JP2016195629A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for enabling a player to recognize a numerical value to be updated.SOLUTION: A sub control part displays, when an AT game number wins, a won AT game number (containing an additional AT game number) in the center of a display area of a liquid crystal display. The sub control part displays a won AT game number at the center of the display area, and then adds the won AT game number thereby to set a remaining AT game number thereby to display the set remaining AT game number after it executes a numerical value display performance (or a count-up) in the remaining AT game number display area. The sub control part displays the AT game number, which has hit after the start to the end of the count-up in the remaining AT game number display area, in the adjacent area of the liquid crystal display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  As an example of such a gaming machine, an operation for setting a predetermined bet number after an AT game number, which is the number of games controlled by an AT (assist time) as an example of an advantageous state advantageous to a player, is given (So-called BET operation) and the operation for starting the production are performed, the number of assigned AT games is notified using the entire screen of the liquid crystal display, and the number of assigned AT games is already There is disclosed a technique for displaying the number of AT games, which is a sum of the number of remaining AT games assigned, on the upper right side of a liquid crystal display (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-121462, A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the total number of AT games is displayed small on the upper right side of the liquid crystal display, it is newly granted if the player does not pay attention to the remaining number of AT games before the total. It may be difficult to recognize the number of AT games.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily recognize a numerical value to be updated.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine)
Numerical display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the remaining AT games in the remaining AT game number display area) that can display a predetermined numerical value (for example, the remaining AT game number) in the numerical display area (for example, the remaining AT game number display area). Processing to display the number)
Numerical value updating means for updating a predetermined numerical value by calculation (for example, addition) using a specific value (for example, the number of winning AT games) (for example, adding the number of winning AT games to the number of remaining AT games by the sub-control unit 91) And update the number of remaining AT games)
An informing means for informing the specific value when the predetermined numerical value is updated (for example, processing in steps S101 to S106 executed by the sub-control unit 91);
The notification means is a first display means (for example, steps S101 and S102 executed by the sub-control unit 91) that displays the specific value in a first mode (for example, the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51). Processing), and after the specific value is displayed in the first mode, the specific value is displayed in a region (for example, an adjacent region) in the vicinity of the numerical display area, which is less conspicuous than the first mode (for example, 2nd display means (for example, processing of Steps S103-S106 which sub-control part 91 performs) which displays a character image in an adjacent field smaller than the center of a display field.

  According to such a configuration, after the specific value is displayed in the first mode, the player is more than a gaming machine in which the specific value is not displayed in the second mode that is less conspicuous than the first mode in the area near the numerical display area. It becomes easy to recognize a specific value as a numerical value to be updated.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second display means may display the specific value for a period required for one unit game (for example, a period from the start to the end of one game) (for example, after the number of AT games is won). The number of AT games won in the adjacent area may be displayed during one game).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes easier for a player to recognize a specific value than a gaming machine in which a specific value is not displayed in a period required for one unit of game.

(3) In the gaming machines (1) and (2) above,
The second display means displays the specific value in a color (for example, a plurality of colors expressing red, gold, or rainbow) different from a color (for example, black) in which the numerical value is displayed in the numerical value display area. (For example, the number of winning AT games may be displayed in a more conspicuous color than black indicating the number of remaining AT games).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the specific value than the gaming machine that displays the specific value in the color in which the numerical value is displayed in the numerical value display area.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first display means may display the specific value in a display area including the numerical value display area (for example, the winning AT game number is the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 including the remaining AT game number display area) May be displayed.)

  According to such a configuration, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the specific value than a gaming machine in which the specific value is not displayed in the display area including the numerical value display area.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
While the specific value is displayed in the second mode, a numerical value for executing a numerical value update effect (for example, a numerical value display effect, counting up the number of remaining AT games) for updating the numerical value displayed in the numerical value display area. You may further provide the update production | presentation execution means (For example, the process which performs a numerical display production only during the period when the number of AT games elected by the sub-control part 91 is displayed on an adjacent area).

  According to such a configuration, the player becomes more interested in the execution of the numerical value update effect than the gaming machine in which the numerical value update effect is not executed while the specific value is displayed in the second mode. The fun of gaming is improved.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
When the predetermined numerical value is set, a numerical value display effect executing means (for example, sub-control) that executes a numerical value display effect (for example, a numerical value display effect, counting up the number of remaining AT games) that displays the set numerical value. A process of executing a numerical display effect executed by the unit 91),
The numerical value display effect execution means displays the numerical value when an update condition for the numerical value is satisfied by the time the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect (for example, when one game of the number of AT games is consumed). The numerical value displayed as a result of the production may be changed from the set numerical value to a numerical value updated based on the established update condition instead of the set numerical value (for example, the sub control unit 91). May be displayed as a display result of the numerical display effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
In the gaming machine further comprising variable display means (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying the identification information, and giving game value according to the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means,
Grant information output means (for example, an external output board 1000 executed by the main control unit 41) that outputs grant information (for example, medal OUT signal) that can specify the game value given when the game value is given. Processing to output the medal OUT signal externally),
An anomaly detecting means for detecting an anomaly related to the game (for example, a process of detecting an anomaly executed by the main control unit 41);
Abnormality information output means for outputting abnormality information when abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means (for example, processing for externally outputting a security signal via the external output board 1000 executed by the main control unit 41);
The abnormality information output means includes
When abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of variable display of identification information to the end of the provision of game value, the abnormality information is output after the end of the game value provision. Along with (for example, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from when the main control unit 41 starts the game until the end of the medal grant, the security signal is externally output after the payout process is completed).
The output of the abnormality information may be started before the output of the grant information output according to the grant of the game value is completed (for example, before the main control unit 41 completes the external output of the medal OUT signal) Security signal may be externally output).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the gaming value given in a situation where an abnormality has occurred. Further, it is possible to distinguish between “abnormalities in the game” instead of “abnormalities immediately after the game”.

(8) In the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
In the gaming machine further comprising variable display means (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying the identification information, and giving game value according to the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means,
Grant information output means (for example, an external output board 1000 executed by the main control unit 41) that outputs grant information (for example, medal OUT signal) that can specify the game value given when the game value is given. Processing to output the medal OUT signal externally),
An anomaly detecting means for detecting an anomaly related to the game (for example, a process of detecting an anomaly executed by the main control unit 41);
Abnormality information output means for outputting abnormality information when abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means (for example, processing for externally outputting a security signal via the external output board 1000 executed by the main control unit 41);
The abnormality information output means includes
When abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the provision of the game value to the end of the provision of the game value, the abnormality information is output after the end of the provision of the game value (For example, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality during the payout process, the security signal is externally output after the payout process is finished).
The output of the abnormality information may be started before the output of the grant information output according to the grant of the game value is completed (for example, before the main control unit 41 completes the external output of the medal OUT signal) Security signal may be externally output).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the gaming value given in a situation where an abnormality has occurred. Further, it is possible to distinguish “abnormality during payout” instead of “abnormality immediately after payout”.

(9) In the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
It further comprises variable display means (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for performing variable display of identification information by setting the number of bets using the game value, and the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is replayed. (For example, replay), in the gaming machine in which the bet number is set without newly using the game value,
Information output means for outputting information when the bet amount is set according to the replay (for example, processing for externally outputting the medal OUT signal via the external output board 1000 executed by the main control unit 41);
An anomaly detecting means for detecting an anomaly related to the game (for example, a process of detecting an anomaly executed by the main control unit 41);
Abnormality information output means for outputting abnormality information when abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means (for example, processing for externally outputting a security signal via the external output board 1000 executed by the main control unit 41);
The abnormality information output means includes
If an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of variable display of identification information to the setting of the bet number according to the replay, the bet number corresponding to the replay is determined. After setting, the abnormality information is output (for example, when the abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within the period from when the main control unit 41 starts the game to when the betting number processing by the replay winning is finished, the betting number processing is ended. And output a security signal externally)
The output of the abnormality information may be started before the output of the information output in accordance with the betting number setting of the replay is completed (for example, the main control unit 41 completes the external output of the medal OUT signal) The security signal may be output externally before).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the gaming value given in a situation where an abnormality has occurred. Further, it is possible to distinguish between “abnormalities in the game” instead of “abnormalities immediately after the game”.

