JP2016093591A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of performing a natural presentation without a feeling of strangeness, when restored from a power interruption, so as to avoid giving stresses to players.SOLUTION: Presentation performance means of a game machine is capable of performing presentations in at least two presentation modes corresponding to a progress of a games, and if a power interruption where power supply is stopped occurs during a performance of a presentation in a first presentation mode, the presentation performance means performs a presentation in a second presentation mode different from the first presentation mode when reactivated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12A

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a swivel type gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs control so that a player does not miss a specific effect when the power is cut off during execution of the effect, and the effect is re-executed when returning from the power-off. .

  For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the effect control means receives a winning lottery result command indicating that a bonus has been won at the time of return from a power failure, a notification that informs the player that the bonus winning has been won. Perform the production. For example, as a notification effect, characters such as “bonus confirmation” are displayed on the display device, so that the player can easily recognize the bonus symbol to be prepared this time (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0049 and 0067).

JP 2013-99462 A

  However, there are many things that do not need to be repeatedly executed depending on the performance. Also, some of the effects that are executed during the bonus are such that the video or music ends in one bonus game time, so if the effect is executed again from the beginning, it cannot be completed to the end. There is also a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a natural effect without a sense of incongruity when a power supply is restored from a power-off.

  The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises display means for displaying various symbol variations and various effects, a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a hit or miss has occurred, and an effect execution means for controlling the various effects. In the gaming machine, the effect execution means can execute an effect of at least two effect modes according to the progress of the game, and the power of the power during the fanfare effect that is performed when the start condition of the hit game is established. In the case where a power interruption that stops supply occurs, an effect during a hit game that is performed next to the fanfare effect is executed at the time of recovery from the power interruption.

  The gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention comprises display means for displaying various symbol variations and various effects, a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a hit or miss has occurred, and an effect execution means for controlling the various effects. In the gaming machine, the effect execution means can execute an effect of at least two effect modes according to the progress of the game, and the supply of power is stopped during the execution of the ending effect performed by the end of the hit game. When the power is turned off, an effect corresponding to the gaming state after the end of the winning game is executed next to the ending effect when the power is turned off.

  According to the present invention, when returning from a power interruption, a natural performance without a sense of incongruity is executed, and the player does not feel stress.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the swivel type game machine of this embodiment. The figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence of each drum. The figure which showed the effective winning line. The block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the swivel type game machine of this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main control board of FIG. 4, and an effect control board. Correspondence table of winning combination and number of payouts. The figure which showed the role lottery table. The figure which showed the content of the winning combination of a combination lottery table. The figure which showed winning combination data. The figure which showed stop combination data. The figure which shows the production | presentation process after a power failure return. Production change after power interruption (1). Production change after power interruption (2). A timing chart of power interruption and power restoration during normal game play. Timing chart of power interruption and power interruption recovery during BB game operation. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing reel effect processing in FIG. 13. 14 is a flowchart showing a spinning cylinder rotation start setting process in FIG. 13. 14 is a flowchart showing a turning cylinder stop process in FIG. 13. 14 is a flowchart showing winning determination processing in FIG. 13. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the main control side. The flowchart which shows the backup process by the side of the main control. The flowchart which shows the electric power interruption reset process by the side of the main control. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the first embodiment includes display means for displaying various symbolic variation displays and various effects, success / failure determining means for determining whether or not a hit or miss is achieved, and effect execution means for controlling the various effects. The performance executing means is capable of performing at least two effects in accordance with the progress of the game, and during the execution of the fanfare effect that is performed when the winning game start condition is established. In the event of a power interruption that stops the supply of power, an effect during a winning game that is performed next to the fanfare effect is executed upon return from the power interruption.

  In the first embodiment, the production of the first production mode and the production of the second production mode can be executed according to the progress of the game at the normal time or at the time of winning game, but during the execution of these productions The power supply may be interrupted (power is cut off) due to a power failure.

  When a power interruption occurs during the execution of the first effect mode, the effect execution means executes the second effect mode effect when the gaming machine is restarted. In other words, since the effect of the first effect mode being executed is skipped and the effect mode is switched, the same effect is executed many times and the player does not feel stress.

  The gaming machine according to the second embodiment includes display means for displaying various symbolic variation displays and various effects, success / failure determining means for determining whether or not a hit or miss has occurred, and effect execution means for controlling the various effects. The effect execution means is capable of executing at least two effects in accordance with the progress of the game, and supplying power during the execution of the ending effect that is performed when the winning game ends. In the event of a power interruption that stops the game, an effect corresponding to the gaming state after the end of the winning game is executed following the ending effect when returning from the power interruption.

  In the second embodiment, when the power interruption occurs during the performance of the first effect mode, the effect execution unit repeats the effect of the first effect mode (return) or switches to the effect of the second effect mode. (Skip) is determined, and then any effect is executed.

  For example, a condition such as whether or not half or more of the effect display time of the first effect mode has passed is determined, and whether to return or skip is selected. Thereby, when returning from the power interruption, a natural presentation without a sense of incongruity is executed.

  In the first or second embodiment, it is preferable that the effect of the first effect mode is a fanfare effect performed at the start of the winning game, and the effect of the second effect mode is an effect during the hit game. .

  The fanfare effect of the present embodiment is such that a display such as “big hit” or a specific sound effect is output. Even if the power interruption occurs during the execution of the fanfare effect (the effect of the first effect mode), it is not necessary to execute the same effect again. It is possible to switch to the second production mode production). This eliminates the inconvenience of repeatedly performing a less important performance over and over.

  In the first or second embodiment, the effect of the first effect mode is an ending effect performed at the end of the winning game, and the effect of the second effect mode is in the gaming state after the end of the winning game. It is preferable that the production is a response.

  The ending effect of the present embodiment displays, for example, the number of acquired medals during the winning game and the game state to be transferred. Even if the power is interrupted during the execution of the ending effect (the effect of the first effect mode), it is not necessary to execute the same effect again. Therefore, when the gaming machine is restarted, the normal gaming state or the ART game that is shifted to thereafter It is possible to switch to the state effect (the effect of the second effect mode). This also eliminates the hassle of repeatedly performing a less important performance over and over.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, details of the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

<1. Mechanical configuration>
First, FIG. 1 shows an external appearance of a swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment. The rotating type gaming machine includes a gaming machine casing 1 for storing various gaming parts to be used for gaming, and a front door 2 attached to the front side of the gaming machine casing 1 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The front door 2 is provided with a rotating cylinder visual recognition part 3 at substantially the center thereof, and a liquid crystal screen visual recognition part 4 is provided at an upper part thereof. Inside the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3, the spinning cylinders (reels) 5a, 5b, and 5c of the spinning cylinder device 210 are provided side by side and visible from the player side.

  The spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c have a symbol arrangement band (see FIG. 2) in which a plurality of types of symbols are provided on the outer periphery, and the game result depends on the combination of the above symbols when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped. Is constituted.

  Although the details of the symbol arrangement band will be described later, symbols constituting the roles of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c are displayed, and 21 symbols are arranged in the rotation direction. In particular, there is no restriction on the design, and various designs can be adopted.

  The rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are configured to be rotationally driven by the rotating cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 4), each of which is a pulse motor, and the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c rotate to The symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  The spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are not limited to mechanical spinning cylinders that are physically rotated or stopped using electrical drive sources such as the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c. 6 may be an effective rotator displayed on a display device such as 6 and rotated or stopped on the image. Further, the number of rotating cylinders is not limited to three, and two or four or any number may be arranged.

  A total of five winning lines 3a are provided in the rotating cylinder visual recognition section 3 so as to traverse here and obliquely. In the winning line 3a, the number of winning lines that are valid changes in accordance with the number of game medals (game media, game value) inserted into a unit game (one game).

  When the combination display mode of the stop symbol when the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped matches the winning combination in the internal lottery on the activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as "effective winning line") 3a Is determined, and a game medal corresponding to the combination of the stop symbols is given to the player.

  The liquid crystal screen visual recognition part 4 corresponds to the liquid crystal screen 6a of the liquid crystal display device 6 (LCD unit) as a display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2, for example, a rectangular shape slightly smaller than the rotating cylinder visual recognition part 3. Is formed. The player can visually recognize the liquid crystal screen 6 a from the front side through the liquid crystal screen visual recognition unit 4.

