JP2016193164A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a performance of a control that would give players misunderstanding.SOLUTION: In a final game of a continuous presentation, when an operation of a third stop is performed and a display result is led out, after the game is finished, an operation reception period of a presentation switch 56 begins. In the operation reception period, an operation promotion notification is performed. During the operation reception period, starting from an operation of the third stop, even if an operation related to a progress of a game and a menu operation have not been operated for over one minute, a shift is not made to a demo state. During the operation reception period, if the presentation switch 56 is operated, a suggestion presentation is performed. Starting from an operation of the presentation switch 56, if an operation related to a progress of a game and a menu operation have not been operated for over one minute, a shift is made to the demo state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  As such a slot machine, there is known a slot machine that shifts to an operation reception period for receiving an operation for performing an effect after a reel is stopped and a display result is derived (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-115397 (paragraphs 0308 to 0309, etc.)

  By the way, after a display result is derived, it is common that a certain time elapses without performing an operation related to a game, and a demonstration state is executed and a demonstration effect is executed. However, if the demonstration effect is executed during the operation reception period as shown in Patent Document 1, the player will be misunderstood as if an operation for executing the effect is not received. Become.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent control that misleads the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Operation means capable of performing the operation (for example, the production switch 56);
Demonstration transition means for transitioning to the demonstration state when the transition condition is satisfied after the display result is derived (for example, the part for executing the process of Sc6 in FIG. 22, the part shown in FIG. 25A),
Possibility effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the process of Sb3 in FIG. 24) that executes an effect that suggests a possibility when an operation of the operation means is received during an operation reception period,
The operation reception period includes a period after the display result is derived (for example, a part shown in FIG. 25A).
In the operation acceptance period after the display result is derived, a demonstration transition restriction means for restricting the transition to the demonstration state even if the transition condition is satisfied (for example, Sc6 when Sc2 in FIG. 22 is N. (The part which performs the process of, the part shown to Fig.25 (a)) was further provided.
According to this configuration, the operation of the operation unit is received without shifting to the demonstration state during the operation reception period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control that misleads the player.

Operation promotion notification means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 25A) that performs operation promotion notification indicating that it is the operation reception period is provided.
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily detect that it is an operation reception period.

The operation promotion notification executed by the operation promotion notification means includes the operation promotion notification according to the first aspect and the operation promotion notification according to the second aspect,
The second aspect includes an operation promotion notification of a specific aspect that is not included in the first aspect.
According to this structure, the production effect when the operation promotion notification is executed increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Audio output means for outputting audio;
Voice output stopping means for stopping output of the voice when the output time of the voice reaches a predetermined time in a non-operation state.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a player who plays a game around a slot machine that outputs sound from feeling annoying.

A continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production over a plurality of games is provided,
The possibility effect executing means executes the effect when the operation means operation is received in the operation reception period after the display result of the final game in the continuous effect is derived,
The demonstration transition restriction means restricts the transition to the demonstration state even if the transition condition is satisfied in the operation reception period after the display result of the game up to the final game in the continuous performance is derived.
According to this configuration, since the transition to the demonstration state is not performed until the continuous performance is finished, the game is not interrupted or stopped in the middle of the execution of the continuous performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the slot machine from being left unattended.

A game progress operation means (for example, a MAXBET switch 6) capable of performing an operation to advance the game;
If the possibility effect executing means accepts the operation of the game progress operation means before accepting the operation of the operation means during the operation acceptance period, only the effect suggesting that there is a possibility is executed, and there is no possibility An effect that suggests this is not executed (for example, a part that executes the process of Sb7 in FIG. 24).
According to such a configuration, necessary information can be given to a player who wants to advance the game and cancel the effect.

With movable objects,
And a movable control means (for example, a portion for executing the process of Sb4 in FIG. 24) that moves the movable accessory when the operation means is accepted.
According to such a structure, the production effect when moving a movable accessory increases and the interest of a game can be improved.

A gaming machine that can play games (slot machine 1, pachinko),
Movable means (movable means 901-903);
Movable means control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the movable means;
An accepting means (player side setting switch 70) for accepting the player's operation;
Specific control execution means (sub control unit 91) for performing specific control (display of a setting screen) in response to reception of the reception means;
With
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then moves to the initial positions 911 to 913). Part 91),
The specific control execution means does not execute the specific control even if the accepting means accepts a player's operation during the confirming action execution period in which the confirming action control means controls the confirming action of the movable means. It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent specific control from being performed while the movable member is operating.

A gaming machine that can play games (slot machine 1, pachinko),
Movable means (movable means 901-903);
Movable means control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the movable means;
An accepting means (player side setting switch 70) for accepting the player's operation;
Specific control execution means (sub control unit 91) for performing specific control (display of a setting screen) in response to reception of the reception means;
Reception notification means for notifying that the player's operation can be received (player side setting switch 70 is lit);
With
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then moves to the initial positions 911 to 913). Part 91),
The acceptance notification means does not notify that the player's operation can be accepted during the confirmation operation execution period in which the confirmation operation control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (player side) Turn off the setting switch 70)
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from performing specific control operations while the movable member is operating.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the 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 technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the conditions which a microcomputer does not start. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the demonstration transfer process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu operation reception process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a time series figure which shows the specific example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of this invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means in the first modification. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the output timing of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected during a reel rotation process and a winning with a medal payout occurs in Modification 2. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the output timing of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when a winning with a medal payout occurs in Modification 2 and an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game during the payout process is detected. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the output timing of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected during reel rotation processing and a replay winning is generated in Modification 2. 14 is a flowchart illustrating control contents of a time counter update process performed by a main control unit in Modification 3.

[Slot machine configuration example]
An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a housing 1a. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally supported by the side end so that rotation is possible. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 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). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Checkout switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  Further, the front door 1b has 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 prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the order in which the reels are stopped, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set to 3, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is indicated, and a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 to notify that it is valid by lighting, wait (whether the previous game started There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is in a standby state because the reel has not started rotating for a certain period of time, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress. The game display section 13 is provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting various menus. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, an operation from the outside, such as being operated by a player who plays in the slot machine 1, is possible. The player can set the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the player side setting switch 70. Note that the player-side setting switch 70 includes an LED inside, and can notify whether or not an operation is accepted by turning on and off. For example, by turning on the player side setting switch 70, the player side setting switch 70 notifies that the operation is accepted. Further, for example, by turning off the player side setting switch 70, it is notified that the player side setting switch 70 does not accept the operation. Hereinafter, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 may be referred to as a menu operation. If a state in which no operation related to the progress of the game is performed after the third stop operation is continued for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds), the state shifts to the menu operation acceptance state, and the menu operation is accepted. The measurement of the predetermined time is started when 5 seconds have elapsed since the third stop operation was performed.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two bets are established as a prescribed number of bets in an RB, which will be described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. The combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is included, so that it is possible to make it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  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 all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  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 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 to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

  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.

