JP2016106666A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with an enhanced power saving effect.SOLUTION: When in a demonstration presentation in a power saving mode, if a middle stop switch is operated, a game history is displayed in a liquid crystal display. At this time, since the power saving mode is maintained, a brightness of the liquid crystal display is still in a minimum value. Also, when in the demonstration presentation in the power saving mode, if a right stop switch is operated, a brightness adjustment screen is displayed in the liquid crystal display. At this time, since the power saving mode is finished, the brightness of the liquid crystal display is changed to the brightness in a normal mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  There has been proposed a gaming machine that ends a power saving state and shifts to a normal state when a button operation is detected in the power saving state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  A gaming machine has also been proposed that notifies history information when a button operation is detected in the customer waiting display mode (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2014-150867 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-200366

  In Patent Document 1, even when the game is not actually started, the power saving state is terminated by detecting an operation (for example, an operation for displaying history information described in Patent Document 2). There was a possibility that a significant power saving effect could not be obtained.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine with an enhanced power saving effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Normal state (normal mode) and power saving state (power saving mode) can be set,
When the first detection (detection of operation of the middle stop switch 8C) is performed in the power saving state, the first output (game history display) is performed while maintaining the power saving state, and the power saving state When the second detection (detection of the operation of the right stop switch 8R) is performed, output means for ending the power saving state and performing a second output (display of the brightness adjustment screen) is included.
According to such a configuration, the power saving effect is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second output may be an output for adjusting the luminance of the light emitting means (liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52 or reel LED 55).
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand the change in luminance, and it is easy to adjust the luminance.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The first detection and the second detection may be detected by different detection means (middle stop switch 8C, right stop switch 8R).
According to such a configuration, since it becomes easy to determine whether the detection is the first detection or the second detection, the power saving effect is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The second output includes a plurality of types of outputs including an output for adjusting the brightness of the light emitting means (output of a brightness adjustment screen, output of a volume adjustment screen, an input screen such as a password for saving a game history, etc. Output)
The output means may end the power saving state when performing output for adjusting at least the luminance of the light emitting means among the second outputs in the power saving state.
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy to understand the change in luminance, and it is easy to adjust the luminance.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the second output is performed in the power saving state, the output means may end the power saving state and increase the luminance of the display means (liquid crystal display 51).
According to such a configuration, since the power saving state is ended and the luminance of a necessary part is increased, the power saving effect can be preferably enhanced.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes predetermined control information transmission means for transmitting predetermined control information (standby command) capable of specifying the execution timing of the standby effect (demonstration effect),
The production control means includes
A standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect based on receiving the predetermined control information;
The standby production execution means
When executing the standby effect, if the normal state is set, the normal standby effect (normal mode demonstration effect) is executed, and if the power saving state is set, the power saving A standby effect (a demonstration effect in the power saving mode) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to save power necessary to execute the standby effect by setting the power saving state, and control according to the power saving state is performed as part of the control to execute the standby effect. Since it is performed, the control by the production control means can be simplified.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation screen output-controlled by a liquid crystal display by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the alert alerting | reporting performed by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the error alerting | reporting performed by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation menu performed by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the demonstration effect performed by a sub-control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the demonstration effect performed by a sub-control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the change screen of a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a demonstration effect after setting change on the change screen of power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the start conditions of the demonstration effect by a sub control part. It is a timing chart for explaining a flow until a demonstration production is started for each production mode. It is a timing chart for explaining the flow from the execution of the production menu to the start of the demonstration production. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the start timing of the demonstration effect after the completion of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the start timing of the demonstration effect after the completion of the change state of power saving mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification at the time of browsing a game log | history during demonstration production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during demonstration production. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of displaying a game history and a brightness adjustment screen in power saving mode. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

  An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

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

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

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side. In addition, a light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from the back surface side is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a, and the transmissive area 51b of the display area 51a is excluded from the back surface. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside is provided in the region. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device that can change the display mode by controlling the liquid crystal element in either a state in which light irradiated by the light guide plate is allowed to pass or a state in which the light is not allowed to pass through. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can adjust the luminance in a plurality of stages in a state where light passes therethrough.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Using the MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting credits and bets are returned), start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L and 2C. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination on the winning line LN is prepared, When the symbol combinations are aligned, any combination of symbols (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) serving as an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of LM4 is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. These effect devices are sub-controls described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on control by the unit 91.

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

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the configuration may be changed to the setting change state on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. By setting it as such a structure, it can prevent that a setting change will be carried out illegally in the state which the front door 1b is not open | released. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the door opening detection switch 25 does not detect the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. However, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for changing to the setting change state is not required again, and the setting change state is required. Operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting change state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is confirmed, the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the setting change is illegally performed when the front door 1b is not opened. Can be prevented.