(10) In the gaming machines (1) to (9) above,
Storage means for storing the program (for example, the ROM of the microcomputer of the main control unit 41 or the sub-control unit 91);
A microcomputer (for example, a microcomputer of the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91) that executes processing according to the program stored in the storage unit;
Further comprising
The program includes an interrupt program (for example, an interrupt processing program) that is executed in response to the occurrence of an interrupt,
The microcomputer is
An interrupt permission means (for example, a process for permitting an interrupt to be executed by the main control unit 41) for executing a process for permitting an interrupt after executing a process for setting an interrupt;
Interrupt processing execution means for executing processing according to the interrupt program based on the interrupt when the interrupt is permitted (for example, interrupt processing in the interrupt permission state executed by the main control unit 41) When,
An address storage means (for example, a vector table) having a storage area capable of storing an address of an interrupt program in the storage means (for example, a start address of an interrupt process);
Determining means (for example, main control) for determining whether or not the address stored in the storage area of the address storing means is within a predetermined range (for example, a predetermined value, 0000h, 8000h to HPRGEND). Processing for determining whether or not the value set in the vector table when the microcomputer executed by the unit 41 is started is a value other than a predetermined value),
Activation limiting means for restricting activation of the microcomputer when the determination means determines that the address of the interrupt program is not within a predetermined range (for example, a value set in a vector table executed by the main control unit 41 is a predetermined value) If the value is other than the above, it may further include a process for restricting the start-up of the microcomputer.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

(11) In the gaming machines (1) to (10) above,
It further comprises a control means for performing control (for example, the main control unit 41),
The control means includes
Setting means for setting the control means (for example, a startup process executed by the main control unit 41);
Processing means (for example, initial setting processing executed by the main control unit 41) for executing processing (for example, initial setting processing) based on a control program (for example, user program) after setting by the setting means;
Interrupt generating means for generating an interrupt in response to the establishment of the interrupt condition (for example, a process for generating an interrupt executed by the main control unit 41);
Interrupt processing execution means (for example, interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 41) for executing interrupt processing based on the interrupt;
Interrupt limiting means for limiting the generation of interrupts by the interrupt generating means (for example, processing for prohibiting interrupts executed by the main control unit 41),
The interrupt restricting means is a first interrupt restricting means for restricting the generation of an interrupt before the processing based on the control program is started (for example, at the start of starting the microcomputer executed by the main control unit 41). Interrupt prohibition process) and second interrupt limiting means for limiting the generation of interrupts at the start of the process based on the control program (for example, at the start of execution of the initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41) Processing for prohibiting interrupts).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

(12) In the gaming machines (1) to (11) above,
A plurality of timer value storage areas, and data storage means for storing data;
Timer value storage means for storing a timer value according to the timekeeping condition in a timer value storage area according to the timekeeping condition when any type of timekeeping condition is satisfied among a plurality of types of timekeeping conditions;
Timer value updating means capable of updating timer values stored in a plurality of timer value storage areas at predetermined intervals;
A plurality of timer value storage areas are assigned consecutive addresses according to a predetermined rule,
The timer value update means repeatedly executes update processing for updating the timer value stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the specified address while changing the specified address for the timer value storage area by performing a predetermined operation. A plurality of types of timer values may be updated.

According to such a configuration, a plurality of timer value storage areas are assigned consecutive addresses according to a predetermined rule, and an update process for updating the timer value stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the specified address is performed. Since multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing while changing the specified address for the timer value storage area by performing a predetermined calculation, the process of updating multiple types of timer values The program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where it is performed every time.
“Consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule” means that, for example, an address that is added N (N is a natural number) from the start address and the start address is assigned.
In addition, “change the designated address for the timer value storage area by performing a predetermined operation” means, for example, changing the designated address by adding or subtracting a value corresponding to the number of processes from the current designated address. In other words, the designated address is changed by adding or subtracting a constant to or from the reference address. At this time, the value or constant according to the number of processes may vary depending on the storage capacity of the timer value. For example, if the timer value is stored byte by byte, the value according to the number of processes is the number of processes. Depending on the number of processing, the value is 2, 4, 6,..., Depending on the number of processing. The constant is 2.

It is a front view of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is an internal structure figure 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the AT game number winning notification process which a sub-control part performs. It is the figure which showed the example of a display screen of the number of remaining AT games displayed on a liquid crystal display. It is the figure which showed the example of a display screen in the numerical display effect performed when a game state is controlled by AT and the number of remaining AT games "50G" is set. It is the figure which showed the numerical display timing in a numerical display effect. It is the figure which showed the example of a display screen in case there is no change in the number of remaining AT games during a numerical display effect. In the slot machine considered conventionally, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games decreases by 1 game during numerical display effect. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games reduces by 1 game during a numerical display effect. It is the figure which showed the numerical display timing in a numerical display effect. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when a menu switch is operated during the numerical display effect. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a numerical display in case the number of remaining AT games decreases by 1 game during the numerical display effect, and the number of additional AT games “+ 30G” is won. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games decreases by 1 game during numerical display effect, and the number of additional AT games “+ 30G” is won. It is the figure which showed the numerical display timing in a numerical display effect. It is the figure which showed the example of a display screen in case there is no change of the number of remaining AT games during the numerical display effect performed when the number of remaining AT games is updated. In the slot machine considered conventionally, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games decreases by 1 game during numerical display effect. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games reduces by 1 game during a numerical display effect. It is the figure which showed the numerical display timing in a numerical display effect. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when a menu switch is operated during the numerical display effect. In the slot machine of this embodiment, during the numerical display effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is updated, the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game, and the additional AT game number “+ 30G” is won. It is the figure which showed the numerical display example. In the slot machine of this embodiment, it is the figure which showed the example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games decreases by 1 game during numerical display effect, and the number of additional AT games “+ 30G” is won.

  The form for implementing the slot machine which is an example of the game machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.

[Configuration of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in this embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also 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 arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L), respectively. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for the left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for the left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for the left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L) "," black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L) "," lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L) "," blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “region number 7 of the left reel 2L)” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 of the left reel 2L)” (however, in FIG. 3, only the characters are shown and the symbols are omitted) Have it in a given order) It is depicted by 21.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A liquid crystal display 51 is provided on the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a screen arranged in a state visible to the player. The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, an effect switch 56, and a menu switch 57 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) in, in replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that during replay game.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stop state excluding a RAM abnormality error by a predetermined key operation is provided inside the front door 1b. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus) (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) The stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled automatically, for automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled, and a hopper provided in the casing 1a with a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, and a medal that has been introduced from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side is detected. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It has become.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (out-run rate) of internal lottery, and a power switch 39 operated when turning on / off the power. Yes.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, a main control unit 41 for controlling the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A detection signal input from a switch connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the power supply to the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not inputted, and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40 Each part of the control circuit mounted on the is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The interruption interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interruption process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt processing, execution of other interrupt processing is prohibited with the start of the processing. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. Note that the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Further, a menu switch 57 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the menu switch 57 is input.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to, an effect effect LED 52, a reel LED 55, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Detection signals input from a reset circuit 95 that provides a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, an effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and a menu switch 57 are detected. Switch circuit 96, power supplied to slot machine 1 The power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when the voltage drop is detected and other circuits are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a In response to a command transmitted from the control board 40, various controls for effecting are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

[AT game number winning notification process]
Next, the AT game number winning notification process will be described. The sub-control unit 91 executes an AT lottery process for lottering whether to control to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) as an example of an advantageous gaming state. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT lottery process by determining whether or not to give the AT game number as the number of games to be controlled to the AT based on the result of the internal lottery process. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 determines to give the number of AT games, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT game number winning notification process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the AT game number winning notification process executed by the sub-control unit. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games has been won, that is, whether or not the decision to give the number of AT games has been made (step S101). When the number of AT games is not won (step S101; N), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step S101. On the other hand, when the number of AT games is won (step S101; Y), the sub-control unit 91 sets the number of won AT games in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Display (step S102), whether or not a numerical display effect shown in FIGS. 7 and 9B, which will be described later, has started, that is, whether a count-up has started in a remaining AT game number display area, which will be described later. Determination is made (step S103). Note that the number of winning AT games displayed in the center of the display area is displayed until the winning game of the number of AT games ends.