  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 this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

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

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In this embodiment, regardless of which set value is set, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is common, and a later-described navigation stock performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities for the lottery and the extra lottery, but at least one of the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing both winning probabilities according to the set value.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning 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. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[About winning prizes]
FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transfer event and the technical matters related to the transfer event in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the special combination of the winning combinations includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”). It is. BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 10, from the time of winning either BB or RB until the prize is won, it is controlled to RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, RT3 Will be controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon , Right-down watermelon, middle cherries, square cherries are included. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition outcome will be described. In RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the upper bell is missed, Transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN.

[About lots eligible for lottery]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, a role that is subject to an internal lottery or whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB) or its At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. FIG. 12 shows combinations of special combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small roles that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. If any of the push order bells wins, the middle order bell always wins by performing the stop operation according to the stop order according to the push order bell type, while the stop order according to the push order bell type. By performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the above, the upper bells win at a certain rate, but the upper stage bells are not aligned and the transitional outcome may stop. For this reason, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell.

  In this embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6, GR11 to GR13, and GR21 to 26 are elected, as shown in FIG. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be selected in RT1 wins, by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the promoted replay wins and shifts to RT0, while the type is changed to that type. By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle stage replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be selected at RT0 wins, a special replay wins and moves to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 to be selected at RT2 wins, by performing stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the middle stage replay or blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus (RB, RB in BB). In this embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. Of RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. Of RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Note that the navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation notification is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12, that is, the display used for notification other than the navigation notification, and may be executed using a dedicated display. The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output.

  When the stop order in which the left reel is first stopped is notified, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. Further, in particular, when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are elected at RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified, in addition to the stop order image described above, red 7 and blue 7 are given to each reel. An image that prompts a stop operation at a target timing is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 wins at RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins is identifiable. In addition, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and win the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the order of stop according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. In other words, winning the middle bell, avoiding the fall replay, avoiding the stoppage of the transitional outcome, winning the middle bell in RT2, avoiding the fall replay, Eye suspension can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an ART lottery) that determines whether or not to control to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) when a lottery condition is satisfied. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a specified number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, BB, or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Count the number of games that are not controlled. The prescribed number of games is selected from any number of games from 1 to 399 games and 600 games.

  The main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery, and the number of games that are not controlled by any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of the execution period of the continuous production or from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Is controlled to ART when it reaches the specified number of games.

  In this embodiment, the number of games from the end of ART, BB, or RB is counted and the ART is controlled by reaching the specified number of games, but at the end of ART, BB, or RB It is good also as a structure which controls the ART by counting the number of games from any one of the above and reaching the specified number of games. The end of the ART is when the AT ends, but after the AT ends, the game is triggered when the push-out bell is missed and the transition is stopped, or the fall replay wins, that is, the end of RT2. It may be configured to start counting the number.

  When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after shifting to the preparation state, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it will be the target of navigation notification when winning the replay GR11-13, and the stop order for winning the special replay when winning the replay GR11-13 will be notified by navigation notification. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and avoid a fall replay winning and avoid moving to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, after that, when the first replay GR21-23 is won, or when the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that informs the stop order of winning the red 7 replay Navigation notification that notifies the stop order for winning the notification or the blue 7 replay is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is won and the fall It is possible to avoid replay winning and to shift to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins, and starts the ART control. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 performs an ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won in the ART game number lottery as the remaining number of ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and Start counting remaining games.

  After the ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, and the winning of the fall replay is avoided and the process proceeds to RT1. Can be avoided.

  Further, during the ART, when the lottery condition is satisfied, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games. Then, when the winning lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed in the same manner as at the start of ART, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is determined as the remaining ART allocated to the RAM 91c. Add to the number of games.

  In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is elected before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. Accordingly, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, the winning bonus is awarded to the corresponding bonus and the corresponding bonus is controlled. When the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, AT control is resumed when the transition to RT1 is resumed. After passing through RT2, the ART is restarted by moving again to RT2, and the counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is also restarted.

  If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it will be impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR21-26. By shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART controls are completed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins except for the first time by navigation notification when winning the replay GRs 21 to 26 during ART. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and move to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle stage replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning. It can be done.

  Next, the content of the process which the main control part 41 performs is demonstrated.

[Initial setting processing]
First, an initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When power is supplied and a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs a system reset and executes a startup process. Then, by executing the start-up process, the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) 0 assigned to the program status word (PSW) of the CPU core is set, and the interrupt prohibited state is set. In addition, an initial value is set in an internal function register (such as a CTC control register or a register related to a random number circuit) by the activation process. Thereafter, the initial setting process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6 is performed according to the program stored in the ROM 41b as the user program.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the main control unit 41 first sets the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) = 0 by executing the DI instruction, and prohibits the interrupt (Sa1). The interrupt process is a process that occurs by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt factor occurs. The interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) is prohibited (Sa1). Next, initialization data is set (Sa2), and each output port is initialized (Sa3). Next, the built-in register is set (Sa4).

  In the setting of the internal register, for example, the random number generation circuit 42 is set. Specifically, in the setting of the random number circuit, the main control unit 41 writes the random number maximum value setting data for specifying the random number maximum value preset by the user in the built-in register. In addition, the main control unit 41 checks whether the maximum random number set in the built-in register is not less than a predetermined lower limit value. If the random number maximum value is less than the lower limit value, the main control unit 41 is set in the random number maximum value setting register. Execute random number maximum value reset processing to reset the random number maximum value.

  Further, the main control unit 41 executes an initial value changing process for changing the initial value of the count value updated by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 writes the random number update method selection data in the random number update method selection register. Further, the main control unit 41 writes period setting data (data for setting how many times the reference clock signal is to be divided) for designating the period of the random number generating clock signal preset by the user. The main control unit 41 sets whether or not to update the initial value input to the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 sets whether or not to change the permutation of the count values updated by the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Then, the main control unit 41 writes random circuit activation data. By doing so, the main control unit 41 activates the random number generation circuit 42.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the power supply voltage is normal (Sa5). If the power supply voltage is not normal (N in Sa5), the determination is repeated until normal. If the power supply voltage is normal (Y in Sa5), the higher address of the interrupt vector is set (Sa6). Then, access to the RAM is permitted (Sa7), and the stack pointer is initialized (Sa8).

  Next, the RAM parity is calculated (Sa10). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated RAM parity becomes 0 (Sa11). If the RAM parity does not become 0 (N in Sa11), the process proceeds to Sa14.

  When the RAM parity becomes 0 (Y in Sa11), RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is acquired from the RAM 41c (Sa12). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is correct (Sa13). Next, in step Sa14, RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is cleared (Sa14).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is turned on (Sa15). When the setting key switch is on (Y in Sa15), the main control unit 41 sets a timer interrupt (Sa22). Specifically, a register of a timer circuit built in the main control unit 41 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time. For example, a value corresponding to 0.56 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 0.56 ms. In the timer circuit, the timer is initialized by setting the register, and time measurement is started from the initial value. Then, when the timer interrupt setting is completed, the process proceeds to a setting change process.