  On the liquid crystal screen 6a, an effect by an image or a moving image accompanying the game is displayed. Since the liquid crystal display device 6 functions as an effect device for displaying effects, it corresponds to the “display means” of the present invention. For example, in an AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time) game state in which the player is notified of the pushing order of the spinning cylinders in order to win the winning combination, it functions as a main means for notifying the player of the operation procedure.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 6 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image display device using electronic paper, a plasma display panel (PDP) or the like may be used. Or a combination thereof.

  On both the left and right sides of the revolving part visual recognition unit 3, there are provided decorative lamp units 13 for producing effects associated with the game by decorating the light according to the light emission color and light emission mode (flashing / lighting, increase / decrease of light emission intensity, etc.). . The decorative lamp unit 13 is an example of means for notifying the player of an operation procedure for acquiring a winning combination in the AT and ART gaming states.

  In the lower step of the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3, a medal slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium to be used for a game, and a storage device (a game medal inserted into the game machine or a game acquired by winning a prize) A device having a function of storing medals and storing the number of stored medals by an electromagnetic method), that is, a maximum number of game medals can be pseudo-inserted at a time within a credited range. There is a MAXBET button 8.

  In addition, a stored medal insertion button 9 that can be pseudo-added up to the maximum number of bets according to the number of operations, and a stored medal adjustment button 10 for adjusting a credited game medal are provided.

  An operation panel 14 provided in a horizontally long shape on the lower side of the stepped portion of the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3 has a return button 15 for returning a medal jammed in the medal slot 7, and the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c. Three rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (hereinafter referred to as necessary) for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 and the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c for starting rotation all at once. The rotation rotation stop button is generally referred to as “rotation rotation stop button 12”).

  Each of the above buttons is provided with a light emitting device (LED) for notifying the player whether or not the operation is effective, and a light emitting mode (light emitting color, lighting, flashing) of the LED. , Off, etc.) to notify the validity / invalidity of the operation.

  In this embodiment, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are used as stopping means for the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c, and the MAXBET button 8 is used for a bet of medals. In an operation-type game such as a game, the player is notified of the validity / invalidity of each button operation by the light emission mode of the LED.

  The above-described MAXBET button 8, the stored medal insertion button 9, the stored medal settlement button 10, the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, and the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c generate operation detection information when they are operated, respectively. Switches (8a, 9a, 10a, 11a, 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′: see FIG. 4) are provided.

  Further, below the operation panel unit 14, a decoration panel unit 17 is provided with colors and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine. Furthermore, a horizontally long medal tray 18 that is integrally attached to the front door 2 is provided below the decorative panel portion 17, and this medal tray 18 is connected to a game medal payout device (a hopper unit 500 described later). A game medal payout opening 19 is provided for discharging the paid out game medals and the returned game medals to the front side.

  Speakers 16 are provided on both sides of the front door upper part and the front door lower part of the front door 2 as sound output units for outputting performance sound effects accompanying the game to the outside. The speaker 16 is an example of a means for notifying the player of an operation procedure for acquiring a winning combination in the AT and ART gaming states.

  In addition, any device that can appeal to the human perception, such as visual, auditory, and tactile sensation, should be adopted as a staging device that informs the player of the above operating procedures during the AT and ART gaming states. Can do.

  FIG. 2 is a developed view of the symbol arrangement band of each turn cylinder of the turn type game machine of the embodiment.

  The left column is a symbol array corresponding to the spinning cylinder 5a in FIG. 1, the middle column is a symbol array corresponding to the spinning cylinder 5b, and the right column is a symbol array corresponding to the spinning cylinder 5c. Each column has 21 frames, and frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned from the top.

  The player operates the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c for the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c that vary in each game, and stops the fluctuation. Then, game medals corresponding to combinations of symbols arranged on the effective pay line are paid out.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an effective winning line of the spinning cylinder game machine according to the embodiment.

  First, there are two non-linear effective pay lines (see FIG. 3A). The first is a small V-shape with the left row in the upper row, the middle row in the middle row, and the right row in the upper row. The second row is a small mountain shape in which the left row is the lower row, the middle row is the middle row, and the right row is the lower row.

  Next, there are two linear effective pay lines (see FIG. 3B). The first is a lower-right type with the left column being the upper row, the middle row being the middle row, and the right row being the lower row, and the second row is the left row being the lower row, the middle row being the middle row, and the right row being the upper row type. These effective pay lines increase or decrease depending on the number of bets of game medals for each game. However, when the maximum bet number is bet, all four lines are effective.

<2. Circuit configuration>
(2-1. Overall configuration)
Next, the control system of the rotary type gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a control device of the spinning cylinder game machine according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the swing type gaming machine has a main control board 400 that controls the overall game operation, and a sub-control that receives a control command from the main control board 400 and controls effects by image, light, or sound. The unit 410 and the power supply board 440 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power supply are mainly configured.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 for controlling the effect apparatus and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal display apparatus 6 as an image display apparatus is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460. Has been.

  The main control board 400 is connected to the medal detection sensor 7a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, the MAXBET switch 8a for detecting the operation of the MAXBET button 8, and the operation of the stored medal insertion button 9 via the game relay board 370. Are connected to a stored medal insertion switch 9a, a stored medal settlement switch 10a for detecting the operation of the stored medal settlement button 10, a rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a for detecting an operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, and a stop switch board 360. Signals are input from these switches and the like.

  In addition, the stop switch board 360 is provided inside the rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ that detect the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c. Provided LEDs (not shown) are mounted.

  Further, the main control board 400 includes a spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the spinning cylinder 210 via the rotary relay board 330, and a spinning cylinder position detection sensor. 212a, 212b, and 212c are connected to the sensors (sensors provided in each of the spinning cylinders to detect the position of the symbol and the rotation of the spinning cylinder).

  The main control board 400 controls the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c to realize the rotating operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c and the stopping operation of stopping the rotating drums 5a to 5c at target positions.

  A hopper unit 500 is connected to the main control board 400 via a payout relay board 350. In the hopper unit 500, a payout control board 450, a medal payout sensor 520, and a hopper motor 510 are arranged.

  The payout control board 450 controls driving of the hopper motor 510 based on a payout control command related to payout of game medals transmitted from the main control board 400, and pays out a desired number of game medals. The game medals that have been paid out are detected by a medal payout sensor 520.

  Further, a full detection sensor 600 is connected to the main control board 400 via a payout relay board 350. This is a sensor attached to a medal storage unit (not shown), and outputs a full detection signal when the medal is full and cannot be accepted any more.

  Further, the external control terminal board 310 is connected to the main control board 400. The external concentration terminal board 310 transmits predetermined game information to the hall computer HC that comprehensively manages the gaming machines in the entire hall.

  Further, a rotating drum setting board 430 is connected to the main control board 400. The reel setting board 430 is a setting key switch for inserting a setting key possessed by a person concerned with the hall, and changes the “setting” that changes the game play rate on condition that the setting key is inserted. A reset switch or the like is provided for canceling an abnormal state in the game operation (not shown). The rotating drum setting board 430 detects the operation of each switch described above and outputs the signal.

  An effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460 connected via the effect I / F board 340 are connected to the main control board 400. The effect control board 420 is a control board that receives a control command from the main control board 400 and controls the speaker 16 and the LED board 380. In addition, the effect control board 420 receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 400 and transmits a liquid crystal control command associated therewith to the liquid crystal control board 460.

  The liquid crystal control board 460 receives the liquid crystal control command and drives and controls the liquid crystal display device 6 to display an image according to the content of the effect to realize the effect by the image. The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a liquid crystal control CPU, a liquid crystal control RAM, a liquid crystal control ROM, an image ROM, a video RAM, an image IC, etc. (not shown).

  The liquid crystal control CPU determines the contents of effects to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 by the image control program stored in the liquid crystal control ROM based on the liquid crystal control command. The liquid crystal control RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (flags and variable values used in the program) when the liquid crystal control CPU executes the image control program.

  The image IC reads out image data in accordance with the effect determined by the liquid crystal control CPU from the image ROM, forms an image, and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 6. The video RAM is used as a work area for temporarily storing data generated when the image IC forms an image.

  In this embodiment, the effect control board 420 and the liquid crystal control board 460 are separate boards, but they are integrally configured as an effect section having the functions of these boards and mounted on one board. Also good.

