JP2017046958A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent bothering a player even when power interruption occurs in a state of executing a stop promotion notification.SOLUTION: A slot machine can execute a reel stop promotion notification which is executed when 3 minutes pass without performing an operation to a stop switch since a lever-on operation is performed, and in a case where power interruption occurs during the execution of the reel stop promotion notification, when the slot machine restores from the power interruption, the slot machine controls a state to a state in which the reel stop promotion notification is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a winning combination is established on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, a combination of identification information is also called a role). Will occur. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In this type of slot machine, when a predetermined time has elapsed without operating the stop button from when the start lever is operated, there is one that executes a stop promotion notification that promotes the player to operate the stop button. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5502264

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration has been given to a case where a power interruption occurs in a state where stop promotion notification is being executed. Therefore, if a power failure occurs while the stop promotion notification is being executed, and if the stop promotion notification is executed and the power supply is restored from the power failure, the slot machine may have failed, etc. There is a possibility that the player may be confused by making the player feel it.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a slot machine that can prevent a player from being confused even if a power interruption occurs in a state in which stop promotion notification is being executed. Is to provide.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
When the predetermined time has elapsed since the derivation operation means has not been operated since the variable display of the variable display section has started (for example, when 3 minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated since the lever was operated) ), And an effect execution means for executing a promotion effect (for example, reel stop notification shown in FIG.
Even when the promotion effect is executed before power interruption, the effect execution means controls the effect state in which the promotion effect is not executed when returning from the power interruption (for example, FIG. 20). As shown in (c) and (e), a power interruption occurs while the reel stop notification is being executed, and after returning from the power interruption, the common display state in which the reel stop notification is not executed is controlled. To do).

  According to such a configuration, since the control state is controlled so that the promotion effect is not executed when returning from the power interruption, the player's cause caused by returning from the power interruption while the promotion effect is being executed is controlled. Can prevent confusion.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
It further comprises a storage means (backup area) for storing predetermined information before power interruption,
The slot machine executes predetermined control based on predetermined information stored in the storage means when returning from power interruption (when returning from power interruption, a flag or information stored in a backup area, etc.) Based on the same condition as before the occurrence of power interruption)
The predetermined information does not include information related to the promotion effect (reel stop notification flag) (the reel stop notification flag is not stored in the backup area, as will be described in the “BACKUP PROCESSING” column of the modified example).

  According to such a configuration, the information related to the promotion effect is not included in the predetermined information stored in the storage unit, so that the storage capacity of the storage unit can be reduced and the promotion effect is executed when the power is restored from the power interruption. Appropriate control is possible in a state that is not.

(3) In the slot machine of (1),
It further comprises a storage means (backup area) for storing predetermined information before power interruption,
The slot machine executes predetermined control based on predetermined information stored in the storage means when returning from power interruption (when returning from power interruption, a flag or information stored in a backup area, etc.) Based on the same condition as before the occurrence of power interruption)
The predetermined information includes information related to the promotion effect (reel stop notification flag), but the effect execution means does not perform the power interruption even when the promotion effect is executed before power interruption. When returning from, control is made to an effect state in which the promotion effect is not executed (the reel stop notification flag stored in the backup area is not used, and the power supply is returned from the power interruption without executing the reel stop notification).

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined information stored in the storage unit includes information related to the promotion effect, the processing for selecting the information to be stored in the storage unit can be reduced and the power is restored from the power interruption. Sometimes, it is possible to control to the effect state where the promotion effect is not executed.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
It further includes state control means (main control unit 41) that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of game states (RT state),
Even if the effect execution means is executing the promotion effect before power interruption, when the power is restored from the power interruption, the effect execution means is in accordance with the gaming state controlled when the power interruption is resumed. Control is performed in a state in which a background image is displayed and the promotion effect is not executed (as shown in FIG. 20 (o), the reel stop notification is not executed, and before power interruption) Control is made to a common display state in which a background image including correspondence information corresponding to the controlled RT state is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, when returning from power interruption, it is possible to estimate or grasp the gaming state after power interruption recovery from the background image.

(5) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
The slot machine maintains the variable display on the variable display when the power interruption occurs while the variable display on the variable display is being executed. ) To (e), when a power failure occurs while the three reels are rotating, when the power failure is restored, the three reels are rotated and returned. And)
The production execution means
When returning from the power interruption, the promotion effect is not executed (reel stop notification is not executed as shown in FIG. 20 (o)),
When the predetermined time has elapsed without the operation of the derivation operation means from the time of return from the power interruption, the promotion effect is executed (as shown in [About power failure return processing] of the modification) When the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes from the return timing, a reel stop notification is executed).

  According to such a configuration, since the promotion effect is not executed when returning from the power interruption, the player can be prevented from being confused. On the other hand, when power interruption occurs while variable display on the variable display section is being executed, the variable display on the variable display section is maintained and the derivation operation means is not operated when the power is restored from the power interruption. Since the promotion effect is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to prevent the variable display unit from being left unattended for a long time.

(6) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
The effect execution means does not execute the promotion effect in the unit game (one game) that has returned from the power interruption (as shown in FIG. 20 (f), the reel stop notification is not executed in the game that has recovered from the power interruption). .

  According to such a configuration, a player who has anxiety that a unit game that has returned from a power interruption may not be able to play properly in a unit game that has returned from a power interruption by not executing a promotion effect. It can be confused.

(7) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (6),
There is further provided a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined promotion effect (for example, a button effect shown in FIG. 20A) for prompting a specific operation (for example, an operation to the MAXBET switch 6) other than the operation to the derivation operation means,
When the specific operation is performed during execution of the predetermined promotion effect, the predetermined effect execution means terminates the predetermined promotion effect and executes the specific effect (for example, the chance effect shown in FIG. 20A). For example, switch from button production to chance production)
The effect executing means does not execute the promotion effect when the predetermined promotion effect is being executed (for example, as shown in S5 of FIG. 22, when the button effect is being executed, the reel stop notification is not executed). ).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined promotion effect can be prevented from being obstructed by the promotion effect, so that the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.

(8) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (6),
There is further provided a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined promotion effect (for example, a button effect shown in FIG. 20A) for prompting a specific operation (for example, an operation to the MAXBET switch 6) other than the operation to the derivation operation means,
When the specific operation is performed during execution of the predetermined promotion effect, the predetermined effect execution means terminates the predetermined promotion effect and executes the specific effect (for example, the chance effect shown in FIG. 20A). For example, switch from button production to chance production)
When the predetermined promotion effect and the promotion effect are executed and the specific operation is performed, the promotion effect executing means ends the promotion effect, and the predetermined promotion effect executing means ends the predetermined promotion effect. And the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17 (a), (c), and S14 in FIG. 16), the button effect is switched to the chance effect and the reel stop notification is ended).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being hindered by the promotion effect, and thus it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the production relevant process in non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the main effects in non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the production relevant process in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the main effects in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the process at the time of a power failure return at the time of non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the process at the time of a power failure return at the time of AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the production related process in non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the effect relevant process in AT.

[Configuration of slot machine]
A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 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. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. In the transition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you miss the winning top bell, it will be the same as the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, refer to the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery will not be performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) will be the same probability as in other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 is the advantage for the player, that is, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning simultaneously when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability). The number of determination values is determined so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons in this order, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle tier bell) is the lowest.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each winning lottery object, the reel control is performed to stop the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  Further, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon to be drawn onto the winning line. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when a middle cherry is selected, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the winning line. . As a result, it is possible to estimate whether it is cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or mid-stage cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, and the expectation for bonus winning or AT winning is different. Can be made.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether to control to AT when a specific AT lottery target role (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) is won. A lottery process is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  FIG. 15 is an example of an AT lottery table used in the AT lottery process. In the example of the AT lottery table in FIG. 15, for example, when a weak watermelon is won, the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be assigned is determined to be 0 and the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be assigned is determined to be 1 is given. The probability that the number of navigation stocks to be determined is 2 and the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be assigned is determined to be 3 are set to 85%, 15%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.

  Hereinafter, the fact that no navigation stock is given (the number of navigation stocks given is determined to be 0) is referred to as “AT non-winning”, and the case where one or more navigation stocks are given is called “AT winning”. Further, a state controlled by the AT is referred to as “AT in progress”, and a state not controlled by the AT is referred to as “non-AT”. When the AT is in progress, an AT flag that can identify the AT is stored in the RAM and the RAM 91c of the main control unit 41. When not in AT, the AT flag is not stored in either the RAM or the RAM 91c of the main control unit 41. In addition, during AT, “song in AT” that is a song for making the player recognize that it is in AT is output from the speakers 53 and 54. By outputting the music during the AT, it is possible to raise the player's mood during the AT.

  The number of navigation stocks determined to be assigned is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, 50 games of AT are controlled by one navigation stock. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT is started after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game (a timing to start the AT).