  On the other hand, if the setting key switch is OFF (Y in Sa15), whether or not the stored content of the RAM 41c has been destroyed based on the determination of Sa11, the determination of Sa13, and whether or not a RAM abnormality flag described later is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are normal (Sa16). When the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed (N in Sa16), a power failure recovery command (power failure recovery commands 1 to 4) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sa17), and the hot start command is sub-controlled. It transmits to the part 91 (Sa18). The case where the storage contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed is a case where it is determined that the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is correct in Sa11 and Y and the RAM abnormality flag is not set.

  Then, all the registers are restored (Sa19), and the timer interrupt setting similar to Sa22 is performed (Sa20). Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main). In the resumed timer interrupt process (main), the register saved in the stack area is restored, the prohibited interrupt is permitted, and the process returns to the process before the interrupt.

  If the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed (Y in Sa16), the RAM start address to be initialized is set in the register (Sa23), and the RAM area indicated by the designated address is cleared (hereinafter, “ (Also referred to as “initialization”) (Sa24). The case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed is either the case where it is determined that the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is not correct in N or Sa13 in Sa11, or the case where the RAM abnormality flag is set. .

  Here, the storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into a set value work, a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The set value work (0000H to in this embodiment) is an area in which data such as set values and random number values that are inconvenient when initialized at the time of normal setting change is stored.

  The special work (0003H in this embodiment) stores data that is initialized only before the start of setting change, such as input / output data of the I / O port 41d and data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90. It is an area to be done.

  An important work (0014H in this embodiment) is an area in which a counter indicating the number of credits, display data of various indicators and LEDs, a time counter of game time, and data that is inconvenient when initialized at the end of the game are stored. is there.

  General work (0045H in this embodiment) is data necessary for one game (one game) such as a winning flag that does not carry over, a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, and the game is over It is an area where data that can sometimes be initialized is stored.

  The unused area (0173H˜ in this embodiment) is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  The stack area (01CCH˜ in this embodiment) is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored.

  When an address is specified in Sa23, all the above-described areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Next, a RAM abnormality flag indicating that the storage contents of the RAM 41c are not normal is set in the RAM 41c (Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing. In error processing, it becomes an error state and it becomes impossible to play a game. The error state can be canceled by turning on the setting key switch 37 and turning on the power switch 39, thereby determining Y in Sa15, and shifting to the setting change process. Therefore, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, Sa15 becomes N, and Sa16 becomes Y, so that an error state occurs again.

  In the present embodiment, initialization is performed by setting the data to “00h”, that is, by clearing the data. However, for example, initialization can be performed by setting the data to “FFh” or inputting a predetermined value for each data.

  As described above, in this embodiment, interrupts are prohibited during the startup of the microcomputer, and interrupts are prohibited during the initial setting process (in this example, the PSW is cleared to 00h and the IMF is 0 when the microcomputer is started up. Thus, the interrupt disabled state is set, and the processing of Sa1 in FIG. 5 is executed by executing the DI command in FIG. 35 in the initial setting process). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

[Game control processing]
Game control processing executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described. The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 12 to 14 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not winning is allowed (random lottery) by random lottery. When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (eg, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 15 to 18 and the like). When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 6 to 9 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout processing, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIG. 10, FIG. 11, etc.). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs an ART lottery process during execution of the internal lottery process, and controls the AT for navigation notification and navigation effects when the AT is won, that is, when the number of AT games is given. Do. Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the RT4 as the inside when the bonus as a special role is won during the internal lottery process, and after the elapse of the navigation start game number described later also in the RT4 Control for navigation notification and navigation effects is performed.

[Condition that does not start]
Next, the conditions under which the microcomputer used as the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 is not activated in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the condition shown in FIG. 21 is satisfied, it is determined that an error has occurred and the microcomputer does not start.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the setting of the vector table (related symbol name: HPRGEND), the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied when values other than 0000h and 8000h to HPRGEND are set.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol names: HCSMD, HCSRW16 to HCSRW23), the microcomputer does not start when the value set in the CS / PWM setting is HCSMD = 0 and the HCSRW16 is set to a value other than 00. Is satisfied. The same applies to HCSRW17 to HCSRW23.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol names: HCSMD, HCSRW15), if HCSMD = 1 and HSCRW15 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol names: HPW0MD to HPW3MD, HCSRW11 to HCSRW14), the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied when HPW0MD = 1 and a value other than 00 is set for HCSRW11. If HPW1MD = 1 and HCSRW12 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When HPW2MD = 1 and HCSRW13 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When HPW3MD = 1 and HCSRW 14 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol name: HSMMOD), when bit 4 = 1 of HCSMOD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When bit 5 = 1 of HSMMOD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When bit 6 = 1 of HSMMOD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the random number circuit operation mode setting (related symbol name: HRDMD), when bit 3 = 1 of HEDMD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the random number circuit operation mode setting (related symbol name: HFRCLK), the condition that the microcomputer does not start when HFRCLK = 1 is set and no random number external clock (EXCLK) is input is satisfied.

  In the random number circuit operation mode setting (relevant symbol name: HRDMYE), the condition that the microcomputer does not start when HRDMYE = 1 is satisfied.

  In the system setting (related symbol name: HSYSCNT), when bit 5 = 1 of HSYSCNT is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When bit 6 = 1 of HSYSCNT is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. Further, when bit 7 = 1 of HSYSCNT is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. Note that bits 5 to 7 of HSYSCNT are unused bits that are not used for setting any function, and are normally set to 0.

  In the system setting (related symbol names: HLNKMD, HAUTLK), when HLNKMD = 0 and HAUTLK = 1 are set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the program end address (related symbol name: HPRGEND), if a value other than 8000h to A6FF is set in HPRGEND, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the RAM access prohibition address (related symbol names: HRAMSTAT, HRAMEND), if 0000h ≦ HRAMSTAT ≦ HRAMEND ≦ 01FFh is not satisfied, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the SW status (related symbol names: HSWSTS0 to HSWSTS9), if HSWSTS0 is set to a value other than 0000h to 01FFh, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. The same applies to HSWSTS1 to HSWSTS9.

  In the SW status (related symbol names: HSWSTS0 to HSWSTS9, HRAMSTAT, HRAMEND), the condition that the microcomputer is not started is satisfied when the value of the access prohibition right area set by HRAMSTAT and HRAMEND is set in HSWSTS0. The same applies to HSWSTS1 to HSWSTS9.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the interrupt is permitted after the timer interrupt is set in the initial setting process, and when the value set in the vector table is a value other than 0000h and 8000h to HPRGEND, the microcomputer is started. (In this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 21). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

  Next, the contents of processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
The sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) executes timer interrupt processing (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, a power failure determination process is performed. In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, it is determined whether the power interruption flag is set. If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub).