(2-2. Main control board)
Next, the circuit configuration of the main control board 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 400 is a control board that governs overall control of gaming operations of the swivel type gaming machine.

  The main control board 400 is connected to the I / O port circuit 402, the counter circuit 403, and the main control board 400 for inputting / outputting signals to / from each board connected to the main control board 400, centering on the one-chip microcomputer 401. I / F (interface) circuits 404 to 406 that mediate exchange of signals with a connected external peripheral board, a motor drive circuit 407, and a switch input circuit 408 are provided.

  The operation control of the game in the spinning type gaming machine is performed by the above-described circuits in cooperation with each other centering on the one-chip microcomputer 401. Further, the one-chip microcomputer 401 controls the overall game operation by transmitting a control signal (including a control command) for controlling the game operation to the peripheral board. The main control board 400, particularly the one-chip microcomputer 401, corresponds to “lottery means”, “game state control means”, and “continuous lottery opportunity grant means” of the present invention.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 includes a main ROM 401a, a main RAM 401b, and a main CPU 401c. Further, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d having a function of generating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of measuring time, and an interrupt controller circuit 401e for giving an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c are provided.

  The main ROM 401a is used for a plurality of types of stop control used in the stop control of the rotating cylinder, in addition to a game operation control program (a program storing how to operate the rotating game machine itself). A stop control table, a lottery value table used when determining a winning combination by lottery, a payout number data table in which a payout number corresponding to a winning combination is defined, and the like are stored.

  The main RAM 401b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data (flags and variable values used in the program) when the main CPU 401c executes the gaming operation control program.

  The main CPU 401c uses the CTC 401d to exhibit a timekeeping function, etc., and executes the game operation control program stored in the main ROM 401a to perform general processing related to the progress of the game.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit (not shown). The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are arranged. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  Further, the motor drive circuit 407 outputs a control signal for controlling the driving of the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401. The rotation control and stop control of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c are performed by a one-chip microcomputer 401 and a motor drive circuit 407, which constitute stop control means.

  Next, rotation control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c by the stop control device will be described. The motor drive circuit 407 outputs drive pulse signals to the rotary drum drive motors 211a to 211c under the control of the one-chip microcomputer 401.

  The motor drive circuit 407 generates the output phase pattern 504 times (the number of steps of one symbol is set to rotate once by the 1-2 phase excitation method) as the drive pulse signal necessary for rotating the cylinders 5a to 5c once. 24 counts, and there are 21 positions to advance the symbol by one frame), and the rotation of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c is controlled.

  In addition, detection signals from the rotation position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401. These detection signals are input to the one-chip microcomputer 401 as reset signals indicating the reference positions of the cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 clears the rotating exciter output counter that counts the number of outputs of the output phase pattern to be supplied to the rotating drum drive motors 211a to 211c when the reset signal is input. While sequentially updating the output counter, the motor driving circuit 407 is controlled to realize the rotation operation of the rotating drums 5a to 5c.

  The one-chip microcomputer 401 grasps the number of symbol steps from the reference position by monitoring the count values of the rotating cylinder excitation output counters of the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c, and determines the reference position (in the embodiment, the lower position in the frame). To identify which symbol is moving.

  Next, stop control of the rotating drums 5a to 5c will be described. The one-chip microcomputer 401 refers to a lottery result obtained by the lottery means and a stop control table (not shown) that defines a stop control pattern corresponding to the lottery result, and each time the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated. The type of symbols to be stopped on the active winning line is determined.

  Then, the output phase pattern signal to the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c is controlled so that the determined symbol is stopped on the effective winning line within the predetermined number of drawn frames, and the spinning cylinders 5a to 5a are moved to the target positions. 5c is stopped.

  Specifically, at the timing when the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c are operated, the symbol information (stop operation symbol number) existing at the reference position at this time is acquired, and the stop operation symbol number and the lottery result are obtained. Based on the corresponding stop control table, the number of symbols to be drawn is determined, and the rotating drum is stopped.

  If the difference between the symbol constituting the winning combination and the stop operation symbol number is within a predetermined number of drawn frames (up to four in the embodiment), the symbol constituting the winning combination is placed on the predetermined effective winning line. The turning cylinder is controlled to be retracted.

  In addition, since the symbol stopped on the effective winning line is automatically determined from the symbol stopped at the above-mentioned reference position, which symbol is stopped on the effective winning line of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is grasped every time the rotating cylinder stops. Can be done.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the timing of the stop operation of the spinning cylinder by the player, the stop control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is performed within the range of the maximum number of draws in order to match the winning combination as much as possible on the effective winning line. Done. When a winning combination is arranged on the effective winning line, the winning combination is won, and the winning combination is called a winning combination.

(2-3. Production control board)
Next, the effect control board 420 of the sub control unit 410 will be described. The effect control board 420 is a control board that controls the speaker 16, the LED board 380, and the liquid crystal control board 460.

  The effect control board 420 is similar to the I / O port circuit 422 and the counter circuit 403 that input and output signals to and from the effect I / F board 340 connected to the effect control board 420 with the one-chip microcomputer 421 as the center. A counter circuit 423 having the above functions. The effect control board 420, particularly the one-chip microcomputer 421, corresponds to “continuous lottery rating means” and “display control means” of the present invention.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 includes a sub-ROM 421a, a sub-RAM 421b, and a sub-CPU 421c. In addition, an interrupt signal is sent to the CTC 421d and the sub-CPU 421c having a function of generating periodic interrupts, a pulse output of a fixed period, and a time measurement function. An interrupt controller circuit 421e is provided.

  The one-chip microcomputer 421 selects the desired effect pattern from the effect pattern table based on the control command from the main control board 400, and is used for LED control necessary to display the selected effect pattern. A light emission command, a voice command for controlling a speaker, a liquid crystal control command, and the like are output.

  In the sub ROM 421a, there is an effect pattern table (not shown) that defines the content of the effect accompanying the game, in addition to the effect control program (a program describing how to operate the effect device such as the liquid crystal display device 6). It is remembered.

  Further, the sub RAM 421b is used as a work area for temporarily storing data when the sub CPU 421c executes the effect control program.

  Similar to the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c uses the CTC 421d to exhibit a clocking function and a timer interrupt function, and executes the above-described effect control program stored in the sub ROM 421a to control various effect devices, and to display liquid crystal A liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the control board 460.

  Similar to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit (not shown). The sub CPU 421c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the effect processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as the effect random number value. This effect random number is mainly used to determine a target effect pattern from the effect pattern table.

<3. Various tables>
(3-1. Correspondence table for winning combination and number of payouts: Fig. 6)
FIG. 6 is a correspondence table of winning combinations and payout numbers in the embodiment. The first column of the correspondence table shows the types of winning combinations, and there are 24 types from “RB (regular bonus)” to “Cherry B”.

  The next column of the correspondence table is the number of payouts, and “3 BET” and “2 BET” indicate that the number of medals bet on the game is 3 and 2 respectively. In the swivel type gaming machine of the embodiment, a game with 3 BET is played in the normal game state, and a game with 2 BET is played in the bonus game state, and the number of payouts varies depending on the game state, such as a “cherry role”.

  For example, in “RB”, the left combination corresponding to the spinning cylinder 5a corresponds to “blue 7”, the middle column corresponding to the spinning cylinder 5b corresponds to “blue 7”, and the spinning cylinder 5c. The right column indicates “bar”. In the following, the role composition is expressed as “blue 7, blue 7, bar”.

[Bonus role]
As shown in FIG. 6, there are two types of bonus combinations, “RB (regular bonus)” and “BB (big bonus)”. First, the role composition of “RB” is “blue 7 / blue 7 / bar”. The RB is a bonus with a smaller profit than the BB, and serves as an opportunity to shift to a special game where a predetermined number of medals can be obtained. In the case of 3BET, the player wins “RB”, but there is no payout of game medals that the player can acquire.

  On the other hand, the role composition of “BB” is “blue 7, blue 7 and blue 7”. BB is a bonus with a larger profit than RB, and serves as an opportunity to shift to a special game that can acquire more medals than RB. In the case of 3BET, the player wins “BB”, but there is no payout of game medals that the player can acquire.

  The bonus combination is allowed to carry over the winning flag to the next game. That is, the player stops the combination of bonus combinations in the next and subsequent games without losing the winning flag even if the combination cannot be stopped on the effective winning line in the game where the bonus combination is won. be able to.