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

  After the game, the setting is made on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25 when the setting key switch 37 is turned on with no betting number set. A configuration for shifting to the confirmation state may be adopted, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed without the front door 1b being opened. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the door opening detection switch 25 does not detect the opening of the front door 1b after the transition to the setting confirmation state. However, it is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state is not required again, and the setting confirmation state is required. Operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting confirmation state, when the set key switch 37 is turned off after the set value is confirmed by operating the start switch 7, the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. On the condition that the setting confirmation state is terminated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the setting value is illegally set when the front door 1b is not opened. It can be prevented from being confirmed.

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

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may do it.

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

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. When a combination of symbols called “combinations” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line), a winning is achieved. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, so that the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols to be pulled in and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop with a number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles A control table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, in the normal gaming state and inside, if a winning operation can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames when the stop operation is performed, this is aligned. Control to be stopped is performed, and the winning combination which is not won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a small role is elected while the special role is being carried over, that is, when the special role and the small role are simultaneously elected, the selected small role is selected within the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames, the winning special role is 4 frames on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to draw the maximum in the range is created, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, if a special combination and a small combination are elected at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the small combination selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line will be stopped. If it is possible, control will be made to align them and stop, and if a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line cannot be drawn, the draw line of up to 4 frames on the win line If it is possible to stop all the special roles that have been elected, they will be controlled to stop them, and those that have not won will be controlled to stop without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. Become. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a re-game player is elected while the special role is being carried over, that is, when the special role and the re-game character are simultaneously won, the winning re-game character is placed on the winning line with 4 frames. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a special combination and a re-playing role are won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the control for stopping the re-playing role with a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line is stopped. I do. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying a stop position from the position table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped at a stop operation timing without using the stop control table or the stop position table・ Specifically configured to perform stop control to stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and stop without using the stop control table or stop position table Configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the correct stop position, and configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time that has elapsed since the start of reel rotation, every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start time is longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated. At that time, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel starts rotating at that time. First, it waits until the game time that has started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches the specified time, and starts rotating the reel when it reaches the specified time.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, with respect to the sub-control unit 91, inserts number command, credit command, internal winning command, reel acceleration information command, stop operation time command, sliding frame number command, stop command, game Sends multiple types of commands including end command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command .

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, it is possible to specify that the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by receiving these commands. .

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended and the game state (usually inside, CB) of the next game, and the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel. Sent when the stop switch is released.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, a type of winning, and a payout number of medals at the time of winning. The player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to release the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

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

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and when the transition to the standby state occurs after one game is over and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed without setting the bet amount, When the medal payout by the settlement of the credit (including the medal used for setting the bet number) is completed and the payout end command is transmitted to shift to the standby state, a setting command to indicate the end of the setting change state or Sent when a setting confirmation command (described later) indicating the end of the setting confirmation state is transmitted to shift to the standby state.

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

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

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

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

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when the setting confirmation state is entered. A confirmation command is sent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  Next, an effect performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment based on the effect pattern will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment determines whether or not to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the result of the internal lottery. Control to an advantageous state over a predetermined number of games. In the advantageous state, the probability that a privilege advantageous to the player is given is more preferential than the case where the privilege is not controlled to the advantageous state. Further, in a state where the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled to be in an advantageous state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal state), as shown in FIG. While the normal image is produced by outputting the background image to the liquid crystal display 51, the advantageous state in which the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state, as shown in FIG. 6B, based on the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c. In addition, a special background image suggesting that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state is output to the liquid crystal display 51 to perform a special background effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), in the special background effect, the special background different from the background of the normal background effect is output to the liquid crystal display 51, which is controlled in an advantageous state. This suggests to the player that there is a high possibility that a privilege will be granted.

  In the present embodiment, the normal background effect is performed in the normal state and the special background effect is performed in the advantageous state, but the normal background effect and the special background effect are higher in the advantageous state than in the normal state. Of these, the ratio of performing the special background effect may be increased so as to suggest that there is a high possibility that the special background effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the order of the stop operation of each reel based on the stop operation time command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, and recommends a recommended operation mode (in this embodiment, recommended for the player). When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation order in which the left stop switch 8L is the first stop), a warning notification is issued to warn the stop operation in the recommended stop order. In the warning notification, as shown in FIG. 7, by displaying a warning message indicating that the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order on the liquid crystal display 51, the recommended operation mode recommended to the player is recognized, The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the recommended operation mode is prompted.

  Further, when an error such as a hopper empty, a medal full, or a medal clogging has occurred, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the occurrence and type of the error based on the error command, as shown in FIG. In addition, an image indicating that an error has occurred is output to the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the specified type of error state (in this embodiment, an error of the medal selector 29), and an error notification sound is output from the speaker 53. , 54 to output an error notification. Also, when the open state of the front door 1b is specified based on the door command, an error notification is given by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, as in the case where an error has occurred based on the error command. Is supposed to do. And when the release of the error state is specified based on the error command, or when the door closed state is specified based on the door command, the error state is released and the error notification is terminated, and the error state An error cancellation timer for measuring the elapsed time since the cancellation is set in the RAM 91c to start timing.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 is ineffective from the end of the game until the specified number of bets are set, that is, the game start operation by the start switch 7 and the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not effective. In the state, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is continuously pressed for 5 seconds or more, as shown in FIG. 9, an effect menu that displays items related to the effect according to the operation by the player Is output to the liquid crystal display 51, and an effect operation elapsed time timer for measuring the elapsed time since the operation related to the effect menu is performed is set in the RAM 91c to start measuring time. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, as menu items of the effect menu, a character arrangement and a payout table in the slot machine 1, a game history in the slot machine 1, and a character that can select a leading character appearing in the effect. In addition to displaying the selection, any one of these items is selected by operating the start switch 7, and a message indicating that it can be determined by operating the middle stop switch 8C is displayed.