  If the numerical display effect has not started (step S103; N), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step S103. On the other hand, when the numerical display effect is started (step S103; Y), the sub-control unit 91, FIGS. 7 (B) to (D), FIGS. 7 (F) to (H), FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the number of winning AT games is displayed in an adjacent area of the liquid crystal display 51 described later (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the numerical display effect has ended (step S105). If the numerical display effect has not ended (step S105; N), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step S105. On the other hand, when the numerical display effect ends (step S105; Y), the sub control unit 91 ends the display of the adjacent area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S106) and ends the process.

[Numerical display effect]
Next, a display screen example of the number of remaining AT games will be described. When the gaming state is controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the number of remaining games of the AT (hereinafter referred to as the number of remaining AT games). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen example of the number of remaining AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control unit 91 displays “50G” as the number of remaining AT games in the upper right of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Hereinafter, of the display areas of the liquid crystal display 51, an area for displaying the number of remaining AT games is a remaining AT game number display area (numerical value display area), and an area adjacent to the remaining AT game number display area is an adjacent area (numerical value display area) Area in the vicinity of).

  Note that, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the number of remaining AT games is set, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect (numerical value display effect) in which numerical values are added up to the set number of remaining AT games. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 is elected to increase the number of AT games during AT and the remaining AT game number is updated, the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect (numerical value display) where the numerical value is counted up to the updated remaining AT game number. Production).

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a display screen in a numerical display effect executed when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set. In the example of the numerical display effect shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the sub control unit 91 displays “1G”, “2G”, “3G” in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as the numerical display effect. ... "48G", "49G", and "50G" are displayed to update the numerical values one by one.

  The numerical value display effect is not limited to the display in which the numerical values are actually updated one by one, but may be any effect as long as the numerical values appear to be updated one by one. For example, as in the example of the numerical display effect shown in FIGS. 7E to 7H, the effect may be such that the numerical value is displayed as an afterimage and the numerical value is updated one by one.

  Further, a period until a numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect may be varied depending on the displayed numerical value. For example, as the number of count-ups up to the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect increases, the period until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect may be lengthened. Specifically, it counts up from “0G” to “50G”, and counts up from “0G” to “100G” rather than the period until “50G” as a result of the numerical display effect is displayed. You may make it lengthen the period until "100G" which is a result of a display effect is displayed. Further, for example, one count period may be the same period. In this case, the period from “0G” to “100G” is counted up, and “100G” as a result of the numerical display effect is displayed, and the time from “0G” to “50G” is counted up. This is twice the period until the result “50G” is displayed.

  At this time, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area as shown in FIGS. 7 (B) to (D) and FIGS. 7 (F) to (H). To do. Specifically, when the number of AT games is given 50G and the number is incremented from “0G” to “50G”, a character string “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area.

  Next, the difference between the numerical display effect in the present embodiment and the conventional numerical display effect will be described. FIG. 8 shows the numerical display timing in the numerical display effect. 9 to 11 show examples of display screens in the numerical display effect.

FIG. 8A shows the numerical display timing when there is no change in the number of remaining AT games during the numerical display effect. In the example shown in the figure, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set, the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G” as the numerical display effect. When the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games (the number of winning AT games) set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the remaining AT set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. The number of games (the number of winning AT games) is displayed.
An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a display screen when there is no change in the number of remaining AT games during the numerical display effect. FIG. 9A is an example of a display screen when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the number of remaining AT games “50G” is set. In the illustrated example, “AT50G” indicating that the number of AT games is 50G is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 9B shows a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “50G”. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. FIG. 9C is an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games “50G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. In the illustrated example, “50G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. In the present embodiment, the display of the adjacent region ends after the end of the numerical display effect, that is, immediately after “50G” as a result of the numerical value display effect is displayed.

  FIG. 8B shows a numerical value display example when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical value display effect in the slot machine considered conventionally. In the example shown in the figure, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set, the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G” as the numerical display effect. In the example shown in the figure, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”. That is, while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”, the number of remaining AT games is reduced by one game to “49G”.

  However, in the conventional slot machine, even if the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect, the numerical display effect when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set. Is executed as it is. Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, although the actual number of remaining AT games is "49G", the numerical display is counted up to "50G" which is the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect, and the liquid crystal display “50G” is displayed in the 51 remaining AT game number display area. Thereafter, the numerical value display effect when the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed is executed, and the numerical display is counted down from “50G” to “49G”. An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by one game during a numerical display effect in a slot machine which can be considered conventionally. FIG. 10A shows an example of a display screen when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the number of remaining AT games “50G” is set in the slot machine which can be conventionally considered. In the illustrated example, “AT50G” indicating that the number of AT games is 50G is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 10B shows an example of a display screen when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “50G” in the slot machine considered conventionally. In the example shown in the figure, a count-up of numerical display is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed while the numerical display from “0G” to “50G” is being counted up. Yes.

  FIG. 10C shows a conventional slot machine in which the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect and the actual number of remaining AT games is “49G”. It is an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games “50G” is displayed as a result. In the illustrated example, “50G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect in the remaining AT game number display area. FIG. 10D shows an example of a display screen when the numerical display counts down from the remaining AT game number “50G” to “49G” in the slot machine considered conventionally. In the illustrated example, “49G” is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area as a result of the numerical display effect.

  Thus, in the slot machine considered conventionally, even if the numerical value update condition (in the above example, 1 game reduction) is satisfied before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect, the original numerical value display effect is maintained as it is. Run. Therefore, in the slot machine considered conventionally, the numerical display counts up to the number of remaining AT games (50G in the above example) at the start of the numerical display effect execution, which is larger than the actual number of remaining AT games (49G in the above example). Then, the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect execution (50G in the above example) is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, a sense of incongruity is caused in the game, and the game is offended.

  FIG. 8C shows a numerical value display example when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by one game during the numerical value display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set, the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G” as the numerical display effect. In the example shown in the figure, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”. That is, while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”, the number of remaining AT games is reduced by one game to “49G”.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 initially sets the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. Instead of the numerical value “50G”, the set numerical value is changed to “49G” which is reduced by one game. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the actual number of remaining AT games is updated to “49G”, the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect is also updated to “49G”, and “49G” Will be counted up. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to “50G” which is the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect, in spite of the actual remaining AT game number being “49G” as in the conventional slot machine. The numerical display is no longer counted up. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. Is done.
In addition, the example of a display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 11A shows an example of a display screen when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the number of remaining AT games “50G” is set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “AT50G” indicating that the number of AT games is 50G is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 11B is a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “50G” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”. Yes.

  FIG. 11C shows the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect and the actual remaining number of AT games is “49G”. It is an example of a display screen when the numerical value displayed as a result is changed to "49G". In the illustrated example, “49G” is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area as a result of the numerical display effect after the change, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. In the present embodiment, the display of the adjacent area ends immediately after “49G” as a result of the numerical display effect is displayed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the numerical value update condition (in the above example, 1 game is reduced) is satisfied before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect, the sub-control unit 91 It is not a numerical value (50G in the above example) displayed as a result of the initial numerical display effect, but a numerical value (49G in the above example) updated based on the established update condition (in the above example, 1 game decrease) change. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

  In addition, in the conventional slot machine, when the update condition is satisfied during the numerical display effect (in the above example, when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game), the update condition is set after the initial numerical display effect is executed. The accompanying numerical display effect (the effect of counting down from “50G” to “49G” in the above example) is executed. However, the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment does not execute the numerical display effect accompanying the update condition. For example, the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment does not execute the numerical display effect that is counted down from “50G” to “49G” shown in FIG. Thereby, interest can be heightened without causing discomfort in the game.

  Further, as described above, the timing at which the update condition is established during the numerical display effect is the timing at which the start switch 7 is operated by the operator. That is, the timing at which the update condition is established during the numerical display effect is established based on the player's operation. As described above, even when the numerical value update timing cannot be predicted, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the numerical value update condition is satisfied before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect, the sub-control unit 91 Is not a numerical value that is displayed as a result of the initial numerical display effect, but is changed to a numerical value that is updated based on the established update condition. Therefore, even when the numerical update timing cannot be predicted, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing a sense of incongruity in the game.

  In addition, during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 controls the audio output circuit 94 to output sound from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the period until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. You may make it perform the production by. For example, a counter update sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a voice effect. In this case, the voice effect may not be changed depending on whether the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect is updated or not. For example, when the result when the numerical display effect is not updated is “50G” and the result when the numerical display effect is updated is “49G”, the count-up time is substantially the same. Therefore, even if the voice production is the same production and the length of the output voice is the same length, there is no sense of incongruity in the game. In addition, when the numerical effect displayed as a result of the numerical display effect is updated and when it is not updated, when the audio effect is not changed, the control of the audio effect can be made common. The control burden can be reduced without complication.