  Even when the winning flag for the bonus combination is carried over, an internal lottery is performed in each game, and a small combination other than the bonus combination may be selected. In such a case, stop control of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is performed so that a winning combination whose priority flag is not carried over to the next and subsequent games is given priority.

[Replay role]
As shown in FIG. 6, there are a total of 10 types of re-games. The re-playing role is a role that, when winning, can give the same number as the number of game medals inserted in the current game and start the next game. That is, a predetermined game start condition is given without allowing the player to insert a game medal (including pseudo insertion from credits), so that the next game can be started. In the point that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medals, the player has a game value like the game medals.

  In addition to the same replay symbol combination such as “Replay A / Replay A / Replay A”, the role composition is “Blue 7 / Red 7 / Blue 7” or “Blue 7 / Red 7 / Bar”. Some combinations do not have all the symbols. When the game state shifts to RT (replay time) game, it becomes easy for the re-gamer to win, and the game can be advanced while suppressing the consumption of medals.

[Bell role]
As shown in FIG. 6, there are eight types of bell combinations in all, and the number of payouts is 9 for both 2BET and 3BET. There are combinations of the same bell designs such as “Bell A, Bell A, and Bell A” as well as “Bell A, Bell A, and Bell B” that do not have all the symbols.

  Since the two types of symbols “Bell A” and “Bell B” are arranged on the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c (see FIG. 2), a total of eight types of bell roles that can be combined are defined. . The player may or may not win the winning role of the bell depending on the procedure for operating the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 by the player.

[Cherry role]
As shown in FIG. 6, there are two types of cherry roles, “Cherry A” and “Cherry B”, each of which has a payout number of 1 for 3 BETs and 4 payouts for 2 BETs. Cherry A's role composition is “ANY / Cherry / ANY”, but “ANY” means that the type of symbol does not matter, and the combination of symbols on the effective winning line of Cherry A is the middle row As long as is a cherry symbol, the left and right columns may be any symbol.

  In addition, Cherry B's role composition is “ANY / Bar / ANY”, and the combination of symbols on the effective winning line is the number of payouts regardless of which symbol the left and right columns are, if the middle row is a bar symbol. You can earn medals. The cherry role is a role that is simultaneously established (double winning) with “BB” and “RB” (see FIG. 7A).

[Watermelon role]
As shown in FIG. 6, there are one type of watermelon combination, with 9 payouts for 3 BETs and 12 payouts for 2 BETs. The role composition is “Watermelon / Watermelon / Watermelon”. As a so-called small role, it is the role with the largest number of payouts. The watermelon role is also a role that is established simultaneously with “BB” and “RB”.

[One piece role]
As shown in FIG. 6, there is one type of one-sheet combination, and in the case of 2 BET, the payout number is 1 in all cases of 3 BET. The role composition is “Blue 7 / Bar / Bell A”. A single combination is also formed simultaneously with “BB” and “RB”.

(3-2. Role lottery table: FIGS. 7A and 7B)
FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a combination lottery table according to the embodiment. Depending on the game state (normal game state, bonus game state), the role lottery table is different, and the lottery target is also different.

  For example, in the “game 1” in the normal game state, a total of 39 types of winning combinations can be won. Similarly, 35 types can be won in “State 2”, 3 types in “BB in operation” in the bonus game state, and 14 types in “RB in operation”. If none of the roles is won, it will be missed, but it is omitted from the drawing. Note that a determination value for the lottery is stored in the actual combination lottery table.

  For example, since the first row of “state 1” is “BB”, “BB” can be won in “state 1”. “BB & Cherry” means that “BB” and “Cherry” are won in duplicate, and “RB & Cherry” means that “RB” and “Cherry” are won simultaneously. .

  By having such a double winning combination, when a player wins “Cherry”, he / she expects that either “BB” or “RB” bonus combination will be selected at the same time. I will embrace it.

  In addition, “composite bell” is a role of bell, but “bell 1” to “bell 8” are formed, and in a game that is won internally, “bell 1” to “bell” are operated by the player. 8 ”stops.

  Next, FIG. 7B shows a list of winning combinations in which a plurality of combinations can be stopped. For example, “RP3” is one of the re-games, but “Replay 3”, “Replay 5”, and “Replay 7” are established. In the game where “RP3” is won, one of the three types of re-game players is stopped by the player's operation.

  “AT1” is one of AT roles (assist roles), and “watermelon”, “bell 1”, and “bell 6” are established. For example, in a game in which “AT1” is won, one of the three types is stopped by the player's operation. Which combination stops on the effective pay line is determined by the stop order of the player's rotation rotation stop button and the timing of the stop operation.

  Returning to FIG. 7A, when the gaming state is “state 2” of the normal gaming state, the point that the re-game combination is “RP11” to “RP16” is different from the above “state 1”, but other points Then, it is the same as “state 1” (see FIG. 7A).

  When the gaming state is “BB in operation” in the bonus gaming state, three types of “Berry Cherry 1”, “Bonus Cherry 2”, and “All Small Roles” can be won. The content of “Berry Cherry 1” is “Cherry B” (see FIG. 7B). In addition, since the contents of “bonus cherry 2” are “cherry B” and “one-piece combination”, one of them is stopped by the player's operation. “All small roles” refers to all small roles such as a bell role and a watermelon role.

  When the gaming state is “RB in operation” in the bonus gaming state, 12 types of assisting roles can be won in addition to “Cherry 1 during Bonus” and “Cherry 2 during Bonus”. “Bonus Cherry 1” and “Bonus Cherry 2” are the same as described above. Further, “AT1 during RB” is “AT1” won during the RB operation.

(3-3. Winning role data: Fig. 8)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing winning combination data of the example. The winning combination data is data set according to the result of the internal lottery, and is stored in a predetermined storage area assigned to the main RAM 401b of the main control board 400. In the winning combination data, each bit corresponds to a winning combination (a winning combination), and the total data amount is about 4 bytes.

  The winning combination data is also data used in the erroneous winning determination process (see FIG. 18). In the incorrect winning determination, after the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c in each game are stopped, the winning combination data and the stopping combination data described later are bit-calculated to determine whether or not they match. In the case of disagreement, it means that a combination not won in the internal lottery has won a prize due to some malfunction or fraud.

  In addition to the winning combination in this game, the “established combination” includes a combination that was internally established in the previous game, such as a bonus combination. For example, “BB” of bit 1 in the first byte is set in a game in which “BB” is established by internal lottery, and in other games where the “BB” flag is carried over, other small roles are won. Can be set if not.

  When there are a plurality of winning combinations such as “BB & watermelon”, a plurality of bits corresponding to each are set as winning combination data.

(3-4. Stop combination data: Fig. 9)
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating stop combination data of the example. The stop combination data is data generated according to the stop result when the player completes the stop operation of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c, and is stored in a predetermined storage area allocated to the main RAM 401b of the main control board 400. Stored. In the stop combination data, each bit corresponds to a winning combination, and the data amount is about 4 bytes as a whole.

  The stop combination data is also data used in the erroneous winning determination process (see FIG. 18). The point that “RT action symbol 1” to “RT action symbol 4” is stored in the second byte is different from the winning combination data (see FIG. 8), but the RT action symbol is when the game state shifts to the replay time. Since it is a pattern that appears in the box, the determination of incorrect winning is not performed. For this reason, it is included in the stop combination data, but is not included in the winning combination data.

<4. Production process and production change after power interruption>
(4-1. Production process after return from power interruption: FIG. 10)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, processing after the power supply to the swivel type gaming machine is stopped (power supply interruption or power interruption) due to a power failure or the like, in particular, the rendering process after the interruption of power interruption will be described.

  When a power interruption occurs during the game, a backup process (see FIG. 20) described later is executed. In the backup process on the main control side, since the power is completely turned off after storing the gaming state at the time of power interruption, the gaming state at the time of power interruption can be recovered after the power interruption is restored.

  In addition, since information related to effects managed by the effect control board 420 is basically stored at the time of power interruption, the information at the time of power interruption can be recovered after power interruption. For example, various effects in the “stay stage” such as the background screen and the “ART state” are maintained in the state before the power interruption.

  Since the “digestion game number” of the ART game and the “acquired number of medals” are also important information for the player, the state before the power interruption is maintained and redisplayed after the power interruption. Although not shown, the operation procedure in the ART game is re-displayed after the power interruption is restored so that the player does not suffer a disadvantage.

