more symbols between the constituent symbols, the corresponding constituent symbols may not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (this phenomenon is also called “missing”). Say). The first to twelfth supplementary prizes, the first to second watermelon prizes, and the BB prize are winning modes in which the missed outage may occur.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second bell winning data, the second supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, and the ninth supplementary winning data are set to the index value IV = 2. When winning with the index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 17, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any one of the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize can occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second bell winning data, the second compensation winning data, the sixth compensation winning data, and the seventh compensation winning data are set to the index value IV = 3. When winning with the index value IV = 3, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The second bell prize is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any one of the second supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize can be generated. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the second supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second bell winning data, the third supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, and the seventh supplementary winning data are set at the index value IV = 4. When winning with an index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 17, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The second bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in any other case, any of the third supplementary winning, the fifth supplementary winning, and the seventh supplementary winning can occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the third supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, and the seventh supplementary prize will occur.

  In the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 16, the first bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the third supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, the fifth supplementary winning data, Eighth compensation winning data and ninth supplementary winning data are set. When winning with the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the first bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, any one of the first supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, any of the first supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize does not occur. there is a possibility. The probability that this omission will occur is lower than when the index value IV = 1-4.

  In the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 16, the first bell winning data, the first supplementary winning data, the second supplementary winning data, the fourth supplementary winning data, the sixth supplementary winning data, Eighth compensation winning data and ninth supplementary winning data are set. When winning with the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the first bell winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, any one of the first supplementary prize, the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, any of the first supplementary prize, the second supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, the eighth supplementary prize, and the ninth supplementary prize does not occur. there is a possibility. The probability that this omission will occur is lower than when the index value IV = 1-4.

  In the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 16, the first watermelon winning data, the second watermelon winning data, the tenth supplementary winning data, the eleventh supplementary winning data, and the twelfth supplementary winning data are included. Is set. When winning with the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first watermelon prize or the second watermelon prize can be established. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that neither the first watermelon winning nor the second watermelon winning will occur. Further, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, any of the tenth supplementary prize, the eleventh supplementary prize, and the twelfth supplementary prize may occur. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that none of the tenth supplementary prize, the eleventh supplementary prize, and the twelfth supplementary prize will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 16, bell replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 8. When winning with the index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 17, the bell replay winning is surely generated regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. .

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first cherry replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 9. When winning with the index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 17, the first cherry replay winning is surely made regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Occur.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second cherry replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 10. When winning with the index value IV = 10, as shown in FIG. 17, the second cherry replay winning is surely made regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Occur.

  As shown in FIG. 16, BB winning data is set at the index value IV = 11. When winning with the index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 17, a BB winning can occur regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, there is a possibility that a BB winning will not occur depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Here, winning data other than the BB winning data is erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not a winning is achieved, and is not carried over to the game after the winning game. On the other hand, except for the case where the main RAM 74 is cleared, the BB winning data is stored and held until the BB winning is established even in the game after the winning game. In this case, in a game in which the BB winning data is carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the BB winning data is excluded from the lottery target. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the BB winning data from being newly stored even if the BB winning data is already stored and held, and a plurality of BB winning data will not be accumulated and stored. It becomes possible to do so.

  As shown in FIG. 16, normal replay winning data and first RT replay winning data are set in the index values IV = 12 to 15. In this case, if the winning is the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 17, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. In some cases, the first RT replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is certainly generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To do. Also, if the winning is the index value IV = 13, the first RT replay winning is made when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 14, the first RT replay winning is made when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, when the winning is the index value IV = 15, the first RT replay winning is obtained when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

When the normal mode lottery table in FIG. 16 is selected, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 1, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 2, and the winning when the index value IV = 3. And the probability of winning when the index value IV = 4 is about 1 / 9.3, respectively, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 5, and the index value IV = 6 The probability of winning is about 1 / 12.9 respectively, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 7 is about 1 / 66.8, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 8 Is about 1/122, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 9 is about 1/212, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 10 is about 1/423, and the index value IV = 1 The probability of winning when the index value is approximately 1/218, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 12, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 13, and winning when the index value IV = 14 And the probability of winning when the index value IV = 15 is about 1 / 28.0,
Here, in the normal mode lottery table, as described above, the first RT replay winning data is set as the winning data of the index value IV = 12 to 15 in addition to the normal replay winning data (see FIG. 16). The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is about 1 / 7.0. If the winning combination is one of the index values IV = 12 to 15, the stop sequence corresponding to the winning combination is the stop order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the order is reached, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the normal mode to the first RT mode. When shifting to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 15) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  Next, the first RT mode lottery table selected when “setting 3” is in the first RT mode will be described. 18 and 19 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the first RT mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 18, the winning combination data set for each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probabilities of the respective index values IV are the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 16). In this case, an index value IV = 1 to 7 is set with a role that allows a game medium to be assigned, and the winning combination data and the winning probabilities set for the index value IV = 1 to 7 respectively. By being the same, the types of roles that can be given game media and the winning probabilities of those roles are the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode. In addition, the BB winning data is set to the index value IV = 11 as in the normal mode lottery table, and the winning probability is the same as the normal mode lottery table. That is, the probability of winning the BB combination in the normal mode and the first RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set after the index value IV = 12 is different from the normal mode. Specifically, in the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 18, second RT replay winning data is set as winning data with an index value IV = 12 to 15 in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 12 to 15 is about 1 / 1.10. When winning with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 19, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second RT replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is certainly generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, when the winning is the index value IV = 13, the second RT replay winning is obtained when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when the winning is the index value IV = 14, the second RT replay winning is performed when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Also, if the winning is the index value IV = 15, the second RT replay winning is obtained when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In the first RT mode, the winning order is any of the index values IV = 12 to 15, and the stopping order corresponding to the winning combination is the stopping order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In such a case, the second RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. When shifting to the second RT mode, the lottery table referenced in the lottery process (FIG. 15) is the second RT mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 18, first fall replay winning data is set as winning data of index value IV = 16-21 in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 16 to 21 is about 1 / 10.9.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, when the winning is the index value IV = 16, as shown in FIG. 19, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, the first falling replay winning is performed at the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Regardless of occurrence. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 17, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 18, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 19, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with an index value of IV = 20, each of the first stops is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 21, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The stop button 42 to 44 is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the first fall replay winning is established, the lottery mode shifts to the normal mode. When the mode is shifted to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 15) is the normal mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, only the normal replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 22. The probability of winning at the index value IV = 22 is set higher than the probability of winning for other roles, specifically, the winning is about 1 / 6.7. When winning with the index value IV = 22, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the stop operation timing of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. .

  In the first RT mode lottery table, an index value IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 22 is set to enable a replay winning. In addition, since the winning probabilities of these combinations are set to the probabilities already described, the winning probabilities (hereinafter also referred to as replay probabilities) of the combinations that enable the replay winning in the first RT mode are about 1 /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the first RT mode is a gaming state with a higher replay probability than the normal mode.

  Next, the second RT mode lottery table selected when “setting 3” is in the second RT mode will be described. 20 and 21 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the second RT mode lottery table.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 20, the winning combination data set for each of the index values IV = 1 to 11 and the winning probabilities of the respective index values IV are determined based on the normal mode lottery table (see FIG. 20). 16) and the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 18). In this case, an index value IV = 1 to 7 is set with a role that allows a game medium to be assigned, and the winning combination data and the winning probabilities set for the index value IV = 1 to 7 respectively. By being the same, the types of roles that can be given game media and the winning probabilities of those roles are the same in each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode. Also, the index value IV = 11 is set with BB winning data as in the normal mode lottery table and the first RT mode lottery table, and the winning probability is the normal mode lottery table and the first RT mode lottery table. It is the same. That is, the probability of winning the BB combination in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set after the index value IV = 12 is different from the normal mode and the first RT mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, in the second RT mode lottery table, the second fall replay winning data is set as the winning data of the index value IV = 12 to 17 in addition to the normal replay winning data. . The probability of winning one of these index values IV = 12 to 17 is about 1 / 5.5.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, if the winning is the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 21, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In other cases, the second falling replay winning is performed at the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 Regardless of occurrence. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 13, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 14, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 15, the normal replay winning is made when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 16, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In addition, when winning with the index value IV = 17, each of the normal replay winnings is given when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, it is surely generated, and in other cases, the second fall replay winning is surely generated regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the second fall replay winning is established, the lottery mode shifts to the first RT mode. When shifting to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 15) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, only normal replay winning data is set at an index value IV = 18. The probability of winning at the index value IV = 18 is set higher than the probability of winning for other roles, specifically, the winning is about 1 / 6.3. When winning with the index value IV = 18, the normal replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  In the second RT mode lottery table, an index value IV = 8 to 10 and 12 to 18 is set to enable a replay winning. The winning probabilities of the winning combinations that enable the establishment of a replay winning in the second RT mode by setting the winning probabilities of these winning combinations as described above are approximately 1 (hereinafter also referred to as replay probabilities). /2.8. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 6.3. That is, the second RT mode is a gaming state with a higher replay probability than the normal mode. On the other hand, the replay probability in the first RT mode is about 1 / 2.8. That is, the second RT mode has the same replay probability as the first RT mode. However, the replay probability in the first RT mode is not limited to the same configuration as the replay probability in the second RT mode. For example, the first RT mode and the second RT mode have substantially the same replay probability although the replay probability is slightly different. A certain configuration may be employed, the second RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the first RT mode, and the first RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the second RT mode.

  The normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table are set in a one-to-one correspondence with “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting value is high. Although the winning probability of the BB combination increases, the replay probability set in each lottery mode is the same or substantially the same regardless of the set value. In addition, in a situation where the BB combination is won, the BB combination is excluded from the lottery in any of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode so that the BB combination is not won. . In addition to the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table, the main ROM 73 has a BB lottery referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 15) in the BB state. The table is stored. In the BB lottery table, only two types of the second bell role and the first watermelon role are set as the lottery target roles, and the winning probability of the second bell role is set to about 1 / 1.1, The winning probability of the first watermelon combination is set to about 1/50. As a result, in the BB state, the expected number of game media granted per unit game number is higher than in other game states.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process (FIG. 15), after selecting the lottery table (step S802), the index value IV is set to “1” (step S803), and the determination value DV used when determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set. (Step S804). In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S801 is set as the current determination value DV, and a point value PV corresponding to “1” that is the current index value IV is added to the random value. Let it be a new judgment value DV.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct (step S805). In the determination of whether or not the combination is correct, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds “65535”. If “65535” is exceeded, winning data acquisition processing for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S806). In the winning data acquisition process, all the winning data set for the current index value IV in the lottery table to be referenced is set in the main RAM 74. If the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than the BB winning data, “0” is cleared after the end of the current game regardless of whether or not a winning corresponding to the winning data is established, and BB If it is winning data, “0” is cleared when winning is established.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed “65535” (step S805: NO), it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 (step S807), and it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined (step S808). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S804, and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S804, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S805, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is based on the determination value DV.

  If the process of step S806 is executed, or if a negative determination is made in step S808, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In this case, a lottery result command is set (step S809). The lottery result command is a command transmitted to the payout MPU 76 in order to grasp the result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, and the lottery result command includes data corresponding to the determination result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination. The lottery result command set here is transmitted to the payout MPU 76 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  Thereafter, the effect content determination process is executed (step S810). In the effect content determination process, a process for determining the outline content of the effect executed in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 in the current game is executed. As the contents of the outline, high expectation content, medium expectation content, and low expectation content are set so that the expectation level of occurrence of the BB state or the AT state described later gradually decreases. In the effect content determination process, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the condition whether or not to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the condition of the winning combination in the current game is used, The contents of the outline are determined by lottery.

  More specifically, the situation that is not in the BB state and the AT state, the content of the high expectation content is 98% of the probability when winning the BB role in the situation where it is determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games. In the situation where it is selected and the content of medium expectation is selected with a probability of 2%, and it is decided to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, the probability of 80% is given when the BB role is not won The content of high expectation is selected and the content of medium expectation is selected with a probability of 20%, and 70% when winning the BB role in a situation where it is not decided to enter the AT state within the predetermined number of games. The high expectation content is selected with a probability of 15%, and the medium expectation content and the low expectation content are selected with a probability of 15%, respectively, and it has not been decided to enter the AT state within the predetermined number of games. In the situation where the BB role is not won, if the index value IV = 7-10 is won, the high expectation content is selected with a probability of 30% and the probability is 35% for each. In the situation where the content of expectation level and the content of low expectation level are selected and it is not determined to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games, and the situation where the BB role is not won, any of index values IV = 7-10 If not, the low expectation content is selected with a probability of 80% and the medium expectation content is selected with a probability of 20%.

  Information corresponding to the contents of the outline determined in the effect content determination process is set as a game start command, and the game start command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S811). The game start command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that a new game has started, and for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize the contents of the outline of the production determined by the main side MPU 72. This command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  When the effect side MPU 82 receives the game start command, the effect side MPU 82 grasps the contents of the effect outline in the current game from the game start command in other processing (step S1909) in the notification process (FIG. 34) described later. The details of the production are determined by lottery in a manner corresponding to the contents of the outline of the production. Then, a data table corresponding to the determined content of the effect is read from the effect side ROM 83 to the effect side RAM 84, and the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display of the image display device 63 according to the read data table. Execute control.

  Here, in the effect content determination process in the main MPU 72, the effect content lottery process is executed in the same manner regardless of whether the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won in all gaming states. Regardless of the index value IV = 12 or later, the lottery process of the production contents is executed in the same manner. And, when the special display section 67 is informed of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the index value IV = 1 to 6 and the index value IV = 12 or later are won. Information that makes it possible to specify the individual index value IV is not transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effect MPU 82. As a result, the reels in the effect execution means such as the image display device 63 directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82, although the special display unit 67 does not notify the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. It is possible to prevent the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R from being notified.

