JP2017086222A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which can avoid a state advantageous to a player even if the player has not performed a stop operation following notified pressing order.SOLUTION: Main control means controls such that, in game state 2 (step S416, YES): if the RT state is RT3 (step S428, YES), the game state is switched to game state 3 (AT) (step S432); and, if the RT state is not RT3 (step S428, NO), if an extra-game prize is won, if stop switches are operated in pressing order different from notified pressing order (step S430, NO), the game state is switched to game state 3 (AT) (step S432).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  Conventionally, slot machines are widely known as one of gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when a player inserts a prescribed number of game media such as medals and game balls, the start switch operation becomes effective, and when the player operates the start switch in this state, a lottery drawing is performed. A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols drawn thereon start to rotate. When the rotation speed of the reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided for each reel becomes effective. When the player operates the stop switch (stop operation), the operated stop switch The corresponding reel stop control is performed.

  In other words, when any combination is won in the combination lottery, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the selected combination are aligned on the active line within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. . On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is lost, kick control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to some combinations are not aligned on the active line. If all the reels stop and a symbol combination corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, it means that the combination has won a prize, and a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. The In this privilege, the above-mentioned game medium is given, or the game can be made without inserting the game medium only in the next game (re-game), until the predetermined end condition is established from the next game, There is a so-called bonus game that makes the player more advantageous.

  In addition, for example, when the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is internally won for a specific role in the main control unit, the sub control unit is in the AT state for a predetermined number of games, and in the AT state, the sub control unit When a small combination that will not win if the stop switch is not operated in a predetermined push order (hereinafter also referred to as “push order”) is won internally, the predetermined push order is notified. As a result, in the AT state, the push order can be won by operating the stop switch according to the notified push order. However, when the AT state is not set, the predetermined push order is not notified. There are cases where it cannot be made (so-called missing). In this way, by controlling whether or not to notify the predetermined pressing order, a state that is advantageous to the player (AT state) and a state that is not advantageous (non-AT state) are created.

JP 2009-178190 A

  In addition to the above-described AT state, in the conventional slot machine, it is well known that an advantageous state of RT (hereinafter referred to as “high RT”) in which the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery increases is generated. . In other words, if the re-gamer wins with a high probability, more games can be played while suppressing the consumption of the game media. Therefore, it is advantageous for bonus games, AT states, etc. with less game media investment. There is a possibility of transition to a state. In some conventional slot machines, when a “specific symbol combination” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the slot machine shifts to a high RT. In this type of slot machine, reel stop control is performed so that the above-mentioned “specific symbol combination” is stopped and displayed when a specific combination is won in the combination lottery and the stop switch is operated in a specific pressing order. Some things to do.

  In addition, when the AT state is reached during high RT, if the winning combination is elected in the drawing lottery, the pushing order can be easily won, and the pushing drawing is not won in the drawing lottery. However, since it becomes easier for a re-gamer to win and the consumption of game media can be suppressed, the number of medals that can be earned per game increases. Therefore, in order to make the AT state more advantageous, it is better not to immediately shift to the AT state even if the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, but to shift to the AT state after reaching a high RT.

  Therefore, when the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, when a specific winning combination is won in the winning lottery, the pressing order in which “specific symbol combination” is displayed is notified to facilitate the shifting to high RT. It is possible. In this case, since the transition to the AT state waits for at least a specific combination to be won in the combination lottery, there may be a case where multiple games are required, but the conditions for shifting to the AT state are already satisfied. Therefore, it is desirable to notify “predetermined push order” (push order in which the push order wins) when the push order is won during that time.

  However, if the “predetermined push order” is notified during the period from when the condition for transition to the AT state is established to the transition to the AT state (hereinafter referred to as “standby period”), the player By avoiding the transition to the AT state, it becomes possible to enjoy the benefits by informing the “predetermined push order” indefinitely. In other words, if the player performs a stop operation without following the pressing order in which the “specific symbol combination” is displayed, it becomes possible to receive a medal payout by winning the pressing order.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to prevent an unexpected advantageous state from being caused by the player not performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order. It aims to provide a slot machine that can.

In order to solve the problems described above, the present invention provides:
Multiple reels,
A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each reel;
Lottery means for performing lottery,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, lottery state transition means for shifting the lottery probability in the lottery from the first lottery state to the second lottery state;
Informing means for informing the operation mode of the stop switch;
Based on being in the second lottery state under a predetermined situation, when the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the lottery means, the operation mode is notified by the notification means to a specific gaming state A game state transition means for transition;
An external signal output means for outputting an external signal relating to the specific gaming state,
The notification means includes
Under the predetermined situation, it is possible to notify the operation mode that the predetermined condition is satisfied,
The gaming state transition means includes
When a specific lottery result is obtained in the lottery under the predetermined situation, if a stop switch is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the notification means, the state shifts to the specific game state. Let
The external signal output means is
An external signal related to a specific gaming state is output based on the transition to the specific gaming state.

  Here, the “operation mode” refers to the timing of operating the stop switch and the order of operating the stop switch. In addition, as a notification mode of the timing of operating the stop switch, the type of the symbol to be pressed may be notified, or information that can recognize the symbol to be pressed (for example, the winning role) Type) may be notified.

  According to the above-described invention, not only a transition to a specific gaming state is made based on being in the second lottery state under a predetermined situation, but a specific lottery result is obtained in the lottery under the predetermined situation. Even when the stop switch is operated in an operation mode different from the notified operation mode when obtained, a transition to a specific gaming state is made. Thereby, by operating the stop switch in an operation mode different from the operation mode informed by the player and continuing to avoid the transition to a specific gaming state, it is not possible to continue to enjoy the benefits under a predetermined situation. Can be. However, if a specific lottery result is not obtained in the lottery, it does not shift to a specific gaming state. For example, even if the player makes a mistake in operating the stop switch, after the transition to the second lottery state, There is room to start a specific gaming state.

Further, the present invention provides the above-described invention,
Each of the plurality of reels includes a plurality of symbols,
The predetermined condition is established when a specific symbol combination is displayed when the plurality of reels are stopped,
The specific lottery result can display the specific symbol combination according to the operation mode of the stop switch.