  The “bonus confirmation screen” is displayed when RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus) is won and, for example, the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are stopped in a specific symbol combination (so-called reach eyes). This is, for example, a display for notifying the type of bonus by displaying a combination of bonus symbols to be aligned this time (see FIG. 11A (a)).

  If a power outage occurs while the “Bonus Confirmation Screen” is displayed, the player may have forgotten the combination of bonus symbols that the player prepares after the power interruption, so the state before the power outage is maintained and the bonus confirmed. Redisplay the screen.

  On the other hand, if a power outage occurs during a “bonus fanfare” that is executed when the player arranges a combination of bonus symbols, the bonus game video and BGM are displayed without executing the bonus fanfare again. Switch.

  “Bonus fanfare” is an effect consisting of a display such as “BIG BONUS” (see FIG. 11A (b)) and a sound effect that congratulates the start of the bonus game. There is no. Therefore, even if the bonus fanfare is interrupted, it is skipped.

  Also, if a power interruption occurs during “in bonus game operation”, the bonus game video and BGM are reproduced from the beginning. The effect during the bonus game operation is not necessarily a property that must be re-started from the beginning, but it may not be able to accurately memorize when the video is interrupted, so it was played from the beginning.

  Also, if a power outage occurs during the “bonus ending” performed at the end of the bonus game, the game state video that transitions after the end of the bonus game such as an ART game without executing the bonus ending again, Switch to BGM.

  Since “bonus ending” is an effect for informing the number of medals acquired in the bonus game and the game state to be transferred (see FIG. 11B (d)), it is not necessary to repeat the same effect again after the power interruption is restored. Therefore, even if the bonus ending is interrupted, it is skipped.

  Finally, if a power interruption occurs during the display of the “demonstration video” that is executed when the swivel-type gaming machine enters the customer waiting state, the demonstration video is reproduced from the beginning. The demo video is not necessarily re-started from the beginning, but since the video that is usually completed in 2 to 3 minutes is repeatedly performed, the video is played from the beginning.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the state before power interruption is maintained for important displays and effects that need to be displayed repeatedly, which is not so important, and there is no problem even if the player misses. Was to skip. As a result, when returning from the power interruption, a natural effect without a sense of incongruity is executed, and the same effect is repeatedly performed so that the player does not feel stress.

(4-2. Change in production after power interruption: FIGS. 11A and 11B)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11A and 11B, the change of each production after a power failure return is demonstrated.

(A) Bonus confirmation screen The “bonus confirmation screen” is a screen for notifying that a bonus has been won. For example, a picture of “blue 7, blue 7, blue 7” indicating the role composition of “BB” and a character “BONUS confirmed” are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 6a (see FIG. 11A (a)). If “RB” is won, a picture of “Blue 7 / Blue 7 / Bar” indicating the composition of the role will be displayed.

  As described above, when a power interruption occurs during the display of the “bonus confirmation screen”, the state before the power interruption is maintained, so that the “bonus confirmation screen” is displayed again (FIG. 11A (a ′)). reference). In addition, the state before power interruption is maintained also about the rotating cylinders 5a-5c.

(B) During BB fanfare “BB fanfare” is performed when the symbol combination “BB” is aligned on the effective winning line of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c. The characters “Congratulations!” And “BIG BONUS” are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 6a (see FIG. 11A (b)). A sound effect congratulating “BB” is output from the speaker 16 in accordance with the display.

  As described above, when the power interruption occurs during “BB fanfare”, the display is switched to the bonus game image without repeating the display at the time of the power interruption. Here, the bonus game image is a witch character appearing at the right end of the liquid crystal screen 6a, and the number of medals and the operation procedure are also displayed (see 11A (b ')).

  Also, when a power interruption occurs, even if the fanfare sound is in the middle, it is switched to BGM for bonus games without starting over from the beginning. The rotating drums 5a to 5c are maintained in the state before power interruption.

(C) During BB game operation During “BB game operation”, an image of the bonus game proceeds on the liquid crystal screen 6a. For example, the witch character gradually moves leftward and is displayed larger (see FIG. 11B (c)). Here, “GET 027/215” means that a maximum of 215 medals can be obtained in this bonus game, and 27 of them are currently obtained.

  “TOTAL 0027” means the total number of medals earned in the ream. The “reverse pressing” is a display that prompts a stop operation in order of the right spinning cylinder 5c, the central spinning cylinder 5b, and the left spinning cylinder 5a. “Right” characters may be displayed or voice may be output simultaneously.

  This is the case when a power outage occurs during “BB game operation”, but the display indicating the number of medals acquired and the operation procedure is important data that the player suffers when the reset is reset. The previous state is maintained.

  On the other hand, the background and BGM during the bonus game are often reproduced from the beginning of the bonus game because it is often impossible to accurately memorize the point in time when the video is interrupted due to power interruption. For example, the state returns to the initial state in which the witch character is at the right end of the liquid crystal screen 6a, and the BGM is also reproduced from the beginning of the music (see FIG. 11B (c ′)).

  When the video during BB game operation is a series of videos composed of images that introduce the characters to be introduced and the pages of the comics advance, it is possible to store the time when the video was interrupted. This state may be maintained. The rotating drums 5a to 5c are maintained in the state before power interruption.

(D) During BB ending “BB ending” is performed when the final game of the bonus game is finished. For example, a picture of a witch, “XXX RUSH rush”, and characters indicating the number of acquired medals are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 6a (see FIG. 11B (d)). Along with these displays, a specific ending sound may be output from the speaker 16.

  As described above, when a power interruption occurs during “BB ending”, the video is switched to the video and BGM of each gaming state to be transferred after the bonus game ends. Since the gaming state to be transferred after the bonus game is finished is generally notified during the bonus game or can be known from the type of bonus, it is not necessary to execute “BB ending” again.

  As an example of the video of the game state that transitions after the bonus game is finished, a background with a picture of a castle and a crescent moon is shown, but it can change variously, such as a new character appearing as the game progresses desirable. The rotating drums 5a to 5c are maintained in the state before power interruption.

(4-3. Timing chart of power interruption and recovery from power interruption: FIGS. 12A and 12B)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12A, a timing chart of power interruption during normal game and power interruption return will be described.

  First, in the power interruption (1) during normal game, the production of “Part A” (for example, one of “Stay Stage”) starts from the first game, and “Part B” and “Part C” are started every 100 games. The production will change in the order of "."

  If power interruption occurs in the 60th game where the production of “Part A” (corresponding to the “first production mode” of the present invention) is performed, whether to return to “Part A” as a process after the return ( Determination 1), “Part A” is skipped (determination 2), and it is determined whether or not to move to “Part B” (corresponding to “second effect mode” of the present invention).

  When it becomes determination 1, since the state at the time of power interruption is maintained, the effect of “Part A” is performed in the 60th to 100th games. The effect of “Part B” is performed in the 100th to 200th games, and the effect of “Part C” is performed in the 200th to 300th games, which is the same as the case where no power interruption occurs.

  In addition, when it becomes determination 2, since the production of “Part A” is skipped, the production of “Part B” is performed for the 60th to 200th games. The point that the effect of “Part C” is performed in the 200th to 300th games is the same as the case where no power interruption occurred.

  Next, the power interruption (2) during the normal game will be described. The point that the production progresses in the order of “Part A”, “Part B”, and “Part C” every 100 games is the same as the power interruption (1) in the normal game, but the production of “Part B”. This is a case where a power interruption occurs in the 140th game where the game is being executed. Here, “Part B” corresponds to the “first effect mode” of the present invention.

  Whether to return to “Part B” as the process after the return from power interruption (Decision 1), skip “Part B” (Decision 2), and correspond to “Part C” (the “second effect mode” of the present invention) ) Is determined.

  When it becomes determination 1, since the state at the time of power interruption is maintained, the effect of “Part B” is performed in the 140th to 200th games. The point that the effect of “Part C” is performed in the 200th to 300th games is the same as the case where no power interruption occurred.

  When it becomes the determination 2, since the production of “Part B” is skipped, the production of “Part C” is performed in the 140th to 300th games. In the description of FIG. 10, it is assumed that the “stay stage”, which is an effect during the normal game, is maintained in the state before the power interruption, but as described above, the conditions such as whether the effect was performed for a certain period of time are set. Judgment can be made and maintenance or skipping can be selected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12B, a timing chart of power interruption and power interruption recovery during BB game operation will be described. Here, it is assumed that the BB game is composed of a total of 30 games.