  In this state, when the start switch 7 and stop switch 8C are operated and the arrangement and the payout table are selected and determined, the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3 and the payout for each winning combination are displayed, and the game When the history is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 9B, the number of games played in the slot machine 1 during a predetermined period, the number of times of transition to a bonus or AT (assist time), etc. Display game history. Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the effect menu is ended and the effect is shifted to the effect with the normal background. Further, every time the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated, the production operation elapsed time timer is reset and the time measurement is started again from zero.

  On the other hand, when the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated and the character selection is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 9C, together with images of a plurality of characters that can be selected as the main character. A message is displayed indicating that either character can be selected by operating the left and right stop switches 8L and 8R and determined by operating the start switch 7. In this state, when the left and right stop switches 8L and 8R are operated, the display is updated to indicate the selected character in accordance with the operation, and the start switch 7 is operated, The character is set in the RAM 91c, the effect menu is terminated, and the process shifts to the effect with the normal background. Further, every time the start switch 7 and the stop switch 8C are operated, the production operation elapsed time timer is reset and the time measurement is started again from zero. Thereafter, after the character is set in the effect menu, the sub-control unit 91 controls the effect by selecting the effect pattern in which the character set in the RAM 91c appears.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment gives a standby command indicating that the game is to be shifted to the standby state, after the end of one game, the time when the end of the game is estimated without setting the number of bets ( In this embodiment, when a transition is made to the standby state after 60 seconds), the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) ends, and after waiting for the payout end command to be transmitted Sent when transitioning to a state. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) as shown in FIG. 10 when the start condition of the demonstration effect including receiving the standby command is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the control related to the demonstration effect when the demonstration effect start condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the power saving mode is set in the RAM 91c when the standby command is received. (Sa01), if the power saving mode is not set, the demonstration effect starts in the normal mode (Sa02). If the power saving mode is set, the demonstration is performed in the power saving mode. The production starts (Sa06).

  When the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started in step Sa02, an effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the normal mode is selected, and an effect image related to the model is displayed on the liquid crystal as shown in FIG. The display 51 is displayed, and the lighting mode of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 is controlled to change as time passes. The production pattern corresponding to the demonstration production in the normal mode is configured to require a specific time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) from the start to the end.

  After starting the demonstration demonstration in the normal mode in the step of Sa02, is the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the setting operation of the bet number by the insertion of the medal from the medal insertion unit 4 (Sa03), the demonstration in the step of Sa02 Control is performed according to the passage of time according to the control pattern defined by the production pattern until a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the production is started (Sa04). If the specified time has elapsed without the bet number setting operation being performed, the process returns to step Sa02 to start the normal mode demonstration effect from the beginning, and the normal mode demonstration effect is set to the bet number setting operation. Repeat until.

  When the betting number setting operation is performed in the step of Sa03, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05), and the control is performed with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game.

  On the other hand, when the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is started in the step of Sa06, an effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are controlled to be turned off. The effect pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in the power saving mode is configured to be maintained in the state at the start regardless of the elapsed time from the start of the control by the pattern.

  After starting the demonstration effect in the power saving mode in the step of Sa06, the process waits until the betting number setting operation is performed regardless of the passage of time (Sa07). Then, when the betting number setting operation is performed, the demonstration effect is ended (Sa05) in the same manner as when the demonstration effect in the normal mode is started, and the control with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game is performed. I do.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can execute a demonstration effect in any one of the normal mode and the power saving mode according to the setting of the power saving mode. The demonstration effect will be executed according to the setting set by. The setting and confirmation of the power saving mode by a game shop clerk or the like can be performed when the main control unit 41 is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state of the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) described above. .

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 receives the setting command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the setting change state has been started, or receives the setting confirmation command and starts the setting confirmation state. When this is specified, as shown in FIG. 12, the power saving mode change state is entered and the liquid crystal display 51 displays a power saving mode change screen. On the power saving mode change screen, a message is displayed indicating that the normal mode or the power saving mode can be selected, and that the mode being selected can be selected and determined by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the start switch 7. It has come to be. When either the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected and determined while the power saving mode change screen is displayed, the determined mode is set in the RAM 91c as a demonstration effect mode. After that, when a setting command or a setting confirmation command is received from the main control unit 41 and it is specified that the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has ended, the power saving mode change state is ended, and the power saving mode Ends the display of the change screen. Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13, in the case where the demonstration effect of the mode set in the RAM 91c, that is, when the normal mode is set as the demonstration effect mode, the demonstration effect of the normal mode is started and saved. When the power mode is set, demonstration of the power saving mode is started.