  According to the above-described invention, when a winning combination having no possibility of shifting to the second lottery state is won, if the stop switch is operated without following the notified operation mode, the state shifts to a specific gaming state. There is nothing. That is, regardless of whether or not the notified operation mode is followed, the state does not shift to the second lottery state, and therefore, when the stop switch is operated without following the notified operation mode, the state shifts to a specific gaming state. Even if it is not performed, it cannot be said that the player has an advantageous result compared with the case where the stop switch is operated according to the notified operation mode, and fairness is not lost.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an unexpected advantageous state by preventing the player from performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel with which the slot machine is provided. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pin assignment of the external concentration terminal board | substrate for outputting a signal to the exterior from the slot machine. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the connection between the slot machine and a test apparatus and the contents of exchanged signals. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the winning lottery table defining the winning probability of each winning combination in the winning lottery of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of winning combination in the slot lottery of the slot machine, and the condition apparatus corresponding to each winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of winning combination in the slot lottery of the slot machine, and the condition apparatus corresponding to each winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of winning combination in the slot lottery of the slot machine, and the condition apparatus corresponding to each winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of conditional apparatus and its symbol combination in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of conditional apparatus and its symbol combination in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of conditional apparatus and its symbol combination in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of conditional apparatus and its symbol combination in the slot machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the RT state and the transition conditions in the role lottery of the slot machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the game state in the role lottery of the slot machine and the transition conditions. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the lottery table used by AT lottery in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the pressing order alert | reported by the main control means of the slot machine, and the winning combination corresponding to each pressing order. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the display mode at the time of alert | reporting a pressing order by the main control means of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining main ones of commands transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining main ones of commands transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the production group number transmitted to the sub control means from the main control means of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the production group number transmitted to the sub control means from the main control means of the slot machine. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the transmission timing of the command transmitted to the sub-control means from the main control means of the same slot machine, and the alerting | reporting timing of the operation sequence of a stop switch. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the signal output with respect to a test device from the output port of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a part of content of the information memorize | stored in the memory of the main control means of the slot machine. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of a game progress main process executed by the main control means of the slot machine according to the present invention to control the progress of the game. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game start process performed within the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state process performed within the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state process performed within the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the reel rotation start preparation process performed within the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game completion | finish check process performed in the game progress main process of FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of a BB operation management process executed in the game end check process of FIG. 30. FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of an RB operation management process executed in the game end check process of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the 2-byte time waiting process performed in the RB operation | movement management process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the interruption waiting process performed within the 2 byte time waiting process of FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of an RT state transition process executed in the game end check process of FIG. 30. FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of a game state transition process executed in the game end check process of FIG. 30. FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of a game state transition process executed in the game end check process of FIG. 30. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of timer interrupt processing executed by the main control means of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of output processes, such as a test signal performed by the timer interruption process. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the test signal output by the timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the modification of the reel rotation start preparation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the modification of the output process of a test signal etc. shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the sub power-on process performed at the time of power-on in the sub-control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of 1 command processing performed within the process at the time of the sub power-on. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the process at the time of the start switch operation performed within 1 command process in the process at the time of the sub power-on. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the process at the time of the stop operation reception performed at the time of the 1st-3rd stop operation reception performed within 1 command process in the same sub power-on process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an external front view of a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The housing of the slot machine 10 includes a box for accommodating various devices therein, and a front door provided on the front surface of the box so as to be opened and closed. A front panel 20 is provided on the front door, and a display window 21 is formed in the approximate center thereof. Inside the slot machine 10, there are provided three reels 40L, 40C and 40R which are rotatably provided, and the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel can be viewed from the display window 21.

  The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are installed such that the rotation axes are aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction. Each reel has a ring shape, and a strip-shaped reel tape on which one symbol is printed is affixed to 20 equally divided symbol regions on the outer peripheral surface thereof. When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel among the twenty symbols printed on each reel can be visually recognized from the display window 21. ing. In other words, 3 [symbols] × 3 [reels] = total 9 symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 21. Here, among the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the position where the uppermost symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as the stop display position) is the upper U, The position where the symbol is stopped and displayed is called the middle M, and the position where the lowermost symbol is stopped and displayed is called the lower D.

  The display window 21 has a single winning line L (also referred to as an effective line) that crosses the lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. The winning line L is a line that serves as a reference when determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined combinations (described later) is stopped and displayed. That is, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped and displayed at the stop display positions (the lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R). If a combination of three symbols arranged side by side corresponds to one of the combinations, the combination has won a prize. In the following, when it is described simply that “the symbol combination is stopped and displayed” or “the symbol (or symbol combination) is ready”, the symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the winning line L. Means. The lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R are also referred to as “winning stop position”.

  In addition to the display window 21, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and a display for notifying the player of various information regarding the game. Below the display window 21, in order from the left in FIG. 1, bet number (betting number) display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c, a credit number display 27, and an acquired number display 28 are provided. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c display the number of medals bet on one game. Here, when one medal is bet, only the bet number display lamp 26a is lit, and when two medals are bet, the bet number display lamps 26a and 26b are lit and three medals are bet. And the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are turned on.

  A medal to bet to play a game in the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium. The game medium is not limited to a medal, and may be a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, a non-contact IC. It may be information indicating the value recorded on a recording medium such as a coin containing a card or an IC chip. In the slot machine 10, when three medals are bet, one game can be performed, and the winning line L is an effective line. The credit number display 27 is a 2-digit 7-segment display and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, the data stored in the main control means 100 described later can be rewritten). The number of medals (stored in a memory (RWM: read / write memory)) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of medals that can be credited is 50. The acquired number display 28 is a 2-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the game result.

  On the lower side of the front panel 20 described above, there is provided an operation panel 30 that is formed substantially horizontally over the entire width of the slot machine 10 and protrudes toward the player. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 30. In addition, a selector for selecting medals is provided inside the slot machine 10, and when a medal sensor (insertion sensor) provided in the selector detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, a main unit which will be described later. A medal detection signal is output to the control means 100. Based on the input medal detection signal, the main control means 100 performs abnormality detection such as counting the number of inserted medals and fraud at the time of inserting medals.

  On the left side of the upper surface of the operation panel 30, bet switches 34 and 35 for betting credited medals on the slot machine 10 (in other words, setting a bet amount) are provided. Each time the 1-bet switch 34 is operated, only one of the credited medals is bet as a game betting target. The maximum bet switch 35 bets the maximum number (specified number) of medals that can be bet in the current game among the credited medals as a target for betting on the game. Here, in the slot machine 10, the prescribed number is three. Further, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 in a state where medals are bet up to the prescribed number, the inserted medal is stored in the credit. When a prescribed number of medals are bet and a medal is inserted into the medal slot 32 in a state where the number stored in the credit has reached the upper limit (50), the medal is paid for medals described later. It is returned to the tray 61 from the outlet 60.

  A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the front left side of the operation panel 30. The start switch 36 is activated when the player bets a predetermined number of medals on the slot machine 10. However, when a re-gamer to be described later wins, the bet number bet on the previous game (game in which the re-gamer wins) is automatically bet, and the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are defined. The lights are turned on for the number of sheets, and the operation of the start switch 36 for performing the next game becomes effective. When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 in this state, the medal may be returned to the tray 61 or stored until the upper limit value of credit is reached.

  When the player operates the start switch 36 in a state where the operation of the start switch 36 is valid, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R start to rotate. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are displayed in a manner that changes (scrolls) from the top to the bottom in the display window 21 as a general rule. May be displayed fluctuating from bottom to top.

  Stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are provided in the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30 so as to correspond to the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are so-called self-illuminated push button switches, and have a structure in which the light emission color can be changed while the portion of the push button emits light. For example, when the stop switch operation is disabled (cannot be accepted), the push button part of the stop switch will be red, and when it is enabled (acceptable), it will be blue. It becomes. The stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are played on condition that the rotational speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R have reached a predetermined steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute; also simply referred to as “constant speed”). The user's operation becomes effective. While the player's operation on the stop switch is disabled, the stop switch may be turned off instead of emitting red light.

  Further, when the left stop switch 37L is pushed during the game, the reel stop control of the left reel 40L is performed in the game to stop the rotation, and when the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the middle reel When the 40C reel stop control is performed to stop the rotation and the right stop switch 37R is pushed, the reel stop control of the right reel 40R is performed to stop the rotation. In the following, the operation of the first stop switch after all reels have started to rotate is referred to as a first stop operation, the second operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last operation is referred to as a third stop operation. When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the center positions of the three symbol areas that are stopped and displayed on the display window 21 out of the twenty symbol areas set on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are in the display window 21. Is stopped so as to coincide with the center positions of the upper stage U, the middle stage M, and the lower stage D set in FIG. Here, the position where the center position of the symbol area coincides with the center position of the stop display position is referred to as a fixed position.