  Thereafter, notification control processing is executed (step S812). Although the details will be described later in the notification control process, a process for performing display control of the special display unit 67 is executed, and a notification corresponding to the display content in the special display unit 67 is executed by the image display device 63. Execute the process to make it.

  Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 12), after the lottery process (step S507) is executed, while the rotation end command is not received from the payout side MPU 76 (step S509: NO), the in-game monitoring process is executed. If the rotation end command is received (step S509: YES), the process proceeds to step S510 and subsequent steps. Here, in the slot machine 10, the drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed by the payout side MPU 76, and the drive side of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed in the payout side MPU 76 in the main side. The MPU 72 repeatedly executes the processing of step S508 and step S509.

<Reel control process of payout side MPU 76>
Hereinafter, the reel control process executed by the payout side MPU 76 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The reel control process is executed in step S404 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

  In the reel control process, when any of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not rotating and is not waiting for the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to start rotating (steps S901 and S902: NO) ), On condition that the lottery result command is received from the main MPU 72 (step S903: YES), stop information first setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is executed (step S904). In the stop information first setting process, stop information is set according to the lottery process result. For example, if the winning state is any of IV = 1 to 7 and 12 to 15 in the normal mode, stop information corresponding to the relationship between the stop order and the winning combination as shown in FIG. 17 is set.

  When the process of step S904 is executed or when waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R (step S902: YES), the rotation start process is executed (step S905). In the rotation start process, if this time is the first processing time of the rotation start process after the previous game ends, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process (FIG. 15) in the previous game. It is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the motor, and if not, the remaining wait time is set. The wait time is subtracted every time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is started. Further, when the wait time is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S902. On the other hand, in the rotation start process, if this time is not the first processing time of the rotation start process after the previous game ends, it is determined whether the wait time has elapsed and the wait time has not elapsed. Ends the rotation starting process without starting the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. When the wait time has elapsed, the rotation start information is set in the motor control storage area provided in the payout side RAM 78. Thereby, the stepping motor acceleration process is started in the stepping motor control process of step S405 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  If any of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotating (step S901: YES), it is determined whether or not it is an acceleration period (step S906). The period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R until the rotational speed becomes constant at a predetermined rotational speed corresponds to the acceleration period. If it is the acceleration period (step S906: YES), the reel control process is terminated as it is. Thereby, the stop operation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is invalidated during the acceleration period. When it is not the acceleration period (step S906: NO), the processing after step S907 is executed. When the rotational speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R reaches a constant speed, the payout side MPU 76 can issue a stop command by lighting the lamps (not shown) of the stop buttons 42 to 44. This is notified to a player or the like.

  In step S907, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to perform control for stopping any of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the stop control is not being performed (step S907: NO), the stop operation is performed on condition that the stop buttons 42 to 44 corresponding to the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are operated (step S908: YES). Processing is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

  Specifically, first, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is confirmed (step S909). Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. Thereafter, based on the stop information stored in the payout-side RAM 78, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated (step S910).

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S910, a value from “0” to “4” is calculated as the number of slips based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74. After the number of slips is determined, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined (step S911).

  Thereafter, a stop command command is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S912). The stop command command is a command transmitted to the main MPU 72 in order to grasp which stop button 42 to 44 is operated to generate a stop command. The stop command command may be transmitted to the main MPU 72 when the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that are the target of the stop command is stopped. The main MPU 72 monitors whether or not a stop command command has been received from the payout MPU 76 in the in-game monitoring process of step S508 in the normal process (FIG. 12), and if a stop command command is received, it responds to it. Execute the process.

  Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, when the stop monitoring command is received from the payout side MPU 76 (step S1001: YES), whether the current gaming state is the AT state or the BB state, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Is determined (step S1002). The AT state refers to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for establishing the second bell winning in the normal mode, the first RT mode, or the second RT mode when winning is made with any of the index values IV = 1 to 4. In the state where the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for establishing the first bell winning is notified when the stop order is notified and the winning is made at any of the index values IV = 5-6. is there. Further, the AT state means that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for establishing the first RT replay winning is notified when winning in any one of the index values IV = 12 to 15 in the normal mode, When winning in any one of index values IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the second RT replay winning is notified, and the index value in the first RT mode. If the winning combination is any of IV = 16-21, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the establishment of the first fall replay winning is notified, and the index value IV = 12 in the second RT mode. To win the 2nd Fall Replay Winner if winning in any of ~ 17 Lumpur 32L, 32M, stop order of 32R is a condition to be notified. Note that the state of the AT state and the first RT mode or the second RT mode corresponds to the ART state.

  When the state is either the AT state or the BB state (step S1002: YES), the regular stop command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1004). If neither the AT state nor the BB state is present (step S1002: NO), a normal command is issued unless a stop command is issued to the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R while the left reel 32L is rotating (step S1003: NO). A stop command is set as a transmission target to the production side MPU 82 (step S1004), and if it is the situation (step S1003: YES), an irregular stop command is set as a transmission target to the production side MPU 82 (step S1005).

  The regular stop command is a command for causing the rendering side MPU 82 to recognize that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is the regular stop order, and the non-regular stop command is a command for the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. This is a command for causing the rendering side MPU 82 to recognize that the stop order is an irregular stop order. When these commands are set, they are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  When the effect-side MPU 82 receives the regular stop command, in other processing (step S1909) in the notification processing (FIG. 34) described later, the execution contents of the effect in the corresponding game are rotated on one reel 32L, 32M, A process for switching in response to a stop operation occurring on 32R is executed. On the other hand, when the production-side MPU 82 receives the irregular stop command, first, a process for causing the image display device 63 to display a warning image for notifying the player or the like that the irregular stop operation has been performed. And a process for outputting from the speaker 62 a warning sound for notifying a player or the like that an irregular stop operation has been performed. Then, after displaying the warning image and outputting the warning sound over a predetermined period, a stop operation has occurred on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that are rotating the execution content of the effect in the corresponding game. A process for switching in accordance with this is executed. When an irregular stop operation is performed, the main MPU 72 may output a signal corresponding thereto to the management computer of the game hall. As a result, the gaming hall management computer can recognize that an irregular stop operation has been performed.

  Here, if the rotation of the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is stopped before the left reel 32L in a situation that is not in the AT state or the BB state, the condition for shifting to the AT state is not satisfied, although the condition for shifting to the AT state is not satisfied. There is a possibility of shifting to the 1RT mode or the second RT mode. On the other hand, when an irregular stop operation is performed, it is possible to prompt the player to stop the irregular stop operation by performing the notification as described above. At the same time, it is possible to notify the game hall manager that an irregular stop operation is being performed. However, even if an irregular stop operation is performed, only the notification as described above is executed, and the process for making the player disadvantageous is not executed. Further, in a game after the game in which the irregular stop operation is performed, the processing for dealing with the irregular stop operation is not executed. Thereby, even if the player leaves the seat immediately after performing an irregular stop operation, it is possible to prevent the subsequent player from being affected by the unauthorized stop operation.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process (FIG. 22), when the stop symbol is determined in step S911, an affirmative determination is made in step S907 in the next processing, and the process proceeds to step S913. In step S913, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol (step S913). , 32M, 32R is stopped (step S914). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped (step S915). If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is executed (step S916). The stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the payout-side RAM 78 in the stop information first setting process or the previous stop information second setting process after the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. . In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning data, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the stop output of the stopped reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. To do.

  When all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped (step S915: YES), a winning determination process is executed (step S917). The winning determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the winning determination process, first, the type of symbols stopped on the main line ML in the left reel 32L, the type of symbols stopped on the main line ML in the middle reel 32M, and the main line ML in the right reel 32R. The type of the stopped symbol is grasped (steps S1101 to S1103). In grasping the symbol type, the 2-byte data set for each symbol type is read from the payout ROM 77. Then, as a symbol combination logical operation process, each 2-byte data grasped in steps S1101 to S1103 is ANDed with bits in the same order to derive 2-byte data corresponding to the symbol combination ( Step S1104).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the 2-byte data derived in step S1104 corresponds to any winning data (step S1105). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1105, a winning correspondence process is executed (steps S1106 to S1110).

  In the winning correspondence processing, if the winning that has occurred this time corresponds to the grant of game media (step S1106: YES), information on the number of game media grants set for that win is provided in the payout side RAM 78. Is set to the grant target counter 78b (step S1107). Then, the number-of-given-number display unit 66 is controlled to display the number of granted game media (step S1108). The content displayed on the number-of-grant display portion 66 is erased when the next game is started.

  When information on the number of game media to be granted is set in the grant target counter 78b of the payout side RAM 78, the game media corresponding to the number of grants is given in the media grant process (step S406) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). Is called. The medium application process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the grant target counter 78b is 1 or more (step S1201: YES), if the value of the virtual medal counter 78a in the payout side RAM 78 is less than the upper limit storage number (step S1202: YES), the value of the virtual medal counter 78a 1 is added (step S1203), and the value of the grant target counter 78b is subtracted by 1 (step S1204). If the value of the virtual medal counter 78a after adding 1 is equal to or greater than the upper limit storage number (step S1205: YES), an upper limit storage command is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S1206). When receiving the upper limit storage command, the main MPU 72 sets “1” to the upper limit storage flag of the main RAM 74. The condition for clearing the upper limit storage flag to “0” is as already described.

  When the value of the grant target counter 78b is 1 or more and the value of the virtual medal counter 78a is greater than or equal to the upper limit storage number (step S1201: YES, step S1202: NO), a drive signal is output to the hopper device 53 and the medal It is determined whether or not the payout is in progress (step S1207). When the medal is not paid out (step S1207: NO), the medal payout is started by starting the output of the drive signal to the hopper device 53 (step S1208). If the medal is being paid out (step S1207: YES), whether or not the payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53 has specified the payout of one medal in the sensor monitoring process (step S402) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). Is determined (step S1209). When the payout of one medal is specified (step S1209: YES), 1 is subtracted from the value of the grant target counter 78b (step S1210).

  As a result of executing the processing of step S1204 or step S1210, if the value of the grant target counter 78b is “0” (step S1211: YES), a rotation end command is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S1212). The rotation end command is for causing the main MPU 72 to recognize that the processing of the payout side MPU 76 corresponding to the stop result of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is completed after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. The rotation end command is set with information on the number of game media to be given in the current game. If the medal payout operation is being executed in the hopper device 53 (step S1213: YES), the payout operation is stopped by stopping the output of the drive signal to the hopper device 53 (step S1214). ).

  Returning to the description of the winning determination process (FIG. 24), if the winning that has occurred this time does not correspond to the grant of game media (step S1106: NO), information corresponding to the current winning result is set in the rotation end command ( Step S1109). Then, a rotation end command in which information corresponding to the winning result is set is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S1110). On the other hand, if the winning combination has not been won in the current game (step S1105: NO), a rotation end command corresponding to the absence of winning is transmitted to the main MPU 72 (step S1110).

  Returning to the description of the normal process (FIG. 12), when a rotation end command is received from the payout side MPU 76 (step S509: YES), a corresponding process at the end of the game is executed (step S510). Thereafter, when no replay winning has occurred in the current game (step S511: NO), an acceptance permission process is executed (step S512) in the same manner as step S615 of the insertion handling process (FIG. 13). Thereby, medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a. On the other hand, if any replay winning has occurred in the current game (step S511: YES), the acceptance permission process is not executed. As a result, the selector 52 is maintained in the reception prohibition state, and even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. The

<Processing at the end of the game>
Next, the process at the end of the game executed in step S510 of the normal process (FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the handling process at the end of the game, if the winning combination or the BB state of the BB role is set (step S1301: YES), the BB process is executed (step S1302). In the BB process, if the BB role is won, it is determined whether or not a BB winning has occurred in the current game based on the content of the rotation end command received from the payout MPU 76, and a BB winning has occurred. If it is, the gaming state is shifted to the BB state by setting “1” to the BB state flag provided in the main side RAM 74. Thereby, in the lottery process (FIG. 15) in the game after the next time, the BB lottery table is referred to. In addition, by sending a command indicating the transition to the BB state to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state is started in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63. Note that, when the state is shifted to the BB state, by deleting the BB winning data from the main RAM 74, the state of winning the BB combination is released.

  In the BB process in the BB state, it is determined whether or not a game medium has been added in the current game based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76. The number of game media granted in the current game is added to the total granted number counter provided in the main RAM 74. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the total granted number counter after the addition is equal to or greater than the value corresponding to the end reference number. If it is less than the value corresponding to the end reference number, the BB process is ended as it is. If the value is equal to or greater than the value corresponding to the end reference number, the BB state is ended by clearing the BB state flag of the main RAM 74 to “0”. In addition, by transmitting a command indicating that the BB state is ended to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 is ended.

  When the BB state ends, the lottery mode is the normal mode regardless of the lottery mode before the start of the BB state. Further, when the BB state is started in the AT state, the ART preparation state process described later is executed after the end of the BB state regardless of the state before the start of the BB state. Incidentally, when the AT state shifts to the BB state, the value of a remaining ART execution counter, which will be described later, is incremented by 1 in order to increase the number of executions of the ART state by one.

  If neither the winning state nor the BB state of the BB role is selected (step S1301: NO) and further not the AT state (step S1303: NO), the RT mode transition process (step S1304), the transition chance management process (step S1305) And the game number cancellation | release management process (step S1306) is performed. In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is determined that the first RT replay winning has occurred in the current game based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76, the transition to the first RT mode is performed. When it is determined that the second RT replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the second RT mode. Further, in the RT mode transition process, when it is determined that the second fall replay winning is generated in the current game based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76, the transition to the first RT mode is performed. When it is determined that the first fall replay winning has occurred in this game, the normal mode is entered.