  In this embodiment, the power saving mode control is executed in the sub-control unit 91, but the power saving mode control may be executed in the main control unit 41. In this case, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a condition for starting the demonstration effect is satisfied. If the condition for starting the demonstration effect is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the power saving mode is set. Then, according to the determination result, the sub-control unit 91 may transmit a command for starting the demonstration effect in the normal mode or the demonstration effect in the power saving mode. In the power saving mode, power saving may be set on the game control board 40 side, such as turning off the LED on the game control board 40 side. That is, the power saving mode may be executed in all or part of the slot machine 1.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the start condition for the demonstration effect is satisfied as described above. As shown in FIG. 14, the start condition for the demonstration effect is determined for each production mode before the transition to the demonstration production, that is, the production mode being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with BGM, an operation related to the game and an operation related to the effect menu from the end of the game or the effect menu. The demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have elapsed without being performed or a settlement operation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game ends. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 waits for 60 seconds without performing an operation related to the effect menu after the stop operation is performed in the game in which the effect with the normal background or the special background is performed and the game ends. When the command is received or when the standby command transmitted after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation is received, the demonstration effect is started when the standby command is received. Also, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the effect mode being executed is a special background with BGM, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation related to the game for 30 seconds after the game ends. When the operation related to the production menu is not performed, the BGM is stopped, and when the standby command is received for 30 seconds, that is, 60 seconds after the game ends, without performing the operation related to the production menu. First, a demonstration effect is started when a standby command is received.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), a standby command is issued when an operation related to a game is not performed during the execution of the normal background, the special background, or the special background with BGM after the end of the effect menu. If the value of the above-described production operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds before the standby command is received and the value of the production operation elapsed time timer is 60 seconds, To start.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is a warning notification, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu have not been performed since the end of the game. Alternatively, a demonstration operation start condition is that a settlement operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 15 (c), the main control unit 41 has received a standby command that is transmitted when no game-related operation is performed for 60 seconds after the game ends or after the credit is settled by the settlement operation. If so, send a wait command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the warning notification when the stop operation is performed in the non-recommended stop order, and then continues the warning notification and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received. Let

  Although not particularly illustrated, even when the effect mode being executed is a prize notification effect indicating the occurrence of a prize, the operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu are not performed after the game ends. The demonstration production start condition is that the second has elapsed or a settlement operation is performed. The main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when an operation related to the game is not performed for 60 seconds after the game ends or when a standby command transmitted after the settlement of the credit by the settlement operation is received. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the winning notification effect when any of the winning combinations wins, and then continues the winning notification effect, and starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, in the case of an error notification, an operation related to a game and an operation related to an effect menu are not performed, and the demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have passed since the error was released. is there. As shown in FIG. 15D, the main control unit 41 detects a clogged medal by the medal selector 29, for example, after transmitting a standby command when an operation related to a game is not performed for 60 seconds as described above. The error command is transmitted when the error is received, and the error command is transmitted again when the error is canceled. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 starts the demonstration effect when the standby command is received, ends the demonstration effect when the error command is received for the first time, and starts the error notification. Then, when the error command is received again, the error notification is terminated and the production mode before the demonstration production is returned. Thereafter, based on the above-described error cancellation timer, the demonstration effect is started when 60 seconds have passed without any operation related to the game and the operation related to the effect menu. If the settlement operation is performed 60 seconds before the standby command is transmitted, the demonstration effect is started by receiving the standby command.

  As shown in FIG. 14, if the effect mode being executed is an effect menu, and the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, or the character is being selected, the effect menu start operation or the last in the effect menu is displayed. The demonstration effect start condition is that 60 seconds have passed since the above operation. As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect menu start operation by continuously pressing any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for 5 seconds or more as described above. When it starts, the production menu starts. Thereafter, when 60 seconds have elapsed from the last operation in the production menu or the last operation in the production menu based on the value of the production operation elapsed time timer while the menu is being displayed, the history is being displayed, and the character is being selected, Start demonstration production. If a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the production menu, the demonstration menu is not executed and the production menu is continued.

  In the configuration in which the input of the password for setting the content of the effect in the effect menu, the game history, etc. can be converted into a two-dimensional code and output, the effect mode being executed is an effect menu as shown in FIG. Yes, when the password is being entered and the two-dimensional code is being displayed, the demonstration production start condition is that 5 minutes have passed since the last operation in the production menu. As shown in FIG. 16C, after starting the effect menu, the sub control unit 91 is based on the value of the effect operation elapsed time timer while the password is being input and the two-dimensional code is being displayed. The demonstration production is started when 5 minutes have passed since the production menu start operation or the last operation in the production menu. If a standby command is received from the main control unit 41 during the production menu, the demonstration menu is not executed and the production menu is continued.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14, when the effect mode being executed is the change state of the power saving mode, the end of the change state of the power saving mode is the demonstration effect start condition. As shown in FIG. 15 (e), the main control unit 41 transmits a setting command when shifting to the setting change state and when exiting, and sends a setting confirmation command when shifting to the setting confirmation state and when exiting. The setting change state or the setting confirmation state is terminated, and the setting command or the setting confirmation command is transmitted. On the other hand, when receiving the setting command indicating the setting start or the setting confirmation command indicating the confirmation start, the sub control unit 91 shifts to the power saving mode change state. After that, as shown in FIG. 15E, when a setting command indicating the end of setting or a setting confirmation command indicating the end of confirmation is received, a demonstration effect corresponding to the changed mode is immediately executed.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. The unit 41 transmits a standby command that can specify the transition time to the standby state. In response thereto, the sub-control unit 91 executes a demonstration effect based on the reception of the standby command, and the sub-control unit 91 can set whether to control to a power saving mode.