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target It is set differently depending on the type of role. In the example of FIG. 15, the reliability and the expected value are in the order of strong cherry, middle cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, and weak watermelon.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won at RT0, all but the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14 or the reel for winning the middle bell) is stopped for the first time. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right lowering bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The counting is started from the next game of the game that has been won, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to GR23 at RT0 and winning the special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped as described above. The As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, a winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that BB has been won, and the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

[Production and control executed by sub-control unit 91]
Next, effects and controls executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. The sub control unit 91 can execute button effects, chance effects, reel stop notification, sound output stop control, and the like.

  The button effect is an effect of displaying an image of a switch (button) imitating the effect switch 56 and characters such as “PUSH!” On the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. The button effect is an effect that is executed when a predetermined button effect execution condition is satisfied. Here, the button effect execution condition may be a condition that the AT lottery target combination is won and is established with a predetermined probability. The predetermined probability may be 100% or another probability (for example, 50%). It should be noted that the predetermined button effect execution condition is not limited to winning the AT lottery target combination, but may be a condition established when another specific combination wins, or satisfied when another specific combination wins. It is good also as conditions, and it is good also as conditions established by digesting a predetermined number of games.

  By executing the button effect, the player is encouraged to operate the effect switch 56, and the player has a sense of expectation that the AT lottery candidate will win the AT. Can do. In addition, when starting the button effect, the sub control unit 91 stores a button effect flag that can specify that the button effect is being executed in the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 deletes the button effect flag when ending the button effect.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is non-AT or AT, the button effect music is continuously output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the button effect execution. When the button effect is executed, the output music is stopped and the button effect music is output (switched from the output music to the button effect music). Thus, the player's mood during execution of the button effect can be enhanced by outputting the button effect music while the button effect is being executed. In the example of FIG. 21A, it is shown that the button effect music is being output. In addition, in the example of FIG. 20A, it is omitted that the button effect music is output, but actually, the button effect music is output.

  The chance effect is an effect in which characters such as “CHANCE” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. The chance effect is an effect that is executed while the button effect is ended by operating the effect switch 56 when the button effect is being executed. That is, when the effect switch 56 is operated during execution of the button effect, the button effect is switched to the chance effect.

  By executing the chance effect, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the AT lottery target role has been won and that the player has won the AT. The chance effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and when the chance effect is completed, the number of assigned navigation stocks (including 0) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the number of 2 Navi stocks is given by winning the AT, characters such as “Congratulations! Acquire 2 Navi Stock!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When AT is not won, characters such as “Sorry!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When starting the chance effect, the sub control unit 91 stores a chance effect flag that can specify that the chance effect is being executed in the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 deletes the chance effect flag when ending the chance effect.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is non-AT or AT, chance effect music is output during execution of chance effect. When the chance effect is executed, the chance effect music is output by stopping the output button effect music (switched from the output button effect music to the chance effect music). In this way, by outputting the chance effect music during the chance effect execution, it is possible to enhance the player's mood during the chance effect execution. In the example of FIG. 21A, it is shown that a chance effect music is being output. In addition, in the example of FIG. 20 (a), the fact that the chance effect music is output is omitted, but the chance effect music is actually output.

  Both the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control are executed when a predetermined time elapses without the stop switch being operated since the lever is turned on. Here, the lever-on operation refers to “an operation to the start switch with the bet amount set”. That is, the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control are executed when the time during which the three reels are rotating reaches a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is “3 minutes”, but may be another time, for example, 4 minutes. In the present embodiment, the reel stop notification is executed during non-AT, and the sound output stop control is executed during AT. Further, both the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control are ended when the stop switch is operated.

  Reel stop notification is to display characters such as “Please stop the reel” on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. By displaying such characters on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to encourage the player to stop the reel (operating the stop switch) and leave it for a long time with the reel rotating. This can be prevented as much as possible. Further, when starting the reel stop notification, the sub-control unit 91 stores a reel stop notification flag that can specify that the reel stop notification is being executed in the RAM 91c. When the sub control unit 91 ends the reel stop notification, the sub control unit 91 deletes the reel stop notification flag.

  The sound output stop control is control for stopping the output of sounds (music, sound effects, etc.) output from the speakers 53 and 54 (making the volume zero). Sound output stop control is executed during AT. During AT, when a predetermined time elapses without operating the stop switch from the lever-on operation, the sound output stop control is executed to stop the output music in AT. In this way, by executing the sound output stop control, it is possible to indirectly encourage the player to stop the reel (operating the stop switch) and leave it for a long time with the reel rotating. Can be prevented as much as possible. Further, when starting the sound output stop control, the sub-control unit 91 stores a sound output stop control flag capable of specifying that the sound output stop control is being executed in the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 deletes the sound output stop control flag when ending the sound output stop control.

  Further, the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control can be executed even while the button effect is being executed. FIG. 20D is a diagram showing that both the reel stop notification and the button effect are being executed. As shown in FIG. 20D, the button image and the characters “Please stop the reel” are superimposed and displayed. FIG. 21D is a diagram showing that sound output stop control is being executed during execution of the button effect. That is, the output of the button effect music is stopped.

  The characters “Please stop the reel” displayed by executing the reel stop notification are the same coordinates in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of whether or not the button effect is being executed. Is displayed. Therefore, this embodiment is compared with a slot machine in which the characters “Please stop reel” are displayed at different coordinates when the button effect is being executed and when the button effect is not being executed. The slot machine can reduce the processing load for displaying the characters.

  As a modification, when the button effect is not executed, the characters “Please stop the reel” are displayed in the center of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while when the button effect is executed. The characters “Please stop the reel” may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the image (button image and PUSH character image) displayed in the button effect. This makes it possible for the player to clearly understand the characters “Please stop the reel” regardless of whether or not the button effect is being executed. Further, it is possible to prevent the image displayed by the button effect from being obstructed by the characters.

[Regarding production-related processing during non-AT]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, non-AT effect related processing will be described. The effect-related process is a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 during non-AT. The effect related process is a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, every 0.56 ms).

  First, in S2, it is determined whether or not a reel stop notification is being executed. For this determination, it may be determined whether or not the reel stop notification flag is stored in the RAM 91c. Specifically, when the reel stop notification flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the reel stop notification is being executed. On the other hand, when the reel stop notification flag is not stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the reel stop notification is not executed.

  If it is determined in S2 that the reel stop notification is being executed (YES in S2), the process proceeds to S8. If it is determined that the reel stop notification is not being executed (NO in S2), S4 is performed. Proceed to

  In S4, it is determined whether or not 3 minutes have passed since the stop switch was not operated since the lever was operated. Here, an example of the determination method of S4 will be described. The main control unit 41 starts the rotation of the three reels when the player performs a lever-on operation. At the same time, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a reel rotation start command that can specify that the rotation of the three reels has started. The sub-control unit 91 starts measuring the RTC 97 when the reel stop start command is received. When any of the stop switches 8L to 8R is operated from the time when the rotation of the reel is started (when the timing of RTC is started), the main control unit 41 corresponds to the operated stop switch. While stopping the reel, the sub-control unit 91 resets the time count of the RTC 97 (returns to the initial value).

  Next, a method in which the sub control unit 91 determines whether any of the stop switches 8L to 8R has been operated will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L to 8R is operated by the player, the main control unit 41 transmits a stop switch command that can specify the operated stop switch to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub control unit 91 receives the stop switch command, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the stop switch specified from the stop switch command is operated.

  In S4, when it is determined that the time measured by the RTC 97 has reached 3 minutes, it is determined that 3 minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated since the lever was turned on (YES in S4), and the process proceeds to S6. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4 that three minutes have not elapsed since the lever-on operation was performed (NO in S4), the process proceeds to S8.

  In S6, a reel stop notification (see (c) in FIG. 20) is executed. In S6, the reel stop notification is executed regardless of whether the button effect (see FIG. 20A) is being executed. That is, when the button effect is not executed, only the reel stop notification is executed. On the other hand, when the button effect is being executed, the reel stop notification is also executed while continuing the button effect (the state shown in FIG. 20 (D)). When the process of S6 ends, the effect related process ends.

  In S8, it is determined whether or not an operation on the effect switch 56 has been detected. Here, an example of the determination method of S8 will be described. When the effect switch 56 is operated, the switch circuit 96 (see FIG. 4) transmits a detection signal that can specify that the effect switch 56 is operated to the sub-control unit 91. In this way, the sub control unit 91 detects the operation on the effect switch 56 by receiving the detection signal from the switch circuit 96. If it is determined in S8 that an operation on the effect switch 56 has been detected (YES in S8), the process proceeds to S9, and if it is determined that an operation on the effect switch 56 has not been detected (S8). NO), the process proceeds to S16.

  In S9, it is determined whether or not a button effect is being executed. For this determination, it may be determined whether or not the button effect flag is stored in the RAM 91c. Specifically, when the button effect flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the button effect is being executed. On the other hand, when the button effect flag is not stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the button effect is not executed.

  In S9, when it is determined that the button effect is not executed (NO in S9), the effect related process is terminated. If it is determined in S9 that the button effect is being executed (YES in S9), the process proceeds to S10.