  First, in the power interruption (1) during the BB game operation, the production of “Part X” (the initial state of “Bonus game operation”) starts from the first game, and “Part Y”, “Part The production proceeds in the order of “Z”.

  If a power failure occurs in the sixth game in which the production of “Part X” (corresponding to the “first production mode” of the present invention) is performed, whether to return to “Part X” as a process after the return ( Determination 1), “Part X” is skipped (Determination 2), and it is determined whether or not to shift to “Part Y” (corresponding to “second effect mode” of the present invention).

  When it becomes the determination 1, the production of “Part X” is performed from the beginning for the sixth to tenth games. The effect of “Part Y” is performed in the 10th to 20th games, and the effect of “Part Z” is performed in the 20th to 30th games, which is the same as the case where no power interruption occurred.

  When it becomes determination 2, since the effect of “Part X” is skipped, the effect of “Part Y” is performed in the 6th to 20th games. The point that the effect of “Part Z” is performed in the 20th to 30th games is the same as the case where no power interruption occurred.

  Next, the power interruption (2) during the BB game operation will be described. The point where the production progresses in the order of “Part X”, “Part Y”, and “Part Z” every 10 games is the same as the power interruption (1) during the BB game operation, but “Part Y”. This is a case where a power interruption occurs in the 14th game in which the production is performed. Here, “Part Y” corresponds to the “first effect mode” of the present invention.

  Whether to return to “Part Y” as the process after the return from power interruption (Decision 1), skip “Part Y” (Decision 2), and correspond to “Part Z” (the “second effect mode” of the present invention) ) Is determined.

  When it becomes the determination 1, the effect of "Part Y" is performed from the beginning for the 14th to 20th games. The point that the effect of “Part Z” is performed in the 20th to 30th games is the same as the case where no power interruption occurred.

  When it becomes the determination 2, since the production of “Part Y” is skipped, the production of “Part Z” is performed in the 14th to 30th games. In the description of FIG. 10, the effect during the bonus game operation is that the bonus game video or the like is reproduced from the beginning. However, as described above, it is determined whether or not the effect has been executed for a certain period of time. You can choose to return to the beginning of a part or skip that part.

<5. Control processing by main control board>
(5-1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 13)
Next, contents of main processing on the main control side executed by the main control board 400 of the embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing on the main control side performed by the main control board 400 (hereinafter referred to as main control means) in accordance with the game operation control program. The main control means performs the processing of step S11 to step S27 described below when the power-on processing is completed normally.

  First, the main control means performs a RAM initialization process (step S11). This is a process for securing a work area necessary for clearing a predetermined work area and starting the next game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the main control means performs a game state flag generation process. This is a process for managing and controlling the transition of the gaming state. That is, a game state status, an operating flag, a bonus flag, a general game flag, and the like are set as flags according to the game state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main control means performs a game medal insertion process. Here, processing relating to detection of game medals inserted into the gaming machine main body from the medal insertion slot 7 (including pseudo insertion from credits), counting the number of inserted game medals, and processing for settlement of credited game medals. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the start lever has been operated (step S14). This is a determination of whether or not the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated by the player, and monitors whether or not the main control board 400 has received the spinning cylinder rotation start signal from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a. .

  If the rotating cylinder start lever 11 is operated, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is not operated, the determination is “NO”, and the process returns to step S13. In other words, the process does not proceed to step S15 unless a rotating drum rotation start signal is received.

  In step S15, the main control means performs an internal lottery random number acquisition process. When receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control means acquires an internal lottery random value based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the main control means performs an internal lottery process relating to the winning combination. This is a process of determining the winning combination based on the internal lottery random value acquired in step S15 and the combination lottery table (see FIG. 7A) and setting the lottery result information. Details of the internal lottery process will be described below.

(5-2. Internal lottery processing: FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the internal lottery process (step S16) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a gaming state (step S161). Specifically, the gaming state flag set in step S12 of FIG. 13 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the main control means selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the gaming state. For example, when the current gaming state is state 1 of the normal gaming state, the column of “state 1” in FIG. 7A is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S163.

  In step S163, the main control means draws the winning combination based on the combination lottery table and the random number for lottery. Specifically, the acquired internal lottery random value (FIG. 13: step S15) is compared with the determination value stored in the selected combination lottery table, and the winning combination is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S164.

  In step S164, the main control means sets winning combination data (see FIG. 8) and stop control data based on the lottery result. For example, when “BB” is won as a result of the internal lottery, the first bit 1 of the winning combination data in FIG. 8 is set. At the same time, stop control data corresponding to the winning combination is set from a stop control data setting table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  Finally, the main control means sets a game start command (step S165). The “game start command” includes information related to the winning combination and information related to the current game state, and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 later. Thereafter, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  In the internal lottery process, lottery result information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. The lottery result information is cleared for each game. However, only the winning combination winning information is carried over to the next and subsequent games until these winnings are confirmed.

  Returning to FIG. 13, when the internal lottery process (step S16) is completed, the main control means performs a reel effect process (step S17). Details of the reel operation process will be described below.

(5-3. Reel effect processing: FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the reel effect process (step S17) in FIG. The reel effect process is a control process in a case where an operation as an effect (reel action) is performed before the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c start normal rotation activation.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not a special combination is won (step S171). The “special role” is a bonus role that generates a reel effect when winning or a role with a low winning rate. If the special combination is won, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S172. On the other hand, if the specific combination is not won, the determination is “NO” and the reel effect process is terminated.

  If the special combination is won (YES in step S171), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus is being carried over (step S172). In this embodiment, the reel effect is performed only in the bonus winning game. If the bonus is being carried over, the determination is “YES” and the reel effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if the bonus is not carried over, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S173.

  If the bonus is not carried over (NO in step S172), the main control means selects a reel effect lottery table corresponding to the winning combination (step S173). In the reel effect lottery table (not shown), the winning rate of each reel effect is set for each winning combination. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the main control means performs reel effect lottery processing. Specifically, the reel effect lottery is performed with reference to the reel effect lottery table selected in step S173. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not any reel effect has been won (step S175). If any of the reel effects is won, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S176. On the other hand, if no reel effect is won, the determination is “NO” and the reel effect process is terminated.

  If any reel effect is won (YES in step S175), the main control means performs a freeze start process (step S176). This is a process in which the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c are once brought into an immobile state before the reel effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S177.

  In step S177, the main control means performs a reel effect execution process. This is a process of executing the reel effect selected in the reel effect lottery process in step S174. The reel effect includes reverse rotation fluctuation and delay fluctuation in addition to the freeze effect in which the stationary state of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c continues for a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S178.

  Finally, the main control means performs a freeze release process (step S178). Here, since the stationary state of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c is released, normal rotation preparation is completed. Thereafter, the reel effect process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 13, when the reel effect process (step S <b> 17) is completed, the main control means performs a rotation rotation start setting process (step S <b> 18). Hereinafter, details of the rotation rotation start setting process will be described.

(5-4. Spindle rotation start setting process: FIG. 16)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) in FIG.

  First, the main control means acquires a wait timer (step S181). The wait timer is a timer for setting a time until the next game is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S182.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the wait timer is 0 (step S182). Until the set time of the wait timer (4.1 seconds) elapses, the operation for starting the game by the player is invalidated.

  If the wait timer reaches 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. On the other hand, if the wait timer is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S183.

  If the wait timer is not 0 (NO in step S182), the main control means determines whether or not the waiting time has been consumed (step S183). Until the waiting time is consumed, the determination is “NO” and a loop is performed. On the other hand, if the waiting time has been consumed, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S184. Thus, it takes at least 4.1 seconds before the next game can be started.

  If the determinations in steps S182 and S183 are “YES”, the main control means sets a wait timer (step S184). Specifically, 4.1 seconds is set again in the wait timer that has become 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S185.

  In step S185, the main control board 400 performs a rotation activation process. In this rotation activation process, the presence / absence of a reel effect is confirmed, and the reel activation setting and time setting are performed accordingly. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S186.