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Further, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 executes a continuous effect execution process. In the continuous performance execution process, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the ART lottery has been executed based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and the result thereof, and performs the continuous performance over a plurality of games (for example, 5 games). Run.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a continuous effect by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display 51. In an intermediate game (for example, the 1st to 4th games) until the last game (for example, the 5th game) of the continuous effect, an effect image indicating that the continuous effect is continuously executed in the next game after the game ends is displayed. Is done.

  In the final game of the continuous production, the sub-control unit 91 shifts to an operation reception period in which the operation of the production switch 56 is accepted after the symbols are stopped and the display result is derived. In the operation reception period, an operation promotion notification indicating that the operation reception period is in effect is executed by displaying a notification image from the liquid crystal display 51. When the production switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, a suggestion production indicating the possibility of winning the ART lottery is executed as the production result of the continuous production. In the present embodiment, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100%, that is, the confirmation that the ART lottery has been won, or that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 0%. That is, a notification that the ART lottery has not been won is executed as a suggestion effect.

  In addition, a battle effect can be mentioned as an example as a continuous effect. In the battle effect, a state in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle over a plurality of games is displayed. Then, the result of the effect is notified by the suggestion effect after the end of the final game of the continuous effect. When the teammate wins by the suggestion effect, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100%. In other words, a notification that the ART lottery has been won is made. If the enemy character wins by the suggestion effect, it is suggested that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 0%. That is, a notification that the ART lottery has not been won is made.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the sub control part 91 performs the operation promotion alerting | reporting in an operation reception period by the 1st aspect or the 2nd aspect.

  Here, the following aspects may be adopted as the first aspect and the second aspect. For example, an image showing the effect switch 56 may be displayed as an operation promotion notification, and the size of the image showing the effect switch 56 may be different between the first mode and the second mode. In addition, for example, an image showing the effect switch 56 may be displayed as an operation promotion notification, and the display mode of the image showing the effect switch 56 may be different in the first mode and the second mode (first mode). In one mode, it is a normal display, but in the second mode, characters are added.)

  Based on the ART lottery result, a lottery is performed to determine whether the operation promotion notification is performed according to the first mode or the second mode. Specifically, when the ART lottery is won, the probability that the second mode is selected is higher than the first mode. When the second mode is selected, it is further determined whether or not to display an image of the effect switch 56 with a specific pattern. The display probability of the image of the effect switch 56 with a specific pattern is distributed so that the determination value of the lottery table is higher when the ART lottery is won than when the ART lottery is not won. Thereby, the effect of the effect when the image of the effect switch 56 of a specific pattern is displayed is enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved. It is possible to display a specific pattern around the effect switch 56 as well as an aspect in which the effect switch 56 is provided with a specific pattern.

  Further, in the timer interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 outputs BGM output during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 and BGM output according to the gaming state (for example, whether or not the bonus is in progress). A voice control process for controlling the output of the voice including the voice is executed. Then, a predetermined time elapses in a state (hereinafter, also referred to as “no-operation state”) in which the operation (operation relating to the progress of the game, operation of the effect switch 56, menu operation) accepted according to the state is not performed. When this happens, the sound output is interrupted and the sound is muted.

  The operation of the effect switch 56 is continuously accepted even when the BGM is silenced during the operation acceptance period. In addition, when the BGM corresponding to the game state (for example, BGM in bonus) is muted, the game progress operation itself is continuously accepted. The menu operation is continuously accepted even when the BGM is muted during the menu operation acceptance period.

  In the present embodiment, the sound is muted when a predetermined time has elapsed in the non-operating state, but it is also possible to control the various LEDs and lamps to be turned off.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), after the third stop operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a certain period of time (for example, 1) in the non-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game and the menu operation are not performed. Execute the demo transition process to transition to the demonstration state when (minute) passes. Hereinafter, the demonstration state is referred to as “demo state” or “demo”. When transitioning to the demo state, the demonstration effect is executed by displaying the effect image from the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the slot machine 1 is put into a standby state. However, as will be described later, in the operation acceptance period after the final game of the continuous production, even if one minute elapses without any operation, the demo state is not entered.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), after the third stop operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 has a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) in the no-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game is not performed. A menu operation accepting process is executed for shifting to a menu operation accepting state for accepting a menu operation when the time has elapsed. However, as will be described later, in the operation reception period after the final game of the continuous production, the menu operation reception state is not shifted even if 30 seconds elapses without operation.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 performs notification that the menu operation is accepted in the menu operation acceptance state by displaying a notification image from the liquid crystal display 51. However, this notification is different from the operation promotion notification during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the menu operation is performed by the player side setting switch 70, but the menu operation can also be used as another switch. For example, the menu operation may be performed using the effect switch 56. In this case, it is preferable that the notification that the menu operation is accepted and the operation promotion notification are different. For example, displaying an image of a switch with a different color or displaying an image of a switch with a different pattern is given as an example. Thereby, even if it is the same switch, it can make a player recognize that a use differs with timing.

  In the timer interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect described above when the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 after the end of the final game of the continuous effect. The suggestion effect execution process to be executed is executed.

[Demo migration process]
Next, the demo transition process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the demo transition process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the third stop operation has been performed based on the command from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If the third stop operation has not been performed (N in Sc1), the process ends.

  When the third stop operation is performed (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not it is the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 (Sc2). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation acceptance period after the end of the last game of the continuous performance has been entered. In the case of the operation acceptance period (Y in Sc2), the process is terminated.

  When it is not the operation acceptance period (N in Sc2), it is determined whether or not the game is after the end of the game during the continuous production (Sc3). If the game is after the end of the game during the continuous production (Y in Sc3), the process ends.

  If it is not after the end of the game in the middle of the continuous performance (N in Sc3), after the third stop operation is performed, one minute has passed in the no-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game and the menu operation are not performed. Is determined (Sc4). If one minute has elapsed since the third stop operation in the non-operation state (Y in Sc4), a demo transition process for shifting to the demo state is executed (Sc6). In the demo transition process, the demonstration effect is executed by displaying the effect image from the liquid crystal display 51.

  If one minute has not elapsed since the third stop operation (N in Sc4), the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, and the effect switch 56 is operated without any operation. It is determined whether 1 minute has passed (Sc5). If one minute has not elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56 during the operation acceptance period (N in Sc5), the process ends. When one minute has passed since the operation of the effect switch 56 during the operation reception period (Y in Sc5), a demo transition process is executed (Sc6).

[Menu operation acceptance process]
Next, the menu operation acceptance process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the menu operation acceptance process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a third stop operation has been performed based on a command from the main control unit 41 (Sh1). If the third stop operation has not been performed (N in Sh1), the process ends.