  In S10, it is determined whether or not a reel stop notification is being executed. If it is determined in S10 that the reel stop notification has not been executed (NO in S10), the process proceeds to S12. If it is determined in S10 that the reel stop notification is being executed (YES in S10), the process proceeds to S14.

  In S12, the button effect determined to be executed in S9 is terminated and the chance effect is executed. That is, in S12, the button effect is switched to the chance effect. When the process of S12 ends, the effect related process ends.

  In S14, the button effect determined to be executed in S9 is terminated and the chance effect is executed. At the same time, the reel stop notification determined to be executed in S10 is terminated.

  In S16, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 8L to 8R has been operated. When it is determined in S16 that any one of the stop switches 8L to 8R has been operated (YES in S16), the process proceeds to S18, and when it is determined that any one of the stop switches 8L to 8R has not been operated (in S16). NO), the effect related process is terminated.

  In S18, it is determined whether or not a reel stop notification is being executed. If it is determined in S18 that the reel stop notification is being executed (YES in S18), the process proceeds to S20, and if it is determined that the reel stop notification is not being executed (NO in S18), the production is performed. The related process is terminated.

  In S20, the reel stop notification determined to be executed in S18 is terminated.

[Transition of production during non-AT]
Next, transition of main effects during non-AT will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the button effect is being executed, if the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes (YES in S4 in FIG. 16), as shown in FIG. 17 (a), While the execution of the button effect is continued, the reel stop notification is executed (S6). When both the button effect and the reel stop notification are executed (YES in S9 and YES in S10), when the effect switch is operated (YES in S8), as shown in FIG. The effect is switched from the effect to the chance effect, and the reel stop notification is ended (S14 in FIG. 16). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the chance effect from being hindered by the reel stop notification.

[About production-related processing during AT]
Next, an effect related process during AT will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is compared with FIG. 16 in that “reel stop notification” in FIG. 16 is replaced with “sound output stop control”, and the step number in FIG. Both figures are different in that it is a value obtained by adding, and the other portions are the same.

  The effect related process is a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 during the AT. The effect related process is a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, every 0.56 ms).

  First, in S102, it is determined whether sound output stop control is being executed. For this determination, it may be determined whether or not the sound output stop control flag is stored in the RAM 91c. Specifically, when the sound output stop control flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the sound output stop control is being executed. On the other hand, when the sound output stop control flag is not stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the sound output stop control is not being executed.

  If it is determined in S102 that sound output stop control is being executed (YES in S102), the process proceeds to S108, and if it is determined that sound output stop control is not being executed (NO in S102). , The process proceeds to S104.

  In S104, it is determined whether or not 3 minutes have passed since the stop switch was not operated since the lever was operated. If it is determined in S104 that three minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated since the lever was turned on (YES in S104), the process proceeds to S106. On the other hand, if it is determined that 3 minutes have not elapsed since the lever was operated (NO in S104), the process proceeds to S108.

  In S106, sound output stop control (see FIG. 20C) is executed. In S106, sound output stop control is executed regardless of whether or not the button effect (see FIG. 20A) is being executed. That is, when the button effect is not executed, only the sound output stop control is executed. On the other hand, when the button effect is being executed, the sound output stop control is also executed while continuing to execute the button effect (the state shown in FIG. 21 (D)). When the process of S106 ends, the effect-related process ends.

  In S108, it is determined whether or not an operation on the effect switch 56 has been detected. If it is determined in S108 that an operation on the effect switch 56 has been detected (YES in S108), the process proceeds to S109, and if it is determined that an operation on the effect switch 56 has not been detected (S108). NO), the process proceeds to S116.

  In S109, it is determined whether or not a button effect is being executed. If it is determined in S109 that the button effect is not being executed (NO in S109), the effect related process is terminated. If it is determined in S109 that the button effect is being executed (YES in S109), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S110, it is determined whether sound output stop control is being executed. If it is determined in S110 that the sound output stop control is not being executed (NO in S110), the process proceeds to S112. In S110, when it is determined that the sound output stop control is being executed (YES in S110), the process proceeds to S114.

  In S112, the button effect determined to be executed in S109 is terminated and the chance effect is executed. That is, in S112, the button effect is switched to the chance effect. When the process of S112 ends, the effect-related process ends.

  In S114, the button effect determined to be executed in S109 is terminated and the chance effect is executed. At the same time, the sound output stop control determined to be executed in S110 is terminated.

  In S116, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 8L to 8R has been operated. When it is determined in S116 that any of the stop switches 8L to 8R has been operated (YES in S116), the process proceeds to S118, and when it is determined that any of the stop switches 8L to 8R has not been operated (in S116). NO), the effect related process is terminated.

  In S118, it is determined whether sound output stop control is being executed. If it is determined in S118 that the sound output stop control is being executed (YES in S118), the process proceeds to S120, and if it is determined that the sound output stop control is not being executed (NO in S118). Then, the production related process is terminated.

  In S120, the sound output stop control determined to be executed in S118 is terminated.

[Transition of production during AT]
Next, transition of main effects during AT will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the button effect is being executed and the stop switch is not operated for 3 minutes (YES in S104 of FIG. 18), as shown in FIG. 19 (a), While the execution of the button effect is continued, the sound output stop control for stopping the output of the button effect music is executed (S106). When both the button effect and the sound output stop control are being executed (YES in S109 and YES in S110), when the effect switch is operated (YES in S108), as shown in FIG. The button effect is switched to the chance effect, and the sound output stop control is ended (the chance effect music is output, S14 in FIG. 16). Thereby, it can prevent that chance production (output of chance production music) is inhibited by sound output stop control.

[About backup processing]
Next, backup processing will be described. In the present embodiment, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute backup processing every predetermined time (for example, 0.56 ms). In the backup process, all information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is saved in the backup area for the main control unit 41, and all the information stored in the RAM 41c is backed up for the sub control unit 91. This is a process of saving to the area.

  The information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 can identify, for example, whether or not the reel is rotating for each of the three reels when the internal lottery is executed, the winning flag that can identify the winning combination internally Reel flag, AT flag that can specify that the AT is controlled, RT flag that can specify the controlled RT state, and the like.

  The information stored in the RAM 91c includes, for example, a chance effect flag that can specify that a chance effect is being executed, a button effect flag that can specify that a button effect is being executed, and a reel stop notification. Reel stop notification flag that can specify that sound output is stopped, sound output stop control flag that can specify that sound output stop control is being executed, AT flag, RT flag, and other effects that are being executed can be specified Includes production flags and the like.

  The RT state is controlled by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 sends an RT command that can specify the changed RT state every time the RT state is changed. 91 is transmitted. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 can specify the RT state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  The AT is controlled by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41, when controlled by the AT, sends to the sub-control unit 91 an AT command that can be specified by the AT. To send. Further, when the control to the AT is finished and the main control unit 41 is controlled to be non-AT, the main control unit 41 transmits a non-AT command that can be specified to be controlled to the non-AT to the sub-control unit 91. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify whether it is AT or non-AT.

  Further, the backup area for the main control unit 41 may be a part of the RAM area of the main control part 41 or may be a different area from the RAM of the main control part 41. Further, the backup area for the sub-control unit 91 may be a part of the area of the RAM 91c, or may be an area different from the RAM 91c.

  As described above, by executing the backup process, information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, information stored in the RAM 41c, and the like even if a sudden power interruption (for example, a power failure) occurs. Can protect.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a backup power source. Even when a power interruption occurs, information stored in the backup area can be held for a predetermined period by supplying backup power to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

  As described above, when the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 return from the power interruption, based on the information and flag saved in the backup area, the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control are performed as described later. Other than the above, it can be controlled to the same state as before the occurrence of power interruption. The return from the power interruption is executed by, for example, turning on the power again.

[Processing when power is restored during non-AT]
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a power failure recovery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when a power failure (for example, a power failure) occurs during a non-AT and the power is restored from the power failure will be described. 20A to 20D, a button effect, a chance effect, a reel stop notification, a reel stop notification, and a button effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “reel stop notification + button effect”) are executed. FIG.

  Regardless of which of these effects or notifications is being executed, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), the sub-control unit 91 performs a common state ( The control is hereinafter referred to as “common display state”. Here, the common display state is a state where none of the button effect, the chance effect, and the reel stop notification is executed. In the present embodiment, the common display state is a state in which no effect is executed and only a background image described later is displayed. Here, the background image is displayed on the first layer (not shown). The effect image is displayed on the second layer on the front side of the first layer. The effect image is an image displayed as an effect executed by the sub-control unit 91, and is, for example, a teammate character or an enemy character displayed as a battle effect. Thus, the background image is an image independent of the effect image.

  As a modification, the background image may be an image included in the effect image. As a modification, the common display state may be a state in which a predetermined image (for example, a predetermined character) is displayed in addition to the background image.

  Although not particularly shown, when a power interruption occurs when neither of these effects or notifications is executed, the common display state may be controlled even when the power interruption is restored.