  A clearing switch 33 is provided on the left side of the operation panel 30. When operated during the medal bet acceptance period, all bets and credited medals are paid back, and a credit number indicator The value displayed in 27 is “0”. Here, the medal bet acceptance period is, for example, after all reels stop (when medals are paid out, after the medals are paid out), a prescribed number of medals are bet and the start switch 36 Until the operation becomes valid. When the clearing switch 33 described above is operated once, the bet medals and all credited medals are paid out. For example, there are bet medals and credit bet medals. Sometimes, when the clearing switch 33 is operated, only the medals that have been bet are paid out, and when the clearing switch 33 is operated again in this state (the state where no medals are bet), the credit is credited. You may make it pay out all the medals. Also, if a replaying player wins a certain game and the clearing switch 33 is operated when the next game is replayed, only the credited medal is paid back and the replay is executed as it is. It should be possible.

  A lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged below the operation panel 30. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided at a substantially lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, if a combination of three symbols stopped and displayed along the winning line L corresponds to the winning combination, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is credited. Or a medal payout device installed in the slot machine 10 is activated (specifically, a hopper motor is driven), and a prize is awarded among medals stored in the hopper of the medal payout device. The number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. When the clearing switch 33 is operated in a state where medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. The medals paid out from the medal payout opening 60 are stored in the tray 61. On the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, sound transmission holes 62R and 62L are provided for allowing sounds emitted from speakers 64R and 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to pass outside. Yes.

  An image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided on the upper portion of the front panel 20. The image display device 70 is not limited to a liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. This image display device 70 is a game history, an effect image displayed during the game, an effect image for notifying the result of the role lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (operation timing or operation sequence, etc.) An effect image or the like according to the progress of the game (medal bet → operation of start switch 36 → rotation of reel → operation of stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R → stop rotation of all reels) can be displayed. Above the image display device 70, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped and a predetermined pattern is used depending on a case where a winning combination is won or a medal is easily paid out by a game. A flashing effect lamp 72 is provided.

[Description of symbol and symbol arrangement]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. Twenty symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R as shown in FIG. Each symbol has one symbol printed on each symbol region divided into 20 equal parts in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, the types of symbols displayed in each symbol area include “red 7” symbol and “white 7” symbol in which the numeral 7 is represented in red and white, and “BAR”. "Bar" design with the letters "", "Bell" design with yellow bell motif, "Replay A" design with light blue plum motif and "Replay B" with purple plum motif There are “Watermelon A” and “Watermelon B” designs with a green watermelon motif, “Cherry” designs with a red cherry motif, and “Blank” designs with a big tree motif.

  In addition, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are determined in advance in each symbol region of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, as shown in FIG. A symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. The slot machine 10 recognizes the symbols displayed at each stop display position (upper U, middle M, lower D) of the display window 21 and performs reel stop control, which will be described later. Referenced when doing. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state where the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and developed, and the reel tapes are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. In this case, the symbols with symbol numbers “0” and “1” are consecutive.

[Description of control means]
Next, control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 includes a main control means 100 that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control means 200 that controls the effect of the game. The main control means 100 performs control to advance the game in accordance with the player's operation, and the sub-control means 200 performs effects and various information executed with the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means 100. Is controlled. Note that transmission of information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control unit 200. There is no direct transmission to the main control means 100.

≪Description of main control means≫
<Main control means and peripheral hardware configuration>
The main control means 100 comprises a CPU, ROM, RWM, random number generation means (random number circuit), timer count means (timer circuit), and I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on a single board. The CPU described above includes an accumulator (A register) for performing an operation, a plurality of general-purpose registers (B register, C register, D register, E register, H register, and L register), and a flag register. ing. Each of these registers is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). Of the general-purpose registers, the B and C registers, the D and E registers, and the H and L registers can be used as a pair of 16-bit (2-byte) registers, respectively. When two general purpose registers are used in pairs, two alphabets representing each register are described together. For example, when an H register and an L register are used as a pair, they are expressed as an HL register.

  The flag register is a flag in which each bit indicates a state related to the calculation result by the CPU. The flag register of the present embodiment includes a carry flag, a zero flag, and a second zero flag. Here, the carry flag is a flag that becomes “1” when a carry occurs when an operation (addition) is performed and when a carry occurs when an operation (subtraction) is performed. The zero flag is a flag that becomes “1” when the calculation result becomes “0”. The second zero flag is a flag that becomes “1” when the zero flag becomes “1” and when a predetermined operation (LD instruction) is performed. 3, the same components as those shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The random number generation means generates a random number used when performing various lotteries, and the timer count means generates an interrupt request signal based on a count value of a clock signal for operating a CPU or the like. The I / O port includes operation means 300, various lamps, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R, blocker 45, hopper motor 46, payout sensor 47, door switch 48, setting. A signal for each component such as the door switch 49 and the external concentrated terminal board 84 is output, and a signal from each component is input. The various lamps include, for example, a setting indicator 81 provided on the main control board described above in addition to the one shown in FIG. The setting display 81 is composed of one 7-segment display and displays setting values (1 to 6) described later.

  Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when detecting an index (a member to be detected) provided at the reference position of the corresponding reel, the detection signal Is output to the main control means 100. Thereby, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotation position of the reel (and the symbol displayed in the display window 21) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that has started counting from the index position.

  The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal payout device (not shown) having a hopper for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and a drive signal for outputting the stored medals from the main control means 100. The medal payout outlet 60 is then discharged. The payout sensor 47 detects medals to be paid out when the hopper motor 46 is driven, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in a selector provided inside the slot machine 10 and forms or releases a medal flow path according to an on / off signal from the main control means 100. When the blocker 45 is on, a medal channel is formed, and medals inserted from the medal slot 32 are stored in the hopper of the medal payout device. On the other hand, when the blocker 45 is off, no medal flow path is formed, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are discharged from the medal payout opening 60. The door switch 48 detects opening / closing of the front door described above, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects opening / closing of a setting door that covers a setting change key switch 92 and a reset / setting switch 93 for setting a setting value, which will be described later, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. To do.

  The external concentrated terminal board 84 relays various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external device such as an external game information display device or a hall computer, regarding information relating to the game currently being executed by the slot machine 10. Here, the signal output from the external concentration terminal board 84 includes a medal insertion signal in which the same number of pulse signals as the number of bets placed on the game based on the operation of the start switch 36 (betting) are output, The medal payout signal that outputs the same number of pulse signals as the number of medals paid out based on the winning of the winning combination, the RB signal that is turned on during a BB game described later, and the on state during an AT game described later BB signal and RT signal, a security signal that is turned on when an illegal act is detected in the slot machine 10, and a door open signal that is turned on when the front door of the slot machine 10 is opened. is there. The RB signal is turned on for a predetermined time when the AT game first hits (described later).

  FIG. 4A shows pin assignments of a signal output connector (connector for outputting a signal to an external device) included in the external concentration terminal board 84. As shown in this figure, the signal output from each pin of the signal output connector is that the first pin is a medal insertion signal, the second pin is a medal payout signal, the third pin is an RB signal, and the fourth pin is a BB signal. The 5th pin is an RT signal, the 7th pin is a security signal, and the 8th pin is a door open signal. One terminal of a relay circuit corresponding to each of the first to fifth pins, the seventh pin, and the eighth pin is connected to the external concentrated terminal board 84, and the other terminals of the relays are all connected to the sixth pin (relay). Common). As a result, a signal voltage is individually applied to each pin from the external device side, and each signal can be output by grounding the sixth pin on the external device side.

  A signal from the main control means 100 to the external concentrated terminal board 84 is output from the output port 5 provided on the main control board. The output port 5 is composed of a latch circuit that holds 8-bit data D0 to D7. As shown in FIG. 4B, the name of a signal output from each bit is a bit D0 as a medal insertion signal, D1. Is a medal payout signal, D2 is an RB signal, D3 is a BB signal, D4 is an RT signal, D6 is a security signal, and D7 is a door open signal. Bit D5 is unused.