  When the third stop operation is performed (Y in Sh1), it is determined whether or not it is the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 (Sh2). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation acceptance period after the end of the last game of the continuous performance has been entered. In the case of the operation acceptance period (Y in Sh2), the process is terminated.

  If it is not the operation acceptance period (N in Sh2), it is determined whether or not it is after the end of the game during the continuous production (Sh3). If the game is after the end of the continuous production (Y in Sh3), the process ends.

  If it is not after the end of the game in the middle of continuous production (N in Sh3), after the third stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have passed in the non-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game is not performed. Determine (Sh4). When 30 seconds have passed since the third stop operation in the non-operation state (Y in Sh4), a menu operation reception process for receiving a menu operation is executed (Sh6).

  When 30 seconds have not elapsed since the third stop operation (N in Sh4), the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, and the effect switch 56 is operated without any operation. It is determined whether 30 seconds have passed (Sh5). If 30 seconds have not elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56 during the operation acceptance period (N in Sh5), the process ends. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the operation of the effect switch 56 during the operation reception period (Y in Sh5), menu operation reception processing is executed (Sh6).

[Suggested production execution process]
Next, the suggestion effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the suggestion effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is during the operation reception period (Sb1). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation acceptance period after the end of the last game of the continuous performance has been entered. If it is not during the operation acceptance period (N in Sb1), the process ends.

  If it is during the operation acceptance period (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated (Sb2). When the effect switch 56 is operated (Y in Sb2), a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning the lottery result of the ART lottery is executed (Sb3). Further, the movable accessory is operated based on the operation of the effect switch 56 (Sb4).

  The suggestion effect is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of effects including an effect suggesting that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100% (confirmed notification that the ART lottery has been won). Then, when the ART lottery is won, the proportion of the effects indicating that there is a high possibility of winning the ART lottery is higher than when the ART lottery is not won.

  When the effect switch is not operated (N in Sb2), it is determined whether or not the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (Sb5). If the MAXBET switch 6 is not operated (N in Sb5), the process is terminated.

  When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated (Y in Sb5), it is determined whether or not the ART lottery is won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 (Sb6). If the ART lottery is not won (N in Sb6), an effect cancellation process for stopping the execution of the suggested effect is executed (Sb8).

  If the ART lottery is won (Y in Sb6), a suggestion effect indicating that the possibility of winning the ART lottery is 100% is executed (Sb7). In other words, the notification of confirmation that the ART lottery has been won is executed with the suggestion effect.

  At this time, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the effect being executed is stopped and the confirmation notification is not immediately executed. When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the suggested effect is executed to the end and the effect is performed. As a result, a definite notification is executed. Specifically, for example, as a continuous performance, an effect image in which an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character battle is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, and the fact that the teammate character wins the ART lottery is won. It is a definite notification. In this case, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the battle effect is not stopped and the victory of the teammate character is displayed, but the battle situation is displayed to the end to display the victory of the teammate character. To do.

[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25A shows a specific example of restricting the transition to the demo state. FIG. 25B shows a specific example of restricting the transition to the menu operation acceptance state. FIG. 26 shows a specific example of the operation promotion notification.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, when the third stop operation is performed and the display result is derived in the final game of the continuous effect, the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 is set after the game is over. Operation promotion notification is executed during the operation reception period. During the operation acceptance period, even if one minute elapses from the third stop operation to the operation related to the progress of the game and the menu operation in the non-operation state, the demo state is not entered. If the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, the suggestion effect is executed. When one minute elapses from the operation of the effect switch 56 and the operation related to the progress of the game and the menu operation without operation, a transition is made to the demo state.

  It is also possible to configure so as not to enter the demo state when a notification that the ART lottery has been won is given by the suggestion effect. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the determination of whether or not it has been confirmed that the ART lottery has been won by making a transition to the demo state, and the player can be surely recognized that the ART lottery has been won.

  Moreover, you may make it transfer to a demo state not only when 1 minute has passed since the operation switch 56 was operated but when 1 minute passed since the suggestion effect was performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25B, when the third stop operation is performed and the display result is derived in the final game of the continuous effect, the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 is set after the game is over. Operation promotion notification is executed during the operation reception period. The time from when the 5 seconds have elapsed from the third stop operation until the transition to the menu operation state is started. During the operation acceptance period, the menu operation acceptance state is not shifted even if 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of counting. If the effect switch 56 is operated during the operation reception period, the suggestion effect is executed. When 30 seconds elapses from the operation of the effect switch 56 without the operation related to the progress of the game, the state shifts to the menu operation acceptance state.

  In addition, you may make it transfer to a demo state not only when 30 seconds have passed since the operation switch 56 was operated, but when 30 seconds passed since the suggestion effect was performed.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, when the operation acceptance period is started after the final game of the continuous effect, an operation request effect image 201 for requesting the operation of the effect switch 56 is displayed as an operation promotion notification. At this time, an operation count display 200 indicating the number of times that the effect switch 56 can be operated is displayed. One operation of the effect switch 56 can be performed for each operation number display. In the example in the figure, the number of times that the production switch 56 can be operated is five.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, when the suggestion effect indicates that the ART lottery has not been won, when the effect switch 56 is operated, one operation number display 200 disappears and the liquid crystal is displayed. The screen of the display 51 is blacked out and a message “sorry” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (c), it is notified that the ART lottery has not been won, but when the operation number display 201 indicates that the operation of the effect switch 56 remains, the effect continues. The switch 56 can be operated. Therefore, the operation request effect image 201 is displayed again as the operation promotion notification.

  As shown in FIG. 26D, when the suggestion effect is again suggested that the ART lottery is not won, the operation number display is performed when the effect switch 56 is operated and the operation condition is satisfied. One 200 is extinguished, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is blacked out, and a message “sorry” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (e), it is notified that the ART lottery has not been won, but when the operation number display 201 indicates that the operation of the effect switch 56 remains, the effect continues. The switch 56 can be operated. Therefore, the operation request effect image 201 is displayed again as the operation promotion notification.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (f), when suggesting that the ART lottery is won by the suggestion effect, when the effect switch 56 is operated, one operation number display 200 disappears and “ The message “Big hit” is displayed. Thereby, the operation reception period of the production switch 56 ends, and the operation promotion notification ends. Then, AT starts from the next game.

  In this specific example, when the ART lottery is won, the number of operations of the effect switch 56 that indicates that the ART lottery is won is determined in advance.

[Modification 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine provided with the movable means 901 to 903 described in this modification, the transition to the demo state and the transition to the menu operation acceptance state during the operation acceptance period of the effect switch 56 are the same as in the above embodiment. By performing the restriction, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that obtained by the present invention.