  The background image includes a corresponding image and a landscape image. First, the corresponding image will be described. The corresponding image is an image that has a one-to-one correspondence with the RT state (see FIG. 8 or the like) that was controlled before the power interruption (see * 1 in FIG. 20 (o)). In the present embodiment, the corresponding images corresponding to RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4 and the bonus are “cloud”, “sun”, “crescent moon”, “sunset”, “snow”, and “thunder”. .

  Here, based on the RT flag stored in the backup area, after the interruption of power interruption, the RT state is controlled to be the same as the RT state before power interruption (immediately before the occurrence of power interruption). That is, the RT state before power interruption is the same as the RT state after power interruption recovery. Therefore, when the player recovers from the power interruption, the player visually recognizes the corresponding image included in the background image, so that the RT state controlled after the power interruption is restored (= the RT state controlled before the power interruption). I can grasp. Further, as described in FIG. 20 (K), the corresponding image is deleted after three games from the game that has returned from the power interruption.

  The landscape image includes a mountain landscape image, a river landscape image, a house landscape image, a castle landscape image, and the like. A landscape image is an image that changes as the game progresses. For example, the landscape image is an image that is changed according to the transition of the RT state. However, unlike the corresponding image, the landscape image does not have a one-to-one correspondence with the RT state. Specifically, a mountain landscape image is displayed at RT3, RT1, or RT0, a river landscape image is displayed at RT0 or RT2, and a house landscape image is displayed at RT2 or RT4. . In the case of a bonus, a castle landscape image is displayed. The landscape image is an image that is always displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, unlike the corresponding image. Therefore, when the corresponding image is not displayed, the player cannot reliably specify the RT state from the landscape image, but can predict it.

  In the example of FIG. 20 (o), a mountain landscape image is displayed before power interruption (the mountain landscape image is not shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to (e)), and Since it was controlled by RT1, a background image including a “mountain landscape image 514” and a “sun corresponding image 512” is displayed after the return from power interruption.

  Next, FIG. 20 (F) will be described. By the way, as shown in FIGS. 20A to 20D, when a power interruption occurs during the rotation of all three reels, even when the power interruption is restored, as shown in FIG. Then, the three reels are returned in a rotating state. As described in the “About backup process” column, this includes the reel flag that can specify whether or not the reel is rotating for each of the three reels in the information to be saved in the backup area. At the time of power failure recovery, the main control unit 41 is based on performing reel control based on the reel flag stored in the backup area.

  In the case where one of the three reels is rotating, a power interruption occurs, and when the reel recovers from the power interruption, the one reel is recovered. Further, when a power outage occurs in a state where two of the three reels are rotating, and recovery from the power interruption is performed, the two reels are recovered in a rotating state. In addition, when all three reels are stopped, a power interruption occurs, and when the power is recovered from the power interruption, all the reels are recovered in a stopped state.

  As shown by * 2 in FIG. 20 (f), the game has recovered from the power interruption with all three reels rotating, and the timing of the power interruption recovery (for example, the operation of the stop switch is effective) Even if 3 minutes have passed since the stop switch was not operated, the reel stop notification is not executed and the common display state (in the example of FIG. The state in which the corresponding image is displayed is maintained.

  Next, FIG. 20 (G) will be described. The corresponding image is displayed together with the landscape image for a predetermined period from the game after the interruption. After the predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 20 (K), the corresponding image is not displayed, while the display of the landscape image (mountain landscape image in the example of FIG. 20) is maintained. In the example of FIG. 20, the predetermined period is between 3 games including the game that has returned from power interruption. Specifically, the three games including the game that has returned from power interruption are digested, and the display of the corresponding image ends when the lever is turned on for the fourth game. As a modification, the predetermined period may be a period of another number of games (for example, five games). Further, the predetermined period may be based on time (for example, 5 minutes), not based on the number of games.

[Processing at power failure recovery during AT]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a power failure recovery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when a power failure (for example, a power failure) occurs during the AT and the power is restored from the power failure will be described. FIGS. 21A to 21D respectively show a button effect, a chance effect, a sound output stop control, a sound output stop control, and a button effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “sound output stop control + button effect”). It is a figure which shows that is being performed.

  Regardless of which of these effects or notifications is being executed, as shown in FIG. 21 (e), the sub-control unit 91 changes the state of the liquid crystal display 51 to the common display state as the power interruption recovery process. Control. Further, in the common display state during AT, a corresponding image is displayed and corresponding music corresponding to the RT state (see FIG. 8 and the like) controlled before power interruption is output one-to-one (FIG. 21). (See * 1 in (e)).

  In the present embodiment, the corresponding music corresponding to RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4 and bonus is RT0 music, RT1 music, RT2 music, RT3 music, RT4 music, and bonus music. At the time of power recovery, the player listens to the corresponding music that is output, and at least one of viewing the corresponding image included in the background image, the RT state that was controlled before power interruption, That is, it is possible to grasp the RT state that is controlled after the return from power interruption. Further, the output of the corresponding music and the display of the corresponding image are stopped after three games from the game that has returned from the power interruption, as will be described in FIG.

  In the common display state of FIG. 21 (o), the landscape image of the house is displayed before power interruption (in FIG. 21 (a) to (d), the description of the landscape image of the house is omitted). In addition, since it was controlled by RT2, a background image including “house landscape image 518” and “corresponding image 516 of the crescent moon” is displayed after the interruption.

  Next, FIG. 21 (F) will be described. As shown by * 2 in FIG. 21 (f), the game has recovered from the power interruption with all three reels rotating, and the timing of the power interruption recovery (for example, the operation of the stop switch is effective) The sound output stop control is not executed even if 3 minutes have passed without any operation of the stop switch. At the same time, the output of the RT2 music is maintained and the common display state (in the example of FIG. 21 (f), the state where the house landscape image and the sun corresponding image are displayed) is also maintained.

  Next, FIG. 21 (G) will be described. The output of the corresponding music and the display of the corresponding image are maintained together with the landscape image for a predetermined period (three games in the example of FIG. 21) from the game after the interruption of power. After the predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 21 (K), the output of the corresponding music and the display of the corresponding image are finished, while the display of the landscape image (in the example of FIG. 21, the house landscape image) is maintained. .

[Main effects obtained by this embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.

  (1) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20D, both the reel stop notification and the button effect can be executed during non-AT. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the reel stop notification can be executed even when 3 minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated since the lever-on operation was performed during execution of the button effect. . Thereby, it is possible to prompt an operation (operation to the effect switch 56) different from the operation of proceeding with the game and to stop the reel.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17A, when both the reel stop notification and the button effect are being executed (YES in both S9 and S10), when the effect switch is operated (YES in S8). As shown in FIG. 17C, the button effect is switched to the chance effect, and the reel stop notification is ended (S14).

  Thereby, since it is possible to prevent the chance effect from being hindered by the reel stop notification, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied due to the fact that the chance effect is inhibited.

  (2) Also, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and (c), a power interruption occurs even when any one of the chance effect and the reel stop notification is executed before the power interruption, When returning from the power interruption, control is performed to a common display state (see FIG. 20 (o)) in which neither the chance effect nor the reel stop notification is executed. Therefore, for example, a slot machine that controls the display state to be different when returning when a chance effect is executed before power interruption and when returning when a reel stop notification is executed before power interruption. Compared with, it is possible to reduce the processing load at the time of power interruption recovery.

  (3) Also, as shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and (d), even if any one of the reel stop notification and the reel stop notification + button effect is executed before the power interruption, When a break occurs and the machine returns from the power break, control is performed to a common display state (see FIG. 20 (o)) in which neither the chance effect nor the reel stop notification is executed. Therefore, for example, when the reel stop notification is executed before power interruption, the display is different from when the reel stops notification + button effect is performed before power interruption. Compared to the slot machine to be controlled, the processing load when power interruption is restored can be reduced.

  (4) Also, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, even when any one of the button effect and the chance effect is executed before the power interruption, the power interruption occurs. When returning from the power interruption, control is performed to a common display state in which neither the chance effect nor the button effect is executed (see FIG. 20 (e)). Therefore, for example, a slot machine that controls the display state to be different between when the button effect is performed before the power interruption and when it returns when the chance effect is performed before the power interruption. In comparison, it is possible to reduce the processing load when power is restored.

  (5) Also, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20C, both the button effect and the reel stop notification are executed using the liquid crystal display 51 in common. Therefore, the number of parts of the means (hardware) for executing the button effect and the reel stop notification can be reduced.

  (6) Also, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20C, both the chance effect and the reel stop notification are executed using the liquid crystal display 51 in common. Therefore, since the means (hardware) for executing the chance effect and the reel stop notification can be shared, the number of parts can be reduced. Even if the means (hardware) for executing the chance effect and the reel stop notification is shared, the chance effect can be prevented from being hindered by the reel stop notification.