  As described above, since the RB signal is turned on during the BB game, if there is a data counter that displays the number of times the RB game (described later) is started based on this signal, the number of times the RB game is started. The number of start times of the BB game is displayed at the position where “” is displayed. The RB signal and the BB signal are both turned on when the AT game is started, whereas the RB signal is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), whereas the BB signal is turned on in the AT game. It turns off when is finished. The RT signal outputs the same signal as the BB signal. This is because AT games are also performed on the 4th pin (BB signal) in consideration of the case where the 5th pin (RT signal) is not used in the external device connected to the external concentration terminal board 84. The signal which shows that is output.

  Further, when the BB signal is turned on (that is, during an AT game), if the so-called bonus lamp is turned on by the processing of the main control means 100 to notify that BB01 has been elected, after that notification, For example, the BB signal may be turned off before winning BB01. If the BB signal is turned off before the bonus lamp is turned on, the player is perceived as winning the BB01. For example, when performing an effect that increases the player's expectation, the interest of the effect is reduced. It is because it will be removed.

  On the other hand, when the bonus lamp is not provided and the image display device 70 notifies that BB01 has been won, the BB signal is turned off even after the notification or before BB01 wins. It is desirable not to make it. This is because the notification by the image display device 70 can be controlled independently by the sub-control means 200, so even if the winning of BB01 is notified by the image display device 70, it is possible that BB01 is not actually won. This is because sex cannot be excluded.

  In addition, when the BB signal is turned on while satisfying the start condition of the gaming state 3 (AT), the BB signal is not turned off until the AT gaming end condition is satisfied even if the RT state falls. Is desirable. Also, when both the BB signal and the RB signal are on, when the power is shut off, it is desirable to turn off the respective signals and turn them on again when the power is restored. Further, when both the BB signal and the RB signal are on, when the power is cut off, the respective signals are turned off, and when the set value is changed when the power is restored, the off state is maintained. May be.

  The external concentrated terminal board 84 is provided with a relay circuit corresponding to each signal to be output. However, for example, a photocoupler may be used instead of the relay circuit.

  In addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the operation means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92 and a reset / setting switch 93 provided inside the slot machine 10. including. The power switch 91 is a switch for turning on / off the power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 has a keyhole, and is turned on or off by rotating a setting change key inserted into the keyhole. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push button type switch that is operated when an error is detected to return from the error state or change a setting value to be described later.

  Further, the main control means 100 has a structure capable of transmitting and receiving various signals to and from a test apparatus for testing whether or not the slot machine 10 significantly rejoices the player's joy. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control means 100 is connected to the test apparatus 500 via an interface board (hereinafter referred to as “I / F board”) 400. The test apparatus 500 is necessary for the main control means 100 to control the progress of the game, such as signals output from the various switches of the operation means 300 described above and output signals of the reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R. The operation signal is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 tests the signals output to the various controlled devices (LED, stepping motor, hopper motor, etc.) shown in FIG. 3 in response to the operation signal output from the test apparatus 500. Also output to the device 500.

  Further, the main control means 100 outputs the winning number determined according to the operation signal from the test apparatus 500 and the operating state indicating the type of game being executed to the test apparatus 500. The signals relating to the winning number and the operating state will be described in detail later.

<Functional blocks of main control means>
Next, functional blocks of the main control unit 100 will be described. The main control means 100 includes a winning combination determination means 110, a freeze control means 120, a reel control means 130, a state control means 140, a notification game control means 150, a winning determination means 160, an abnormality detection means 170, Control command transmission means 180, external signal transmission means 190, and test signal transmission / reception means 195 are included. The function of each means described below is realized by executing a control program stored in the ROM by the CPU constituting the main control means 100.

(Explanation of the winning role determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 determines the winning combination by lottery (role lottery) based on random numbers (numeric range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control means 100. Here, there are three types of winning combinations: bonus (BB), replay and winning, and these winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as “BB combination”, “replay combination” and “winning combination”). When winning, a predetermined privilege is given to the player. That is, when the re-game player wins, the game can be played again without inserting medals only for the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without inserting a medal when the re-game player wins is called a re-game. When the winning combination wins, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

  Also, when the BB combination wins, a BB game (hereinafter also referred to as “special game”) in which RB games advantageous to the player are continuously started from the next game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Is called. Here, the end condition of the BB game is defined as paying out the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number among the numbers not exceeding 465. In this embodiment, the BB game is paid out during the BB game. If the number of medals exceeds 456, the BB game end condition is satisfied. The RB game is a game in which a winning combination wins with a very high probability until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the end condition of the RB game is a predetermined number of winnings that do not exceed eight times, or a predetermined number of games that do not exceed twelve games after the start of RB gaming. In this embodiment, the re-gamer or the winning combination wins twice in the RB game, or two games are performed after the RB game starts, If any one of the conditions is satisfied, the RB game end condition is satisfied. When the RB game end condition is satisfied, the RB game is started again from the next game, and the RB game is repeatedly performed until the BB game ends. In addition, when the BB game end condition is satisfied while the RB game is being performed, the RB game is also ended by the game in which the BB game end condition is satisfied, and the normal (non-inside) game is started from the next game. A game is performed.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a lottery table that determines the winning probability of each winning combination. The lottery table shown in FIG. 6 shows the number of random values to be won (hereinafter referred to as “number”) out of the total number of random values (65536) that can be generated by the random number generation means for each winning combination. Show. Therefore, the value obtained by dividing the number associated with each winning combination by 65536 is the winning probability of the winning combination. In the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110, BB01, which is a BB combination, replays-A to I which are re-playing players, and winnings -A1 to I which are winning combinations are determined as winning combinations.

  In addition, six RT states of non-RT and RT1 to 5 are defined, and the winning probabilities of the winning combinations described above differ depending on each RT state. Here, non-RT and RT1 to RT3 are in a state where the BB role is not won in the role lottery (not inside), and RT4 is a state where the BB role is won but not won (inside). RT5 is in BB game. The RT state shifts in accordance with a predetermined transition condition, and the determination of the transition condition and the transition destination are controlled by the RT state transition means 142 described later.

  In addition, with regard to the role to be selected in each RT state, there is a possibility that the BB role, replay-A, and winnings-A to H will be won in non-RT, and in RT1, the BB role, replay-A, B1. ~ B5, E, F, winning -A ~ H may win. In RT2, there is a possibility that BB combination, replay-A, C1 to C5, E, F, and winning prizes -A to H will be won. In RT3, there is a possibility that the BB combination, replays -D1 to D3, E, F, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, and winnings -A to H will be won. In RT4, there is a possibility that BB role, replay-A, winnings-A to H will be won. In RT5, replay-I or winning-I is always won (winning probability is 100%).

  Here, in the non-RT and RT1 to RT3, out of 74 numbers associated with BB01, 20 is a number to be won together with a winning-F to be described later, and 30 is a position to be won with winning-G to be described later. Is a number. Therefore, the BB01 winning number alone is 24. Of the 596 numbers associated with the winning-F, 20 is a winning number together with BB01, so the winning number for winning-F alone is 572. Further, out of the 160 numbers associated with the winning-G, 30 is a winning number together with BB01, so that the winning number for winning-G alone is 130.

  Each winning combination is assigned a corresponding winning number, and when any one winning combination is determined by the winning lottery, the winning number corresponding to the determined winning combination is the RWM's result. It is stored in a predetermined storage area. Here, the winning numbers include a winning combination number and a winning / replaying winning number, which are assigned to each winning combination in the lottery table shown in FIG. 6, and a winning combination number 1 is assigned to BB01. Has been granted. Also, winning / replay winning numbers 1 to 52 are assigned to the replays -A to I and the winnings -A1 to I1. Further, the winning combination winning number 0 indicates that BB01 is not winning, and the winning / replay winning winning number 0 indicates that the winning lottery result is lost.