[Operation check of movable means]
First, the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. The movable means 901 to 903 are members that are movable during production. The movable means 901 moves between the initial position 911 and the movable position 921. The initial position 911 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable position 921 is a position that overlaps the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 902 moves between the initial position 912 and the movable position 922. The initial position 912 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable position 922 is a position that overlaps the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 903 moves between the initial position 913 and the movable position 923. The initial position 913 and the movable position 923 are positions that do not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the first modification, the sub control unit 91 operates as a confirmation operation control unit, and confirms the operation of the movable units 901 to 903 under a predetermined condition. Note that the predetermined condition means, for example, when the operation or initial position of the movable means 901 to 903 is to be confirmed, such as when the slot machine 1 is turned on or when an operation error of the movable means 901 to 903 is detected. is there.

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 moves the movable units 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 27A to 27C). In the illustrated example, the movable units 901 to 903 exist at the initial positions 911 to 913 before the operation check (FIG. 27A), but before the operation check, the movable units 901 to 903 move to the initial positions 911 to 911. Even if it does not exist in 913, the movable means 901 to 903 are moved to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIG. 27C). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable units 901 to 903 from the movable positions 921 to 923 to the initial positions 911 to 913 (FIGS. 27C to 27E).

  By confirming the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in this way, the movable means 901 to 903 can be moved to the initial positions 911 to 913 after the operation confirmation. In addition, for example, by detecting the operation of the movable units 901 to 903 in the operation confirmation with, for example, a sensor (not shown), it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable units 901 to 903 operate normally.

  In the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, since the movable means 901 to 903 actually move, it takes time to complete the operation confirmation. Therefore, in the first modification, the effect control board 90 is initially set in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903. The initial setting of the effect control board 90 is a process for making settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to operate. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as an initial setting unit, and the sub CPU 91a reads and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b, thereby performing initial setting of the effect control board 90. By performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting a sound from the speakers 53, 54, receiving an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing a process based on the received operation. Can do.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, while the movable means 901 to 903 move from the initial positions 911 to 913 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 27A to 27B), the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is performed. Is going. Moreover, by completing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, for example, an effect image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 27C to 27E).

  As described above, even if the movable means 901 to 903 are moving during the confirmation operation execution period, after the initial setting period setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is accepted and accepted. The sub-control unit 91 can perform processing based on the operation performed. However, it is troublesome if a process associated with the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating during the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the first modification, during the confirmation operation execution period, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted, and the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In the first modification, the player side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off so that the player-side setting switch 70 is not easily operated by the player, thereby reducing the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period.

[Modification 2]
Next, a second modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the slot machine that performs the output control of the medal OUT signal and the security signal described in this modification, the transition to the demo state during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 and the menu operation reception state are the same as in the above embodiment. By restricting the transition to, effects similar to those obtained by the present invention can be obtained.

  Hereinafter, the output control of the medal OUT signal and the security signal that the CPU 41a outputs to the external output board 1000 as an external output signal when an abnormality (error) that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected will be described with reference to FIGS. Based on An abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is an abnormality that allows the game to proceed without error processing. Specific examples of abnormalities that do not hinder the progress of the game are insertion errors and payout errors during reel rotation processing, and insertion errors during payout processing.

  The insertion error during the reel rotation process and the payout process is related to, for example, when a foreign object is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, when a foreign object exists in the medal flow path, or during the reel rotation or the payout process. First, it is detected when a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. Also, a payout error during the reel rotation process is detected when a medal is paid out when it is not the payout timing.

  28 to 30, the start switch, the reel rotation start, the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, the payout, and the bet number setting indicate respective timings during the game. Specifically, the start switch indicates the timing when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The reel rotation start indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate. The first stop indicates a timing at which a stop operation that is first performed in a state where all the reels are still rotating is detected. The second stop indicates the timing at which any one reel has already stopped and the two reels are rotating, that is, the second stop operation is detected. The third stop indicates a timing when any two reels are stopped and one reel is rotating, that is, when a third stop operation is detected. The payout indicates the timing at which the medal payout process is performed. The betting number setting indicates the timing at which the betting number setting process is performed after winning the replay.

  The abnormality detection indicates a timing at which an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected. The medal OUT signal indicates the output status of the medal OUT signal. Specifically, the medal OUT signal is a signal indicating that one medal has been paid out by outputting one pulse. The security signal indicates the output status of a signal (for example, an insertion error signal or a payout error signal) indicating that an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game has occurred.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game during the reel rotation process is detected and a winning with a medal payout occurs. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed. The security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize medals paid out in a situation where an abnormality has occurred during the reel rotation process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

  In addition, as known in the art, when an abnormality is detected during the game when an abnormality is detected during the game, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is terminated, “abnormality in game” and “ Cannot distinguish “abnormalities immediately after the game ends”. However, in this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the provision of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is output after the end of the provision of the game medium. Start outputting security signals before completion. Thereby, for example, the hall computer analyzes the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collecting unit, and detects that the security signal has been output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thus, it is possible to distinguish “abnormality in the game” instead of “abnormality immediately after the game”.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when a winning with a medal payout occurs and an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected during the payout process. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the payout process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed, In addition, the security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize a medal paid out in a situation where an abnormality has occurred during the payout process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

  In addition, as known in the art, when an abnormality is detected during payout, when an abnormality is notified after payout is completed, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is finished, “abnormality during payout” and “ Cannot distinguish “abnormality immediately after withdrawal”. However, in the second modification, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the provision of the game medium to the end of the provision of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is output after the end of the provision of the game medium. Start outputting security signals before completing output. Thereby, for example, the hall computer analyzes the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collecting unit, and detects that the security signal has been output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thus, it is possible to distinguish “abnormalities during payout” instead of “abnormalities immediately after the payout is completed”.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process and a replay winning is generated. In the modified example 2, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process, the security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but the bet number process by winning a replay The security signal is output after the completion of the operation and before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. As a result, it is possible to recognize that the betting number has been set in a situation where an abnormality has occurred during the reel rotation process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred. In the example shown in the figure, the horizontal axis for setting the number of bets is long, but it is actually instantaneous.

  In addition, as known in the art, when an abnormality is detected during the game when an abnormality is detected during the game, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is terminated, “abnormality in game” and “ Cannot distinguish “abnormalities immediately after the game ends”. However, in the second modification, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the provision of the game medium, after the bet number processing by the replay winning is completed, the medal OUT signal Start outputting security signals before completing output. Thereby, for example, the hall computer analyzes the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collecting unit, and detects that the security signal has been output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thus, it is possible to distinguish “abnormality in the game” instead of “abnormality immediately after the game”.