  (7) Also, as shown in FIG. 21D, both the sound output stop control and the button effect can be executed during the AT. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, sound output stop control can be executed even when three minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated since the lever was turned on during execution of the button effect. is there. Thereby, it is possible to prompt an operation (operation to the effect switch 56) different from the operation of proceeding with the game and to stop the reel.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), when both the sound output stop control and the button effect are executed (YES in both S109 and S110), when the effect switch is operated (YES in S108). ), As shown in FIG. 19C, the button effect is switched to the chance effect, and the sound output stop control is ended (S114).

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the chance production (output of the chance production music output during the chance production) from being hindered by the sound output stop control, so that the player is dissatisfied with the fact that the chance production is inhibited. You can prevent it.

  (8) In addition, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21C, the button effect is executed by outputting the button effect music using the speakers 53 and 54. Therefore, the number of parts of the means (hardware) for executing the button effect and the sound output stop control can be reduced.

  (9) Also, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (c), the chance effect is executed by outputting the chance effect music using the speakers 53 and 54. Therefore, since the means (hardware) for executing the chance effect and the sound output stop control can be shared, the number of parts can be reduced. Even if the means (hardware) for executing the chance effect and the sound output stop control are made common, the chance effect (output of the chance effect music) can be prevented from being hindered by the sound output stop control.

  (10) Further, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21A, even if any of the button effect and the chance effect is executed before the power interruption, the power is restored from the power interruption. Sometimes, control is performed to a common display state (see FIG. 21 (o)) in which neither the chance effect nor the button effect is executed. Therefore, for example, a slot machine that controls the display state to be different between when the button effect is performed before the power interruption and when it returns when the chance effect is performed before the power interruption. In comparison, it is possible to reduce the processing load when power is restored.

  (11) Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, even when the sound output stop control is executed before the power interruption, the sound output stop control is executed when the sound output is recovered from the power interruption. The state is controlled so as not to exist (see FIG. 21 (e)). If a power outage occurs when the sound output stop control is being executed, the sound output stop control is executed when the sound output stop control is executed when the sound output stop control is executed when returning from the power outage. There is a risk that the player may be confused due to the power interruption recovery in the state. The perplexity is, for example, “While it has recovered from a power outage but the music in AT has not been output, it may have failed.” In addition, when the game is forced to be stopped due to the occurrence of a power interruption, and the sound output stop control is executed to urge the reel to stop when the power interruption is restored, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is also.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when returning from the power interruption, the sound output stop control is controlled to be not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having such confusion and discomfort.

  (12) Further, as shown in FIG. 20C, even when the reel stop notification is executed before the power interruption, the reel stop notification is not executed when the reel is recovered from the power interruption. To control. If a power outage occurs when the reel stop notification is being executed, if the reel stop notification is executed when the reel stop notification is executed when the power is restored from the power interruption, the power is stopped while the reel stop notification is executed. There is a risk of inconvenience of the player due to the recovery. The perplexity is, for example, “While it has recovered from a power interruption, a character such as“ Please stop the reel ”is displayed, so it may have failed”. In addition, when the game is forced to be stopped due to the occurrence of a power interruption, and the reel stop notification is issued to urge the reel to stop when the power is restored, the player may feel uncomfortable. is there.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when it recovers from a power interruption, it controls to the state where the reel stop alert | report is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having such confusion and discomfort.

  (13) In addition, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute backup processing by timer interrupt processing in preparation for a sudden power interruption. By this backup processing, all information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 and all information stored in the RAM 91c are saved in a predetermined backup area. Here, all information stored in the RAM 91c includes a reel stop notification flag that can specify that the reel stop notification is being executed. Thus, in the backup process, the information stored in the RAM and RAM 91c of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup area without being selected. Therefore, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the process of selecting the information stored in the RAM and RAM 91c of the main control unit 41 can be reduced. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM and RAM 91c of the main control unit 41 is selected. Compared to slot machines that store data in the backup area, the processing load of backup processing can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop notification flag is stored in the backup area. However, when power interruption is restored, the reel stop notification is not executed (see (c) and (v) in FIG. 20). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned confusion and discomfort. Note that the reel stop notification flag stored in the backup area is not used.

  (14) The information stored in the backup area includes an RT flag that can identify the controlled RT state. Further, when returning from the power interruption, the RT state specified by the RT flag is controlled. Therefore, even in the case where a power interruption occurs and returns from the power interruption, a game in the RT state before the power interruption can be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (o) and (f), at the time of power failure recovery, a background image including a corresponding image corresponding to the RT state controlled before power failure recovery is displayed. Here, the corresponding image is displayed only for a predetermined period (three games in the present embodiment) from when a power failure such as a power failure occurs, and is information that is not normally displayed. In addition, sudden interruption of power (such as a power failure) occurs during the game, so that the display on the liquid crystal display 51 becomes black or the rotating reel stops. Therefore, even if the game can be continued due to the return of the power interruption, the player may feel distrust.

  Therefore, by displaying a corresponding image that is not normally displayed when the interruption of power is restored, the RT state that could not be grasped before the occurrence of the interruption of the electric power, that is, the RT state after the interruption of power interruption is displayed. The player can be given a privilege that can be grasped by the player. This privilege can be said to be an apologetic privilege for the occurrence of power interruption.

  (15) Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), in a game that has recovered from a power interruption with three reels rotated, even if the stop switch is not operated and three minutes have passed since the return timing. Reel stop notification is not executed. The reason why the reel stop notification is not executed will be described. In a game that has returned from a power interruption, the player may have anxiety such as “whether the game proceeds appropriately”. This anxiety is, for example, “In a game that has been recovered from a power interruption, even if three reels are stopped and a winning combination is won, control according to the winning may not be executed”. . Note that “control according to winning” is, for example, control for executing a medal payout process according to a small combination when a small combination wins, and when a replay is won, the medal is not consumed. This is a control for giving a replayable game, and a control for shifting to a bonus state when a bonus is won.

  If the player feels such anxiety, even if the three reels are rotating, he / she will hesitate to operate the stop switch, and as a result, the stop will be Three minutes may elapse without the switch being operated. If the reel stop notification is executed up to such a case, the player may be confused.

  Therefore, in a game that has recovered from the power interruption while all three reels are rotating, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the reel stop notification even if three minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  (16) Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, even when the sound output stop control is executed before the power interruption, the sound output stop control is executed when the sound output is recovered from the power interruption. Control to no state. If a power outage occurs when the sound output stop control is being executed, the sound output stop control is executed when the sound output stop control is executed when the sound output stop control is executed when returning from the power outage. There is a risk that the player may be confused due to the power interruption recovery in the state. The puzzle is, for example, “although it has recovered from the power interruption, it has failed because no music is being output during AT”. In addition, when the game is forced to be stopped due to the occurrence of a power interruption, and the sound output stop control is executed to urge the reel to stop when the power interruption is restored, the player may feel uncomfortable. There is also.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when returning from the power interruption, the sound output stop control is controlled to be not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having such confusion and discomfort.

  (17) In addition, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute backup processing by timer interrupt processing in preparation for a sudden power interruption. By this backup processing, all information stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 and all information stored in the RAM 91c are saved in a predetermined backup area. Here, all the information stored in the RAM 91c includes a sound output stop flag that can specify that the sound output stop is executed. Thus, in the backup process, the information stored in the RAM and RAM 91c of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup area without being selected. Therefore, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the process of selecting the information stored in the RAM and RAM 91c of the main control unit 41 can be reduced. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM and RAM 91c of the main control unit 41 is selected. Compared to slot machines that store data in the backup area, the processing load of backup processing can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the sound output stop flag is stored in the backup area, but at the time of power failure recovery, the sound output stop is controlled so as not to be executed (see (c) and (e) in FIG. 21). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned confusion and discomfort. Note that the sound output stop flag stored in the backup area is not used.

  (18) The information stored in the backup area includes an RT flag that can identify the controlled RT state. Further, when returning from the power interruption, the RT state specified by the RT flag is controlled. Therefore, even in the case where a power interruption occurs and returns from the power interruption, a game in the RT state before the power interruption can be provided.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 21 (o) and 21 (f), at the time of power interruption recovery, the corresponding music corresponding to the RT state controlled before the power interruption recovery is output. Here, the corresponding music is output only for a predetermined period from the occurrence of a power interruption such as a power failure, and is information that is not normally output. When a sudden power interruption (power failure or the like) occurs during the game, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes black or the rotating reel stops. Even if the game can be continued due to the return of the power interruption, the player may feel distrust.

  Therefore, when the power interruption is restored, by outputting the corresponding music, the privilege that the player can grasp the RT state that could not be grasped before the power interruption occurred, that is, the RT state after the power interruption restoration. Can be given to the player. This privilege can be said to be an apologetic privilege for the occurrence of power interruption.