  Also, if a specific condition is met, such as when the menu switch 57 is operated during the period until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 stops the numerical display effect and does not display the numerical value. You may do it. FIG. 12 shows the numerical display timing in the numerical display effect. FIG. 13 shows a display screen example in the numerical display effect.

FIG. 12A shows the numerical display timing when the specific condition is not satisfied during the numerical display effect. In the example shown in the figure, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set, the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G” as the numerical display effect. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. Is done.
An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG. 9 described above.

FIG. 12B shows a numerical value display example when the specific condition is satisfied during the numerical value display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set, the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G” as the numerical display effect. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. Is done. In the illustrated example, if the menu switch 57 is operated while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”, the numerical display is stopped and the menu screen is displayed.
In addition, the example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a display screen when the menu switch 57 is operated during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 13A shows an example of a display screen when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining number of AT games “50G” is set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “AT50G” indicating that the number of AT games is 50G is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 13B shows a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “50G” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the menu switch 57 is operated while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”.

  FIG. 13C shows an example of a display screen when the menu switch 57 is operated and the menu screen is displayed during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, items such as “reel arrangement”, “payout table”, and “bonus history” are displayed as menu screens in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The items displayed on the menu screen are not limited to this, and may be any items.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a specific condition (menu switch in the above example) during a period until a numerical value (50G in the above example) is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. When the operation (57) is established, the numerical value display is not displayed. This makes it possible to share the control when the specific condition is satisfied when the numerical display effect is executed and when it is not executed, so that the control burden can be reduced without complicating the control. .

  It is also conceivable that the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. FIG. 14 shows the numerical display timing in the numerical display effect when the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. FIG. 15 shows an example of a display screen in the numerical display effect when the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect.

  FIG. 14 shows a numerical value display example in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by one game during the numerical value display effect and the additional AT game number “+ 30G” is won. In the example shown in the figure, when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set, the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G” as the numerical display effect. In the example shown in the figure, while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”, the start switch 7 is operated to execute one AT game, and the number of additional AT games “+ 30G” is won. doing. That is, while the numerical display is counted up from “0G” to “50G”, the number of remaining AT games is decreased by 1 game to “49G”, and the number of remaining AT games is further increased by 30 games to “79G”. "

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 initially sets the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. Instead of the numerical value “50G”, the set numerical value is updated to “49G” which is reduced by one game. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. Is done. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of remaining AT games increases by 30 during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 changes the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect to the updated numerical value “ Instead of “49G”, the updated value is changed to “79G”, which is increased by 30 games. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the number of winning AT games selected) is displayed and set in the adjacent area during the count-up. The number of remaining AT games (total number of AT games won during the count-up) is displayed.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the actual number of remaining AT games is updated to “49G” and further updated to “79G”, the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect is also “79G”. Is updated to "79G". That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the actual remaining AT game number is “79G” as in the conventional slot machine, but the remaining AT game number at the start of the numerical display effect is “50G”. Numeric display count-up is no longer stopped. In addition, the example of a display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a display screen in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect and the number of added AT games “+ 30G” is won. FIG. 15A shows a display screen example when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “AT50G” indicating that the number of AT games is 50G is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 15B is a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “50G” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 14, while the numerical display from “0G” to “50G” is being counted up, the start switch 7 is operated, and one AT game is executed. The number “+ 30G” is won.

  FIG. 15C shows an example of a display screen when the added AT game number “+ 30G” is won during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “+ 30G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 30G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. In addition, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. FIG. 15D shows the result of the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect and the additional AT game number “+ 30G” is won. It is an example of a display screen when the displayed numerical value is changed to “79G”. In the illustrated example, “79G” is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area as a result of the numerical display effect after the change, and “+80” is displayed in the adjacent area. In the present embodiment, the display of the adjacent area ends immediately after “79G” is displayed as a result of the changed numerical display effect.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect (in the above example, 1 game is reduced and 30 games are increased), The sub-control unit 91 is not based on a numerical value (50G in the above example) displayed as a result of the initial numerical display effect, but based on a plurality of update conditions (in the above example, 1 game decrease and 30 game increase). It is changed to the updated numerical value (79G in the above example). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

Although an example in which the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect has been described using 1 game decrease and 30 game increase, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the numerical value update condition is not limited to the above-described combination of “decrease” and “increase”, but may be a combination of “increase” and “increase”, or a combination of “subtraction” and “subtraction”. Also, the numerical value update condition may be satisfied three or more times until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect. Even in this case, the update condition of the numerical value may arbitrarily combine “decrease” and “increase”.
In addition, as an example in which the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect, “+80” which is the total number (total value) of the number of winning AT games is displayed in the adjacent area. Although displayed, it is not limited to this, For example, you may display the log | history and arithmetic expression (formula) of the number of winning AT games. For example, “+50”, “+ 50 + 30”, “+ 50 + 30 +...” May be displayed every time the number of AT games is won.

  In addition, even when the number of remaining AT games is updated when the number of remaining AT games has been set, the interest can be enhanced without causing a sense of incongruity as in the above-described example. In this case, the difference between the numerical value display effect in the present embodiment and the conventional numerical value display effect will be described. FIG. 16 shows the numerical display timing in the numerical display effect. 17 to 19 show examples of display screens in the numerical display effect.

FIG. 16A shows the numerical display timing when there is no further change in the number of remaining AT games during the numerical display effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is updated. In the example shown in the figure, when the number of remaining AT games is “50G”, when the number of additional AT games “+ 100G” is won and the number of remaining AT games is updated to “150G”, the numerical display effect is changed from “50G”. The numerical display is counted up to “150G”. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the number of winning AT games selected) is displayed and set in the adjacent area during the count-up. The number of remaining AT games (the number of added AT games won) is displayed.
An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a display screen when there is no change in the number of remaining AT games during the numerical display effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is updated. FIG. 17A is an example of a display screen when the remaining AT game number “50G” has already been set. In the illustrated example, “50G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect in the remaining AT game number display area. FIG. 17B is an example of a display screen when an additional AT game number “+ 100G” is won during an AT game. In the example shown in the figure, “+ 100G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 100G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. In addition, the remaining AT game number display area displays the remaining AT game number “50G”.

  FIG. 17C is a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “150G”. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+100” is displayed in the adjacent area. FIG. 17D is an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games “150G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. In the illustrated example, “150G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+50” is displayed in the adjacent area. In the present embodiment, the display of the adjacent area is terminated immediately after “150G” as a result of the numerical display effect is displayed.

  FIG. 16B shows an example of numerical display when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by one game during the numerical display effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is updated in a slot machine that can be considered in the past. ing. In the example shown in the figure, when the number of remaining AT games is “50G” and the additional AT game number “+ 100G” is won, the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “100G” as a numerical display effect. In the illustrated example, the start switch 7 is operated to execute one AT game while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “100G”. That is, while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G”, the number of remaining AT games is decreased by 1 game to “149G”.

  However, in the conventional slot machine, even if the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect, the numerical display effect when the remaining AT game number is updated to “150G” is executed as it is. Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, although the actual number of remaining AT games is “149G”, the numerical display is counted up to “150G” which is the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect, and the liquid crystal display “150G” is displayed in the 51 remaining AT game number display area. Thereafter, the numerical value display effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed, and the numerical value display is counted down from “150G” to “149G”. An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during a numerical display effect in a slot machine which can be considered conventionally. FIG. 18A shows an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games “50G” is already set in a slot machine that can be considered conventionally. In the illustrated example, “50G” indicating that the number of remaining AT games is 50 G is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 18B shows an example of a display screen when the number of additional AT games “+ 100G” is won during an AT game in a slot machine that can be considered conventionally. In the example shown in the figure, “+ 100G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 100G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. In addition, the remaining AT game number display area displays the remaining AT game number “50G”.

  FIG. 18C shows an example of a display screen when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “150G” in the slot machine considered conventionally. In the example shown in the figure, a count-up of numerical display is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed while the numerical display from “50G” to “150G” is being counted up. Yes.