  In such a configuration, when the process of executing the demonstration effect upon receipt of the standby command and the process of controlling to either the normal mode or the power saving mode are performed separately, the sub-control unit 91 There is a problem that the control to be performed becomes complicated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can set whether to execute the demonstration effect in the normal mode or the power saving mode, such as when a standby command is received. When the start condition is satisfied and the demonstration effect is executed, if the normal mode is set, the normal mode demonstration effect is executed, and if the power saving mode is set, the power saving mode demo is executed. Production is executed, and the power saving mode is set so that the power required to execute the demonstration production can be saved, and as part of the control to execute the demonstration production, the power saving mode is used. Since the control is performed, the control by the sub-control unit 91 can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly executes an effect that requires a specific time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) using the liquid crystal display 51 as a demonstration effect in the normal mode, and performs a demonstration in the power saving mode. As an effect, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to the minimum value, a message “in power saving mode” is displayed, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are maintained in a fixed state regardless of the elapsed time. Since the processing load of the sub-control unit 91 when executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be reduced as compared with the execution of the demonstration effect in the normal mode, the demonstration effect in the power saving mode can be further reduced. It is possible to save the power required to execute

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures whether the estimated end time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) has elapsed without setting the number of bets after the end of one game, and in the power saving mode. Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set as the setting, a standby command is transmitted when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, and sub-control The unit 91 is configured to execute a demonstration effect when a standby command is received, and can start the demonstration effect on the sub-control unit 91 side according to the period measured by the main control unit 41. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods on the main control unit 41 side depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 continues to press any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for 5 seconds or more in a state where the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not effective. Thus, it is possible to cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect menu that displays items related to the effect according to the operation by the player, and the period after the operation related to the effect menu is performed, Regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, it is measured by a time timer for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, the The demonstration production is executed when 60 seconds or 5 minutes) is measured depending on the content, and the player's operation related to the production menu is received. Give it is possible to start the demonstration effect depending on the period measured from. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, Demonstration effects according to the newly set mode are executed, and immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, the normal mode and the power saving mode are set according to the newly set mode. Since the demonstration effect is executed, it can be confirmed whether or not the mode set on the power saving mode change screen is reflected.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the order of the stop operation of each reel based on the stop operation time command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, and recommends the recommended operation mode (this In the embodiment, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation order in which the left stop switch 8L is the first stop), a warning notification is given to warn the stop operation in the recommended stop order. When the game does not proceed after the warning notification is executed, the warning notification is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and the stop switch 8L is used in the recommended operation mode. , 8C, 8R can be reliably recognized that the operation is not performed properly.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning notification effect when any of the winning combinations wins, and when the game does not proceed after executing the winning notification effect, The notification effect is continued until the demonstration effect is started, and it is possible to reliably recognize that a winning has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when shifting to the standby state, while the sub-control unit 91 receives the standby command to control the demonstration effect. Although it is configured to start, the command that triggers the sub-control unit 91 to start controlling the demonstration effect is transmitted at the timing of shifting to the standby state, so that the execution time of the demonstration effect can be specified. A command may be used, or a command that allows the execution time of the demonstration effect to be specified by being transmitted at a timing that is a starting point for measuring the time until the demonstration effect is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to transmit a standby command when shifting to the standby state, and the standby control unit 91 specifies the execution time of the demonstration effect. However, in place of such a dedicated command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify not only the execution time of the demonstration effect but also the other control state. For example, the execution time of the demonstration effect may be specified based on a command indicating the end of credit settlement. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit may be configured to execute a demonstration effect when a specific command is received, or to execute the demonstration effect when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the specific command. It may be configured. Specifically, the main control unit determines the time until the transition to the standby state such as when one game is finished, when the payout of medals is completed, or when the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are finished. A specific command is transmitted when it becomes the timing to be measured, and the sub-control unit measures a period after receiving the specific command by a timer set in the sub-control unit 91, Regardless of whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, the demonstration effect is executed when a predetermined period is measured based on the timer. Also good. By setting it as such a structure, a demonstration effect can be started according to the period measured by the sub control part. At this time, it is not necessary to measure different periods depending on whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is set on the power saving mode change screen, and the control can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, The demonstration effect according to the newly set mode of the power saving mode is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, if the newly set mode is the normal mode, the first time When the newly set mode is the power saving mode as shown in FIG. 17B, the normal mode demonstration effect is first looped for the first time. The power saving mode demonstration effect may be executed, and then the power saving mode demonstration effect may be executed. With such a configuration, even when the power saving mode is set in the power saving mode change state, the power saving mode is set. Since the normal mode demonstration effect is once executed after the change of the mode is completed, even if the power saving mode is set immediately before opening the store, the normal mode demonstration effect will be started immediately after the store opens. As a result, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening the store can be improved.