  In each RT state, the (combined) winning probabilities for non-RT, RT1, and RT2 are all about 1 / 7.33, and the winning probabilities for replayers in RT3 are about 1 / 1.53, The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT4 is about 1 / 1.94, and the winning probability of the re-gamer in RT5 is about 1/1024. In non-inside, the probability of winning a re-gamer in RT3 is dramatically higher than in other RT states, so it is possible to play a game while suppressing the consumption of medals, and the chance to win the BB role with less investment Therefore, it can be said that the player is in an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, five lottery tables having winning probabilities different from the winning probabilities in the lottery table shown in FIG. 6 are provided, which are used for a game by a setting change key 93 and a reset / setting switch 94 described later. A lottery table can be specified. That is, each lottery table is preliminarily assigned one unique number among the numbers 1 to 6 (corresponding to the setting values 1 to 6), and is set by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94. The lottery table corresponding to the set values (1 to 6) is used in the game.

  A predetermined condition device is defined for each winning combination shown in FIG. 6, and when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated. Reel stop control is performed so that symbol combinations corresponding to the condition device (details will be described later) are aligned on the winning line L (that is, the winning combination can be won). One condition device may be associated with one winning combination, or a plurality of condition devices may be associated. In the following description, the fact that the symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line L is also simply referred to as “the symbol combinations are aligned”.

  7 to 9 show the relationship between the winning combination and the operating condition device. Here, FIG. 7A shows a condition device that operates when the BB combination is won, and FIGS. 7B to 9 show condition devices that operate when the re-game combination and the winning combination are won. . As shown in FIG. 7A, the condition device that operates when the BB combination is won is BB01, and once the condition device BB01 is operated, the operating state is maintained until the BB combination wins. This state is called “internal” or “carrying over a bonus flag”.

  On the other hand, when a re-playing role or winning combination is won in the winning lottery, the condition device (see FIGS. 7B to 9) corresponding to the winning combination is activated, but the game in which the winning is determined. When is finished, the activated condition device returns to the inactive state. In addition, for a winning combination associated with a plurality of condition devices, if the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the condition devices is prepared, the winning combination has been won.

  Next, symbol combinations associated with each condition device are shown in FIGS. FIG. 10A shows a symbol combination associated with the condition device “BB01”, and FIGS. 10B and 11 show symbol combinations associated with the condition devices “replay 01” to “replay 13”. Indicates. 12 and 13 show symbol combinations associated with the condition devices “winning 01” to “winning 24”. As shown in these figures, each condition device is associated with one or more symbol combinations, and when any of the associated symbol combinations is complete, the corresponding winning combination wins. Become.

  For example, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 (see FIG. 10A) is prepared, the BB game starts from the next game, and the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the re-games 01 to 13 (FIG. 10B and FIG. 10). When the game is complete, replay is performed. Further, when the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the winning prizes 01 to 24 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) are prepared, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning prizes 01 to 03 and 24 are prepared, nine symbols are combined. When the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning prizes 04 to 08 are prepared, one symbol is combined, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning prizes 09 to 23 are prepared. 3 medals will be paid out.

  In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the symbol names in each reel are written in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and are enclosed in square brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to “1” of the replay 02 shown in FIG. 10B is expressed as “white 7-red 7-replay B”. FIG. 13 shows symbol combinations of specific symbols 01 to 03 that can be displayed under a specific situation. These symbol combinations are symbol combinations that are not compatible with any condition device. It is one of. These symbol combinations will be described in detail later.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control means 120 executes a so-called freeze effect that delays the progress of the game after the start switch 36 is operated. The execution timing of the freeze effect in the present embodiment is from when the start switch 36 is operated until the reel starts to rotate, or after the reel starts to rotate until the stop switch operation can be accepted. , Until the operation of each stop switch from when the operation of the stop switch can be accepted, until the next game can be started after the rotation of all reels is stopped, etc. is there.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a freeze effect, an effect (reel effect) for improving the fun of the game is provided by appropriately rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the freeze control means 120 provides the freeze effect. In addition to determining whether or not to execute, the type of reel effect to be executed may also be determined. The types of reel effects include, for example, rotating the reel in the opposite direction to normal rotation, rotating the reel by a predetermined number of symbols to display a specific symbol combination, or stopping a predetermined reel among a plurality of reels. It is conceivable to put other reels into a rotating state, change the rotation speed of the reels, or change the operation of the reels according to the player's operation. The predetermined conditions for executing the freeze by the freeze control means 120 include that a predetermined result can be obtained by lottery, that a game advantageous to a player such as a BB game or an AT game has started, or these For example, the game is over.

  The freeze period during which the freeze effect is performed is set after the elapse of a so-called wait period (the shortest time from when the reel starts rotating in the previous game until the reel can start rotating in the next game, for example, 4.1 seconds). Alternatively, it may be set including the wait period. When the wait period is included, it is determined whether the freeze effect ends during the wait period, and when it is ended, the freeze period is set after the wait period has elapsed, or the remaining wait period after the freeze effect ends. The mode which restarts is mentioned. Alternatively, such a determination process can be omitted by providing a freeze period longer than the wait period in advance.

(Description of reel control means)
The reel control unit 130 drives and controls stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. That is, the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R is started based on the operation of the start lever 36 by the player. Maintain speed. When any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more precisely, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, if the reels with 20 symbols on each reel as in this embodiment are stopped from rotating at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute) within 190 milliseconds, the reels will be 80 (rotation). / 60 (seconds) × 0.19 (seconds) × 20 (symbol) = about 5.067 It is sufficient to stop the reels until the pattern is rotated. However, the reel control means 130 does not stop the symbol passing the stop display position (winning stop position) through which the winning line L passes when the stop switch is operated at the winning stop position.

  For this reason, when the stop switch is operated, one of the symbols from the symbol located upstream of the symbol passing the winning stop position to the symbol located four upstream is awarded. It can be stopped at the stop position. Here, the range of “from the symbol positioned upstream one of the symbols passing the winning stop position to the symbol positioned four upstream when the stop switch is operated” is defined as “stop control range”. Also called.

  When any winning number is determined by the winning combination determining unit 110, the reel control unit 130 stops the rotation of the reel so that the symbol combination of the winning combination corresponding to the winning number stops on the winning line L. (So-called pull-in control is performed). However, when the symbol constituting the winning symbol combination is not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so as to prevent a winning other than the winning symbol from winning (so-called kicking control is performed).

  Here, in each symbol combination shown in FIGS. 10B to 13, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replays 01 to 07 and 09 and winnings 01 to 06 are the symbol arrangement and stop control range of each reel shown in FIG. 2. In view of the above, since it is always possible to align on the winning line L, there is no missing. On the other hand, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 08 and winning prizes 07 to 24 may be missed.

  However, even if the symbol combination corresponds to winnings 07 to 24, if the winning combination is operated by a plurality of condition devices, it is possible to win the winning combination by combining the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the condition devices. It becomes. In other words, by operating a combination of a plurality of condition devices that may cause a missing item, it is possible to eliminate the missing item as a winning combination. For example, when the winning-H shown in FIG. 9 is determined as the winning combination, the winning devices 07 and 08 are operated. At this time, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning prize 07 and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning prize 08 may be missed if the individual symbol combinations are seen, but if both the symbol combinations are taken into consideration, either one of them will be lost. The symbol combinations corresponding to the condition device can be aligned with the winning line L (that is, winning-H can always be won).