  (19) Also, as shown in FIG. 21 (f), in a game that has returned from a power interruption with three reels rotated, even if 3 minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated from the return timing, Sound output stop control is not executed. The reason why the sound output stop control is not executed will be described. In a game that has returned from a power interruption, the player may have anxiety such as “whether the game proceeds appropriately”. This anxiety is, for example, “In a game that has been recovered from a power interruption, even if three reels are stopped and a winning combination is won, control according to the winning may not be executed”. . Note that “control according to winning” is, for example, control for executing a medal payout process according to a small combination when a small combination wins, and when a replay is won, the medal is not consumed. This is a control for giving a replayable game, and a control for shifting to a bonus state when a bonus is won.

  If the player feels such anxiety, even if the three reels are rotating, he / she will hesitate to operate the stop switch, and as a result, the stop will be Three minutes may elapse without the switch being operated. If the sound output stop control is executed up to such a case, the player may be confused.

  Therefore, in a game that has recovered from the power interruption while all three reels are rotating, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the sound output stop control even if three minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

[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. . Hereinafter, modifications of the slot machine will be mainly described, but the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

[Production and control executed by sub-control unit 91]
(1) FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the effect related processing during non-AT according to this modification. 22, compared with the flowchart of FIG. 16, S5 is added between S4 and S6 of FIG. 16, and S10 and S14 of FIG. 16 are deleted.

  S5 is executed when YES is determined in the process of S4. In S5, it is determined whether or not the button effect is being executed. If it is determined in S5 that the button effect is not executed (NO in S5), the process proceeds to S6. In S6, a reel stop notification is executed. If it is determined in S5 that the button effect is being executed (YES in S5), the effect related process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop notification is described as being executable together with the button effect (see FIG. 20D). However, as in the present modification shown in FIG. 22, in a state where the button effect is executed (YES in S5), a configuration in which the reel stop notification is not executed (a configuration that cannot be executed) may be employed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the button effect from being hindered by the reel stop notification.

  (2) FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining effect-related processing during AT of the present modification. 23, compared with the flowchart of FIG. 18, S105 is added between S104 and S106 of FIG. 16, and S110 and S114 of FIG. 16 are deleted.

  S105 is executed when it is determined YES in the process of S104. In S105, it is determined whether or not a button effect is being executed. If it is determined in S105 that the button effect is not being executed (NO in S105), the process proceeds to S106. In S106, sound output stop control is executed. If it is determined in S105 that the button effect is being executed (YES in S105), the effect related process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the sound output stop control has been described as being executable together with the button effect (see FIG. 21D). However, as in this modified example shown in FIG. 23, in a state where the button effect is executed (YES in S105), a configuration in which the sound output stop control is not executed (a configuration that cannot be executed) may be employed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the button effect (output of the button effect music) from being hindered by the sound output stop control.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that both the button effect and the reel stop notification are executed using the liquid crystal display 51 in common. However, the means used for executing the button effect and the means used for executing the reel stop notification need only be at least partially in common. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect LED 52 may be used in the execution of the button effect, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 may be used in the execution of the reel stop notification. With such a configuration, at least the liquid crystal display 51 is common to the means used to execute the button effect and the means used to execute the reel stop notification. Therefore, the number of parts of the means (hardware) for executing the button effect and the reel stop notification can be reduced as much as possible.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that both the chance effect and the reel stop notification are executed using the liquid crystal display 51 in common. However, the means used for executing the chance effect and the means used for executing the reel stop notification need only be at least partially in common. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect LED 52 may be used for the chance effect execution, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 may be used for the reel stop notification. With such a configuration, at least the liquid crystal display 51 is common to the means used to execute the chance effect and the means used to execute the reel stop notification. Therefore, the number of parts of the means (hardware) for executing the chance effect and the reel stop notification can be reduced as much as possible.

  (5) In the present embodiment, the button effect is described as being performed using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. However, the button effect may be executed using only the speakers 53 and 54, and may be executed without using other means (such as the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect effect LED 52). In such a case, the processing burden of executing the button effect can be reduced. Even if the button effect is configured to be executed using only the speakers 53 and 54, the button effect (output of the button effect music) can be prevented from being hindered by the reel stop notification or the sound output stop control.

  Further, the button effect may be executed using effect means different from the liquid crystal display 51, for example, effect effect LED 52, etc., if the speakers 53 and 54 are used.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the chance effect is described as being performed using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. However, the chance effect may be executed using only the speakers 53 and 54 and may be executed without using other means (such as the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect effect LED 52). In such a case, it is possible to reduce the processing burden of executing the chance effect. Even if the chance effect is configured to be executed using only the speakers 53 and 54, the chance effect (output of the chance effect music) can be prevented from being hindered by the reel stop notification or the sound output stop control.

  In addition, the chance effect may be executed using effect means different from the liquid crystal display 51, for example, effect effect LED 52, if the speakers 53 and 54 are used.

  (7) In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has been described as being capable of executing button effects, chance effects, reel stop notification, sound output stop control, and the like. The sub-control unit 91 can execute other effects (hereinafter referred to as “specific effects”). The specific effect may be completed in one game, or may be an effect executed over a plurality of games. The execution condition of the specific performance may be, for example, a condition that is established when the specific combination is won, a condition that is satisfied when the specific combination wins, or a condition that is satisfied by digesting a predetermined number of games. .

  As an example of the specific effect completed in one game, for example, an effect of displaying a character corresponding to the internal lottery result may be used. This specific effect may be an effect of displaying a yellow character that recalls the bell at the timing when the bell is won. Moreover, it is good also as a battle effect as an example of the specific effect performed over multiple games. In the battle direction, when a friendly character and an enemy character execute a battle, if the friendly character wins, a privilege such as Navistock is granted, and if the enemy character wins, the privilege is not granted. It is.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is non-AT or AT, even when a specific performance was performed before power interruption, when power interruption occurs and the power is restored from the power interruption, It is preferable to control to the common display state (see FIG. 20 (e)) in which the specific effect that has been executed before is not executed. Therefore, for example, a slot machine that controls the display state to be different between when the reel stop notification is executed before the power interruption and when it returns when the specific effect is executed before the power interruption. Compared with, it is possible to reduce the processing load at the time of power interruption recovery.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control have been described as the reel stop promotion control for promoting the stop of the reel. However, the reel stop promotion control may be as follows.

  As the first reel stop promotion control, the volume of the music that was output as in the sound output stop control (for example, the music in AT) is not reduced to zero, but the volume of the music in AT is lowered than usual. Volume reduction control may be executed. Here, the normal time is when the volume reduction control is not executed. Thus, even if the volume reduction control is executed as the reel stop promotion control, the player can be encouraged to stop the reel.

  Further, as the second reel stop promotion control, the promotion sound output control for outputting the sound “Please stop the reel” may be executed using the speakers 53 and 54. Even if the promotion sound output control is executed as the reel stop promotion control, the player can be encouraged to stop the reel.

  Further, at least one of the first reel stop promotion control and the second reel stop promotion control (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined reel stop promotion control”) may be executed together with the button effect. In a case where both the predetermined reel stop promotion control and the button effect are executed, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the predetermined reel stop promotion control that has been executed may be terminated. Thereby, chance production (output of chance production music) can be prevented from being hindered by predetermined reel stop promotion control.

  Further, in a state where the button effect is being executed, a configuration in which the predetermined reel stop promotion control is not executed (a configuration that cannot be executed) may be employed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the button effect (output of the button effect music) from being hindered by the predetermined reel stop promotion control.

  (9) Further, the following control can be executed as the reel stop promotion control. As the third reel stop promotion control, the light emission reduction control is executed to reduce the light emission amount of at least one of the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 (hereinafter, referred to as “predetermined LED”) from the normal time. You may do it. Even if the light emission reduction control is executed as the reel stop promotion control, the player can be encouraged to stop the reel.

  Further, as the fourth reel stop acceleration control, the emission stop control for stopping the emission of the LED (at least one of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55) may be executed. Even if the light emission stop control is executed as the reel stop promotion control, the player can be promoted to stop the reel. Hereinafter, at least one of the third reel stop promotion control and the fourth reel stop promotion control is referred to as “specific reel stop promotion control”.

  Further, the slot machine may execute the chance effect by causing a predetermined LED to emit light in a specific manner, and may execute both the button effect and the specific reel stop notification control. If the specific reel stop promotion control is executed in a state where the chance effect is being executed, the chance effect (the light emission of a predetermined LED during the chance effect) is hindered. Therefore, in this modification, when both the button effect and the specific reel stop notification control are executed, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the button effect is switched to the chance effect, and the specific reel stop is performed. The notification control is terminated. According to such a configuration, the chance effect (light emission during the chance effect) can be prevented from being hindered by the specific reel stop promotion control.

  Further, the slot machine executes a button effect by causing a predetermined LED to emit light in a specific manner, and does not execute a specific reel stop promotion control in a state where the button effect is being executed (a configuration that cannot be executed) ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the button effect (light emission during the button effect) from being hindered by the specific reel stop promotion control.