  The timing for detecting an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is during the reel rotation in the example shown in FIGS. 28 and 30 and the payout process in the example shown in FIG. 29, but is not limited thereto. . For example, if an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected during waiting, an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game during freezing, or an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game during checkout Even in the case of detecting the token, the security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but the payout process is completed and the medal OUT signal is output, as in the examples described in FIGS. A security signal is output before completion. Thereby, it is possible to recognize medals paid out in a situation where an abnormality occurs during each process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

[Modification 3]
Next, Modification 3 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As will be described in this modification, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set to an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and the timer value stored in the designated address is Slot that updates multiple types of timer values by repeatedly executing the update process while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address In the machine, similar to the above embodiment, by limiting the transition to the demo state and the transition to the menu operation reception state during the operation reception period of the production switch 56, the same effect as that obtained by the present invention is achieved. The effect of can be obtained.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the control content of the time counter update process. The time counter update process is executed in a timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the basic process (mainly the main process) at regular intervals (interval of about 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by an interrupt generated according to the count of the timer circuit 509. The address at which the program of the timer interrupt process (main) is stored is a vector table. It is set as a value corresponding to the timer interrupt. When a timer interrupt occurs, processing from that address is executed. Further, other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the time counter update process, first, the number of 1-byte timer counters to be updated (3 in this embodiment) is set as the number of processes for 1 byte (Sg1), and the first address of the 1-byte timer group (7E2Ch) is set. A pointer is set (Sg2).

  Next, if the 1-byte value stored in the designated address (address indicated by the pointer) is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the 1-byte value of the designated address (Sg3), and 1 is subtracted from the processing count set in the step of Sg1. (Sg4), it is determined whether the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sg5).

  If the number of processes after subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sg5, that is, if all the 1-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sg6), and the process returns to the step of Sg3. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 1-byte timer, and if the 1-byte value of the designated address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  When the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sg5, that is, when all the 1-byte timers have been updated, the number of 2-byte timer counters to be updated (number of 2-byte timer counters in this embodiment) Then, 4) is set (Sg7), and the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sg8). As a result, the pointer moves to the start address (7E2Fh) of the 2-byte counter group.

  Next, if the 2-byte value stored in the area consisting of the designated address (address indicated by the pointer) and the next address is not 0, the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is decremented by 1 (Sg9), and Sg7 1 is subtracted from the number of processes set in step (Sg10), and it is determined whether or not the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sg11).

  If the number of processes after the subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sg11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 2 (Sg12), and the process returns to the step of Sg9. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 2-byte timer, and if the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  If the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sg11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have been updated, the process ends.

  As described above, in the third modification, the value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM 41c is periodically updated to become a specific value (0), thereby specifying the passage of time. Conventionally, when measuring multiple types of time intervals, timer values are set and updated within multiple types of processing that require timekeeping, and each type of program for updating multiple types of timer values is processed. Since it is necessary to provide it inside, it was a factor which increased program capacity. In addition, since multiple types of timer counters are assigned as data groups for each process used, it is necessary to read out the values of unrelated addresses in order to update all of them in one process. there were.

  On the other hand, in the third modification, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set to an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and the timer value stored in the designated address is changed. Since multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing the update process while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address Thus, the program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where each of the processes for designating a plurality of types of addresses and updating the values of the addresses is performed in the individual processes.

  Multiple types of timers can be obtained by repeatedly executing the process of updating the timer value stored at the specified address while changing the specified address for the area where the multiple types of timer counter values are stored by performing a predetermined calculation. Any configuration may be used as long as the value is updated. For example, by adding a constant to the current designated address, multiple types can be obtained by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for an area in which multiple types of timer counter values are stored. The timer value may be updated, or a value corresponding to the number of processes with respect to the reference address (for example, for a 1-byte counter, +1 for the number of processes 1, +1 for the number of processes 2, and the number of processes While changing the designated address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding or subtracting +3 ...) for 3 Ri may be configured to update a plurality of types of the timer value by return run.

  Further, in the third modification example, the configuration includes seven types of timer counter values of 1-byte timers A to C and 2-byte timers A to D, but at least two types of timer counter values are determined according to predetermined rules in the RAM 41c. In the process of updating the timer value stored in the specified address, the specified address for the area in which multiple types of timer values are stored is changed by performing a predetermined operation. However, if the configuration is such that two or more types of timer values are updated by repeated execution, the program capacity can be reduced as described above.

  In addition, only one of the 1-byte timer and 2-byte timer is set to set the timer counter value in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and update the timer value stored in the designated address. A configuration in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing a predetermined calculation while changing a designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer values are stored may be employed.

  Further, only for some of the timer counters provided in the main control unit 41, a process of setting a timer value in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c and updating the timer value stored in the designated address, A configuration in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing a predetermined calculation while changing a designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer values are stored may be employed.

  Moreover, in the modification 3, although it is the structure provided with a separate timer counter for every kind of period to measure, for example, it is good also as a structure which shares one timer counter about several types of period in which the period to measure does not overlap.

  Moreover, in the modification 3, as a process which the main control part 41 performs, according to the timer interruption process (main) which performs a predetermined process regularly irrespective of the progress state of a game, and the progress state of a game A main process that performs different processes in stages, and the main control unit 41 sets an initial value to the timer counter when a timing condition is satisfied in the main process, and a plurality of types of timer interrupt processes (main) The timer value is updated, and it is not necessary to provide a process for updating multiple types of timer values in each process constituting the main process, so the program capacity for updating multiple types of timer values is reduced. be able to.

  In the third modification, the main process is periodically interrupted and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. However, the timer interrupt process that is periodically performed is determined in advance regardless of the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 may be configured to perform both a periodic process for performing the processed process and a main process for performing a process that varies stepwise depending on the progress of the game. By setting an initial value to the timer counter when the timing condition is satisfied in the process and updating multiple types of timer values in the periodic process, multiple types of timer values are set in each process constituting the main process. Since it is not necessary to provide a process for updating, it is possible to reduce the program capacity related to updating of a plurality of types of timer values.

  Further, in the third modification, in the time counter update process, the value of the address is updated on condition that the value of the designated address is not 0, and the timer value is updated to an abnormal value. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the third modification, in the time counter update process, the number of processes equal to the number of timer counters to be updated is set, and the process of updating the timer value is repeatedly executed for the set number of processes. The number of timer counters to be updated can be easily set. For example, when a plurality of types of timer counters having different update intervals are provided, the type of timer value to be updated can be arbitrarily set according to the number of processes to be set it can.

  Note that the number of processes, that is, the number of timer counters to be updated may be set in a program, or values set in a table may be read and set.

  In addition, the timer counter to be updated last is set in advance without setting the number of processes at the beginning, and the timer value is updated repeatedly until the address of the timer counter is reached. It is also possible to store a specific end value (for example, FFh) at the next address of the timer counter, and to repeatedly execute the process of updating the timer value until the value read from the specified address becomes the specific end value. good.

  The third modification includes a 1-byte timer counter and a 2-byte timer counter, and separately includes a process for updating the 1-byte timer value and a process for updating the 2-byte timer value. Therefore, the capacity of the program and the capacity occupied by the timer value in the RAM 41c can be reduced as compared with the case where the process of updating the 1-byte timer value and the process of updating the 2-byte timer value are made common.