  Further, the replays -B1 to D3 (winning numbers 2 to 14) and replays -G1 to G3 (winning numbers 17 to 19) shown in FIG. 7B and the replays -H1 to I (shown in FIG. When one of the winning numbers 20 to 23), winning A1 to C6 (winning numbers 20 to 41), and winning E1 to E6 (winning numbers 43 to 48) shown in FIG. Reference numeral 130 changes the combination of symbols for which the pull-in control is preferentially performed in accordance with the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R (hereinafter also referred to as “pushing order”). For example, if the first condition device and the second condition device are activated when a winning combination is determined by lottery, the first switch is operated when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in order. The drawing control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device, but when the operation is performed by reverse pressing, the drawing control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device.

  In this way, a combination in which the symbol combination performing the pull-in control according to the pressing order of the stop switch is different is also referred to as a pressing order. Replay-B1 to D3 and replay-G1 to G3 are performed in order of replay and winning -Roles such as A1-A6, B1-B6, C1-C6 and E1-E6 are also called push bells.

  Here, FIG. 7B to FIG. 9 described above show the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination (condition device) that is the target of the pull-in control according to the pressing order. In these figures, as the pressing order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, left → middle → right is pressed in order 1 (forward press), left → right → middle is pressed in order 2 (scissors pressed), middle → left → right Press in order 3 (press middle), middle → right → left press 4 (reverse center press), right → left → middle press 5 (reverse scissors press), right → middle → left press 6 (reverse press) ). For the condition device that operates when it is determined to be a winning combination, a mark of “●”, “○”, or “◎” is attached to the operation device that is subject to pull-in control for each push order. Yes.

  For example, when re-game-A is determined to be a winning combination, the re-game 01 and 02 condition devices operate, but correspond to the re-game 01 in all of the push orders 1 to 6 (ie, regardless of push order). The symbol combination is the target of the pull-in control. When the re-game-B3 is determined to be a winning combination, the re-game 01, 02, 05 and 11 condition devices are activated, but when the stop switch is operated in the push order 1, 2, 4 the re-game 01 The drawing-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to. In addition, when operated in the pushing order 3, the drawing control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 05, and when operated in the pushing order 5 or 6, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 02 is prioritized. Pull-in control is performed.

  The marks “◎” or “●” shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicate that the corresponding pressing order may be notified to the player. A mark “◎” indicates a pressing order that can be notified by the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 described later, and a mark “●” indicates a pressing order that can be notified by the sub-control means 200 described later. ing. Note that the main control means 100 may notify the user of the pressing order given the mark “●”.

  For example, when re-game-B1 is determined to be the winning combination, the main control means 100 notifies the push order 5 in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 05 is pulled-in. When the re-game-D1 is determined to be a winning combination, the main control means 100 determines and notifies either the push order 1 or 2 in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 01 is pulled-in and controlled. The

  Furthermore, when the re-game-G1 is determined as the winning combination, the push order 1 to 4 in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-play 07 are aligned, or the push order 5 or 6 in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 02 are aligned. Any of the pushing orders is determined by the sub-control means 200 and notified. This is because the profit given to the player does not change even if the stop switch is operated in any pushing order. That is, even if the stop switch is operated in any pressing order, the re-game player (re-game 07 or 02) wins.

  On the other hand, if the profit changes depending on the pressing order, the sub-control means 200 cannot determine and notify the pressing order to be notified. Here, as a specific example in which the profit changes depending on the pressing order, the condition device corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed by the pressing order is different, and (1) when the number of medals to be paid out is different, (2) transition There are cases where the previous RT state is different, (3) whether or not AT lottery is performed, and (4) winning probability of AT lottery is different.

  Here, as will be described in detail later, the notification of the pressing order is performed in the main control means 100 by displaying a number corresponding to the pressing order notified to the acquired number display 28 (see FIG. 1), and the sub-control means. In step 200, an image indicating the pressing order to be notified to the image display device 70 (see FIG. 1) is displayed.

  In FIG. 9, for example, when winning -E1 or E2 is determined to be a winning combination, the stop switch is pushed forward (push order 1) or scissors (push order 2) (ie, the left stop switch 37L). When the first stop operation is performed), the reel control means 130 preferentially controls the drawing combinations corresponding to any of the condition devices of winning prizes 09 to 12. As a result, the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the condition devices for winnings 09 to 12 are always aligned on the winning line L.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch is pressed in the middle (pushing order 3) or reversely pushed in the middle (pushing order 4) (that is, the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped), the reel control means 130 receives the winning 13 The drawing control is performed preferentially for the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 13, that is, if the stop switch is operated when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 13 is not within the stop control range, the reel control means 130 aligns the symbol combination of the specific symbol 02 on the winning line L. In FIG. 9, performing such reel stop control is indicated by describing the numeral “2” in the “◯” mark.

  Further, when the stop switch is reverse scissors pressed (push order 5) or reverse push (push order 6) (that is, the right stop switch 37R is first stopped), the reel controller 130 determines the condition for winning 17 Pull-in control is performed preferentially for symbol combinations corresponding to the device. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 17, the reel control means 130 aligns the symbol combination of the specific symbol 03 on the winning line L. In FIG. 9, performing such reel stop control is indicated by describing the numeral “3” in the “◯” mark.

  Similarly, if the player performs the first stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C when winning-E3 or E4 is determined to be a winning combination, any combination of symbols 13 to 16 in the winning line L is always required. It's aligned. On the other hand, if the player loses the symbol combination of winning 09 (winning-E3 winning) or winning 10 (winning-E4 winning) when the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L The symbol combinations of symbol 01 are aligned on winning line L. In FIG. 9, performing such reel stop control is indicated by describing the number “1” in the “◯” mark. If the symbol combination of winning 19 (winning-E3 winning) or winning 20 (winning-E4 winning) is missed when the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the symbol combination of the specific symbol 03 Are on the winning line L.

  In addition, when the player makes a first stop operation on the right stop switch 37R when winning -E5 or E6 is determined as a winning combination, any combination of symbols 17 to 20 in the winning line L is always aligned. . On the other hand, if the player loses the symbol combination of winning 11 (winning-E5 winning) or winning 12 (winning-E6 winning) when the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L The symbol combinations of symbol 01 are aligned on winning line L. If the symbol combination of winning 15 (winning-E5 winning) or winning 16 (winning-E6 winning) is missed when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the symbol combination of the specific symbol 02 Are on the winning line L.

  Further, when winning -F is determined to be a winning combination in FIG. 9, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 22 regardless of the pressing order. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 22, the symbol combination corresponding to the other operated condition devices (winning 07, 08, 21) cannot be aligned on the winning line L, and the winning − F may be missed. Similarly, when winning-G is determined as the winning combination, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 21 regardless of the pressing order. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning prize 21, the symbol combination corresponding to the other activated condition devices (winnings 07, 08, 22, 23) cannot be aligned on the winning line L, Win-G may be missed.

  In addition, when winning-I is determined to be a winning combination in FIG. 9, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 24 regardless of the pressing order. When the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 24, the reel control means 10 causes the reel stop control to align the symbol combination corresponding to the other operating condition device (for example, winning 01) on the winning line L. And make sure to win prize-I.

(Description of state control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the state control unit 140 includes an RT state control unit 142 and a gaming state control unit 144. The RT state control unit 142 controls the transition of the RT state described above. As shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 14, the RT state control unit 142 has the specific symbols 01 to 03 shown in FIG. When any one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line L, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

  In RT1, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 05 are prepared, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2. In RT2, when the symbol combination corresponding to replay 06 is complete, the RT state is shifted to RT3. However, when any symbol combination of specific symbols 01 to 03 is complete, or the symbol combination corresponding to replay 03 or 04 When all of the above are prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT1. In RT3, when any symbol combination of specific symbols 01 to 03 or a symbol combination corresponding to replay 03 or 04 is prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT1.