  In addition, the power saving mode is set when the demonstration effect is executed for the first time not only after the power saving mode change state ends but also after a specific situation such as after the power is turned on or after the setting value is changed. Even if it is, the normal mode demonstration effect will be executed first in the situation immediately after opening the store by executing the demonstration effect in the normal mode and then executing the demonstration effect in the power saving mode. Thus, the appearance of the slot machine immediately after opening can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command after the completion of credit settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 starts a demonstration effect when receiving the standby command transmitted after the completion of credit settlement. However, the main control unit 41 transmits a standby command when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed after the completion of the credit settlement. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the standby command, the demonstration effect is started, or the main control unit 41 transmits a specific command at the end of the credit settlement, and the sub-control unit 91 receives the specific command. The demonstration effect starts when a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, that is, the predetermined period elapses after the credit settlement is completed. It may be configured to start the demonstration effect at the time was.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 immediately after the end of the power saving mode change state, that is, after receiving the setting command indicating the end of setting or the setting confirmation command indicating the end of checking, Although it is the structure which performs the demonstration production | presentation according to the mode newly set among power saving modes, after completion | finish of the change state of power saving mode, the sub control part 91 does not set the bet number, but is estimated completion time It is good also as a structure which performs a demonstration effect when (in this Embodiment 60 seconds) passes.

  Also, in such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the production mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state is a normal background, a special background, or a special background with BGM, After the end of the power saving mode change state, the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state is made, as shown in FIG. 18B, before the transition to the power saving mode change state. Is the effect menu, the effect menu such as the normal background is displayed instead of the effect menu that is the effect mode before the transition to the power saving mode change state after the power saving mode change state ends. It is also possible to use the previous production mode. By doing so, when the energy saving mode change state is entered during execution of the production menu, the production menu is displayed after the energy saving mode change state is completed. To return the over current presentation aspects normal background, in addition to the special background or the like, it is not necessary to hold until the display contents of the current presentation menu can be simplified control.

  In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is ended by performing an operation of displaying the effect menu during the demonstration effect. However, a predetermined operation (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed during the demonstration effect. As shown in FIG. 19, it is configured such that information such as game history can be displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 and viewed as shown in FIG. You may make it return to demonstration production. With this configuration, in particular, the demonstration effect is not terminated by the viewing operation of the game history during execution of the demonstration effect in the energy saving mode, but other than the display of the game history etc., the demonstration effect in the energy saving mode is performed. However, after the game history is displayed, it does not return to the normal production mode, but the demonstration production in the energy saving mode continues. Therefore, the power required to execute the demonstration production in the power saving mode is further saved. it can.

  FIG. 20 shows a demo executed during the demonstration production in a case where information such as a game history is displayed on a part of the liquid crystal display 51 while continuing the demonstration production by a predetermined operation during the demonstration production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during production. In the demonstration effect processing, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the game history is being displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by determining whether or not the game history display flag is on. Determination is made (step S101).

  When it is determined that the game history is being displayed (step S101; Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the display of the game history (step S109). In step S109, whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the display of the game history depending on whether or not a timer for measuring a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) started when the display of the game history is started What is necessary is just to determine. If a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the game history (step S109; Yes), the game history (for example, the balloon in FIG. 19) is deleted from the liquid crystal display 51 (step S110). In step S110, the game history display flag may be reset to an off state. Thereafter, the demonstration production process is terminated. The game history may be erased by accepting a predetermined operation while the game history is displayed. Further, the game history may be deleted when the operation for displaying the game history (pressing the middle stop switch 8C) is completed.

  If it is determined that the game history is not being displayed (step S101; No), the brightness adjustment screen is being displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by determining whether or not the brightness adjustment screen display flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S102).

  If it is determined that the brightness adjustment screen is being displayed (step S102; Yes), it is determined whether an operation for changing the brightness (light quantity) of the liquid crystal display 51 has been received (step S111). In step S111, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 8L or 8C has been operated. In this embodiment, the left stop switch 8L is a switch that decreases the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51, and the middle stop switch 8C is a switch that increases the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51.

  When an operation for changing the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is received (step S111; Yes), the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed corresponding to the operation (step S112). In step S112, when the left stop switch 8L is operated, the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is decreased by one step. When the middle stop switch 8C is operated, the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is increased by one step. Let In this embodiment, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 can be changed in four stages. When the brightness is the upper limit or the lower limit, the brightness is not changed. Note that the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 may be adjusted at an arbitrary stage.