  Finally, the main control means performs data setting at the time of starting rotation of the rotating drum (step S186). Specifically, a rotation state flag indicating the rotation state of the rotating cylinder is set (during all rotating rotations), and a “rotating rotation start command generated when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated as a control command. "Is set. Thereafter, the rotation rotation start setting process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 13 again, when the rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) ends, the main control means performs the rotation rotation stop process (step S19). The details of the rotating cylinder stop process will be described below.

(5-5. Cylinder stop processing: FIG. 17)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) in FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not there has been an effective stop operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c (step S191). After the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated and the rotating cylinders 5a to 5c start to rotate, all the rotating cylinders have a substantially constant rotation speed. At this time, the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c corresponding to the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c can be accepted.

  The operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c is effective only when the above-described accepting state is established. If not, the player operates the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 temporarily. Are treated as invalid operations.

  If there is an effective stop operation (first stop operation), the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, if there is no effective stop operation, the determination is “NO”, and the process loops until there is an effective stop operation.

  If there is a valid stop operation (YES in step S191), the main control means sets stop preparation data (step S192). The stop preparation data is stop order data indicating the pressing order of the rotation rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c, rotation stop number data indicating the number of rotations currently stopped, and stop indicating a rotation target to be stopped. This is the target rotator number and stop interval timer (time including the time required for the rotator to completely stop under pull-in control), and these data are set in this step. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the main control means performs a symbol stop control process. The symbol stop control process is a process for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinders 5a to 5c by calculating the number of sliding symbols. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S194, the main control means sets a stop result information command. The “stop result information command” is a control command including symbol stop information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the stop interval timer has become 0 (step S195). The stop interval timer is a timer that measures the time until the second stop operation can be accepted after the first stop operation.

  If the stop interval timer becomes 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S196. On the other hand, if the stop interval timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process loops until the timer becomes 0.

  If the stop interval timer has reached 0 (YES in step S195), the main control means determines whether or not all the spinning cylinders have stopped (step S196). After the first stop operation and after the second stop operation, the determination is “NO”, and the processes of steps S191 to S196 are repeated again. After the third stop operation, all the spinning cylinders have been stopped, so the determination is “YES”, and the flow proceeds to step S197.

  Finally, when all the spinning cylinders have stopped (YES in step S196), the main control means sets a winning information command (step S197). The “winning information command” includes information on the winning combination and is transmitted from the main control board 400 to the effect control board 420 when all the cylinders are stopped. Thereafter, the rotation stopping process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 13 again, when the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) ends, the main control means performs a winning determination process (step S20). Details of the winning determination process will be described below.

(5-6. Winning determination process: FIG. 18)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process (step S20) in FIG.

  First, the main control means sets a winning symbol flag based on the winning line data (step S201). Specifically, the bit value corresponding to the winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b from the winning symbol flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the main control means calculates the number of payouts based on the winning symbol flag. Specifically, the number of medals to be paid out is calculated based on a winning symbol flag and a payout number data table (not shown). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not all lines are complete (step S203). If calculation of the payout number has not been completed for all valid pay lines, the determination is “NO”, and the processes in steps S202 and S203 are repeated. On the other hand, if calculation of the number of payouts has been completed for all lines, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S204.

  When calculation of the number of payouts has been completed for all lines (YES in step S203), the main control means refers to the payout number data table and sets the payout number (step S204). For example, when “BELL 1” is won, information on the number of payouts is acquired with reference to “BELL 1” in the payout number data table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  Finally, the main control means performs an erroneous winning determination process (step S205). Although details are omitted, this is a process for determining an erroneous winning by calculating a logical product of an inverted value of a winning flag (winning combination) and a winning symbol flag (winning combination). Thereafter, the winning determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 13 again, when the winning determination process in step S20 ends, the main control means performs a medal payout number monitoring process (step S21). The main control means pays out game medals by adding credits or drivingly controlling the hopper unit 500 based on the payout number acquired in the above-described winning determination process. Further, it is monitored whether or not each control operation has an error. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the re-game player has stopped (step S22). If the re-gamer is stopped, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the re-gamer is not stopped, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S24.

  When the re-game is stopped (YES in step S22), the main control means performs a re-game start setting process (step S23). This is a process for setting the start of re-game operation. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  If the re-gamer has not stopped (NO in step S22), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus game is in operation (step S24). If the bonus game is currently in operation, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if the bonus game is not in operation, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S26.

  If the bonus game is currently operating (YES in step S24), the main control means performs a bonus game operating process (step S25). This is a monitoring process to continue or end the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  If the bonus game is not in operation (NO in step S24), the main control means determines whether or not the bonus combination has stopped (step S26). If the bonus combination is stopped, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if the bonus combination has not stopped, the determination is “NO”, and the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

  When the bonus combination is stopped (YES in step S26), the main control means performs a bonus game operation start process (step S27). This is a process for starting the operation of the bonus game. Thereafter, the process returns to the RAM initialization process in step S11.

(5-7. Main control timer interrupt processing: FIG. 19)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board of the embodiment. Here, the timer interrupt process of the present embodiment is executed every 1.5 ms.

  First, the main control means performs a register saving process (step S301). This is a process of saving a register to a predetermined stack area when a timer interrupt occurs. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the main control means performs port input processing. In the port input process, detection information of switches and sensors provided in the spinning cylinder game machine is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the main control means performs a rotation rotation control process. In the rotation rotation control process, the pulse signals output to the rotation drive motors 211a to 211c are managed at the time of rotation start when the rotation state flag is confirmed or at the time of rotation stop when the stop command flag is confirmed. Control or monitor the rotational positions and speeds of the cylinders 5a to 5c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, the main control means performs a periodic update process. In the periodic update process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, the watchdog timer is periodically cleared, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, the main control means performs command output processing. This is a process of transmitting an effect control command set according to the progress of the game to the effect control board 420 side. The main control board 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interrupt. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the main control means performs display output processing. In the display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of the LED, 7 segments, etc. provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine is output. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control means performs an abnormality monitoring process. In the abnormality monitoring process, the gaming operation state is monitored based on the information of the port input process, and the abnormality of the revolving game machine is monitored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, the main control means performs external information signal output processing. This is a process of outputting a medal insertion signal indicating that a game medal has been inserted, a medal payout signal indicating that a game medal has been paid out, and the like.

  Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310. The hall computer HC manages the number of game medals inserted into each gaming machine installed on the game island and the number of game medals paid out based on the medal insertion signal and the medal payout signal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S309.

  Finally, the main control means performs a register restoration process to restore the contents of the register (step S309). Thereafter, the main control timer interrupt process is terminated.

(5-8. Backup processing: FIG. 20)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the power failure recovery process on the main control side. This process is a non-maskable interrupt activated by a signal transmitted from the power supply board 440 at the time of power interruption.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the power supply abnormality signal is greater than or equal to a threshold value (step S311). If the power supply abnormality signal is equal to or greater than the threshold value, that is, if the signal is at the active level, it is determined that the power supply voltage has dropped ("YES" determination), and the process proceeds to step S312.

  On the other hand, when the power supply abnormality signal is equal to or lower than the threshold value, that is, when the signal is not at the active level, it is determined that the malfunction is caused by noise or the like (determination of “NO”), and the backup process is terminated.

  If the power supply abnormality signal is equal to or greater than the threshold value (YES in step S311), the main control means saves the register (step S312). Specifically, the main CPU 401c registers are saved in the stack area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S313, the main control unit stores the stack pointer. Specifically, a stack pointer for specifying the stack area is stored in a predetermined area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, the main control means calculates and stores a checksum. Specifically, a checksum operation is performed on a predetermined area of the RAM, and a checksum value that is the operation result is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, the main control means prohibits RAM access. As a result, data cannot be stored in the RAM. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S316.

  In step S316, the main control means turns off the output ports 3-7. Here, the output port 3 corresponds to the LED for the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a to 12c, the output ports 4 to 6 correspond to the rotating cylinder drive motors 211a to 211c, and the output port 7 corresponds to the external terminal signal. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S317.

  Finally, the main control means waits for 21 ms (step S317) and jumps to address 0 in the ROM. As described above, in the backup process, information necessary for power interruption is stored. Thereby, the game operation before power interruption is resumed through power interruption recovery processing (see FIG. 21) described later.

(5-9. Power failure recovery processing on the main control side: FIG. 21)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of the power failure recovery process on the main control side.

  First, the main control means restores the stack pointer (step S321). This is a process necessary for restoring the contents stored in the RAM. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, the main control means sets and permits an interrupt. Specifically, the above-described timer interrupt (see FIG. 19) is set and permitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S323.