  Further, in the inside, that is, in the RT state of non-RT and any of RT1 to RT3, when the winning combination determining means 110 determines BB01 as the winning combination and the symbol combinations corresponding to BB01 are not prepared, the RT state is set to RT4. To move to. Further, when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB01 are completed in the non-RT and RT1 to RT4, the RT state is shifted to RT5. When the end condition of the BB game is satisfied at RT5, the RT state control unit 142 shifts the RT state to non-RT. Here, as described above, the BB game end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is not prepared in the game in which BB01 is determined to be the winning combination, the transition is made from non-RT and RT1 to RT4. When a specific combination (for example, BB01) is determined to be a winning combination, the transition from non-RT and RT1 to RT4 may be performed. Also, when the symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 was displayed in RT2 or RT3, control was made to shift to RT1, but one of the symbol combinations (for example, replay 03) was displayed. When the symbol combination of the other (for example, replay 04) is displayed, the current RT state may be maintained. Thereby, in RT2, for example, when Re-Game-C1 is won, there are a case where a transition is made to RT1, a case where RT2 is maintained, and a case where transition is made to RT3.

  In the following, the transition from non-RT to RT1, the transition from RT1 to RT2, and the transition from RT2 to RT3 are also referred to as “(RT state) is promoted”. Further, the transition from RT2 to RT1 and the transition from RT3 to RT1 are also referred to as “(RT state) falls”. Further, the fact that the RT state does not shift is also referred to as “maintaining (RT state)”.

  Further, the role related to the transition of the RT state is also referred to as an RT transition role below. Here, in the case of the transition diagram of the RT state shown in FIG. 14, the role related to the transition of the RT state is related to the winnings −E1 to E6 (specific symbols 01 to 03 which are spilled eyes). Re-games -B1 to B5, C1 to C5, and D1 to D3 become RT transition roles.

  The RT transition combination may be a single bonus combination. That is, the RT state may be shifted when a single bonus combination is won or when a specific symbol combination is displayed when the single bonus combination is missed. Here, the single bonus combination is a combination in which the winning probability of the winning combination in the combination lottery rises only in the next game when the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  The gaming state control means 144 performs the transition control of the gaming states 0 to 7 based on the result of the combination lottery and the AT lottery to be described later. Each game state performs different control related to a notification game (also referred to as “AT game”) in which a push order in which a game result advantageous to the player is obtained when a re-game player or a winning combination is won. It has become. In the transition diagram of the game state shown in FIG. 15, the game state is “0” (game state 0) in the initial state, and in the game state 0 (normal time), a predetermined winning combination is determined by a lottery drawing. Then, an AT lottery for determining whether or not to start an AT game is performed. Here, the predetermined winning combination corresponds to, for example, five types of replay-E, F and winning-F, G, H. When these five types of winning combinations are determined, the AT lottery may be performed without fail, or the AT lottery may be performed with a certain probability. Further, the probability of performing the AT lottery may be different depending on the determined winning combination.

  The above-described AT lottery is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, mode 0 having a low probability of winning in AT lottery and mode 1 having a high probability of winning are defined. And in each mode, the lottery which determines any one of modes 0-2 is performed. Here, when the mode is determined to be mode 0, the next AT lottery is performed based on the probability in mode 0, and when the mode is determined to be mode 1, the next AT lottery is performed based on the probability in mode 1. If it is set to mode 2, it will be AT winning. Here, when an AT is won, one right (AT stock) for starting an AT game is generated and added to the number of AT stocks already generated.

  In the AT lottery in mode 0, the probability determined in mode 0 is 85%, the probability determined in mode 1 is 10%, and the probability determined in mode 2 is 5%. In the AT lottery in mode 1, the probability determined in mode 0 is 30%, the probability determined in mode 1 is 20%, and the probability determined in mode 2 is 50%. In addition, AT lottery is not a lottery that determines any one of modes 0 to 2, but AT stock with a certain probability or with a probability according to the winning role that triggers the aforementioned AT lottery. It may be a lottery to determine whether or not to generate.

  When the AT lottery is won in the game state 0 (that is, when the mode 2 is set), the game state 1 (a precursor) is entered. At this time, the number of games staying in the game state 1 (the number of precursor games) is determined by lottery. When the determined number of precursor games is consumed in the game state 1, the game state 2 (AT preparation) is entered. On the other hand, when BB01 is determined as a winning combination in the game state 0, the game state 4 (BB preparation) is entered, and when BB01 wins in the game state 4, the game state 5 (BB) is entered. Then, when the BB game ends, the game state 5 shifts to the game state 0 or 2. Here, when the number of AT stocks is 0 at the end of the BB game, the game state 0 is entered, and when the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, the game state 2 is entered.

  When the game state 2 is entered, when any of the winnings -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is determined as a winning combination (hereinafter simply referred to as "winning"), the number of medals to be paid out is 9 The order of pushing (see FIG. 8) in which the winning combination (one of winnings 01, 02, 03. Hereinafter, also referred to as “9 winning combinations”) is notified. In addition to this, a push order for transitioning from the current RT state to RT3 is notified, and when transitioning to RT3, transition to gaming state 3 (AT) is made. More precisely, in the gaming state 2, if the RT state after stopping all reels is RT3, the gaming state 2 is shifted to 3. That is, the transition condition to the gaming state 3 is not “to transition from RT2 to RT3” but “to be RT3 after all reels are stopped in the gaming state 2”.

  Here, for example, when the transition condition from the gaming state 2 to 3 is “transition from RT2 to RT3”, when the transition from gaming state 1 to 2 is already RT3, In state 2, the transition from RT2 to RT3 can no longer occur. Therefore, in this case, in the game state 2, since the RT state once falls from RT3 to RT1, it is necessary to make a transition from RT1 → RT2 → RT3. It will increase. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the transition condition to the game state 3 is “RT3 after all reels are stopped in the game state 2”, for example, when the state transitions from the game state 1 to 2 Even if the player is already in RT3, the game state 3 can be shifted to in the next game.

  Here, the pressing order notified in the game state 2 is determined by the current RT state and the determined winning combination. For example, when the current RT state is non-RT, the push order is not notified. However, when winning prizes A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 are won, the pressing order in which nine winning combinations are awarded may be notified. As a result, when winnings -E1 to E6 are determined as winning combinations, there is a high possibility that any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 will be displayed by losing the winning combination. Thereby, when any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the RT state shifts from non-RT to RT1.

  When winning -E1 to E6 is determined as a winning combination in non-RT, a pressing order (see FIG. 9) in which any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 may be displayed may be notified. For example, when the winning combination -E1 is determined as a winning combination, the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R may notify the pressing order (any one of the pressing orders 3 to 6) that is the first stop operation.

  Further, when the re-games -B1 to B5 are determined as winning combinations at the time of RT1, the push order in which the re-game 05 wins is notified. When the replay 05 wins, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2. Also, when the re-games -C1 to C5 are determined as winning combinations at RT2, the push order in which the re-game 06 wins is notified. When the replay 06 is won, the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3, so the game state shifts from 2 (AT preparation) to 3 (AT).

  As described above, the slot machine 10 does not immediately start the AT game even if the number of the aforesaid games is exhausted, but provides the game state 2 and is most advantageous to the player (that is, the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased). The game has been started after the transition to RT3. In addition, since the game state 2 is a state in which the AT lottery is won, in order to increase the profits to be given to the player more than the non-winning state of the AT lottery (game state 0), winning -A1 to A6, B1 When any of .about.B6 and C1 to C6 is determined as the winning combination, the push order in which the nine winning combinations with the most medals are paid out is notified. Further, when winnings -E1 to E6 are won, the pressing order in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is also notified (except when the current RT state is non-RT).