  In the transition chance management process (step S1305), it is determined whether or not the current game is in the normal mode and the winning lottery process (FIG. 15) is won with any of the index values IV = 7-10. . In the normal mode, when the winning is any one of the index values IV = 7 to 10, the transition to the AT state lottery process is executed. The transition to the AT state lottery process is executed when the winning combination of the BB combination, the BB state, and the AT state are not in any state and the lottery mode of the main MPU 72 is the normal mode. In the lottery process for the transition to the AT state, the AT transition lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the main ROM 73 and is updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec cycle) in the main RAM 74. The counter value is read out, and the lottery counter value is checked against the AT shift lottery table. The AT transfer lottery table will be AT transfer with a probability of 5% when winning with an index value of IV = 7, and AT transfer with a probability of 10% when winning with an index value of IV = 8. When winning with an index value of IV = 9, the AT transition is won with a probability of 15%, and when winning with an index value of IV = 10, the AT transition is won with a probability of 20%. Is set.

  In the case of AT transition winning in the AT state transition lottery process, “1” is set in the AT state counter provided in the main RAM 74. The AT state counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the main MPU 72 is in the AT state and, when in the AT state, specifying the stay mode in the AT state. When in the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is “0”, and when in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more. By setting “1” in the AT state counter, the ART preparation state process (step S1308) described later is executed in the next processing time in the process at the end of the game.

  In addition, if the AT transition is selected in the AT state lottery process, the lottery process of the AT state execution times is executed. When the AT state is started, the number of continued games for one execution is set in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74, and when the value of the ART game number counter becomes “0”, the one execution time Ends. In the lottery process for execution times in the AT state, the number of execution times is determined by lottery. In the AT lottery lottery process, the lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, the lottery counter value updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec) in the main RAM 74 is read, and the lottery counter value is read. Are collated against the lottery table. In the execution lottery table, one execution time is selected with a probability of 50%, two execution times are selected with a probability of 30%, three execution times are selected with a probability of 15%, and five times. Is set to be selected with a probability of 5%. The value of the execution times selected in the AT state execution times lottery process is set in the remaining ART execution counter provided in the main RAM 74. The ART game number counter is a counter for specifying the remaining number of continued games in one execution time in the ART state by the main MPU 72, and the remaining ART execution counter is specified in the main MPU 72 for the remaining execution times in the ART state. It is a counter for doing.

  Note that if the AT transition is selected in the AT state lottery process, the game is not limited to the configuration in which the AT state is transferred to the AT state. In the case of winning the transition, the transition to the AT state may be performed after a predetermined number of precursor games (for example, 32 games) has been consumed. In this case, the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 execute an effect that can cause the player to expect the transition to the AT state in each game where the number of precursor games is being measured. Thus, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectation.

  In the game number release management process (step S1306), when the number of games for the number of released games set when the AT state was finished last time, the game has been digested without causing a new transition to the AT state. Execute the process to make it happen. That is, every time a rotation end command is received from the payout side MPU 76, the value of the number of released games is decremented by 1, and when the value of the remaining number of released games becomes “0”, the AT state counter of the main side RAM 74 indicates “ 1 ”is set. As a result, the ART preparation state process (step S1308), which will be described later, is executed in the next processing time in the corresponding process at the end of the game. Further, when “1” is set in the AT state counter, “1” is set in the remaining ART execution counter of the main RAM 74.

  If the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it means that the state is the AT state. Therefore, an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, and the flow proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, the value of the AT state counter is grasped, and processing corresponding to the grasped value is executed. Specifically, if the value of the AT state counter is “1”, the ART ready state process is executed (step S1308), and if the value of the AT state counter is “2”, the ART state process is executed (step S1309). ) If the value of the AT state counter is “3”, the ART end branch process is executed (step S1310). When the process of step S1302 is executed, when the process of step S1306 is executed, or when any of the processes of steps S1308 to S1310 is executed, the game end command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1311). The game end command is a command for causing the effect side MPU 82 to recognize that one game has ended, and the command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). The Hereinafter, each process of step S1308 to step S1310 will be described.

  First, the ART preparation state process (step S1308) will be described.

  The ART ready state is a state in which the user stays before shifting to the ART state when the conditions for enabling the transition to the ART state are satisfied. In the ART ready state, on the condition that it is not a penalty state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of a bell winning when winning at any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 Is notified. Further, in the ART preparation state, the winning is determined by any one of the index values IV = 12 to 15 (hereinafter also referred to as promotion target roles) in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 16) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 18). In this case, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay prize or the second RT replay prize (hereinafter also referred to as a stop order for promotion) is notified. The transition to the ART state is that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the stop order for the promotion occurrence in the situation in which the ART preparation state process or the ART end branch process is executed and the first RT mode is selected as the promotion target role. This occurs when the lottery mode shifts to the second RT mode.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the ART preparation state process. In the ART ready state process, it is determined whether a penalty event has occurred (step S1401). The penalty event includes the fact that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R were not stopped in the stop order for the promotion when the winning combination was won. In the ART ready state, when the role to be promoted is elected, the stop order for the promotion occurrence is notified by the image display device 63. An event in which the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped in the stop order is a penalty event.

  If a penalty event has occurred (step S1401: YES), “1” is set to a penalty flag provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1402). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to specify that a penalty event has occurred in the ART ready state. When the penalty flag is set to “1”, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is possible even if the index value IV = 1-6 is won. Not notified. The penalty flag is cleared to “0” when the ART preparation state is shifted to the ART state.

  In the ART ready state process, if the index value IV = 7 to 10 is won in this game (step S1403: YES), and the penalty flag of the main RAM 74 is not set to “1” (step S1403: YES) In step S1404: NO), the lottery process for adding the number of initial continued games is executed (step S1405). In the initial lottery game additional lottery process, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continued games in the ART state when the ART preparation state is shifted to the ART state, and if it is added, the number of additional games is determined. To do. In the additional lottery process for the number of initial continuous games, the initial lottery game number additional lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the main ROM 73 and periodically (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec) in the main RAM 74. The value of the lottery counter to be updated is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is added to the initial continuous game number and checked against the lottery table. In the initial lottery game additional lottery table, there is a high probability that an additional game will occur in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10, and the number of games expected to be acquired in the additional game is large. It is set to be. When the number of initial continued games is added and won in the lottery process (step S1406: YES), the number of added games selected in the added lottery process is added to the initial additional counter provided in the main RAM 74 ( Step S1407). The initial additional counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify an additional amount of the number of continuing games in the ART state when the state is shifted to the ART state.

  In the ART preparation state process, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in the current game based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76 (step S1408: YES), the AT state counter of the main side RAM 74 displays “ 2 "is set (step S1409). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state process (step S1309) in the next processing round in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 26), and the gaming state shifts from the ART ready state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, data is set in the main RAM 74 (step S1410). Thereafter, on condition that the value of the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74 is “0” (step S1411: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter provided in the main RAM 74 is decremented by one ( Step S1412).

  In the ART preparation state process, another RT mode transition process is executed (step S1413). In other RT mode transition processing, when it is determined that the first RT replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76, the transition to the first RT mode is made and the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76. If it is determined that the first fall replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and if it is determined that the second falling replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout MPU 76, Shift to 1RT mode.

  Next, the ART state process (step S1309) in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 26) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the ART state processing, it is determined whether or not the current processing time is the processing time immediately after the transition from the ART ready state or the ART end branch state to the ART state, so that the current processing time is the start timing of the ART state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1501). If it is the start timing of the ART state (step S1501: YES), a setting process to the ART game number counter is executed (step S1502).

  In the setting process to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, the value of the initial addition counter in the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when the state shifts to the BB state in the middle of the ART state and shifts to the ART state again after the end of the BB state, the remaining number of continued games in the execution state of the ART state during the execution The additional number of continuing games generated in the ART preparation state is added. On the other hand, in the setting process to the ART game number counter, if the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is “0”, after setting the initial continued game number “50” in the ART game number counter, The value of the initial addition counter in the main RAM 74 is added to the value of the ART game number counter. As a result, when one execution time of the ART state is newly started, the additional number of continuous games generated in the ART preparation state is added to the initial number of continuous games in the one execution time of the ART state.

  In the ART state process, if the current game is won with any of the index values IV = 7 to 10 (step S1503: YES), the number of continuing games is added and a lottery process is executed (step S1504). In the additional lottery process for the number of continuous games, it is determined whether or not to add the number of continuous games in the ART state, and when it is added, the number of additional games is determined. In the extra lottery process for the number of continuous games, the extra lottery table for the number of continuous games corresponding to each of the index values IV = 7 to 10 is read from the main ROM 73 and updated periodically (for example, every 2 msec) in the main RAM 74. The lottery counter value is read out, and the lottery counter value is added to the number of continued games and collated with the lottery table. In the additional lottery table for the number of continuing games, the probability of an additional occurrence increases in the order of IV = 7 → IV = 8 → IV = 9 → IV = 10, and the number of games expected to be acquired in that order increases. Is set to If the number of continued games is added and won in the lottery process (step S1505: YES), the number of added games selected in the added lottery process is added to the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 (step S1506). .

  In the ART state process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 (step S1507). If the value of the ART game number counter after the subtraction is “0” (step S1508: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is “0” and the normal mode is set. It is determined whether or not (step S1509). When the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more or not in the normal mode (step S1509: NO), “3” is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1510). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART end branch process (step S1310) in the next processing time in the corresponding process at the end of the game (FIG. 26), and the gaming state shifts from the ART state to the ART end branch state. . On the other hand, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” and the normal mode is set (step S1509: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to “0” (step S1511). As a result, the AT state ends.

  In the ART state process, an RT mode transition process is executed (step S1512). In the RT mode transition process, when it is determined that the first RT replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode, and based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76. When it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the second RT mode, and when the first falling replay winning is specified based on the rotation end command received from the payout MPU 76, the normal mode is set. When it is determined that the second fall replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

  Next, the ART end branch process (step S1310) in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 26) will be described.

  The ART end branch state is a game state in which the player stays when one execution time of the ART state ends. Stopping reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to enable the establishment of a bell win when winning in any one of index values IV = 1 to 6 in the ART end branch state, provided that it is not a penalty state The order is announced. Further, in the ART end branch state, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it finally returns to the ART state, and even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the ART state Can return to. Here, since the transition to the ART end branch state is made when one execution time of the ART state is completed, there is a high possibility that the lottery mode is the second RT mode at the timing when the ART end branch state is reached. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the transition from the second RT mode to the first RT mode is once generated, and then the ART state is changed in accordance with the transition to the second RT mode again. A new run is started.

  Even in the ART end branch state, as described above, if the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is notified. Therefore, the player is in an advantageous state. In this case, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the ART end branch state is stayed at least until the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the first RT mode. On the other hand, in the second RT mode in the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, etc. for avoiding the occurrence of the second falling replay winning even if the winning combination enabling the second falling replay winning is won. The stop order of 32R is not notified. Accordingly, if the player's prediction is successful in the ART end branch state and the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it becomes possible to continue the ART end branch state advantageous to the player by the player's own prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the ART end branch process. In the ART end branch process, it is determined whether a penalty event has occurred (step S1601). Penalty events are promoted when the winning combination (IV = 12 to 15 in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 16) and IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 18)) is won. This includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R were not stopped in the stop order for promotion generation, although the stop order for generation was reported. Further, in the penalty event, in the case where the winning order is not notified when IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 18), the promotion event is not notified. This includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the stop order. In addition, in the penalty event, even if the stop order for avoiding the fall is informed when winning is made in any of IV = 16 to 21 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 18), the fall falls This includes that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the order of stopping for generation.

  If a penalty event has occurred (step S1601: YES), “1” is set to a penalty flag provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1602). The penalty flag is a flag for the main MPU 72 to specify that a penalty event has occurred. When the penalty flag is set to “1”, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell winning is possible even if the index value IV = 1-6 is won. Not notified. The penalty flag is cleared to “0” when the ART end branch state ends.

  In the ART end branch process, when it is determined that the second RT replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout MPU 76 (step S1603: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more. If there is (step S1604: YES), 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining ART execution counter (step S1605), and then “2” is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1606). On the other hand, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, “2” is set to the AT state counter without executing the processing of step S1605 (step S1606). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state process (step S1309) in the next processing round in the process at the end of the game (FIG. 26), and the gaming state shifts from the ART end branch state to the ART state. Further, in order to set the lottery mode to the second RT mode, data is set in the main RAM 74 (step S1607).

  Here, as will be described in detail later, in the state where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more in the ART end branch state, if the winning combination that allows the generation of the second RT replay winning is won, the second RT replay winning The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can be generated is notified. Thus, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, the player can win a new execution time of the ART state by winning the role that enables the second RT replay winning in the first RT mode. Can be started easily. On the other hand, in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can generate the second RT replay winning even if the winning combination that enables the second RT replay winning is won. Stop order is not notified. In this case, the player performs a stop operation by predicting the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can generate the second RT replay winning, and the predicted stop order can generate the second RT replay winning. The second RT replay winning is generated in the stop order, and a new execution time of the ART state is started. That is, even if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, it is possible to start a new execution of the ART state based on the player's prediction. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the ART end branch process, when it is specified that the first fall replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout MPU 76 (step S1608: YES), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is “0”. "(Step S1609: YES), the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is cleared to" 0 "(step S1610). As a result, the AT state ends. In addition, data is set in the main RAM 74 so that the lottery mode becomes the normal mode (step S1611).