  FIG. 18D shows a conventional slot machine in which the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect and the actual number of remaining AT games is “149G”. It is an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games “150G” is displayed as a result. In the illustrated example, “150 G” is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area as a result of the numerical display effect. FIG. 18E shows an example of a display screen when the numerical display counts down from the remaining AT game number “150G” to “149G” in the conventional slot machine. In the illustrated example, “149G” is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area as a result of the numerical display effect.

  Thus, in the slot machine considered conventionally, even if the numerical value update condition (in the above example, 1 game reduction) is satisfied before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect, the original numerical value display effect is maintained as it is. Run. Therefore, in the slot machine that can be considered in the past, the numerical display counts up to the number of remaining AT games (150 G in the above example) at the start of the numerical display effect execution, which is larger than the actual number of remaining AT games (149 G in the above example). Then, the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect execution (150 G in the above example) is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, a sense of incongruity is caused in the game, and the game is offended.

  FIG. 16C shows an example of numerical display when the number of remaining AT games is decreased by one game during the numerical display effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is updated in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Is shown. In the example shown in the figure, when the number of remaining AT games is “50G” and the additional AT game number “+ 100G” is won, the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G” as the numerical display effect. Further, in the example shown in the figure, while the numerical display from “50G” to “150G” is being counted up, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed. That is, while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G”, the number of remaining AT games is decreased by 1 game to “149G”.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 has initially updated the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. Instead of the numerical value “150G”, the updated numerical value is changed to “149G” which is reduced by one game. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the number of winning AT games selected) is displayed and set in the adjacent area during the count-up. The number of played AT games (the number of winning AT games) is displayed. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the actual number of remaining AT games is updated to “149G”, the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect is also updated to “149G”, and “149G” Will be counted up. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to “150 G” which is the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect, in spite of the actual number of remaining AT games “149 G” as in the conventional slot machine. The numerical display is no longer counted up.
An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a display screen when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 19A is a display screen example when the remaining AT game number “50G” is already set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “50G” indicating that the number of remaining AT games is 50 G is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 19B shows an example of a display screen when the added AT game number “+ 100G” is won during the AT game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, “+ 100G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 100G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. In addition, the remaining AT game number display area displays the remaining AT game number “50G”.

  FIG. 19C shows a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “150 G” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+100” is displayed in the adjacent area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 16C, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G”. Yes.

  FIG. 19D shows a numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect and the actual number of remaining AT games is “149G”. It is an example of a display screen when the numerical value displayed as a result is changed to "149G". In the illustrated example, “149G” is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area as a result of the numerical display effect after the change, and “+100” is displayed in the adjacent area. In the present embodiment, the display of the adjacent area ends immediately after “149G” is displayed as the result of the numerical display effect after the change.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the numerical value update condition (in the above example, 1 game is reduced) is satisfied before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect, the sub-control unit 91 Instead of the numerical value displayed as a result of the initial numerical display effect (150G in the above example), it is updated to the numerical value (149G in the above example) updated based on the established update condition (in the above example, 1 game decrease). change. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

  Also, if a specific condition is met, such as when the menu switch 57 is operated during the period until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 stops the numerical display effect and does not display the numerical value. You may do it. FIG. 20 shows the numerical display timing in the numerical display effect. FIG. 21 shows a display screen example in the numerical display effect.

FIG. 20A shows the numerical display timing when the specific condition is not satisfied during the numerical display effect. In the illustrated example, when the number of remaining AT games “50G” is updated to “150G”, the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G” as the numerical display effect. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. Is done.
An example of the display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20B shows a numerical value display example when a specific condition is satisfied during the numerical value display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, when the number of remaining AT games “50G” is updated to “150G”, the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G” as the numerical display effect. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games set in the adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. Is done. In the illustrated example, if the menu switch 57 is operated while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G”, the numerical display is stopped and the menu screen is displayed. In addition, the example of a display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of a display screen when the menu switch 57 is operated during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 21A shows a display screen example when the remaining AT game number “50G” is already set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “50G” indicating that the number of remaining AT games is 50 G is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 21B shows an example of a display screen when the added AT game number “+ 100G” is won in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, “+ 100G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 100G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. FIG. 21C shows a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “150 G” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+100” is displayed in the adjacent area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the menu switch 57 is operated while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G”.

  FIG. 21D shows a display screen example when the menu screen is displayed by operating the menu switch 57 during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, items such as “reel arrangement”, “payout table”, and “bonus history” are displayed as menu screens in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The items displayed on the menu screen are not limited to this, and may be any items.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a specific condition (menu switch in the above example) during a period until a numerical value (150G in the above example) is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. When the operation (57) is established, the numerical value display is not displayed. This makes it possible to share the control when the specific condition is satisfied when the numerical display effect is executed and when it is not executed, so that the control burden can be reduced without complicating the control. .

  It is also conceivable that the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. FIG. 22 shows the numerical display timing in the numerical display effect when the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. FIG. 23 shows an example of a display screen in a numerical display effect when a numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect.

  FIG. 22 shows that in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the numerical display effect executed when the number of remaining AT games is updated, the number of remaining AT games is decreased by 1 game, and the number of additional AT games “+ 30G” is An example of numerical display when winning is shown. In the example shown in the figure, when the number of remaining AT games is “50G” and the additional AT game number “+ 100G” is won, the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “100G” as a numerical display effect. In the example shown in the figure, while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “100G”, the start switch 7 is operated to execute one AT game, and the number of additional AT games “+ 30G” is won. doing. That is, while the numerical display is counted up from “50G” to “150G”, the number of remaining AT games is decreased by 1 game to “149G”, and the number of remaining AT games is further increased by 30 games to “179G”. "

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 game during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 has initially updated the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. Instead of the numerical value “150G”, the updated numerical value is updated to “149G” which is reduced by one game. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the number of winning AT games selected) is displayed and set in the adjacent area during the count-up. The number of remaining AT games (the number of added AT games won) is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the number of remaining AT games increases by 30 during the numerical display effect, the sub-control unit 91 changes the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect to the updated numerical value “ Instead of “149G”, the updated value is changed to “179G”, which is increased by 30 games. In this case, when the number of remaining AT games is set, the number of remaining AT games set at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (the number of added AT games won last) is displayed, and an adjacent area is displayed during the count-up. The number of remaining AT games set in (the total number of AT games won during the count-up) is displayed.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the actual number of remaining AT games is updated to “149G” and further updated to “179G”, the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical display effect is also “179G”. Is updated to “179G”. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the actual number of remaining AT games is “179G” as in the conventional slot machine, but the number of remaining AT games at the start of the numerical display effect is “150G”. Numeric display count-up is no longer stopped.
In addition, the example of a display screen in the numerical display effect at this time is as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of a display screen in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect and the number of added AT games “+ 30G” is won. FIG. 23A is a display screen example when the remaining AT game number “50G” is already set in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “50G” indicating that the number of remaining AT games is 50 G is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 23B shows an example of a display screen when the added AT game number “+ 100G” is won during the AT game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, “+ 100G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 100G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. In addition, the remaining AT game number display area displays the remaining AT game number “50G”.

  FIG. 23C is a display screen example when the numerical display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “150 G” in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the example shown in the figure, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+100” is displayed in the adjacent area. In this example, as shown in FIG. 22, while the numerical display from “50G” to “150G” is being counted up, the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed. The number “+ 30G” is won.