  After executing the process of step S112 or when an operation for changing the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is not accepted (step S111; No), an operation for ending the luminance adjustment screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. It is determined whether it has been accepted (step S113). In step S113, it is determined whether or not the right stop switch 8R has been operated. In this embodiment, the right stop switch 8R is a switch for terminating the display of the brightness adjustment screen on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When an operation for ending the brightness adjustment screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is received (step S113; Yes), the brightness adjustment screen is deleted from the liquid crystal display 51 (step S114). In step S114, the brightness adjustment screen display flag may be reset to an off state. Thereafter, the demonstration production process is terminated. Note that the brightness adjustment screen may be deleted when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the brightness adjustment screen.

  If it is determined that the brightness adjustment screen is not being displayed (step S102; No), it is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 8C has been operated (step S103). In this embodiment, the middle stop switch 8C is a switch for displaying the game history on the liquid crystal display 51 during the demonstration production. When the middle stop switch 8C is operated (step S103; Yes), the game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S104), and the demonstration effect in-process is terminated. In step S104, the game history display flag is set to ON when the game history is displayed. Further, a timer for counting a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of display of the game history is started.

  When it is determined in step S103 that the middle stop switch 8C is not operated (step S103; No), or when it is determined in step S109 that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of display of the game history (step S109). No), it is determined whether or not the right stop switch 8R has been operated (step S105). In this embodiment, the right stop switch 8R is a switch for displaying the brightness adjustment screen on the liquid crystal display 51 during the demonstration production.

  When the right stop switch 8R is operated (step S105; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power saving mode is set (step S106). If it is in the power saving mode (step S106; Yes), the power saving mode is terminated (step S107). In the processing of step S107, the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 that has been the minimum value in the power saving mode may be set to the luminance in the normal mode, and the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 may be turned on. In addition, an intermediate mode is provided in which some effect LEDs are turned on or the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 is set to an intermediate value between the power saving mode and the normal mode. In step S107, the intermediate mode is shifted to. Also good. That is, although the power saving mode is terminated, it is not always necessary to return to the normal mode. By doing in this way, the brightness | luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 can be raised to the minimum, and the power saving effect can be acquired. In the intermediate mode, the luminance and the lighting / extinguishing of the LED may be arbitrary as long as the power saving effect is higher than that in the normal mode.

  After the process of step S107 or when it is determined that the mode is not the power saving mode (step S106; No), the brightness adjustment screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S108), and the demonstration effect in-process is terminated. In step S108, the brightness adjustment screen display flag is set to the on state when the game history is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the game history is automatically deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of display. Therefore, an operation for displaying the brightness adjustment screen is also accepted during display of the game history. It is possible. If an operation for displaying the brightness adjustment screen is received during display of the game history, the display of the game history may be terminated in step S108, or the brightness adjustment screen may be displayed in parallel with the game history. Alternatively, the images may be superimposed and displayed.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a specific example when a game history and a brightness adjustment screen are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the power saving mode. As shown in FIG. 21A, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated in the demonstration effect of the power saving mode, the game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Is displayed. At this time, since the power saving mode is maintained, the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 remains at the minimum value. When the right stop switch 8R is operated while the demonstration effect is in the power saving mode, a brightness adjustment screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. At this time, since the power saving mode ends, the luminance of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed to the luminance of the normal mode. Note that, on the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG. 21C, the light amounts of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 as the light emitting means may be adjusted.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when an operation for displaying the game history (first output) is detected (first detection), the game history is maintained while maintaining the power saving mode. Display. Thus, information desired by the player can be displayed while maintaining the power saving effect. On the other hand, when the operation for displaying the brightness adjustment screen (second output) is detected (second detection), the power saving mode is terminated and the brightness adjustment screen is displayed. As described above, when the brightness adjustment operation of the liquid crystal display 51 is detected, the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 returns to the brightness of the normal mode by ending the power saving mode. This makes it easier to adjust the brightness of the player. Moreover, since it is assumed that the game is started after the brightness adjustment operation, the possibility that the power saving effect is impaired even if the power saving mode is ended is reduced. Further, the game is ended by ending the power saving mode prior to the operation of the player actually starting the game, such as the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or the bet number setting operation by inserting the medal from the medal insertion unit 4. Can increase the willingness to start the game.

  FIG. 21 shows an example in which the game history and the brightness adjustment screen are displayed during the demonstration performance in the power saving mode. However, even when the same operation is performed during the demonstration demonstration in the normal mode, The brightness adjustment screen is displayed. For example, the game history and the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C may be displayed so as to be superimposed on the demonstration effect in the normal mode shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the operation of the middle stop switch 8C serving as the first detection is detected, the game history serving as the first output is displayed, and the right stop switch serving as the second detection. When the 8R operation is detected, the brightness adjustment screen as the second output is displayed. The first detection, the first output, the second detection, and the second output are not limited to this.