  Here, as will be described in detail later, in the state where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more in the ART end branch state, if the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is won, the first fall replay The stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the occurrence of winning is notified. Accordingly, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the player is elected to make the first fall replay winning possible in the first RT mode, the player can win the first fall replay winning. Occurrence can be easily avoided. Moreover, even if the first fall replay winning is generated in the situation, the ART end branch state is continued. As a result, in a situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is 1 or more, even if the first fall replay winning is generated due to a player's operation mistake, the ART end branch state can be continued. .

  On the other hand, even if the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the first fall replay winning is won in the situation where the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the reels 32L, 32M, The 32R stop order is not notified. In this case, the player performs a stop operation by predicting the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that avoids the occurrence of the first fall replay winning, and the predicted stop order causes the occurrence of the first fall replay winning. If the stop order can be avoided, the first fall replay winning will not occur. Accordingly, if the player's prediction is successful in the ART end branch state and the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it becomes possible to continue the ART end branch state advantageous to the player by the player's own prediction, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the ART end branch process, another RT mode transition process is executed (step S1612). In other RT mode transition processing, when it is determined that a first RT replay winning has occurred based on the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76, the transition to the first RT mode is made and the rotation end command received from the payout side MPU 76. When it is determined that the second fall replay winning has occurred based on the above, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

<Notification control processing>
Next, the notification control process executed in step S812 in the lottery process (FIG. 15) in the main MPU 72 will be described. In the notification control process, control for notifying the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed, and in addition, the first RT replay winning can be generated in the first RT mode or the second RT replay winning can be generated. The control for notifying that the winning combination is won is executed. In this case, in the notification control process, a command setting process for causing the image display device 63 to perform various notifications is executed, and when the command setting process is executed, it corresponds to the notification contents instructed in the command. A setting process for causing the special display unit 67 to perform the display to be performed is executed. Prior to description of specific processing contents of the notification control processing, the special display unit 67 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 30A is a front view of the special display unit 67. The special display unit 67 is provided with seven display segments 101 to 107. Each of the display segments 101 to 107 has an individual light source composed of an LED, and only one arbitrary display segment 101 to 107 can be lit by the on / off control of the individual light source. In addition, any combination of the display segments 101 to 107 can be turned on. Since each of the individual light sources emits light of the same color, the same color is displayed in each of the display segments 101 to 107, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display segments 101 to 107 may be configured to display different colors, or the display segments 101 to 107 may be configured to display a plurality of types of colors. The first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are all linear display segments, and the first to seventh display segments 101 to 107 are arranged so as to form a so-called 7-segment display. Thereby, in the special display section 67, it is possible to perform a plurality of types of display such as numbers “1” to “9” and alphabet “H”. The special display unit 67 is not limited to the segment display as described above, and any liquid crystal display device, organic EL display can be used as long as it can display a plurality of types of symbols, numbers, or characters. Other types of display devices such as a device, a CRT, a dot matrix may be used.

  In the slot machine 10, as described above, when winning is made with any of the index values IV = 1 to 6, the bell prize is awarded when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes the predetermined stop order. Occur. Further, when the lottery process (FIG. 15) is executed using the normal mode lottery table (FIGS. 16 and 17), the reel 32L is selected when the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 12 to 15. , 32M, 32R become the predetermined stop order, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery process (FIG. 15) is executed using the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 18 and 19). In this case, if the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV = 12 to 15, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the predetermined stop order, and the second RT replay winning is established. In addition, when the lottery process (FIG. 15) is executed using the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 18 and 19), the reels are selected when the index value IV = 16 to 21 is won. When the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the predetermined stop order, the normal replay winning is established, and otherwise, the first falling replay winning is established. In addition, when the lottery process (FIG. 15) is executed using the second RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 20 and 21), the reels are selected when the index value IV = 12 to 17 is won. When the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the predetermined stop order, the normal replay winning is established, and in other cases, the second falling replay winning is established.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the winning mode is different corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the first stop is the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can be notified in the image display device 63. Stop order in which the types of the second and third stop reels 32L, 32M and 32R are arbitrary, and the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second and third stop reels 32L and 32M. , 32R can be any type of stop, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the third stop is the right reel 32R, and the first stop is the left reel 32L. And the second stop is the right reel 32R and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop is the left reel 32L. Stop order in which the stop is the right reel 32R, stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the first stop is the right reel 32R There is a stop order in which the second stop is the left reel 32L and the third stop is the middle reel 32M, and the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Stop order exists. There are a total of eight stop orders.

  Further, in the ART end branch state, when winning is selected at any one of the index values IV = 12 to 17 in the second RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 20 and 21), it indicates the branch timing of the lottery mode. Although the notification is executed by the image display device 63, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. In the ART end branch state, if the winning value is any of index values IV = 12 to 15 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 18 and 19), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is determined. If “0”, the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed by the image display device 63, but the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for generating the second RT replay winning is notified. Not. In the ART end branch state, if the winning value is any of index values IV = 16 to 21 in the first RT mode lottery table (FIGS. 18 and 19), the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is determined. If “0”, the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed by the image display device 63, but the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped to avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning. The order is not announced.

  In the above configuration, the special display unit 67 performs display corresponding to the content notified by the image display device 63 in relation to the winning combination. The display content of the special display unit 67 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display contents of the special display unit 67 are set in one-to-one correspondence with the notification contents of the eight types of stop orders on the image display device 63, and the stop orders of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not notified. It is set in correspondence with the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Specifically, the number “1” is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification that the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the rest is optional in the image display device 63. The number “2” is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification that the first stop is the right reel 32R and the rest is optional in the image display device 63, and the first stop The number “3” is displayed in correspondence with the fact that the image display device 63 notifies that the second stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The image display device 63 is notified that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The number of “4” Is set as the display content, and the image display device 63 notifies that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The number “5” is set as the display content corresponding to the above, and a notification indicating that the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. Corresponding to what is performed in the image display device 63, the number “6” is set as the display content, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is in the middle. The number “7” is set as the display content in correspondence with the notification indicating that the reel is 32M on the image display device 63, the first stop is the right reel 32R, and the second stop is in the middle. Reel 3 The number “8” is set as the display content in correspondence with the fact that the image display device 63 is informed that the third stop is the left reel 32L, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are displayed. The letter “H” is set as the display content in correspondence with the fact that the image display device 63 is notified that the stop timing is not notified but the branch timing of the lottery mode.

  Since the display content of the special display unit 67 is set as described above, the display content of the special display unit 67 does not overlap between different types of notification content in the image display device 63. Thereby, the display content of the special display unit 67 can be associated with the notification content in the image display device 63.

  The display content of the special display unit 67 is not limited to the one-to-one correspondence with the notification contents in the image display device 63, and a part of the notification contents or A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of display contents of the special display unit 67 are set in correspondence with each other. Even in this case, the display content of the special display unit 67 can be associated with the notification content in the image display device 63 by preventing the display content of the special display unit 67 from overlapping between different types of notification content. It becomes.

  FIG. 31A and FIG. 31B are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between the notification content in the image display device 63 and the display content in the special display unit 67.

  When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified in the image display device 63, as shown in FIG. 31 (a1), the image display device 63 has the same number of stop operations as required to end the game. The unit display images G1 to G3 are displayed, and image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed on each of the unit display images G1 to G3. Specifically, a left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, a middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and a right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed. In FIG. 31A1, the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The left unit display image G1 displays an image “2” corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L, and the middle unit display image G2 displays an image “1” corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M. In the right unit display image G3, an image “3” corresponding to the stop order of the right reel 32R is displayed.

  In the image display device 63, an image for informing the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is displayed as described above, whereas in the special display section 67, as shown in FIG. “5” corresponding to the stop order of 32L, 32M, and 32R is displayed. That is, in the image display device 63, unit display images G1 to G3 corresponding to the number of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are displayed, and the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the unit display images G1 to G3. While the corresponding image display is performed, the special display unit 67 performs a display unrelated to the number of reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Thereby, even if the display corresponding to the notification content of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed on the special display unit 67, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display content on the image display device 63.

  When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63 but is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, as shown in FIG. Although the same number of unit display images G1 to G3 as the number of stop operations necessary for the end are displayed, image display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in each of the unit display images G1 to G3. Absent. Specifically, an image “?” Is displayed as the same image in each of the left unit display image G1, the middle unit display image G2, and the right unit display image G3. In addition to the unit display images G1 to G3, a character image G4 “Aim!

  In the image display device 63, an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed as described above, whereas in the special display section 67, as shown in FIG. 31 (b2), the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed. “H” corresponding to the above is displayed. The display of “H” does not correspond to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. As described above, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 also displays so that the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R cannot be specified. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game content that causes the player to predict the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R from being lost by the display content of the special display unit 67.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. As a result, the player's attention to the special display unit 67 can be reduced as compared with the image display device 63. Further, the special display unit 67 exists on the opposite side to the image display device 63 side with the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R that allow the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be visually recognized. As a result, the special display portion 67 is disposed at a position separated from the image display device 63, and this also makes it possible to reduce the player's attention to the special display portion 67.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the notification control process.

  In the notification control process, if the winning value is any of index values IV = 1 to 6 (step S1701: YES), the value of the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, and the penalty flag of the main RAM 74 is determined. On condition that the value of “0” is “0” (step S1702: YES, step S1703: NO), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1704). In the first display data setting process, the display contents corresponding to the stop order that enables the generation of the bell winning in the index value IV that is won this time by referring to the display correspondence table 73a provided in the main ROM 73. Know the type of data. Then, the grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b provided in the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display unit 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the generation of the bell winning is started on the special display section 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1705). The notification execution command is a command for causing the production-side MPU 82 to recognize that notification related to the winning combination is to be executed in the current game, and the stop order command is the reels 32L, 32M, This is a command for causing the rendering side MPU 82 to recognize the stop order of 32R. Only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set as a transmission target regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The stop order command is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the type of stop order to be notified by the image display device 63. In step S1705, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the generation of a bell winning prize. Is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1705 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  In the notification control process, when the winning combination that enables the occurrence of the first RT replay winning or the winning combination that allows the generation of the second RT replay winning is won (step S1706: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is selected. If the value is “1” or “2” (step S1707: YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1708). In the setting process of the first display data, by referring to the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73, if the winning combination enabling the generation of the first RT replay winning is won, the first RT replay winning can be generated. If the winning combination that enables the generation of the second RT replay winning is recognized, the type of display content data corresponding to the stopping order is determined, and the stop order enabling the second RT replay winning is supported. Understand what kind of data is displayed. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the generation of the first RT replay winning or the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1709). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the winning of the side corresponding to the current winning combination out of the first RT replay winning and the second RT replay winning is the main side. Read from the ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1709 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  In the notification control process, it is a case where a winning combination that enables the first falling replay winning or a winning combination that allows the second falling replay winning is won (step S1710: YES), and the AT state of the main RAM 74 When the value of the counter is “2”, or when the value of the AT state counter is “1” and not in the second RT mode (step S1711: YES, step S1712: NO), the first display data setting process is performed. It executes (step S1713). In the setting process of the first display data, if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first fall replay winning is won by referring to the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73, the first falling replay winning is generated. The type of data of the display content corresponding to the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the second fall replay winning can be avoided if the role that enables the second falling replay winning is won. The type of display content data corresponding to the stop order is grasped. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning or the second falling replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1714). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. Regarding the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of winning on the side corresponding to the current winning combination of the first falling replay winning and the second falling replay winning. Is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1714 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, stop order information corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1713 is set.

  In addition, the case where the value of the AT state counter is “1” is the ART ready state, and in the ART ready state, when the second RT mode is set, the winning combination that enables the second fall replay winning is selected. Even in such a case, the configuration in which the stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified, and when the ART ready state is started in the second RT mode, there is an opportunity to shift to the first RT mode. It becomes possible to make it. Since the transition from the ART ready state to the ART state occurs when the first RT mode is shifted to the second RT mode, when the ART ready state is started in the second RT mode, the transition to the first RT mode is performed once. It is possible to secure an opportunity to generate a transition opportunity from the ART ready state to the ART state.

  In the notification control process, if the value of the AT state counter in the main RAM 74 is “3”, that is, if it is in the ART end branch state (step S1715: YES), a branch-corresponding notification control process is executed (step S1716). . The branching notification control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the winning combination that enables the second fall replay winning is won (step S1801: NO), the second display data setting process is executed (step S1802). In the ART end branch state, as described above, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second falling replay winning is won, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but a notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand the data type of the corresponding display content. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1803). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). In this case, in the ART end branch state as described above, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning even if the winning combination that enables the second falling replay winning is won as described above. Will not be notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, when the winning combination that allows the first fall replay winning is won (step S1804: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1805). : YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1806). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the remaining ART execution counter value is 1 or more, if the winning combination that allows the generation of the first falling replay winning is won, the first falling replay winning is generated. The stop order that can be avoided is notified. Therefore, in the first display data setting process, the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73 is referred to and the data type of the display content corresponding to the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is grasped. To do. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1807). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. For the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1807 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). Incidentally, in the stop order command transmitted in this case, stop order information corresponding to the notification content of the special display unit 67 selected in step S1806 is set.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that allows the first fall replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S1804: YES, step S1805: NO), the second display data The setting process is executed (step S1808). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the remaining ART execution counter value is “0”, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the first falling replay winning is won, the first falling replay winning is generated. The stop order that can be avoided is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but a notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand the data type of the corresponding display content. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1809). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). In this case, as described above, when the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, as described above, the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is selected. However, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, if the winning combination that allows the generation of the second RT replay winning is won (step S1810: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1811: YES), the first display data setting process is executed (step S1812). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the remaining ART execution counter value is 1 or more, the second RT replay winning can be generated when winning the role allowing the second RT replay winning. The stop order to be notified is notified. Therefore, in the first display data setting process, the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73 is referred to ascertain the type of display content data corresponding to the stop order that enables the second RT replay winning. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1813). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. For the stop order command, the stop order command corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables generation of the second RT replay winning is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. Various commands set in step S1813 are transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that allows the second RT replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S1810: YES, step S1811: NO), the second display data A setting process is executed (step S1814). In the ART end branch state, as described above, if the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, it is possible to generate the second RT replay winning even if the winning combination enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is won. The stop order to be notified is not notified. Therefore, in the setting process of the second display data, by referring to the display correspondence table 73a of the main ROM 73, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, but a notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. Understand the data type of the corresponding display content. The grasped type of display content data is read from the display data storage area 73b of the main ROM 73, and display control of the special display section 67 is executed in accordance with the read display content data. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified, the display corresponding to the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is started on the special display unit 67.