  FIG. 23D shows an example of a display screen when the added AT game number “+ 30G” is won during the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the illustrated example, “+ 30G” indicating that the number of AT games is + 30G added to the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. In addition, a numerical value count-up is displayed in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+100” is displayed in the adjacent area. FIG. 23 (E) shows the result of the numerical display effect in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 during the numerical display effect and the additional AT game number “+ 30G” is won. It is an example of a display screen when the displayed numerical value is changed to “179G”. In the example shown in the figure, “179G” is displayed as the result of the numerical display effect after the change in the remaining AT game number display area, and “+130” is displayed in the adjacent area. In the present embodiment, the display of the adjacent area ends immediately after “179G” is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect after the change.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect (in the above example, 1 game is reduced and 30 games are increased), The sub-control unit 91 is not based on a numerical value (150G in the above example) that is displayed as a result of the initial numerical display effect, but based on a plurality of established update conditions (1 game decrease and 30 game increase in the above example). Change to the updated value (179G in the above example). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

  Although an example in which the numerical value update condition is satisfied a plurality of times before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect has been described using 1 game decrease and 30 game increase, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the numerical value update condition is not limited to the above-described combination of “decrease” and “increase”, but may be a combination of “increase” and “increase”, or a combination of “subtraction” and “subtraction”. Also, the numerical value update condition may be satisfied three or more times until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect. Even in this case, the update condition of the numerical value may arbitrarily combine “decrease” and “increase”.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the number of AT games is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of winning AT games (including the number of added AT games) on the liquid crystal display 51. Display in the center of the display area. Also, the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of winning AT games in the center of the display area, and then adds the number of winning AT games to set the number of remaining AT games, and displays a numerical display effect (counting) in the remaining AT game number display area. Display the number of remaining AT games. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area of the liquid crystal display 51 from the start of counting up in the remaining AT game number display area until the end.
In this way, after the number of winning AT games is displayed in the center of the display area, the slot machine in which the number of winning AT games is not displayed in an adjacent area that is less conspicuous than the center of the display area (see FIGS. 10 and 18). ), It becomes easier for the player to recognize the number of winning AT games as the updated number.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 9A, 11A, 13A, 15A, 15C, and 17B. ), As shown in FIG. 19B, the number of winning AT games is displayed largely over the entire display area center of the liquid crystal display 51 including the remaining AT game number display area.
This makes it easier for the player to recognize the number of AT games won by the player than a slot machine in which the number of AT games won is not displayed in the entire display area center of the liquid crystal display 51 including the remaining AT game number display area. Become.
In the present embodiment, the display area for displaying the number of winning AT games is the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 including the remaining AT game number display area. For this reason, the number of winning AT games may be displayed larger using the entire display area.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs a numerical display effect (counting up) in the remaining AT game number display area while displaying the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area. doing.
By doing so, the player becomes interested in the numerical display effect being executed, and from the slot machine where the numerical display effect is not executed while displaying the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area. But the fun of gaming will improve.
In the present embodiment, while the numerical display effect (counting up) is being executed, the process of displaying the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area is executed. For example, the winning AT game number is displayed in the adjacent area. The process to be displayed in a predetermined period (for example, during one game, until a plurality of games are completed, 4.3 seconds, 5 seconds, one game, or 5 seconds, whichever is earlier) On the other hand, it may be executed only. In this case, a numerical display effect (count up) may be executed during a predetermined period in which the number of winning AT games is displayed in the adjacent area.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) displays the number of remaining AT games (predetermined numerical value). Further, the sub-control unit 91 (numerical value display effect executing means) displays a liquid crystal display when a predetermined numerical value is set (when the gaming state is controlled by the AT and the remaining AT game number “50G” is set). In 51, a numerical value display effect for counting up the numerical value display to a predetermined numerical value is executed (the numerical value display is counted up to the remaining AT game number “50G”). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the numerical value update condition is satisfied before the numerical value (50G) is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect (when the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed), the numerical value is displayed. The numerical value displayed as a result of the display effect is changed from the set numerical value to the updated numerical value (49G) based on the established update condition, instead of the set numerical value (50G).

  By doing so, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the numerical value update condition (the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed) before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 changes the numerical value (49G) updated based on the established update condition (1 game decrease) instead of the numerical value (50G) displayed as a result of the initial numerical display effect. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 (display means) displays the number of remaining AT games (predetermined numerical value). Further, the sub-control unit 91 (numerical value display effect executing means) displays the liquid crystal when a predetermined numerical value is updated (when the number of AT games “+ 100G” is won when the number of remaining AT games is “50G”). The display 51 executes a numerical display effect for counting up the numerical display up to a predetermined numerical value (the numerical display is counted up from the remaining AT game number “50G” to “150G”). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the numerical value update condition is satisfied before the numerical value (150G) is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect (when the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed), the numerical value is displayed. The numerical value displayed as a result of the display effect is changed from the set numerical value to the updated numerical value (149G) based on the established update condition, instead of the set numerical value (150G).

  By doing so, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the numerical value update condition (the start switch 7 is operated and one AT game is executed) before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 changes the numerical value (149G) updated based on the established update condition (decrease by one game) instead of the numerical value (150G) displayed as a result of the initial numerical value display effect. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing discomfort in the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the numerical display effect is executed when the update condition is satisfied, and the update condition is satisfied before the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect (the start switch 7 is operated). When one AT game is executed), the numerical display effect based on the establishment of the update condition is not executed (the numerical display effect that is counted down from “50G” to “49G” is not executed).
By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing a sense of incongruity in the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the period until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect is varied according to the numerical value. For example, as the number of count-ups up to the numerical value displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect increases, the period until the numerical value is displayed as the result of the numerical value display effect is lengthened.
By doing in this way, a suitable presentation can be performed in a game and an interest can be heightened.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the numerical value update condition is established based on the start switch 7 being operated by the player. Thus, even when the update timing of the numerical value cannot be predicted, as described above, the sub-control unit 91 uses the numerical value displayed as the result of the numerical value display effect as the numerical value displayed as the result of the initial numerical value display effect. Instead, it is changed to an updated numerical value based on the established update condition.
By doing in this way, even when the update timing of the numerical value cannot be predicted, it is possible to enhance the interest without causing a sense of incongruity in the game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a voice effect (sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54) is executed along with a period until a numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect, and the result is displayed as a result. The effect by voice does not change between when the numerical value to be updated is updated and when it is not updated. For example, when the result when the numerical display effect is not updated is “50G” and the result when the numerical display effect is updated is “49G”, the count-up time is substantially the same.
By doing in this way, even if the production by voice is the same production and the length of the output voice is the same length, there is no sense of incongruity in the game. In addition, when the numerical effect displayed as a result of the numerical display effect is updated and when it is not updated, when the audio effect is not changed, the control of the audio effect can be made common. The control burden can be reduced without complication.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, no numerical value is displayed when the specific condition is satisfied during the period until the numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical value display effect. For example, when the menu switch 57 is operated during a period until a numerical value is displayed as a result of the numerical display effect, the numerical value display is stopped and the menu screen is displayed.
In this way, it is possible to share the control when the specific condition is satisfied when the numerical display effect is executed and when it is not executed, so the control burden is reduced without complicating the control. can do.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

(About the display area)
In this embodiment, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 including the remaining AT game number display area and the adjacent area is set as the display area of the number of winning AT games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The entire area capable of displaying the number of selected AT games including other displays (for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display in front of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and a liquid crystal display in the entire front door) may be used.
This makes it easier for the player to recognize the number of AT games won by the player than a slot machine that displays the number of AT games won without using another display that can display the number of AT games won.

(About the display period of the adjacent area)
In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area of the liquid crystal display 51 from the start to the end of the count-up in the remaining AT game number display area. Regardless, the number of AT games won for the next one game may be displayed in the adjacent area of the liquid crystal display 51.
This makes it easier for the player to recognize the number of AT games won by the player than a slot machine in which the number of AT games won for the next one game is not displayed.

(About the display color of the adjacent area)
In this embodiment, the display color of the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area is displayed in the same display color as the number of remaining AT games in the remaining AT game number display area, but may be displayed in any display color. The display color may be different from the number of AT games. For example, the display color of the number of winning AT games in the adjacent area is displayed in red, gold, etc. so that it is more prominent than the display color of the remaining AT game number in the remaining AT game number display area. It may be displayed using colors.
In this way, the display color of the number of winning AT games in the number of adjacent areas is the same as the number of remaining AT games in the remaining AT game number display area. It becomes easy to recognize.

(External output when an error is detected)
In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game during the reel rotation process, the main control unit 41 immediately after detecting the abnormality, a security signal (a serial that can individually identify a plurality of types of abnormality). Signal is not output externally, but after the payout process is completed, and before the external output of the medal OUT signal (the signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the winning) is completed, It may be output externally.
In this way, an external device (for example, a hall computer) connected to the slot machine 1 can 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, the external device can be distinguished from “abnormality in the game” instead of “abnormality immediately after the game”.

In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the medal grant, after the medal grant ends, An external output of the security signal may be started before the output is completed.
By doing so, the external device can distinguish “abnormality in the game” instead of “abnormality immediately after the game”.

In this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game during the payout process, the main control unit 41 ends the payout process instead of outputting a security signal externally immediately after detecting the abnormality. The security signal may be externally output later and before the external output of the medal OUT signal is completed.
In this way, an external device can recognize a medal that has been 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 the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the medal grant to the end, the medal OUT signal is output externally after the medal grant is completed. Before completion, external output of the security signal may be started.
By doing in this way, the external device can distinguish “abnormality during payout” instead of “abnormality immediately after payout ends”.