  (10) In the present embodiment, as the reel stop promotion control, the reel stop notification is executed during non-AT, and the sound output stop control is executed during AT. However, sound output stop control may be executed during non-AT. Further, the reel stop notification may be executed during AT. In the present embodiment, the reason why the sound output stop control is not executed during non-AT is that the frequency of music output is low during non-AT, so even if the sound output stop control is executed, This is because stopping the reels may not be effectively promoted.

  In general, during non-AT, music is not always output, but a specific effect or the like may be executed, and the specific effect music is output during execution of the specific effect. In a configuration in which sound output stop control can be executed during non-AT, the output of the specific effect music can be stopped by executing the sound output stop control when the specific effect is being executed. The player can be encouraged to stop the reel.

  Further, at least one of during non-AT and during AT, both reel stop notification and sound output stop control may be executed as reel stop promotion control. In addition, the reel stop notification and the sound output stop control are executed at a first timing when a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has passed without the stop switch being operated since the lever is operated, You may make it perform the other at the 1st timing which the specific time (for example, 2 minutes) passed, without operating a stop switch from this 1st timing. According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the reel stop promotion control mode at the first timing and the second timing from when the lever is operated, and to further strongly encourage the player to stop the reel. Can be made.

  (11) The execution trigger for executing the reel stop acceleration control according to the present embodiment is that “three minutes have elapsed since the timing when the lever was turned on without operating the stop switch (hereinafter referred to as“ first execution trigger ”). (See S4 in FIG. 16 and S104 in FIG. 18, etc.) However, for example, in the case of a slot machine having a plurality of reels (three in this embodiment) as in this embodiment, The execution trigger for executing the reel stop promotion control may include the following second execution trigger in addition to the first execution trigger: N (N is an integer of 2 or more) In a slot machine having a number of reels, the first stop operation is the first stop operation after all the N reels start rotating by lever-on operation. The operation for stopping the reel second is called “second stop operation”, the operation for stopping the reel N-1 is called “N-1 stop operation”, and the operation for stopping the reel N is “ This is called “Nth stop operation”.

  The second execution opportunity is “the operation of stopping other rotating reels from the timing when the operation of stopping the reels is performed in a state where two or more of the N reels are rotating”. A predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has passed without being executed. By including such a second execution trigger in the execution trigger for executing the reel stop promotion control, for example, the second stop operation is not executed from the timing when the first stop operation is executed, for a predetermined time. When the time has elapsed, the sub control unit 91 executes reel stop promotion control. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reels other than the reels stopped by the executed first stop operation from being left for a long time in a rotating state.

  Similarly, when the n-th stop operation (an integer satisfying 1 ≦ n <N) is executed, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel stop acceleration when a predetermined time has elapsed without executing the (n + 1) -th stop operation. Execute. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the reels other than the reels stopped by the executed n-th stop operation from being left for a long time in a rotating state.

  (12) In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 has been described as displaying the number of assigned navigation stocks (including 0) after executing the chance effect for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds). However, during the chance production, the number of assigned navigation stocks may be displayed. The chance effect is not limited to displaying the characters “CHANCE”, but may be an effect to display other information. For example, the chance effect may be an effect for displaying a predetermined character.

  (13) In the present embodiment, the button effect that requests the player to operate the effect switch 56 has been described as the operation request effect. However, the operation request effect may be an effect requesting an operation to another operation means. For example, the operation to the other means is preferably “an operation other than an operation for advancing the game (for example, an operation for setting the number of bets, a lever-on operation, an operation for stopping the reel, etc.)”. For example, the “operation on other means” may be “an operation on the operation means (MAXBET switch 6 in the present embodiment) for setting the bet number when the bet number has already been set”. . In this case, the operation request effect is an effect of displaying characters such as “Press the MAXBET switch” on the liquid crystal display 51, for example.

  In addition, when the slot machine 1 includes a contact detection unit (for example, a touch panel) that can detect contact of a part of the player's body (for example, a hand), the operation request effect is, for example, the contact detection unit. It is good also as an effect which requires the player to contact the player. Note that the contact detection unit may also be used as the liquid crystal display 51 or may be another location. In the case where the touch detection unit is also used as the liquid crystal display 51, the operation request effect is an effect of displaying characters such as “Touch the liquid crystal display” on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, instead of the operation request effect that requires the player to operate the predetermined operation means, an operation request effect that requires the player to perform the “predetermined operation” may be executed. For example, when the slot machine 1 includes voice recognition means capable of recognizing the voice uttered by the player, the action request effect may be an effect of requesting the “voice operation” from the player. Specifically, the action request effect requesting “speaking action” is an effect of displaying characters such as “speak out” on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, when the slot machine 1 includes a sensor that detects a part of the player's body (for example, a hand), the action request effect is as follows. It is good also as an effect | action which requests | requires "operation to detect." Specifically, the action request effect requesting “an operation to cause the sensor to detect a part of the player's body” is an effect of displaying characters such as “hold the hand over the sensor” on the liquid crystal display 51.

  (14) In the present embodiment, it has been described that sound output stop control can be executed when an AT is used. However, the period in which the sound output stop control can be executed is not limited to the AT, and may be another period. The other period is preferably a period in which the frequency of outputting music is high. This is because if the sound output stop control is executed during a period in which the frequency of outputting the music is high, the player can clearly recognize that the stop of the reel is promoted. The period in which the frequency at which the music is output is, for example, the period in which the bonus state (see FIG. 8) is controlled.

  (15) In the present embodiment, it has been described that button effect music is continuously output from the speakers 53 and 54 during execution of the button effect. However, the button effect music may not be continuously output during execution of the button effect. When such a configuration is employed, for example, when a button effect is started, the music that has been output before the button effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as “music before execution”) is output. The button effect music may be output for a short time (for example, 3 seconds) at the start timing of the button effect. Thus, it can be said that the button effect music output for a short time is a sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “button effect start effect sound”). The button effect start sound effect is, for example, “Jajan”. Also, the output of the pre-execution music continues while the button effect start sound effect is output, and the button effect start sound effect is output for 3 seconds even after the output of the button effect start sound effect is completed. Even after), the output of the pre-execution music is continued.

  That is, when the execution of the button effect is started, the button effect start sound effect is output for a predetermined time and the pre-execution music is continuously output. Further, the output of the pre-execution music continues during the output of the button effect start effect sound (both the button effect start effect sound and the pre-execution music are output). In this way, by continuously outputting the pre-execution music and outputting the button effect start effect sound at the start timing of the button effect, the start of the button effect can be strongly impressed to the player, Interest can be improved.

  Next, when the button effect is such an effect, the relationship between the button effect and the sound output stop control will be described. During a period in which sound output stop control can be executed (during AT in this embodiment), when a predetermined time (3 minutes) elapses without the stop switch being operated, When both the pre-execution music are being output, the output of both the button effect start effect sound and the pre-execution music is stopped by executing sound output stop control. In addition, when a predetermined time (3 minutes) has passed without the stop switch being operated from when the lever is turned on, when the output of the button effect start effect sound ends and only the pre-execution music is output, Stop outputting music.

  Even if such a sound output stop is executed, it is possible to indirectly encourage the player to stop the reel (operating the stop switch) and leave it for a long time with the reel rotating. This can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, when both the button effect and the sound output stop control are executed as in this modification, when the effect switch is operated, the button effect is switched to the chance effect, and the sound output stop control is performed. Terminate. As a result, it is possible to prevent the chance production (output of the chance production music output during the chance production) from being hindered by the sound output stop control, so that the player is dissatisfied with the fact that the chance production is inhibited. You can prevent it.

  Further, in a state where the button effect is executed as in the present modification, a configuration in which the sound output stop control is not executed (a configuration that cannot be executed) may be used (see FIG. 23). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the button effect (output of the button effect music) from being hindered by the sound output stop control.

[About backup processing]
(1) In the present embodiment, the backup process is a process of storing all of the information stored in the RAM 91c in the backup area, that is, a reel stop notification flag that can specify that the reel stop notification is being executed. Was also described as being stored in the backup area. However, as a backup process, the reel stop notification flag may not be stored in the backup area. According to such a configuration, when a power interruption occurs while the reel stop notification is being executed, it is possible to reliably control the reel stop notification not being executed when the power interruption occurs. it can. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the burden of backup processing and the capacity of the backup area.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the backup process is a process of storing all of the information stored in the RAM 91c in the backup area, that is, the sound output stop that can specify that the sound output stop control is being executed. It has been described that the control flag is also stored in the backup area. However, as a backup process, the sound output stop control flag may not be stored in the backup area. According to such a configuration, when a power interruption occurs while the sound output stop control is being executed, the sound output stop control is surely controlled so that the sound output stop control is not executed when the power interruption is restored. be able to. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the burden of backup processing and the capacity of the backup area.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the backup process is described as the timer interrupt process. However, the backup process is not a timer interrupt process, and the following process may be executed. For example, at the timing when the power interruption occurs, the main control unit 41 stores the information stored in the RAM of the main control unit in the backup area of the main control unit. At the same time, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a power interruption command that can specify that a power interruption has occurred. The sub control unit 91 stores the information stored in the RAM 91c when the power interruption command is received in the backup area for the sub control unit 91.