  For example, the first detection and the second detection may be detection of an operation of any operation means (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) provided in the slot machine 1. . As in this embodiment, by making the operation means for performing the first detection and the second detection different, erroneous detection of the first detection and the second detection can be prevented. In addition, erroneous operations by the player can be reduced. Note that the first detection and the second detection may be detection of different operations of the same operation means. For example, in the case of an operation means that can be pressed, the detection of a single press may be the first detection, and the detection of a long press may be the second detection. Further, a sensor for detecting the player's movement may be provided, and the first detection and the second detection may be detection of the player's movement by the sensor.

  Further, the first output and the second output may be any outputs corresponding to the first detection and the second detection, respectively. The output here includes all outputs from the slot machine 1 such as display on the liquid crystal display 51 (output of images and videos), lighting of various LEDs (output of light), audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like.

  When the second detection occurs during the power saving mode, the second detection (second output) is performed when the player subsequently starts a game by the slot machine 1 in order to end the power saving mode. It is preferable to detect an expected operation or action (output related to starting a game). In the above embodiment, the second output is the output of the brightness adjustment screen, but may be the output of the volume adjustment screen, the output of the input screen such as a password for saving the game history, or the like. However, there may be a plurality of types including these.

  When there are a plurality of second outputs, the power saving mode is terminated when a specific second output is performed, while the power saving mode is not terminated when any other second output is performed. Also good. For example, when outputting the brightness adjustment screen as the second output, the power saving mode is ended to make the brightness easy to understand, and when outputting the volume adjustment screen, the power saving mode is maintained. You may do it.

  In this embodiment, the process of FIG. 20 is executed during the demonstration effect, but the process of FIG. 20 is also executed in a state where a game other than the demonstration effect is not being executed (such as a standby state). May be.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the control with the effect pattern according to the progress of the game by ending the demonstration effect by performing the setting operation of the betting number during the demonstration effect. Although it is a configuration, when a betting number setting operation is performed, a predetermined game start effect is executed, and then control with an effect pattern according to the progress of the game may be performed. In the production, a message indicating that the start of the game is welcomed may be displayed, or a character image indicating the same may be displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize that the game has been shifted to a startable state.

  In the present invention, the detection of the operation for starting the game (the operation for setting the number of bets) in the slot machine 1 may be the second detection, and the execution of the game start effect may be the second output. That is, in the power saving mode, when the first detection for making the first output that does not lead to the start of the game is performed, the operation for starting the game is detected while maintaining the power saving mode. In this case, the power saving mode may be terminated and the second output may be executed. When the second detection is detection of an operation for starting the game, the screen output for starting the game may be the second output.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the slot machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball in the game area. In this case, the demonstration control start condition is established in the configuration in which the demonstration control is performed on the presentation control means side, including the game control means for controlling the game and the presentation control means for controlling the presentation. When the normal mode is set, the demonstration production in the normal mode may be executed, and when the energy saving mode is set, the demonstration production in the energy saving mode may be executed.

  For example, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine 701 as shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 701, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is fired based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 701. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area 702 enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 706A, the first start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 704A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 706B, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 704B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  When the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 704A is started or when the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 704B is started, Whether the variable display result of the symbol is a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result or whether it is a “small hit” as a special display result different from the specific display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is sent from the game control microcomputer (game control means) of the main board. It is transmitted toward the effect control board (effect control means).

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 704A and the second special symbol display device 704B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 705 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 704A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 704B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device 705 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes a “big jackpot” (specific display result), which gives a value advantageous to the player. The big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is opened, and the special variable winning ball device 707 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as the winning ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  Speakers 708L and 708R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 703, and a game effect lamp 709 is provided at the periphery of the game area. .

  A stick controller 731A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 731A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 731B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 731A). Is provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 701 as described above, game control means (for example, a main board) that controls the game, and effect control that controls the effect based on control information (for example, an effect control command) transmitted from the game control means Means (for example, an effect control board), and the effect control means can set a normal state (for example, a normal mode) and a power saving state (for example, an energy saving mode), and the first detection (for example, in the power saving state) When the operation of the stick controller 731A is detected), the first output (for example, display of game history) is performed while the power saving state is maintained, and the second detection (for example, push button 731B is performed in the power saving state). Is detected), the power saving state is ended and the second output (for example, display of the brightness adjustment screen of the image display device 705) is performed. It may include a notification unit that performs.

  Specifically, when an operation to the stick controller 731A is detected while displaying the demonstration effect in the energy saving mode on the image display device 705, the game history is displayed in the image display device 705 while the energy saving mode is maintained. To display. On the other hand, if detection of an operation on the push button 731B is detected during display of the demonstration effect in the energy saving mode on the image display device 705, the energy saving mode is terminated and the brightness adjustment screen is displayed on the image display device 705. do it. The first detection, the first output, the second detection, and the second output are not limited to this, as in the case of the slot machine 1 described above.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

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A gaming machine for playing games,
Normal state and power saving state can be set,
When the first detection is made in the power saving state, the first output is performed while the power saving state is maintained, and when the second detection is made in the power saving state, the power saving state is ended. And an output means for performing the second output.

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