In this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game during the reel rotation process, the main control unit 41 does not output a security signal to the outside immediately after detecting the abnormality, but by replay winning. The security signal may be externally output after the betting number processing is completed and before the external output of the medal OUT signal is completed.
In this way, the external device can recognize that the betting amount 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 this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the medal grant, the main control unit 41 ends the bet number processing by the replay winning, The external output of the security signal may be started before the external output of the OUT signal is completed.
By doing so, the external device can distinguish “abnormality in the game” instead of “abnormality immediately after the game”.

In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 may perform error processing (game progress stop) after finishing the reel rotation processing.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the complexity of the control of the main control unit 41 compared to the slot machine that performs error processing before the reel rotation processing is completed.

In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects an abnormality that may hinder the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 may perform error processing (abnormality notification, game progress stop) at the time of detecting the abnormality.
By doing in this way, abnormality notification can be performed more suitably than a slot machine that does not perform error processing when abnormality is detected.

(About interrupt processing)
In the present embodiment, a vector table (a table for setting an address including a start address (for example, A7A0h to A7A1h) of interrupt processing) in a ROM memory space of a microcomputer used as the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. May be provided, and the interrupt may be permitted after setting the timer interrupt in the initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 at startup.
At this time, if an unintended address is defined in the vector table, normal processing is executed until an interrupt occurs even after the microcomputer is started, but it is not intended when an interrupt occurs. There is a risk of processing being performed.
Therefore, the main control unit 41 may limit the activation of the microcomputer when the value set in the vector table is a value other than a predetermined value (for example, 0000h, 8000h to HPRGEND).
By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 may set the interrupt prohibition before setting the timer interrupt in the initial setting process.
By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 disables interrupts during the initial setting process, and values set in the vector table (for example, INT / NMI values) are other than predetermined values (for example, 0000h, 8000h to HPRGEND). In the case of a value, the activation of the microcomputer may be restricted.
By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 backs up the interrupt enable / disable state when the power is turned off in the power-off process, and restores the interrupt enable / disable state when the power is turned off in the initial setting process. When the set value is a value other than a predetermined value (for example, 0000h, 8000h to HPRGEND), the activation of the microcomputer may be restricted.
By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 may prohibit an interrupt at the start of execution of an initial setting process by a user program (for example, a DI (Disable Interrupt) instruction is executed to turn off an interrupt master permission flag). You may be in a state).
Here, in the conventional configuration, interrupts are prohibited when executing a boot process (for example, security check process) when the power is turned on, or interrupts are prohibited when starting execution of a user program. However, if a boot process or a user program is not executed normally when a restart or a system reset is performed, there is a possibility that an interrupt is not prohibited and an unintended interrupt occurs.
For this reason, the main control unit 41 may prohibit the interrupt when starting the microcomputer, and may prohibit the interrupt when executing the initial setting process by the user program.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent unintended interruptions from occurring.

(About updating the timer counter)
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 may periodically update the value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM 41c and specify the passage of time by becoming a specific value (0).
Here, in the conventional configuration, when measuring a plurality of types of time intervals, the timer value is set and updated in a plurality of types of processing requiring time measurement, and the timer value for updating a plurality of types of timer values is set. Since it is necessary to provide a program in each process, the program capacity is increased. 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.
For this reason, in the main control unit 41, 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 updated. A plurality of types of timer values may be updated by repeatedly executing the processing to be performed while adding a constant to the current specified address while changing the specified address for an area where a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored. .
By doing so, 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 each process.

(Other)
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games (the number of remaining AT games, the number of winning AT games) is exemplified as the predetermined value displayed in the numerical value display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Good. For example, it may be a numerical value indicating a period during which an advantageous state (specific state) such as AT is controlled, such as the number of AT games. Specifically, the numerical value indicating the period controlled by AT or ART (assist replay time) is not limited to the number of AT games (the number of ART games), but the number of navigation stocks, the number of games capable of performing navigation effects, It may be the number of winnings by a navigation effect, the number of navigation winning games, or the like. Further, the numerical value indicating the period controlled by the bonus may be the number of games (the number of games that can execute the bonus, the number of winning games, the number of winning games) that trigger the end of the bonus. The predetermined numerical value may be, for example, a numerical value indicating the acquired game value or advantage. Specifically, as the numerical value indicating the acquired game value, the number of medals acquired at the time of AT, ART or bonus (the number of medals, the net increase in medals) may be used. In addition, the numerical value indicating the other acquired game value may be a numerical value related to the effect (the number of defeated enemies in the effect, the number of points acquired in the effect, the number of executions of the premier effect, etc.). Further, the numerical value indicating the obtained advantage may be a numerical value (ratio such as “60%”) indicating the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state such as AT in the chance zone. Further, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the predetermined numerical value may be a numerical value indicating a period during which it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, such as a probability variable game number or a short time game number. In addition, for example, the number of reserved memories, the number of balls in the big hit state, the numerical value related to the performance (the number of reach from the previous jackpot, the number of super reach, etc.) and the game value acquired such as the numerical value indicating the possibility of being controlled to the big hit state Or a numerical value indicating the degree of advantage.

  In the present embodiment, as a numerical display effect, an effect is performed in which a numerical value is added to a new remaining AT game number set by adding the number of selected AT games as an example of a specific value to the remaining AT game number. However, the operation using the specific value is not limited to addition, and may be, for example, subtraction, multiplication, division, or the like. In this case, the sub-control unit 91, like “+50” shown in FIG. 7B or the like, shows an operator (“+”) indicating the type of calculation using the specific value and the specific value (the AT game that has been selected as an extra). For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, it is specified when the number of AT games is won again in a state where there are remaining AT games. If the operation using the value is multiplication, and the number of added AT games is twice the number of remaining AT games (if the number of remaining AT games is three times the remaining winning game), the operator (“× )) Or a specific value (“3”) must be combined to display an image of a character string “× 3”.

  In this embodiment, when the number of AT games is won, for example, when 50 games as the number of winning AT games are added to the number of remaining AT games as a calculation using a specific value, FIG. As shown, “AT50G” is displayed at the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, but the display at the center of the display area is not limited to this. For example, the number of remaining AT games shown in FIG. In the same way as “+ 30G” displayed when the number of AT games is won again in a certain state, “AT + 50G” is displayed to indicate that 50 games as the number of winning AT games are added. Also good. That is, the fact that the type of calculation using the specific value is addition may be displayed not only at the second and subsequent winning times but also at the first winning time. In this way, even in a slot machine in which a plurality of types of calculations using specific values can be set, the player uses the specific values that are performed on the number of remaining AT games when winning the number of AT games. It is possible to specify which operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.) the operation is. In this case as well, as in this embodiment, it is preferable to always display an image of a character string of an operator (such as “+”) indicating the type of calculation using a specific value for display in the adjacent region. .

  In the present embodiment, when a numerical value is shown in the numerical display effect, the numerical value is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a numerical value may be indicated using a graphic, such as a display of the number of holds.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the numerical value update condition is satisfied is described using the timing at which the start switch 7 is operated by the operator, but is not limited thereto. For example, the timing at which the numerical value update condition is satisfied is the timing when the production switch 56 is operated by the operator, the timing when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the timing when the menu switch 57 is operated, the stop switch 8L, Any timing may be used as long as it is a timing according to the contents of the production such as a timing at which one of 8C and 8R is operated or a timing at which the operation by the operator is not performed for a predetermined time or more.

  For example, the case where the additional AT game number “+ 300G” is won when the remaining AT game number is “50G” and the display of the remaining AT game number is updated by 100G each time the effect switch 56 is operated is used as an example. I will explain. The effect in this example is that when the remaining AT game number is “50G”, the additional AT game number “+ 300G” is won, but every time the effect switch 56 is operated on the liquid crystal display 51 “+ 100G”. Is an effect that makes it appear as if it was won.

  In this case, the timing at which the numerical value update condition is satisfied is the timing at which the effect switch 56 is operated. For example, when the display switch 56 is operated while the numerical display is counted up to “150 G” as the numerical display effect and the display of the number of remaining AT games is updated from “150 G” to “250 G”, the numerical display The count-up does not stop at 150G, but counts up to 250G. If the effect switch 56 is not operated while the numerical display is counted up to “150G” as the numerical display effect, the display of the number of remaining AT games is not updated from “150G” to “250G”. The count-up of numerical display stops once at 150G. Thereafter, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the display of the number of remaining AT games is updated from “150G” to “250G”, and the numerical display is counted up to 250G.