  Further, when power interruption occurs, backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, so that backup processing can be executed at the timing when power interruption occurs. According to such a configuration, since it is not necessary to perform the backup process by the timer interrupt process, the burden of the timer interrupt process can be reduced.

[Processing at power failure recovery]
(1) In this embodiment, the RT state before the power interruption is a state that can be predicted by the player from the landscape image before the power interruption (when the corresponding image is not displayed), but cannot be reliably identified. It was described as being in a state. However, the RT state before power interruption may be a state that can be reliably specified by the player. For example, in the present embodiment, the landscape image that is always displayed is described as not having a one-to-one correspondence with the controlled RT state, but the landscape image has a one-to-one correspondence with the controlled RT state. What is necessary is just to be the structure which is doing. That is, both the landscape image and the corresponding image have a one-to-one correspondence with the controlled RT state.

  According to such a configuration, at the time of power interruption recovery, both the corresponding image and the landscape image are displayed, so that the controlled RT state (state specified by the player) before the power interruption is given to the player. It can be reconfirmed. Further, when the landscape image is configured to have a one-to-one correspondence with the controlled RT state, at the time of power failure recovery, the corresponding image is not displayed as the background image but only the landscape image is displayed. Also good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to reconfirm the RT state that was controlled before power interruption by displaying only the landscape image, and to reduce the burden of display processing of the corresponding image.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (o) and FIG. 21 (o), “the state before power interruption that allows the player to grasp by displaying the corresponding image and outputting the corresponding music” is RT It was in a state. However, the “state before power interruption that causes the player to grasp by displaying the corresponding image and outputting the corresponding music” may be another state. For example, the other state may be one of a non-AT state and an AT state. It should be noted that the navigation effect is not executed when it is non-AT, and the navigation effect is not executed when AT. Therefore, the player can specify whether it is non-AT or AT based on at least the presence or absence of the navigation effect. Therefore, the player can reconfirm whether it was controlled to non-AT or controlled by AT before the power interruption by “display corresponding image and output corresponding music”.

  (3) Further, “information to be grasped by the player by displaying the corresponding image and outputting the corresponding music” may be, for example, a set setting value. Here, the set value is a value that specifies the winning probability in the internal lottery. The set value consists of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the most advantageous for the player (highest medal payout rate), and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the degree of advantage. (The medal payout rate is low). That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages. In addition, during normal times, the set value is not specified by the player.

  In the case of such a configuration, a correspondence image that corresponds one-to-one to the setting value that was set before the power interruption is displayed as the power interruption recovery process. Thereby, as a privilege of apologizing for the occurrence of the power interruption, it is possible to make the player grasp the set value before the power interruption.

  Further, the corresponding image may not completely correspond to the set value set before power interruption. For example, when the setting value set before power interruption is 1 to 3, "rain" is displayed as the corresponding image, and the setting value set before power interruption is 4 to 6 May display “sun” as the corresponding image. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player predict a set value before power interruption from the corresponding image displayed by the power interruption recovery process.

  (4) In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 21 (f), the game is a game that has recovered from the power interruption while all three reels are rotating, and the timing of the power interruption recovery (for example, It has been described that the reel stop notification or the sound output stop control is not executed in a situation in which three minutes have passed since the stop switch has not been operated since the timing when the stop switch operation became effective. However, in such a situation, at least one of reel stop notification and sound output stop control may be executed.

  As a specific control, the sub-control unit 91 starts the timing of the RTC 97 from the timing when the power interruption is restored (for example, the timing when the operation of the stop switch becomes effective). Thereafter, when it is determined that the time measurement result of the RTC 97 has reached 3 minutes without operating the stop switch, the reel stop notification or sound output stop control may be executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent as much as possible from leaving the reel rotating for a long time in the game after the interruption of power.

  (5) In the present embodiment, when power interruption occurs in a situation where the reel is rotating, the rotation of the reel is controlled to be maintained when the power is restored from the power interruption (FIG. 20 and FIG. 20). (See FIG. 21). However, when a power interruption occurs while the reel is rotating, when the power is restored from the power interruption, control is performed so that the rotation of the reel is not maintained (that is, the reel is stopped). May be. According to such a configuration, in the backup process, the reel flag can be prevented from being stored in the backup area, so that it is possible to reduce the burden of the backup process and the capacity of the backup area.

  (6) When a power interruption occurs while the reel is stopped, when the power is recovered from the power interruption, the reel is recovered in a stopped state. Assume that in a game that has recovered from a power interruption, a stopped reel is rotated by a lever-on operation. The reel stop acceleration control may not be executed when 3 minutes have elapsed without operating the stop switch from the lever-on operation. The reason why the reel stop acceleration control is not executed is as follows. In a game that has been restored from a power interruption, the player may have anxiety such as “whether the game proceeds appropriately”. In this case, even if the three reels are rotating, As a result, there is a case where 3 minutes elapse without the stop switch being operated from the timing when the power interruption is restored. If the reel stop notification is executed up to such a case, the player may be confused. Therefore, in a game that has recovered from a power interruption, the reel is rotated by the player's lever-on operation, and even if 3 minutes have passed without the stop switch being operated, the reel stop notification is not issued, so that the player is confused. Can be prevented.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 20 (o) and FIG. 21 (o), even when any of the button effect, the chance effect, the reel stop notification, and the sound output stop control is executed, the power is interrupted. It has been described that the common display state is controlled as the return processing. However, when power interruption occurs when specific information is notified before power interruption, power interruption recovery may be performed in a state where specific information is notified. Here, it is preferable that specific information is information useful for a player, for example. The useful information is, for example, “information that can specify the number of assigned navigation stocks” and “information that can specify the operation procedure notified by the navigation effect”. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent “a player from failing to recognize useful information due to the occurrence of power interruption”.

  For example, it is assumed that a power interruption occurs in a state where the number of assigned navigation stocks is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, when returning from the power interruption, the assigned navigation stock number is restored in a state where the number is given on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, even if a power failure occurs, the player can recognize the number of assigned navigation stocks after the power failure is restored.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the background image displayed in the common display state is described as an image including a corresponding image corresponding to the RT state controlled before power interruption. However, a background image that does not include a corresponding image may be displayed in the common display state. That is, in the common display state, the same background image may be displayed regardless of the RT state controlled before power interruption. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of processing for displaying a background image when power is restored.

  (9) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the corresponding image corresponding to the RT state before the power interruption is displayed when the power interruption is restored during the non-AT (see FIG. 20 (o)). However, when power interruption is restored during non-AT, at least one of “display corresponding image according to RT state before power interruption” and “output music according to RT state before power interruption” is executed. It may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, when power interruption is restored during AT, both “display of corresponding image according to RT state before power interruption” and “output music according to RT state before power interruption” are performed. It was described as being executed (see FIG. 20 (f)). However, one of “display corresponding image according to RT state before power interruption” and “output music according to RT state before power interruption” may be executed.

  (10) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (o) and 21 (o), it is assumed that the reel stop acceleration control is not executed in a game in which power is restored with three reels rotating. did. However, in a game in which power interruption recovery is performed with one or two reels rotating, the stop operation for stopping the rotating reels is not performed from the timing at which power interruption recovery is performed, and three minutes have elapsed. The reel stop promotion control may not be executed.

  Further, as a further modification, in a game in which power interruption recovery is performed with one or two reels rotating, a stop operation for stopping the rotating reels is not performed from the timing of power recovery recovery. The reel stop promotion control may be executed when a minute has elapsed.

  (11) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the RT flag is stored in the backup area for the main control unit 41 and the backup area for the sub control unit 91 in the backup process. However, the RT flag may not be stored in the backup process. In this case, regardless of the RT state before the power interruption, the same RT state is controlled after the power interruption is restored. As described above, even when the configuration is controlled to the same RT state after the power failure recovery, the power failure recovery is performed in a state where a background image that can identify the RT state is displayed. According to the configuration of the present modification, since it is not necessary to execute processing for storing the RT flag in the backup processing, the processing load can be reduced.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the number of navigation stocks that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls is illustrated as a privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of navigation stocks is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the number of AT games may be the privilege. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT having a higher probability than the case where the winning role of the small role is a predetermined state is illustrated as an advantageous state, but it may be an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonuses (RB) and replay time (RT), where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, concentrated state of small roles, and at least one reel retractable range is narrower than usual. In addition, it does not change the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., in which the occurrence of all the small roles is allowed in each game, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small roles is a predetermined period. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications has been given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing the control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which change operation is possible. In addition, regarding the setting change state, transition to the setting change state may be made on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change 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. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  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, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
An effect execution means for executing a promotion effect that prompts an operation to the derivation operation means when a predetermined time has passed without the derivation operation means being operated since the variable display of the variable display section is started;
The effect execution means is a slot machine which controls the effect state in which the promotion effect is not executed when the promotion effect is executed before the power interruption, when the effect is returned from the power interruption.

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