  Note that the third modification is configured to measure a relatively long time corresponding to an initial value exceeding 1 byte by providing a 2-byte timer counter. For example, a timer counter having a different update interval, for example, a timer Interrupt processing (main) By providing a first timer counter that is updated once every four times and a second timer counter that is updated once every fourteen times, a relative value can be obtained without providing a 2-byte counter. It is also possible to employ a configuration for measuring a long time interval. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide a process for updating a 1-byte timer value and a process for updating a 2-byte timer value. It is possible to reduce the program capacity related to the update.

  Further, in the third modification, a plurality of types of timer counters are assigned to special works that are not initialized in accordance with the progress of the game in the RAM 41c, and are not initialized in accordance with the progress of the game. Regardless of the progress of the game, it is possible to measure the time spanning the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game.

  In particular, in the third modification, the measurement period is not limited to the timer counter that may cross the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized as the game progresses. Since the timer counter that does not cross over the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress is stored in the area assigned to the special work together with other timer counters, the timer counter can be easily managed. In addition, a timer counter that does not straddle the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game is set, and a timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized at the measurement period according to the progress of the game. The usage of the timer counter can be easily changed by a later design change, such as changing to a timer counter that may straddle It can be. In addition, as described above, if a single timer counter is shared for a plurality of types of periods in which measurement periods do not overlap, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized may be crossed as the game progresses. It is possible to measure the measurement period and the measurement period that does not cross the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game with one timer counter.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the demonstration switch 56 does not enter the demo state during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 (in this example, the part of executing the process of Sc6 when Sc2 in FIG. 22 is N, the part shown in FIG. 25A). .
Therefore, the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted without shifting to the demo state during the operation acceptance period. As a result, it is possible to prevent a control that misleads the player.

In the present embodiment, an operation promotion notification indicating that it is the operation reception period of the effect switch 56 is executed (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 25A).
Therefore, it can be easily detected that it is the operation reception period.

In the present embodiment, the operation promotion notification includes the notification of the first aspect and the notification of the second aspect, and the second aspect includes the operation promotion notification of a specific aspect not included in the first aspect.
Therefore, the production effect when the operation promotion notification is executed increases, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the sound is muted when the output time of the sound reaches a predetermined time without any operation.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player who plays the game around the slot machine that outputs the sound from feeling troublesome.

In the present embodiment, the game does not shift to the demo state after the end of the game in the middle of the continuous production, and shifts to the operation acceptance period after the final game of the continuous production.
Therefore, since the transition to the demo state does not occur until the continuous performance ends, the game is not interrupted or stopped during the execution of the continuous performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the slot machine from being left unattended.

In the present embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the operation acceptance period, an effect suggesting that the ART lottery has been won is executed, and the effect suggesting that the ART lottery has not been won is canceled (FIG. 24 part for executing the processing of Sb7).
Therefore, necessary information can be given to a player who wants to advance the game and cancel the effect.

In the present embodiment, the movable accessory is operated when the effect switch 56 is operated (the portion that executes the process of Sb4 in FIG. 24).
Therefore, the production effect when moving the movable accessory is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

In the first modification, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, in the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 is turned off so that the player side setting switch 70 is not easily operated by the player.
Therefore, the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced.

In the present embodiment, during the operation reception period of the effect switch 56, the state is not shifted to the menu operation reception state (in this example, the process of Sh6 is executed when N is Sh2 in FIG. 22, FIG. 25B). Part shown).
Therefore, the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted without shifting to the demo state during the operation acceptance period. As a result, it is possible to prevent a control that misleads the player.

[Other variations]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

[Conditions for entering the demo state]
In the above-described embodiment, the transition condition to the demo state is one minute elapsed in the no-operation state in which the operation related to the progress of the game and the menu operation are not performed, but the condition of another aspect may be the transition condition. For example, the transition condition may be that the settlement switch 10 is operated.

[Control during demo state]
In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed during the demonstration state, but other controls may be executed during the demonstration state. For example, mute the sound or reduce the volume, turn off various LEDs and lamps, or reduce the illuminance.

[Conditions for transitioning to menu operation acceptance status]
In the above embodiment, the transition condition to the accepting state of the menu operation is 30 seconds in the non-operation state where the operation related to the progress of the game is not performed, but the condition of another aspect may be the transition condition. For example, the transition condition may be that the settlement switch 10 is operated.

[Suggested production]
In the said embodiment, although the suggestion effect which suggests the possibility of having won the ART lottery was performed, you may perform the effect which suggests another possibility. For example, a right that allows the player to move to an advantageous state (winning a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state, allowing a winning to move to the advantageous state, etc.) The possibility of being given, the possibility of being given the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the possibility of being given the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, Possibility of being given the right to be notified whether or not the current gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player, the period during which it is controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on termination conditions, etc. ), A possibility that a direct advantageous benefit is given to the player, such as a possibility of shifting to), a direct advantage for the player, but a condition for obtaining the benefit on the Internet, for example Indirectly advantageous benefits may execute an effect suggests that granted for the player.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control related to a privilege (ART) advantageous to the player, but the sub-control unit 91 performs a part or all of control related to the privilege advantageous to the player. Also good.

[About slot machines]
In the 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, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first 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.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with drawing, this invention is not limited to this embodiment, Even if there is a change and addition in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention, it is contained in this invention. Needless to say.

The above embodiment includes the following inventions.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Operation means capable of performing the operation (for example, the production switch 56);
When the transition condition is established after the display result is derived, the instruction input acceptance state transition means for transitioning to the instruction input acceptance state for accepting the instruction input by the player (for example, the part for executing the processing of Sh6 in FIG. 23, FIG. 25 (b)),
Specific control execution means for executing specific control when receiving an instruction input in the instruction input reception state (for example, a part for adjusting a volume or a light amount in an effect during a game);
Possibility effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the process of Sb3 in FIG. 24) that performs an effect that suggests a possibility when an operation of the operation means is received in the operation reception period,
The operation reception period includes a period after the display result is derived (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 25B),
In the operation acceptance period after the display result is derived, even if the transition condition is satisfied, instruction input acceptance state transition restriction means (for example, Sh2 in FIG. 22) restricts the transition to the instruction input acceptance state. A portion for executing the processing of Sh6 when N, a portion shown in FIG. 25B).
According to this configuration, the operation of the operation unit is accepted without shifting to the operation acceptance state during the operation acceptance period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an operation not intended by the player from being performed.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
An operation means capable of performing an operation;
Demonstration transition means for transitioning to the demonstration state when the transition condition is satisfied after the display result is derived,
Possibility effect execution means for executing an effect suggesting the possibility when the operation of the operation means is accepted in the operation acceptance period,
The operation reception period includes a period after the display result is derived,
A slot machine further comprising demonstration transition restriction means for restricting transition to the demonstration state even if the transition condition is satisfied when the operation reception period is after the display result is derived.

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