  Thereafter, the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1815). As described above, only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The set notification execution command is transmitted to the rendering side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S309) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). In this case, if it is in the ART end branch state as described above and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, as described above, it is assumed that the winning combination that allows the occurrence of the second RT replay winning is won. However, the stop order that enables the second RT replay winning is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82.

  Next, the notification process executed by the effect side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The notification process is executed at a cycle of 4 msec, for example.

  When both the notification execution command and the stop order command are received from the main MPU 72 (step S1901: YES), the image display device 63 displays the stop order images of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop order command. Data necessary for display is set (step S1902). However, at this timing, the image in the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is not displayed on the image display device 63. Thereafter, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in a measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1903). The notification delay period is set as a period shorter than the acceleration period from the start of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to the constant speed rotation, and is set to 0.5 msec, for example. The value set in the measurement counter is subtracted every time the notification process is started.

  In the notification process, when only the notification execution command is received from the main MPU 72 and the stop execution command is not received in the monitoring period before and after the timing at which the notification execution command is received ( (Step S1904: YES), although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not notified, data necessary for displaying on the image display device 63 an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is set (Step S1904: Step S1904: YES) S1905). However, at this timing, an image indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode is not displayed on the image display device 63. Thereafter, a value corresponding to the notification delay period is set in the measurement counter provided in the effect side RAM 84 (step S1906). The value corresponding to this notification delay period is the same as in step S1903.

  In the notification process, when the notification delay period measured using the measurement counter in the effect side RAM 84 has elapsed (step S1907: YES), a notification start process is executed (step S1908). In the notification start process, if this is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1903 has elapsed, an image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1902. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 31A1, for example, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63. On the other hand, in the notification start process, if this time is the timing when the notification delay period set in step S1906 has elapsed, an image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the data set in step S1905. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (b1), an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63 although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified.

  In the notification process, other processes are executed (step S1909). In other processing, for example, when a game end command is received from the main MPU 72, the display of the image finally displayed on the image display device 63 in the game is ended and the image waiting for the start of the next game is waited for. Start displaying. In this case, when a game end command is received in a state where an image for informing the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is displayed, the display of the image for informing the stop order is ended. Further, when a game end command is received in a state where an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed, the display of the image is ended.

  Next, how the special display unit 67 and the image display device 63 are notified of the relationship with the winning combination will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 35A shows the rotation period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, FIG. 35B shows the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and FIG. 35C relates to the winning combination in the special display section 67. The notification execution period is shown, and FIG. 35D shows the notification execution period regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63.

  At the timing t1, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started as shown in FIG. 35A, and the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started as shown in FIG. Also, at the timing of t1, notification of the relationship with the winning combination is started in the special display unit 67 based on direct display control by the main MPU 72 as shown in FIG. 35 (c).

  Thereafter, at the timing t2, which is the middle timing in the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the winning combination in the image display device 63 is determined based on the direct display control by the effect side MPU 82. Notification of the relationship is started. That is, in the configuration in which the notification regarding the winning combination is performed not only in the image display device 63 but also in the special display unit 67, the notification regarding the winning combination is started in the special display unit 67 that is directly controlled by the main MPU 72. Later, the notification regarding the winning combination is started on the image display device 63 which is directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82.

  Thereafter, at the timing of t3, the acceleration period of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R ends as shown in FIG. 35B, and constant speed rotation is started in the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Thereafter, the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped at the timing of t4 as shown in FIG. In this case, at the timing t4, the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63 is terminated as shown in FIG. Thereafter, at the timing of t5, the notification regarding the winning combination in the special display unit 67 is ended as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 35A, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are newly started to rotate at the subsequent timing t6. However, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the game.

  In the case of the above configuration, after the timing at which the notification regarding the winning combination is started in the special display unit 67 that is directly display-controlled by the main side MPU 72, the image display device 63 that is directly display-controlled by the effect side MPU 82 The special display unit 67 that is directly displayed and controlled by the main MPU 72 after the notification regarding the winning combination in the image display device 63 that is directly controlled by the effect side MPU 82 is started. The notification regarding the winning combination in is ended. That is, the period during which the notification regarding the winning combination is being executed in the image display device 63 is included in the period during which the notification regarding the winning combination is being executed at the special display unit 67. Thus, when the notification regarding the winning combination is executed in the image display device 63, the notification regarding the winning combination is surely executed in the special display unit 67, and the winning performed in the image display device 63 is performed. In the case where confirmation regarding whether or not the notification regarding the combination is due to an illegal act is performed using the display content of the special display unit 67, the confirmation can be performed at an arbitrary timing.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  In the lottery process (FIG. 15) in the main MPU 72, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the establishment of a bell winning is notified when winning is made at any of the index values IV = 1 to 6. Thus, the player who has confirmed the notification can establish the bell winning by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the stop order. The same applies to the case where the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the first RT replay winning and the winning combination enabling the occurrence of the second RT replay winning are won, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped according to the notified stop order. Thus, it becomes possible to establish a replay prize corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, when the winning combination for enabling the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is won, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the establishment of the second falling replay winning is notified. The player who has confirmed the notification can avoid the establishment of the second fall replay winning by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R according to the stop order. The same applies to a case where a winning combination that enables the first falling replay winning is won. In this configuration, when a predetermined winning combination that generates a predetermined winning is won when the predetermined stop order is reached as described above, the stop order is notified by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82. With this configuration, even if the processing load for causing the image display device 63 to perform notification to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 is increased, the influence on the main MPU 72 is increased. It becomes possible not to reach.

  However, in the configuration in which the notification of the stop order is executed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the communication path between the main MPU 72 and the effect side MPU 82 and the effect side MPU 82 are illegal. As a result, it is assumed that the image display device 63 is illegally informing the stop order and attempts to obtain profits illegally. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to know that the cheating is being performed due to the fact that the image display device 63 is informing the stop order. .

  On the other hand, not only the stop order is notified by the image display device 63 controlled by the effect side MPU 82 but also the notification target is stopped by the special display unit 67 directly controlled by the main side MPU 72. Notification corresponding to the order is performed. As a result, when the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 visually checks whether the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is executed as described above. It is possible to confirm whether or not an illegal act is being performed.

  If the predetermined corresponding combination that generates a predetermined winning in the predetermined stop order is not won, the special display unit 67 does not execute the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process. Thereby, the role of the special display part 67 can be clarified.

  When the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the notification corresponding to the stop order of the notification target is executed in the special display unit 67. Accordingly, it is possible to check whether or not the notification of the stop order being executed in the image display device 63 is proper every time when the notification of the stop order is executed.

  The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is performed in such a manner that it is more difficult for the player to grasp the contents of the stop order that is the notification target than the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in the configuration in which the special display unit 67 is provided in addition to the image display device 63. Therefore, even if the notification mode in the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  The display range of the special display unit 67 is narrower than the display range of the image display device 63. This makes it possible to increase the player's attention to the image display device 63 in the configuration in which the special display unit 67 is provided in addition to the image display device 63. Therefore, even if the notification mode in the special display unit 67 is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  In the configuration in which the stop order command that enables the stop notification in the image display device 63 to be transmitted is transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the effector MPU 82, the stop order command includes the result of the lottery process of the role itself. I can't. As a result, even if the communication path between the main MPU 72 and the rendering MPU 82 is illegally accessed and the stop order command is illegally acquired, the result of the lottery process of the role is to be grasped from the stop order command. Can be disabled. Therefore, it is possible to substantially invalidate the illegal act by acquiring the stop order command.

  The main MPU 72 collects and executes determination of whether or not to notify the stop order in the image display device 63 and notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67. Accordingly, even when the bidirectional display is not performed between the main side MPU 72 and the rendering side MPU 82, the special display unit 67 corresponds to the stop order when the image display device 63 notifies the stop order. Notification can be executed.

  In the configuration in which a plurality of types of stop order notifications executed by the image display device 63 are set, the special display unit 67 performs notification in a manner corresponding to the types of stop order notifications. Thereby, even if it is the structure by which the kind of stop order alerting | reporting type is set, the content of the alerting | reporting of the stop order corresponding to this game is grasped | ascertained by confirming the alerting | reporting content in the special display part 67. It becomes possible.

  Even when the predetermined corresponding combination in which the predetermined winning is generated when the predetermined stop order is reached, if the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 sets the stop order. Corresponding notification is not executed. This makes it possible to prevent the special display unit 67 from executing the notification corresponding to the stop order in a situation where it is not preferable that the stop order notification is executed in the image display device 63.

  When the image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63 although the notification of the stop order is not executed, the notification corresponding to the stop order is not executed in the special display unit 67. This makes it possible to prevent the special display unit 67 from executing the notification corresponding to the stop order in a situation where it is not preferable that the stop order notification is executed in the image display device 63. Further, when an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, the display corresponding to the display content on the image display device 63 is not a notification corresponding to the stop order, but the special display unit 67. Is executed. Thus, even when an image indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is displayed on the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 is displayed on the image display device 63 by checking the special display unit 67. It is possible to check whether the image is genuine.

  Notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63 at a timing after the timing at which notification corresponding to the stop order is started in the special display unit 67. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not the notification of the stop order is proper by checking the special display unit 67 at the timing when the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63. .

  Even if the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing at which the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the stop in the image display device 63 in the invalid period of the stop operation. The order notification is started. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the player recognize the content of the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 before the stop operation is validated.

  After the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 ends, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 ends. Accordingly, since the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 does not end before the stop order notification in the image display device 63 ends, the stop order notification in the image display device 63 is normal. It becomes possible to increase the chance of confirming whether or not it is a thing.

  In the configuration including the main side MPU 72 that executes the lottery process for the combination and the payout side MPU 76 that executes the control for giving the game medium, the payout side MPU 76 performs the function of controlling the driving of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. . As a result, the processing load on the main MPU 72 can be reduced. On the other hand, since the main lottery process is executed in the main MPU 72, the process for determining the contents that influence the game result can still be executed in the main MPU 72.

  Even if the main MPU 72 transmits a lottery result command corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process to the payout MPU 76, the payout MPU 76 controls the driving of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. It becomes possible to perform drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in a manner corresponding to the result of the lottery process.

  When the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is completed, a rotation end command is transmitted from the payout side MPU 76 to the main side MPU 72. As a result, the main MPU 72 can recognize that the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has been completed.

  When a winning combination corresponding to the provision of a game medium occurs, a rotation end command is transmitted from the payout MPU 76 when the provision of the number of gaming media corresponding to the winning combination is completed. As a result, the main MPU 72 can execute control for enabling the start of the next game after the provision of the game medium is completed.

  When a winning combination other than the combination corresponding to the grant of the game medium occurs, a rotation end command is transmitted from the payout MPU 76 in a state where information corresponding to the winning combination is set, and the main MPU 72 receives it. The process corresponding to the rotation end command is executed. As a result, the processing corresponding to the winning of a combination other than the combination corresponding to the grant of the game medium is performed in the main MPU 72 so that the processing load on the payout MPU 76 does not become extremely high. It becomes possible to.

  Each time rotation on one reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped, a stop command command is transmitted from the payout MPU 76. As a result, even when the function of executing the drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is integrated in the payout side MPU 76, the timing at which the rotation of the one reel 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped is set to the main side MPU 72. It becomes possible to grasp at. Therefore, the main MPU 72 can perform control corresponding to the timing at which the rotation of one reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped.

  A virtual medal counter 78 a is provided in the payout side RAM 78, and the management of the number of virtual medals is performed in the payout side MPU 76. As a result, it is possible to consolidate the function of providing game media in the payout side MPU 76.

  When any of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is operated, a credit insertion command is transmitted from the main MPU 72, and the payout MPU 76 determines the number of virtual medals according to the required number of insertions set in the credit insertion command. Subtract. Then, a credit corresponding command in which the subtracted virtual medal number information is set is transmitted from the payout side MPU 76. Thus, it is possible to set the bet number using the virtual medal managed in the payout side MPU 76 while the function of setting the bet number of the game medium is performed in the main side MPU 72.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing content of the branch-corresponding notification control process executed by the main MPU 72 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a branch-corresponding notification control process in this embodiment.

  When the winning combination that enables the second fall replay winning is won (step S2001: YES), the notification execution command is set as a transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2002). In this case, in the ART end branch state, even if the winning combination that enables the generation of the second falling replay winning is won, the stop order that can avoid the occurrence of the second falling replay winning is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In addition, this time, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display unit 67.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, if the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is won (step S2003: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2004) : YES), display data setting processing is executed (step S2005). As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first falling replay winning is started on the special display unit 67. Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2006). As a result, the image display device 63 notifies the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can avoid the occurrence of the first fall replay winning.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the first fall replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S2003: YES, step S2004: NO), a notification execution command is issued. It is set as a transmission target to the production side MPU 82 (step S2007). In this case, if the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, even if the winning combination that enables the first falling replay winning is won, the first falling replay winning is achieved. The stop order that makes it possible to avoid the occurrence of is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In addition, this time, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display unit 67.