  In step S323, the main control means clears the checksum data and the RAM check code. This is because when the main CPU 401c is abnormally reset, the spinning machine is restarted (cold start). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324.

  In step S324, the main control means clears the turning sensor ON flag. The rotation sensor on flag is a flag indicating whether or not a stop operation by the player is accepted. By clearing the rotation sensor ON flag, the stop operation is ignored until the spinning cylinders 5a to 5b that have resumed rotation after returning from power interruption reach the reference position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S325.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the drum is being controlled (step S325). For example, it is determined whether the left cylinder 5a is under control. If the left drum 5a is under control, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S326. On the other hand, if the left cylinder 5a is not under control, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S328.

  If the rotating drum is being controlled (YES in step S325), the main control means determines whether or not a stop process or a reel effect was being performed (step S326). If the stop process or reel effect is being performed, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S328. On the other hand, if the spinning cylinder is under control but is not in a stop process or a reel effect (for example, during startup or steady rotation), the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S327.

  If the spinning cylinder is not in the stop process or the reel effect (NO in step S326), the main control means sets 01H to the spinning cylinder control flag (step S327). As a result, for example, the rotating cylinder that has been activated or is in steady rotation restarts the rotation operation from the start of rotation at the first timer interruption after power interruption. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S328.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the process has been completed for all reels (step S328). When the processing of steps S324 to S327 is completed for all reels (rotating drums 5a to 5c), the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S329. On the other hand, if all reels have not been completed, the process returns to step S324.

  Finally, when the processing of steps S324 to S327 is completed for all reels (YES in step S328), the main control means restores the output state at the time of power interruption and restores all registers (step S329). Specifically, the levels of the output ports 3 to 7 and the values of all the registers are restored. Thereafter, the jump is made to the address at the time of power interruption, and the game operation is resumed. The processing performed by the main control side has been described above.

<6. Control processing by sub-control unit>
(6-1. Sub-control-side main process: FIG. 22)
Next, processing contents on the sub-control side mainly executed by the effect control board 420 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the main process on the sub-control side executed by the effect control board 420 (hereinafter referred to as effect control means) in accordance with the effect control program.

  When power is turned on from the outside to the revolving game machine, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board is transmitted by the power board 440, and the sub-control-side main process shown in FIG. To do.

  First, the effect control means performs initial setting (step S401). This is an initial setting required before the start of a gaming operation performed when the power is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the effect control means performs an effect random number update process. Specifically, it is a process of periodically updating a random number for rendering used to select a rendering. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the effect control means sets the interrupt permitted state. Specifically, it is in a state in which interrupt processing such as command reception interrupt, timer interrupt, and external INT is permitted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, the effect control means sets the interrupt prohibited state. That is, various interrupt processes are executed in the period between step S403 and step S404. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S405.

  Finally, the effect control means clears the watch dog timer (step S405). In the sub-control-side main process, the processes in steps S402 to S405 are repeatedly executed unless power interruption occurs.

(6-2. Sub-control timer interrupt processing: FIG. 23)
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the sub-control-side timer interrupt process will be described. The timer interrupt process is a process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the sub-control side main process.

  First, the effect control means performs a register saving process (step S411). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, the effect control means performs a periodic update process. This is a process for updating various timers used for effects and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, the effect control means performs command reception processing. Details of the command reception process will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the effect control means performs effect scenario update processing. Specifically, outlines such as a liquid crystal control command, sound output, LED output setting, etc. are set based on the effect scenario of the received effect control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S415.

  In step S415, the effect control means performs output processing. Specifically, display of the liquid crystal screen 6a, sound from the speaker 16, and light from the decorative lamp unit 13 are output. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S416.

  Finally, the effect control means performs a register return process (step S416). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The processing performed on the sub control side has been described above.

  As described above, in the case of the swivel type gaming machine according to the embodiment, when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the effect of the first effect mode, the effect of the first effect mode is skipped at the time of restart and executed thereafter. The production of the scheduled second production mode is executed. Thereby, the same effect is repeatedly performed and the player does not feel stress.

  In addition, when a power interruption occurs during the execution of the first effect mode, it is determined whether to repeat the first effect mode effect or to switch to the second effect mode effect, and execute any effect upon restart. There is also a case. Thereby, when returning from the power interruption, a natural presentation without a sense of incongruity is executed.

  The above embodiment is an example of the present invention, and various modifications can be considered besides this.

  With regard to the production, for example, when a power interruption occurs during the continuous production informing the winning of the bonus, it is preferable to continue the continuous production without displaying the “bonus confirmation screen” suddenly when the power is restored. However, in the case of a notice effect that wins a small role that does not require an eye-opening, the notice effect may be skipped when power is restored.

  Further, in the embodiment, the description of “during bonus fanfare” or “during bonus ending” has been described as an example in which the performance is not performed again even if a power interruption occurs during the execution. Etc. may be determined to be executed again.

  The presentation performed on the liquid crystal screen may be any image, video, and a combination thereof. For example, the effect of “BB game in operation” in FIG. 12B is not limited to three parts. However, if there is only one part, if a power interruption occurs in the second half of the BB game, the BB game will end halfway even if the effect is redone. Therefore, it is preferable that the “BB game in operation” effect is composed of two or more parts.

  As mentioned above, the swivel type gaming machine has been described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, an arrange ball machine, an enclosed game machine, and a parrot machine. It is.

1 Gaming machine housing 2 Front door 3 Cylinder view part 3a Prize line (effective prize line)
4 LCD screen viewing part 5a-5c Reel
6 Liquid crystal display device (Display means)
6a LCD screen 7 Medal insertion slot 8 MAXBET button 9 Reservation medal insertion button 10 Reservation medal settlement button 11 Revolving rotation start lever 12a, 12b, 12c Revolving rotation stop button 13 Decoration lamp 14 Operation panel 15 Return button 16 Speaker 17 Decorative panel section 18 Medal tray 19 Game medal payout opening 210 Spinning device 310 External concentration terminal board 330 Spinning relay board 340 Production I / F board 340a Input buffer circuit 350 Delivery relay board 360 Stop switch board 370 Game relay board 380 LED board 400 Main control board (Attack judgment means)
401 Main control board side microcomputer 401a Main ROM
401b Main RAM
401c Main CPU
401d CTC
401e Interrupt controller circuit 402 I / O port circuit 403 Counter circuit 404 I / F circuit (for production control board)
404a Output buffer circuit 405 I / F circuit (for game relay board)
406 I / F circuit (for other boards)
407 Motor drive circuit 408 Switch input circuit 410 Sub control unit 420 Production control board (production execution means)
421 Production control board side microcomputer 421a Sub ROM
421b Sub RAM
421c Sub CPU
421d CTC
421e Interrupt controller circuit 422 I / O port circuit 423 Counter circuit 430 Cylinder setting board 440 Power supply board,
450 payout control board 460 liquid crystal control board 500 hopper unit 510 hopper motor 520 medal payout sensor

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises display means for displaying various symbol variations and various effects, a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a hit or miss has occurred, and an effect execution means for controlling the various effects. In the gaming machine, the effect execution means can execute an effect of at least two effect modes according to the progress of the game, and the power of the power during the fanfare effect that is performed when the start condition of the hit game is established. If the power-off of supply is discontinued occurs, execute an effect in per game played in the following the fanfare effect after return from the power source disconnection, the running of the effect in the per game In the case where a power interruption occurs, an effect during the game is executed after returning from the power interruption .

Claims (2)

Display means for displaying various symbol variations and various effects;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to win or fail;
A gaming machine comprising production execution means for controlling the various productions,
The production execution means
Depending on the progress of the game, it is possible to perform at least two effects.
In the event of a power failure that stops the supply of power during execution of the fanfare production performed by the establishment of the winning game start condition, during a game of winning performed next to the fanfare production when the power supply is stopped A game machine characterized by performing the production of Display means for displaying various symbol variations and various effects;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to win or fail;
A gaming machine comprising production execution means for controlling the various productions,
The production execution means
Depending on the progress of the game, it is possible to perform at least two effects.
In the event of a power interruption that stops the supply of power during execution of the ending effect performed by the end of the hit game, the game after the end of the hit game that is performed next to the ending effect when returning from the power interruption A gaming machine characterized by executing an effect according to a state.