  Similarly, for example, while the numerical display is counted up to “250 G” as the numerical display effect, the effect switch 56 is operated, and the display of the number of remaining AT games is updated from “250 G” to “350 G”. In this case, the count-up of the numerical value display is not stopped at 250G, but is counted up to 350G.

  When the remaining AT game number is “50G”, the additional AT game number “+ 300G” is won and the display of the remaining AT game number is updated by 100G each time the effect switch 56 is operated. If the next game start operation (operation of the start switch 7) is performed before the game number display is updated to "350G", the remaining AT game number is updated to "349G" (50G + 300G-1G) The numerical display is counted up to “349G” as a display effect.

  In addition, when the number of remaining AT games is “50G”, the additional AT game number “+ 300G” is won and the display of the number of remaining AT games is updated by 100G each time the effect switch 56 is operated. If the operation of the effect switch 56 is not performed for a predetermined time or more before the display of the number of games is updated to “350G”, the number of remaining AT games is updated to “350G” (50G + 300G). The numerical display may be counted up to “350G” as a display effect.

  In addition, a plurality of numerical value update conditions may be satisfied for one numerical value update, such as one winning AT game number. For example, in the example where the additional AT game number “+ 300G” is won when the remaining AT game number is “50G” and the display of the remaining AT game number is added by 100G each time the effect switch 56 is operated, When the presentation switch 56 is operated in response to the winning of the additional AT game number “+ 300G”, the update condition that the display of the remaining AT game number is updated from “50G” to “150G”, and the remaining The update condition that updates the display of the number of AT games from “150G” to “250G” and the update condition that updates the display of the number of remaining AT games from “250G” to “350G” are satisfied three times. Update conditions are met. In this example, the numerical value update is an “increase” update. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical value update may be an “increase” update. Both may be used.

  Further, for example, when used for a pachinko, the timing at which a numerical update condition is satisfied may be a game ball launch operation. Strictly speaking, the timing at which the numerical value update condition is satisfied is the reception timing of the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 in accordance with the player's operation.

  In the present embodiment, the specific condition is satisfied by using the operation of the menu switch 57, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the settlement switch 10 is operated, the specific condition may be satisfied. Further, for example, the specific condition may be satisfied when the operation is not performed by the operator and the demonstration effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 stops the numerical value display effect and does not display the numerical value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the specific condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 may display the numerical value without stopping the numerical value display effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 stops the numerical value display effect and does not display the numerical value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may perform control so that the specific condition is not satisfied when the numerical display effect is performed. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may disable the operation of the menu switch 57 so that the specific condition is not satisfied when the numerical display effect is being performed. Then, after the numerical display effect ends, the sub-control unit 91 may validate the operation of the menu switch 57 to satisfy the specific condition.

[About pachinko machines]
In the present embodiment, the presentation control board 90 has been described as being applied to the slot machine 1. However, the effect control board 90 may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In the pachinko gaming machine, for example, the effect control board 90 controls an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display, a speaker, or an LED. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the effect control board 90 enhances the interest of the player by controlling an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display, a speaker, and an LED to execute a special effect.

[Others]
The external output board 1000 outputs an external output signal such as a security signal or a payout signal to an external device (for example, a hall computer). If the external output board 1000 detects an abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game during the game, the external output board 1000 does not output a security signal immediately after detecting the abnormality, but outputs a security signal after the game ends. The external output board 1000 outputs a payout signal each time one medal is paid out. Further, when the external output board 1000 detects an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game during a game with a payout process, the output of the payout signal is completed instead of outputting a security signal immediately after detecting the abnormality. Before starting, output of security signal is started. Thereby, it is possible to determine the occurrence trigger of the abnormality.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is disconnected when performing rotation control with a predetermined excitation pattern in order to rotate the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in a predetermined manner (for example, normal rotation, reverse rotation, high-speed rotation, etc.). When the electric power is recovered and then recovered from the power interruption, the excitation is started with the initial excitation pattern for starting the rotation without being excited after the predetermined excitation pattern excited before the power interruption. Since the predetermined pattern excited before power interruption is a pattern that rotates at a constant speed, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R that are stopped cannot be rotated, but an initial excitation pattern for starting rotation. If present, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R that are stopped can be rotated. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption, the excitation is started with the initial excitation pattern for starting the rotation without starting the excitation after the predetermined excitation pattern that was excited before the power interruption. The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R can be smoothly rotated without being stepped out.

  In addition, the rotation method of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R at the time of restoration from power interruption is not limited to the above method. For example, when rotation control is performed with a predetermined excitation pattern in order to rotate the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in a predetermined manner, the power is cut off, and then when the power is restored from the power cut, the power is excited before the power cut. Excitation is carried out intentionally after a predetermined excitation pattern, and excitation is started with an initial excitation pattern based on the out-of-step, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are disabled until the step-out occurs. May be. Since the predetermined pattern that has been excited before the disconnection is a pattern that rotates at a constant speed, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R that are stopped cannot be rotated and step out. Further, when the step-out occurs, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R that are stopped can be rotated in order to move with the initial excitation pattern. Since the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R do not move until the step-out occurs, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated until the step-out occurs, the reel stop symbol and the main control unit 41 The stop pattern grasped in is different. Thus, by making the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R invalid until the step-out occurs, it is possible to prevent an unintentional outcome from being derived when power is restored.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control related to the AT in which the sub-control unit 91 notifies an operation mode advantageous to the player (AT game number lottery, additional AT game number lottery, navigation effect, management of remaining AT game number, etc.) However, the main control unit 41 may perform part or all of the control related to the AT.

  In the configuration in which the main control unit 41 performs control related to the AT, AT notification means (for example, an LED during AT) that can specify that the AT is in progress, and an operation that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player A mode notification unit (for example, a navigation LED that can specify the stop order and operation timing of each reel) is provided, and the AT control unit and the operation mode notification unit can be directly driven by the main control unit 41. Preferably, such a configuration allows the player to recognize necessary information during the AT without depending on the control of the sub-control unit 91. The AT notification means and the operation mode notification means may be configured to be shared with existing notification means such as the game auxiliary indicator 12 or may be configured to include dedicated notification means.

Further, even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify whether or not AT is being performed to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on the command. By performing an effect during the AT, the player can be surely recognized that the AT is being performed. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify the operation mode to be notified to the sub control unit 91 when the operation mode notification means notifies the operation mode advantageous to the player. The control unit 91 may execute a navigation effect that notifies the same operation mode as the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification means controlled on the main control unit 41 side based on the command.
By doing in this way, when the operation mode is notified by the operation mode notification means during AT or the like, the player can be surely recognized the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification means.

Also, the main control unit 41 has an operation mode that is advantageous to the player from the contents, such as an internal winning command, when winning a role having a plurality of operation modes having different advantages except during the AT. Without sending a command that makes it possible to specify a command, it is possible to specify the type of the winning role when winning a role that has multiple operation modes with different degrees of advantage, but send a command that cannot specify an advantageous operation mode. And during AT, by sending a command that can specify the type of winning combination and advantageous operation mode each time the game is started, or by separately transmitting a command that can specify advantageous operation mode, It is good also as a structure which the sub control part 91 specifies and alert | reports the operation aspect advantageous for a player.
In this way, even if any fraud is made, it is not possible to specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player on the sub-control unit 91 side except during the AT. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In this embodiment, a slot machine that sets wagers using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine that uses game balls to set bets and credits. It may be a fully credit type slot machine that uses only the bet number to set the bet amount. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls, for example. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. He explained about the slot machines where winnings occur. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows a display result to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be individually identified. A variable display device is provided, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and in all of the plurality of variable display areas. Even if it is a slot machine in which one game is completed by the display result being derived, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game Good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is brought to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 57 menu Switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Numerical display means capable of displaying a predetermined numerical value in the numerical display area;
Numerical value updating means for updating a predetermined numerical value by calculation using a specific value;
An informing means for informing the specific value when a predetermined numerical value is updated,
The notification means includes first display means for displaying the specific value in a first mode, and the specific value is displayed in an area near the numerical display area after the specific value is displayed in the first mode. And a second display means for displaying in a second mode that is less conspicuous than the mode.

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