  In the branch-corresponding notification control process, if the winning combination that allows the generation of the second RT replay winning is won (step S2008: YES), if the value of the remaining ART execution counter in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2009: YES), display data setting processing is executed (step S2010). As a result, the display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning is started on the special display unit 67. Thereafter, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect side MPU 82 (step S2011). As a result, the image display device 63 is notified of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables the second RT replay winning.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination that enables the second RT replay winning is won and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0” (step S2008: YES, step S2009: NO), a notification execution command is produced. It is set as a transmission target to the side MPU 82 (step S2012). In this case, when the ART end branch state is set and the value of the remaining ART execution counter is “0”, the second RT replay winning is generated even if the winning combination enabling the second RT replay winning is won. The stop order that enables this is not notified. Therefore, the stop order command is not transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. Thereby, although the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified in the image display device 63, it is notified that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode. In addition, this time, the notification regarding the winning combination is not executed in the special display unit 67.

  According to the above configuration, even if the image display device 63 is informed that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, if the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not informed, the notification is executed in the special display unit 67. Not. Thereby, only when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified in the image display device 63, the notification is executed in the special display unit 67, and the role of the special display unit 67 is clarified. Is possible.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation improvement is possible within the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, you may change as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the following different modes may be applied individually to the configurations of the above embodiments, or may be applied in combination. In addition, the configurations of the above embodiments may be applied in combination with each other, and the configurations of the following different embodiments may be applied individually or in combination to the configurations in which the configurations of the above embodiments are combined with each other. Good.

  (1) When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified in the image display device 63, and when the stop timing of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is not notified but the branch timing of the lottery mode is notified However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the display is performed in the special display unit 67 alone, and the configuration in which the display is performed in the special display unit 67 in other cases is also possible. For example, even if the image display device 63 does not execute the notification of the stop order and the notification indicating that it is the branch timing of the lottery mode, the predetermined corresponding role in which a predetermined winning is generated when the predetermined stop order is reached. In the case of winning, the special display unit 67 may be configured to notify correspondingly. Further, for example, when the notification indicating the stop timing is executed in the image display device 63 but the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is executed, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order. Also good. However, if the special display unit 67 is notified in such a manner that the player can clearly specify the stop order in spite of the fact that the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, for example, any of the index values IV = 1-6 If a crab is won, a bell win will be established regardless of whether the player is in the AT state or not. Therefore, in the case where notification is performed on the special display unit 67 in such a situation, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a manner in which it is difficult to specify the stop order.

  (2) When the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the notification corresponding to the notification may be performed in the special display unit 67. Good. For example, before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is completed, an image such as a character or a character is displayed on the image display device 63 in a display color corresponding to the result of the lottery process for the game. The display corresponding to the result of the lottery processing of the game combination at the timing before the image is displayed, the timing at the same time as the display timing of the image, or the timing after the image is displayed. The display corresponding to the display color may be executed in the special display unit 67. More specifically, when an image such as a blue character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 when the normal replay combination is won, a corresponding blue display is displayed on the special display unit 67. When an image such as a green character or character is displayed on the image display device 63 when the first watermelon combination or the second watermelon combination is won, the corresponding green display is displayed. A configuration that is performed in the special display unit 67 is conceivable. Thereby, when the display color corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process is notified on the image display device 63, the display corresponding to the display color is performed on the special display unit 67. Note that this configuration may be applied to a slot machine that does not change the winning combination according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine that is not informed on the basis of the above.

  (3) It is good also as a structure by which some display is performed in the special display part 67 in each game irrespective of the result of the lottery process of a combination. In this case, a notification corresponding to the result of the winning lottery process may be performed in the special display unit 67, but the player can clearly grasp the result of the winning lottery process by checking the special display unit 67. Therefore, it is preferable that the notification is performed in a manner in which it is difficult to specify the result of the lottery process.

  (4) When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, notification corresponding to the stop order is performed in the special display unit 67, but when notification of the stop order is not performed in the image display device 63 The special display unit 67 may display such that the result of the winning lottery process cannot be specified. For example, when the stop order is not notified in the image display device 63, the display content of the special display unit 67 may be determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result may be performed in the special display unit 67. . Thereby, when the notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 performs the notification corresponding to the stop order, but the special notification when the notification of the stop order is not performed. The display content of the display unit 67 can be made irregular. In this case, it becomes difficult for the player to understand the function of the special display unit 67, and the player's attention to the special display unit 67 can be reduced.

  (5) When notification of the stop order is performed in the image display device 63 and when notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67. In other cases, the special display unit 67 may display such that the result of the lottery process for the combination cannot be specified. For example, if the image display device 63 does not notify the stop order and the branching timing of the lottery mode, the display content of the special display unit 67 is determined by lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result May be performed in the special display unit 67.

  (6) When operating power is supplied to the main MPU 72, the special display unit 67 may be configured such that some display is always performed. For example, in the case where the stop order is notified in the image display device 63 and in the game in which the notification indicating the branch timing of the lottery mode is performed, the corresponding notification is performed in the special display unit 67, and in other cases The special display unit 67 may perform a standby display indicating that it is on standby. As a result, a special display is used to confirm whether or not any abnormality has occurred in the electrical path between the main MPU 72 and the special display unit 67 and whether or not a failure has occurred in the special display unit 67. It is possible to carry out only by visually observing the portion 67.

  (7) The period in which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63 is included in the period in which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration in which at least a part of the period during which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63 is not included in the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67 is not included. It is good. For example, although the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63 after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started, the notification of the stop order is being executed in the image display device 63. The notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 may be ended, and the notification of the stop order in the image display device 63 is started after the timing when the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is ended. The notification may be configured such that the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display unit 67 is started after the notification of the stop order is started in the image display device 63, and the special display after the timing when the notification of the stop order is ended in the image display device 63 The notification corresponding to the stop order in the display unit 67 may be terminated, and the image display device 3, the notification corresponding to the stop order in the special display section 67 is started after the stop order notification is started, and the stop in the special display section 67 at a timing before the stop notification in the image display device 63 ends. The notification corresponding to the order may be terminated. By making the period during which the notification corresponding to the stop order is executed in the special display unit 67 shorter than the period during which the notification of the stop order is executed in the image display device 63, the player's attention to the special display unit 67 The degree can be reduced.

  (8) It is good also as a structure in which the special display part 67 is provided in the display part for alert | reporting other information, such as the credit display part 65 or the grant number display part 66. FIG. For example, the target display unit that is one of the credit display unit 65 and the number-of-grant display unit 66 partitions the outer edge of the target display unit, and notification light emission for informing the notification target information of the target display unit The special display part 67 is good also as a structure arrange | positioned in the position adjacent to a notification light emission part in the area | region divided by the division frame part of the object display part. In this case, the player's degree of attention with respect to the special display portion 67 can be reduced.

  (9) The same number of unit display units as the number of reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that affect the winning results are set in the special display unit 67, and the stop order of the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is set in each unit display unit. It is good also as a structure which performs a corresponding display. In this case, in the special display unit 67 as well as the image display device 63, a notification that allows the player to clearly grasp the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is executed.

  (10) A role enabling the occurrence of the first RT replay winning, a role enabling the generation of the second RT replay winning, a role enabling the generation of the first falling replay winning, and the occurrence of the second falling replay winning. For at least one of the winning combinations, at least one replay winning will not occur as a trigger for transition to the lottery mode when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a predetermined stop order. The reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may have a configuration in which a replay winning is generated that triggers the transition to the lottery mode when the stop operation timing with respect to the rotation position becomes a predetermined operation timing. In this case, when it is possible to generate a replay winning that triggers a transition for the role, or when it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the replay winning, the player can recognize the stop operation timing in the image display device 63. Notification is performed, and in the special display unit 67, notification corresponding to the notification content is performed.

  (11) The device for performing the notification of the stop mode by the control of the effect side MPU 82 is not limited to the image display device 63, and instead of or in addition to the image display device 63, the stop mode is notified. For example, the notification of the stop mode may be executed by controlling the dedicated light emitting unit for the production side MPU 82, and the notification of the stop mode may be executed by the speaker 62 being controlled by the production side MPU 82. Also good.

  (12) The configuration in which the main MPU 72 determines whether or not to perform the stop mode notification is not essential, and whether or not to perform the stop mode notification is determined in each of the main MPU 72 and the production side MPU 82. It is good also as a structure performed, and it is good also as a structure by which determination of whether to alert | report a stop aspect is performed in the production side MPU82. However, in a configuration in which whether or not the stop mode notification is executed is determined in the effect side MPU 82, information on the determination result needs to be transmitted from the effect side MPU 82 to the main side MPU 72.

  (13) The main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 are not limited to the configuration accommodated in the same board box, and the main control board 71 and the payout control board 75 are accommodated in separate board boxes. It is good also as composition which has. The main MPU 72 and the payout MPU 76 are not limited to be mounted on separate boards, and the main MPU 72 and the payout MPU 76 may be mounted on the same board.

  (14) The configuration in which the virtual medal counter 78 a is provided in the payout side RAM 78 is not limited, and the virtual medal counter 78 a may be provided in the main side RAM 74. In this case, it is not necessary to transmit a credit insertion command from the main MPU 72 to the payout MPU 76 when the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 are operated, but when a winning corresponding to the granting of the game medium occurs, the grant Information on the number of target game media is transmitted from the payout MPU 76 to the main MPU 72, and the number of game media that exceed the upper limit storage number of the virtual medal counter 78a in the information on the number of target game media A number of pieces of information are transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the payout MPU 76. Then, the payout side MPU 76 is configured to drive and control the hopper device 53 so that the number of medals corresponding to the information on the number of game media exceeding that amount is paid out.

  (15) When a winning corresponding to the grant of a game medium occurs, instead of a configuration in which the rotation end command is not transmitted from the payout side MPU 76 until the grant of the number of game media corresponding to the winning is completed, the grant of the game medium When a winning corresponding to the winning occurs, the rotation end command may be transmitted from the payout MPU 76 even if the number of game media corresponding to the winning is not completed. In this case, the main MPU 72 may be controlled so that the next game can be started even while the game medium is being given, and when the game medium has been given, A configuration may be adopted in which the main MPU 72 performs control so that the next game can be started after the provision of a game medium is completed by transmitting a corresponding command from the payout MPU 76 to the main MPU 72.

  (16) In the case where the winning is made at any one of the index values IV = 1 to 6, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in a stop order different from the stop order corresponding to the establishment of the bell winning prize, medals are paid out. It is good also as a structure which does not generate | occur | produce.

  (17) The main line ML is not limited to a bent line, and may be a straight line. Further, even if the combination of the same symbols is stopped in the sublines SL1 to SL5, a winning combination may not be established. In this case, the situation where the combination of the same symbols stops and the winning is achieved is only the situation where the combination of the same symbols stops in the main line ML. Further, the configuration is not limited to a configuration in which the number of effective lines is only one of the main lines ML, and a configuration in which the number of effective lines is two, three, or four or more is also possible. In this case, the number of active lines may be increased as the number of betting game media is increased, or the maximum number of active lines may be set regardless of the number of betting game media.

  (18) Instead of the configuration in which the reel unit 31 is electrically connected to the payout side MPU 76 and the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is driven and controlled by the payout side MPU 76, the reel unit 31 is electrically connected to the main side MPU 72. The main MPU 72 may drive the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In this case, stop information such as a sliding table for controlling the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be stored in the main ROM 73 in advance. Instead, the stop information is stored in the payout ROM 77. It is good also as a structure memorize | stored beforehand.

  When stop information is stored in advance in the payout ROM 77, when the main lottery process is executed in the main MPU 72, the main information is sent so that stop information corresponding to the lottery result is transmitted to the main MPU 72. A command may be transmitted from the side MPU 72 to the payout side MPU 76, and the payout side MPU 76 that has received the command may read the stop information indicated in the command from the payout side ROM 77 and transmit it to the main side MPU 72. Further, instead of the configuration, when the lottery process of the combination is executed in the main MPU 72, a command indicating the lottery result is transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the payout MPU 76, and the payout MPU 76 that has received the command A type of stop information corresponding to the lottery result indicated in the command may be specified, and the specified type of stop information may be read from the payout ROM 77 and transmitted to the main MPU 72. By configuring the payout-side ROM 77 to store stop information in this way, even if the main MPU 72 performs drive control of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, stop information is stored in the main ROM 73 in advance. There is no need to store the data, and the required storage capacity in the main ROM 73 can be reduced.

  (19) The content displayed on the special display unit 67 is one-to-one corresponding to the content of the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination executed by the image display device 63 based on the control of the rendering side MPU 82. The display contents in the special display unit 67 are not limited to the contents of one kind of notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like. It is good also as the composition set up.

  For example, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified by the image display device 63, the special display unit 67 displays a one-to-one correspondence corresponding to the type of winning combination in the game. It is good also as a structure to be called. In this case, even in a situation where the same stop order is notified on the image display device 63, the display content on the special display section 67 differs depending on the type of the winning combination in the game.

  Further, when the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is notified by the image display device 63, one display content selected by lottery is selected from a plurality of types of display content corresponding to the notification content of the stop order. The selected display content may be displayed on the special display unit 67. For example, when the image display device 63 performs notification indicating that the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the right reel 32R, the special display unit In 67, any one of “3”, “L”, and “H” may be determined by lottery and displayed. Even in this case, even if the same stop order is notified on the image display device 63, the display content on the special display unit 67 may be different.

  According to each said structure, the content alert | reported in the special display part 67 becomes difficult for a player to understand. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the content of the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination executed by the image display device 63 or the like based on the control of the effect side MPU 82, the image display device 63 is predetermined. The display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the notification is executed and the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when a notification different from the predetermined notification is executed on the image display device 63 And are completely different from each other.

  (20) The special display unit 67 may be configured to execute a display corresponding to the result of the lottery process. In this case, the display content on the special display unit 67 may correspond to the result of the winning lottery process on a one-to-one basis. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which it replaces with the said structure and the display content in the special display part 67 is set with respect to each result of the lottery process of a combination. For example, when IV = 11 in which the BB combination is set is won, one of “L”, “H”, and “F” is determined by lottery and displayed on the special display section 67, and the first When IV = 7 in which the watermelon role and the second watermelon role are set is selected, any one of “1”, “5” and “8” is determined and displayed on the special display section 67. When IV = 8 in which the bell replay combination is set is won, either of “2” and “4” may be determined by lottery and displayed on the special display unit 67. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp the result of the lottery process for the combination even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed while the special display unit 67 displays the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process. However, in order to make the display content of the special display unit 67 correspond to the result of the lottery process of the combination, the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 when the result of the lottery process of the combination is a predetermined result, When the result of the lottery process is a result different from the predetermined result, the display content that can be displayed on the special display unit 67 is preferably completely different. In this case, the type of display content of the special display section 67 set for one result of the lottery process for the combination may be the same number regardless of the result of the lottery process for any combination. It is good also as a structure which is a different number according to the result of a lottery process.

  Note that this configuration may be applied to a slot machine that does not change the winning combination according to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine that is not informed on the basis of the above. For example, the configuration may be applied to a configuration in which notification corresponding to the types of winning combinations that can be won by the image display device 63 or the like is executed based on the control of the rendering side MPU 82.

  (21) When the display corresponding to the result of the lottery process for the combination is executed in the special display unit 67, the lottery of the combination in the special display unit 67 is stopped after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. It is good also as a structure by which the display corresponding to the result of a process is started. In this case, even if the special display unit 67 is confirmed in a situation where the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, it is possible to prevent the result of the lottery process of the combination in the game from being specified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the lottery process for the combination is executed and before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped, the lottery process for the combination in the special display section 67 is performed. It is good also as a structure by which the display corresponding to a result is started.

  (22) The type of information transmitted from the main side MPU 72 to the production side MPU 82 is not limited to that in the above-described embodiments. Information on the number of game media to be played may be transmitted from the main MPU 72 to the production MPU 82. In this case, it is possible to notify the information on the number of game media given by winning in the image display device 63 or the like. Even when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped, when the rotation of some of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped or stopped, the corresponding information is displayed on the main side. It is good also as a structure transmitted from MPU72 to direction side MPU82. In this case, an effect corresponding to the rotation state of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be performed on the image display device 63 or the like.

  (23) A backlight may be provided on the back side of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for illuminating the symbols that are visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R from the back side. In this case, when the winning is established, the backlight is used to illuminate the symbol from the back side, thereby making it easier for the player to recognize that the winning has been established. In this configuration, as the first bell role, the second bell role, the first watermelon role, the second watermelon role, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role, and the BB role, When the corresponding winning combination is established, the same symbol combination is not stopped on the main line ML. However, in the configuration in which the same symbol combination is stopped on the sublines SL1 to SL5, the subline SL1 to SL5 is displayed. If the entire combination of the same symbols that are stopped and displayed is illuminated with the backlight, the player may be mistaken for the sublines SL1 to SL5 being the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent such misidentification, if the winning combination is established on the main line ML in a situation where the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on any of the sublines SL1 to SL5, the same symbol It is good also as a structure which illuminates with the backlight the combination of the symbol which is not the combination of but is stopped and displayed on the main line ML. In addition to or instead of the configuration, at least one symbol that is stopped and displayed at a position where the subline SL1 to SL5 where the same symbol combination is stopped and the main line ML intersects is backed. It is good also as a structure illuminated with light. Further, in addition to or instead of these configurations, a part of the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the subline and the sublines that are not displayed on the entire subline on which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed It is good also as a structure which illuminates the symbol stopped and displayed in a different position with a backlight.

  (24) The image display device 63 may notify the type of the winning combination after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped. In this configuration, as the first bell role, the second bell role, the first watermelon role, the second watermelon role, the normal replay role, the bell replay role, the first cherry replay role, the second cherry replay role, and the BB role, When the corresponding winning combination is established, the same symbol combination is not stopped on the main line ML. However, in the configuration in which the same symbol combination is stopped on the sublines SL1 to SL5, the subline SL1 to SL5 is displayed. If the entire combination of the same symbols that are stopped and displayed is displayed on the image display device 63, the player may misunderstand that the sublines SL1 to SL5 are the main line ML. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of such a misidentification, at least one of the same symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed at a position where the sublines SL1 to SL5 and the main line ML that are stopped are displayed. It is good also as a structure which displays a design on the image display apparatus 63. FIG. In addition, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the main line ML is clearly indicated on the image display device 63, and the same symbol combination stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 or the symbol corresponding to the same symbol combination is displayed. May be displayed on the image display device 63. Further, although the same symbol combination stopped and displayed on the sublines SL1 to SL5 is not displayed as it is on the image display device 63, one symbol constituting the same symbol combination is displayed on the image display device 63. It is good also as composition to do. In this case, the symbol is temporarily displayed at a timing before the timing at which the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped, and the display is continued even after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. The design may be configured, and after the symbols are displayed once at a timing before the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops, the display is performed after the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped. It is good also as a structure which deletes.

  (25) In the above embodiment, a privilege for paying out medals is awarded when a small role winning is established, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a configuration in which some privilege is granted to a player. I just need it. For example, a configuration in which prizes other than medals are paid out when a small winning combination is established. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (26) The present invention may be applied to a so-called B type slot machine, and C type, A type and C type combined type, B type and C type combined type, RT game, CT game or AT. The present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as a type equipped with a game.

  (27) The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as information having distinguishability.

  (28) In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. Also good.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

<Feature A group>
Feature A1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Picture display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the payout side MPU 76) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function for executing a corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72, a function for executing a medium giving process in the payout MPU 76),
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S1304, step S1409, step S1410, step S1512, step S1606, step S1607, step S1610 and step S1611 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1704, step S1708, step S1713, step S1806 and step S1812 in the main MPU 72) so that the first notification means is executed.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A game characterized by comprising second notification control means (function for executing the processing of step S1902 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed. Machine.

  According to the feature A1, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

In the configuration of the feature A1,
“The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, and 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the patterns in the plurality of pattern display areas is stopped in a predetermined order.
The configuration may be applied.

  Feature A2. The first notification control means prevents the first notification means from executing notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process when the predetermined corresponding combination is not won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized in that.

  According to the feature A2, when the predetermined corresponding combination is not won, the first notification unit does not execute the notification corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination, thereby clarifying the role of the first notification unit. It becomes possible to do.

  Feature A3. When the second notification is executed by the second notification means, the first notification control means causes the first notification to be executed by the first notification means. A1 or A2 The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A3, when the second notification is executed in the second notification means, the first notification is executed in the first notification means, so the second notification executed in the second notification means. Whether or not the notification is regular can be confirmed every time when the second notification is executed.

  Feature A4. In the first notification control means, the player grasps the content of the stop operation mode that is the notification target in the first notification in the first notification means than in the second notification in the second notification means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be difficult.

  According to the feature A4, in the configuration in which both the first notification unit and the second notification unit are provided, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the second notification unit. Thereby, even if the notification mode in the first notification unit is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

  Feature A5. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, wherein a display range of the first notification unit is narrower than a display range of the second notification unit.

  According to the feature A5, in the configuration in which both the first notification unit and the second notification unit are provided, the player's attention to the second notification unit can be increased. Thereby, even if the notification mode in the first notification unit is a simple mode, it is difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

Feature A6. The first control unit transmits a predetermined information that enables the second notification unit to execute the second notification (step S1705, step S1709, step S1714, step S1807 and step in the main MPU 72). A function of executing the processing of S1813)
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, wherein the predetermined information does not include a result of the lottery process of the combination itself.

  According to the characteristic A6, even if the predetermined information is obtained illegally by illegally accessing the communication path between the first control means and the second control means, the result of the lottery process of the combination will be grasped from the predetermined information It becomes possible to make it impossible. Thereby, it is possible to substantially invalidate the illegal act by acquiring the predetermined information.

Feature A7. The first control means includes
It is determined whether or not to perform notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding role is won in the winning lottery process. Determining means (function for executing the processes of Step S1701 to Step S1703, Step S1706 to Step S1707, Step S1710 to Step S1712, Step S1804 to Step S1805, and Step S1810 to Step S1811 in the main MPU 72);
A transmission unit (a function for executing the processes of Step S1705, Step S1709, Step S1714, Step S1807, and Step S1813 in the main MPU 72) that transmits predetermined information when the determination unit determines to execute the notification;
With
The first notification control unit controls the first notification unit so that the first notification is executed based on the determination by the determination unit that the notification is executed.
The second notification control unit controls the second notification unit so that the second notification is executed based on the transmission unit transmitting the predetermined information. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the feature A7, the first control unit collectively determines whether or not to execute the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit. This makes it possible to execute the first notification when the second notification is executed without performing bidirectional communication between the first control unit and the second control unit. .

Feature A8. There are a plurality of types of the predetermined counterparts with different contents of the predetermined mode for executing the corresponding control.
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7, wherein the first notification control unit is configured to execute the first notification in a manner corresponding to the type of the predetermined corresponding combination.

  According to the feature A8, even in a configuration in which a plurality of predetermined corresponding roles exist, it is possible to grasp the notification content corresponding to the current game round by confirming the content of the first notification in the first notification means. Is possible.

  Feature A9. The first notification control means allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8.

  According to the feature A9, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being performed is performed in the first notification unit even though the notification that the player can recognize is not performed in the second notification unit. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Feature A10. The second notification control means performs notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means (function to execute the process of step S1905 in the rendering side MPU 82) so that the special notification of what is not performed is executed,
The first notification control unit does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed in the second notification unit when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, wherein the first notification means does not execute notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for making the change.

  According to the feature A10, in a situation where the notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being performed is not executed, the special notification is performed in the second notification means, It is possible to prevent the first notification means from executing a notification that enables the player to recognize a mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being set.

  Feature A11. When the special notification is executed in the second notification means when the first notification control means is a case where the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the winning lottery process, notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to Feature A10, wherein the first notification means is controlled as described above.

  According to the feature A11, even if the special notification is executed in the second notification means, it is possible to check whether or not the special notification is normal by checking the first notification means. Become.

  Feature A12. When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification unit performs the first notification at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started. 2. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A11, wherein the second notification is started in the two notification means.

  According to the feature A12, it is possible to confirm whether or not the second notification is normal by checking the first notification unit at the timing when the second notification is started in the second notification unit. Become.

Feature A13. When the design variation display is started, means for invalidating the design variation display stop operation for a predetermined period from the start timing (a function of executing the process of step S906 in the payout side MPU 76) )
The first notification control unit starts the first notification by the first notification unit at a predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. And
The second notification control means is configured to notify the second notification at a timing later than the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The game machine according to Feature A12, wherein the game machine is started by the second notification means.

  According to the feature A13, even if the second notification is started after the timing at which the first notification is started, the second notification can be started during the invalid period of the stop operation. It becomes possible for the player to recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is validated.

  Feature A14. When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13, wherein the first notification is terminated in the notification means.

  According to the feature A14, the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, and therefore it is possible to increase the chances of confirming whether or not the second notification is genuine. Become.

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, and the features D1 to D9 may be applied to the configurations of the features A1 to A14. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Picture display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the payout side MPU 76) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function for executing a corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72, a function for executing a medium giving process in the payout MPU 76),
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S1304, step S1409, step S1410, step S1512, step S1606, step S1607, step S1610 and step S1611 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1704, step S1708, step S1713, step S1806 and step S1812 in the main MPU 72) so that the first notification means is executed.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1902 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification unit performs the first notification at a timing after the timing at which the first notification is started. 2. A gaming machine, wherein the second notification is started in the two notification means.

  According to the feature B1, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  In addition, the second notification unit starts the second notification at a timing after the timing at which the first notification unit starts the first notification. Thereby, it becomes possible to confirm whether the 2nd information is regular by checking the 1st information means at the timing when the 2nd information was started in the 2nd information means.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

Feature B2. When the design variation display is started, means for invalidating the design variation display stop operation for a predetermined period from the start timing (a function of executing the process of step S906 in the payout side MPU 76) )
The first notification control unit starts the first notification by the first notification unit at a predetermined timing before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. And
The second notification control means is configured to notify the second notification at a timing later than the predetermined timing and before the predetermined period elapses when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine according to Feature B1, wherein the gaming machine is started by the second notification means.

  According to the feature B2, even when the second notification is started after the timing at which the first notification is started, the second notification can be started in the invalid period of the stop operation. It becomes possible for the player to recognize the content of the second notification before the stop operation is validated.

  Feature B3. When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. The gaming machine according to Feature B1 or B2, wherein the first notification is ended in the notification means.

  According to the feature B3, since the first notification does not end before the second notification ends, it is possible to increase opportunities to check whether or not the second notification is legitimate. Become.

Feature B4. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Picture display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the payout side MPU 76) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function for executing a corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72, a function for executing a medium giving process in the payout MPU 76),
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S1304, step S1409, step S1410, step S1512, step S1606, step S1607, step S1610 and step S1611 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1704, step S1708, step S1713, step S1806 and step S1812 in the main MPU 72) so that the first notification means is executed.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1902 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
When both the first notification in the first notification unit and the second notification in the second notification unit are executed, the first notification is performed at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. A gaming machine characterized in that the first notification is ended in the notification means.

  According to the feature B4, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  In addition, the first notification ends in the first notification unit at a timing after the timing at which the second notification ends in the second notification unit. Thereby, since the first notification is not ended before the second notification is ended, it is possible to increase an opportunity to confirm whether or not the second notification is normal.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

In the configuration of the feature B1 or B4,
“The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, and 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the patterns in the plurality of pattern display areas is stopped in a predetermined order.
The configuration may be applied.

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, and the features D1 to D9 may be applied to the configurations of the features B1 to B4. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Picture display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the payout side MPU 76) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function for executing a corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72, a function for executing a medium giving process in the payout MPU 76),
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S1304, step S1409, step S1410, step S1512, step S1606, step S1607, step S1610 and step S1611 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1704, step S1708, step S1713, step S1806 and step S1812 in the main MPU 72) so that the first notification means is executed.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1902 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The first notification control means allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the feature C1, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  Also, the notification that the player can recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not performed in the first notification unit even though the notification is not performed in the second notification unit. It becomes possible to do.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

Feature C2. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Picture display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the payout side MPU 76) for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means (a function for executing a corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72, a function for executing a medium giving process in the payout MPU 76),
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode Means (function to execute the processing of step S1304, step S1409, step S1410, step S1512, step S1606, step S1607, step S1610 and step S1611 in the main MPU 72),
The gaming machine is
First control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
First notification means (special display section 67) controlled by the first control means;
Second control means (production side MPU 82) for controlling second notification means (image display device 63) so that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Is provided with first notification control means (function to execute the processing of step S1704, step S1708, step S1713, step S1806 and step S1812 in the main MPU 72) so that the first notification means is executed.
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. A second notification control unit (a function of executing the process of step S1902 in the rendering side MPU 82) for controlling the second notification unit so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The second notification control means performs notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means (function to execute the process of step S1905 in the rendering side MPU 82) so that the special notification of what is not performed is executed,
The first notification control unit does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed in the second notification unit when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first notification means does not execute a notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for making the setting.

  According to the feature C2, when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination, the notification corresponding to the predetermined mode or the notification corresponding to the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being executed is performed, so that the notification is performed. It is possible for the player who has confirmed the stop operation mode to be the predetermined mode or not to be the predetermined mode, and to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role or not to execute the control corresponding to the predetermined corresponding role. It becomes. In the said structure, when a 2nd alerting | reporting is performed by the 2nd alerting | reporting means based on control of a 2nd control means when a predetermined corresponding | competitive role is elected, the player's attention degree to a 2nd alerting | reporting is given. Even if the processing load for executing the notification by the second notification means is increased in order to increase it, it is possible to prevent the influence from affecting the first control means.

  However, in the configuration in which the second notification is executed by the second notification means based on the control of the second control means, the communication path between the first control means and the second control means and the second control means An act of attempting to obtain profits illegally while making the second notification illegally performed by the second notification means by performing fraud is assumed. In this case, it is assumed that it is difficult for the manager of the game hall to understand that the illegal act is being performed due to the second notification being executed by the second notification means.

  On the other hand, not only the second notification is performed by the second notification unit controlled by the second control unit, but also the first notification is performed by the first notification unit directly controlled by the first control unit. Is called. As a result, when the second notification is being executed by the second notification means, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is performed by visually confirming whether the first notification is being executed by the first notification means. It is possible to check whether or not there is.

  In addition, although the notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being performed is not executed, the specific mode and the predetermined mode are not obtained in a situation where the special notification is being executed in the second notification unit. It is possible to prevent the first notification means from executing notification that enables the player to recognize the mode for doing so.

  As described above, the control for executing the notification of the stop mode can be suitably performed.

In the configuration of the feature C1 or C2,
“The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, and 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode are that the variable display of the patterns in the plurality of pattern display areas is stopped in a predetermined order.
The configuration may be applied.

  Feature C3. When the special notification is executed by the second notification unit when the first corresponding control unit is won in the lottery process of the combination and the second notification unit executes the special notification, the notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to Feature C2, wherein the first notification means is controlled as described above.

  According to the feature C3, even if the special notification is being executed in the second notification means, it is possible to check whether or not the special notification is normal by checking the first notification means. Become.

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, and the features D1 to D9 may be applied to the configurations of the features C1 to C3. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature A group, the feature B group, and the feature C group, it is possible to solve the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a gaming machine or the like that can play a game similar to a slot machine using a gaming ball instead of a medal as a gaming machine is known. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which an internal lottery is performed based on the fact that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a privilege is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. Moreover, the structure by which the effect for making a player predict or recognize the result of the said internal lottery is performed is common.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

  In the gaming machine in which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation with respect to the stop button as described above, it is notified that the reel stop mode is set to a predetermined mode, and the reel stop operation is performed according to the notification, thereby performing the operation. A configuration in which corresponding control is executed is known. For example, a configuration is known in which a reel stop order is notified, a predetermined winning is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and medals corresponding to the predetermined winning are paid out. Yes. In addition, the reel stop order is notified, and a predetermined winning is established by stopping the reels in an order according to the notified stop order, and a transition of the gaming state corresponding to the predetermined winning occurs. Are known. The notification of such a stop mode is performed when another control unit that receives information from the control unit that executes the lottery process for the combination executes the control for notification.

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above-described example, it is necessary to suitably perform control for executing the notification of the stop mode, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A role lottery means (a function for executing a lottery process in the main MPU 72) for executing a lottery process for a role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Picture display control means (function for executing reel control processing in the payout side MPU 76) for controlling the display means;
With
In the case where the medium granting role is won in the lottery process of the role, and the stop result corresponding to the medium giving role is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the game medium is given to the player In gaming machines,
Main control means (main MPU 72) having the role lottery means;
Payout control means (payout side MPU 76) for executing control for giving the game medium;
With
A gaming machine characterized in that at least the payout control means executes a process necessary for displaying the variation of the pattern.

  According to the feature D1, since the processing necessary for displaying the variation of the picture is executed in the payout control means, at least one of the reduction of the processing load of the main control means and the reduction of the storage capacity required in the main control means Can be realized. On the other hand, since the lottery process for the winning combination is executed by the main control means, the process for determining the contents that influence the result of the game times can still be executed by the main control means.

  Feature D2. The gaming machine according to Feature D1, wherein the payout control means includes the picture display control means.

  According to the feature D2, the payout control means performs the function of controlling the variation display of the picture, so that the processing load on the main control means can be reduced.

  Feature D3. The main control means includes a lottery result transmission means (a function of executing the process of step S809 in the main MPU 72) for transmitting information corresponding to the result of the lottery process for the combination to the payout control means. A gaming machine according to the feature D1 or D2.

  According to the feature D3, information corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the combination is transmitted from the main control means to the payout control means, so that the processing necessary for displaying the variation of the pattern in the payout control means is executed. Even if it is a structure, it becomes possible to control the change display of the said pattern in the aspect corresponding to the result of the lottery process of a combination.

  Feature D4. The payout control means includes an end correspondence transmitting means (a function for executing the processing of step S1110 and step S1212 in the payout side MPU 76) for transmitting end correspondence information to the main control means after the display of the variation of the pattern is finished. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein:

  According to the feature D4, when the variation display of the pattern is completed, the end correspondence information is transmitted from the payout control unit, so that the main control unit can recognize that the variation display of the pattern is completed.

  Feature D5. The termination correspondence transmission means, when the stop result of the display of the variation of the pattern is a result corresponding to the provision of the game medium, the termination correspondence information when the provision of the number of game media corresponding to the suspension result is completed. The gaming machine according to Feature D4, wherein:

  According to the feature D5, when the game medium grant is completed, the end correspondence information is transmitted, so that the main control means can control the start of the next game round after the game medium grant is completed. Can be executed.

  Feature D6. The main control means receives the end correspondence information corresponding to the display of a stop result corresponding to the winning combination when a combination different from the medium granting combination is won in the lot drawing process of the combination If any one of the features D1 to D5 is provided, it includes means for executing a control corresponding to the winning combination (a function for executing a corresponding process at the end of the game in the main MPU 72). Gaming machine.

  According to the feature D6, when a prize that triggers execution of a control different from the provision of the game medium occurs, the control is performed by the main control means. This makes it possible to prevent the processing load of the payout control means from becoming extremely high.

Feature D7. The pattern display means includes a plurality of pattern display areas (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for displaying the patterns in a variable manner.
A plurality of the stop operation means are provided corresponding to the pattern display area,
The picture display control means controls the picture display means so that the variable display of the picture in the picture display area corresponding to the stop operation means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means,
The payout control means provides information corresponding to the case where the variation display of the pattern in some of the pattern display areas is stopped even when the variation display of the pattern in all the pattern display areas is not stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6, further comprising means for transmitting (a function of executing the process of step S912 in the payout side MPU 76).

  According to the feature D7, even if the function for controlling the variation display of the pattern is integrated in the payout control means, the timing at which the variation display of the pattern is stopped in a part of the pattern display area is set in the main control means. It becomes possible to grasp. As a result, it is possible to perform control corresponding to the timing at which the variable display of the pattern is stopped in the partial pattern display area in the main control means.

  Feature D8. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7, wherein the payout control means includes medium number storage means (virtual medal counter 78a) for storing information on the number of virtual game media.

  According to the feature D8, it is possible to consolidate the function of giving game media to the payout control means.

Feature D9. Bet number setting operation means (credit insertion buttons 47 to 49) operated to set the bet number of game times using information on the number of virtual game media stored in the medium number storage means; ,
The main control means recognizes the payout control means to recognize information on the number of virtual game media necessary for setting the bet number based on the operation of the bet number setting operation means. Means for transmitting information (function to execute the process of step S610 in the main MPU 72),
The payout control means includes
When the information for recognition is received, the number of the virtual game media necessary for setting the bet number is grasped, and the necessary number is less than the number of the virtual game media stored in the medium storage means. In some cases, the information in the medium number storage means is updated so that the required number is subtracted from the number of virtual game media, and the required number is stored in the medium storage means. If there are more, the updating means for updating the information in the number-of-medium storage means so that the number of the virtual game media becomes “0” (function to execute the process of step S707 in the payout side MPU 76),
Means for transmitting information corresponding to the number of virtual game media subtracted by the update by the updating means (function to execute the process of step S709 in the payout side MPU 76);
The gaming machine according to Feature D8, comprising:

  According to the feature D9, it is possible to set the bet number using the virtual game medium managed by the payout control unit while the function for setting the bet number of the game medium is performed by the main control unit. .

  Note that one or more configurations of the features A1 to A14, the features B1 to B4, the features C1 to C3, and the features D1 to D9 may be applied to the configurations of the features D1 to D9. Thereby, it becomes possible to produce a synergistic effect by the combined configuration.

  According to the invention relating to the feature group D, the following problems can be solved.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a gaming machine or the like that can play a game similar to a slot machine using a gaming ball instead of a medal as a gaming machine is known. In these gaming machines, a configuration is known in which an internal lottery is performed based on the fact that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a privilege is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. Moreover, the structure by which the effect for making a player predict or recognize the result of the said internal lottery is performed is common.

  Specifically, for the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are bet, the control means executes a lottery process. In addition, when the lottery process of the combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel. When the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means When the rotation stop control is executed at, the rotation of the reel is stopped. When the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. For example, a game medium is given as the privilege.

  Here, in the gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to suitably perform various controls, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, a ball path for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area, and gives a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

  A spinning machine such as a slot machine: the rotation of the circulating body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the circulating body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is made according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that grants bonuses.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 31 ... Reel unit, 32L, 32M, 32R ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop button, 47-49 ... Credit insertion button, 63 ... Image display device, 67 ... Special display part, 72: main MPU, 76: payout MPU, 78a: virtual medal counter, 82: production MPU.

Claims (3)

A pattern display means for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means operated to start display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation unit;
A stop operation means that is operated to stop the display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means,
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode With means,
The gaming machine is
First control means having the role lottery means;
First notification means controlled by the first control means;
Second control means for controlling the second notification means such that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Comprising first notification control means for controlling the first notification means so that
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. Comprising second notification control means for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The first notification control means allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. In the situation where the notification is not executed by the second notification means, the notification that enables the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for avoiding the predetermined mode is not executed in the first notification unit. A gaming machine characterized by that. A pattern display means for variably displaying the pattern;
Start operation means operated to start display of variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation unit;
A stop operation means that is operated to stop the display of the variation of the pattern in the pattern display means;
The picture variation display is started based on the start operation means being operated and a predetermined start condition is established, and the picture variation display is stopped based on the stop operation means being operated. Pattern display control means for controlling the display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed after the change display of the pattern, the corresponding execution is executed to execute the control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. Means,
In gaming machines equipped with
The correspondence execution means wins a predetermined corresponding combination in the combination lottery process, and executes the corresponding control based on the fact that the stop operation mode of the change display of the pattern has become a predetermined mode With means,
The gaming machine is
First control means having the role lottery means;
First notification means controlled by the first control means;
Second control means for controlling the second notification means such that notification is executed based on information transmitted by the first control means;
With
The first control means provides a first notification corresponding to any of the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the combination lottery process. Comprising first notification control means for controlling the first notification means so that
The second control means is configured such that when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process for the combination, the predetermined control and the side to be the target of the first notification among the modes for preventing the predetermined control from being performed. Comprising second notification control means for controlling the second notification means so that the second notification corresponding to the aspect is executed;
The second notification control means performs notification that allows the player to recognize the predetermined mode and the mode for preventing the predetermined mode from being obtained when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. Means for controlling the second notification means so that a special notification of what should not be performed is executed,
The first notification control unit does not become the predetermined mode and the predetermined mode when the special notification is executed in the second notification unit when the predetermined corresponding combination is won in the lottery process of the combination. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first notification means does not execute a notification that allows the player to recognize the mode for making the setting.   When the special notification is executed by the second notification unit when the first corresponding control unit is won in the lottery process of the combination and the second notification unit executes the special notification, the notification corresponding to the situation is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first notification unit is controlled so that the first notification unit is controlled.

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