  However, in the game state 2, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in a push order different from the push order notified by the player, the game state 3 is entered even if the RT state is not RT3. . This is because, as described above, during the stay in the game state 2, the push order in which the nine winning combinations wins is notified. For example, when the RT state is RT2, the push order in which the replay 06 wins ( This is because, if the stop switch is operated in a different pressing order from that informed), it is possible to intentionally continue to stay in the gaming state 2.

  In other words, in the game state 2, since the push order in which the nine winning combinations are won is continuously notified, it is difficult for the medals to decrease, and there is a possibility of winning the BB01 without consuming many medals by staying in the game state 2. Will increase. In addition, in this embodiment, if BB01 is won in the gaming state 2, the game state 6 is shifted to 7 and the winning probability of the AT lottery increases, so that BB01 is won in the gaming state 2. Will give more benefits to the player. Therefore, in order to avoid a player's advantageous state due to the operation of the stop switch by the player, when the player operates in a pushing order different from the notified pushing order, the game state shifts from 2 to 3. I try to let them.

  When the game state 3 is entered, an AT game is started. In the AT game, as in the gaming state 2, when any of the winnings -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, the pressing order in which the nine winning combinations are notified is notified. In addition, in order to prevent the RT state from falling from RT3 to RT1, when any of the re-games -C1 to C5 and D1 to D3 is won, a notification is made of the pressing order in which the recombination 03 or 04 symbol combination is not displayed. When any of the winning prizes -E1 to E6 is won, the pressing order (see FIG. 9) without displaying the specific symbols 01 to 03 is notified. However, when the current RT state is non-RT, it is not necessary to notify the pressing order in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed.

  In the gaming state 3, when 50 AT games are played, the AT game ends, and the gaming state 3 shifts to the gaming state 0 or 1. Here, when the number of AT stocks is 0, it shifts to gaming state 0, and when the number of AT stocks is 1 or more, it shifts to gaming state 1. Further, when BB01 is won in the role lottery in the gaming state 1 to 3, the game state 6 (preparation for specialization) is shifted to. Migrate to When the BB game ends, the game state 7 is shifted to the game state 2.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to report the pressing order according to the gaming state. As a result, the main control means 100 can determine the instruction number and display the instruction number only by referring to the current gaming state, and also only by referring to the gaming state received by the sub-control means 200. It is possible to perform a navigation effect in the push order. However, instead of associating whether or not to report the push order with the gaming state, for example, a push order flag indicating whether or not to notify the instruction number (that is, the push order) is provided, and the push order flag is turned on (push order). Notification of the pressing order may be made according to the state of notification possible / off (notifying the pressing order).

  Thus, by informing the instruction number according to the value of the push order flag, it is possible to provide a state in which the instruction number can be notified and a state in which the instruction number cannot be notified even in the same gaming state. For example, even in a game state 0 (normal time) in which the instruction number cannot be notified, a push order hit game described later can be performed. Further, in the transition diagram of the gaming state shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state 2 and the gaming state 3 are different gaming states. The game states 2 and 3 may be integrated into one game state. In this case, in the integrated gaming state, when the AT flag is on (that is, during AT gaming), it indicates that it is AT, and when the AT flag is off (that is, not during AT gaming), it is AT preparation. It shows that.

  Here, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 15, in the game state 2, when the player operates the stop switch in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state 3 is shifted to. When BB01 wins in gaming state 2 and shifts to gaming state 6, even if operated in a different pressing order from the notified pressing order, it is not configured to shift to gaming state 3. Such a configuration is effective in the following cases.

  For example, in the case of 9 winning combinations depending on the order of pressing, such as winnings -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, and winning combinations that may win 1 winning combination, It is assumed that the reel stop control is switched to a 9-piece winning combination without question. Further, even if the game state 2 is changed to the game state 6, the production is not changed, and the player is prevented from realizing that. By adopting such a configuration, even if BB01 is won in the gaming state 2, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for winning the BB role by not informing the player of that fact. .

  Under these assumptions, even if the 9-card combination is won in any order and pushed in any order, it will be pushed in the same way as in gaming state 2 so that it will not be realized that it has entered gaming state 6. It is necessary to perform an effect of notifying the order (even when any of the winning prizes -E1 to E6 is won, the effect of notifying the pressing order (see FIG. 9) without displaying the specific symbols 01 to 03 is performed. .) However, in this case, even if the stop switch is operated in a different pressing order from the notified pressing order, the nine winning combinations will eventually win and when any of the winnings -E1 to E6 is won in the gaming state 6 This is because, as a result of ignoring the pressing order, even if the specific symbols 01 to 03 are prepared, the RT state does not fall, and therefore the start of the AT game cannot be postponed. As described above, since the profit that the player enjoys is not different from that in the case of following the notified push order, in the game state 6, if the player does not follow the notified push order, it is the player who makes the transition to the game state 3 However, the game state 3 is not transferred.

Note that the following modifications are possible for the game state transition conditions shown in FIG.
(1) In the game state 2, even if the stop switch is operated in a different pressing order from the notified pressing order, if the predetermined combination is determined as the winning combination, the game state 2 is shifted to the gaming machine state 3. It does not have to be. In other words, when the stop switch is operated in a different push order from the push order notified when a specific combination is won, the game state 2 may be shifted to the game state 3. Specifically, the stop switch in a different push order from the push order informed when one of the re-playing roles related to the transition of the RT state and the winnings -E1 to E6 ("specific role") is won. Is operated, the game state 2 is shifted to the game state 3, and the push order notified when any of the winning prizes -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6 ("predetermined combination") is won. The game state 2 is maintained when the stop switch is operated in a different pressing order (the pressing order in which the 9 winning combinations wins).

  Operating the stop switch in a different pressing order than the winning order for the 9 winning combination means that the 9 winning combination will be missed, and it is unlikely that the player will intentionally operate in that pressing order. (In other words, it is thought that they simply missed the push order.) Therefore, in such a case, it can be considered not to start the AT game. Such a configuration, for example, when any of the re-games -B1 to B5, C1 to C5, D1 to D3 is won, blue numbers or characters (meaning that the regame player is won) ) Is used to display the push order, and when any of the winning prizes -E1 to E6 is won, white numbers or letters (meaning that the RT state can fall) are used for the image display device 70. When any one of the navigation effects that display the pressing order and winning prizes -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, the image display device 70 is displayed with yellow numbers, letters, etc. This is effective in a slot machine that performs a navigation effect that displays the pressing order using the

  However, when winnings -E1 to E6 are won, the pressing order in which the three-piece combination wins is notified, and if the player operates the stop switch in a pressing order different from the notified pressing order, the game state 3 is entered. There is no need to migrate. This is because, when winnings -E1 to E6 are won, in order to drop the RT state to non-RT, it is necessary to miss the three-piece combination (that is, it is necessary to lose the payout of three medals) Therefore, it is based on the idea that the stop switch will not be operated in the push order contrary to the push order informed so far (that is, the player is likely to have made a mistake in the push order). .

(2) If the RT has not fallen even if the stop switch is operated in a different pressing order from the notified pressing order when the above-mentioned specific combination is won, the gaming state is changed. The transition from 2 to 3 may be avoided. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the RT state falls based on the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state and the current RT state, and the RT state falls (in this embodiment, RT2 to RT1 or When the transition is made from RT3 to RT1, the gaming state is shifted to 3.

  This means that if a re-player is elected, even if the stop switch is operated in a different push order from the reported push order, the player may simply have missed the push order. The control is based on the idea. That is, if the player has the intention to postpone the transition to RT3, there is a high possibility that the RT state will eventually fall, so when the RT state falls, transition from gaming state 2 to gaming state 3 I am letting.

  In the case of such a configuration, since the range of remedy measures (ie, not to shift to the gaming state 3) due to a mistake in pushing order is further expanded, the specification is friendly to the player. Further, in this configuration, for example, even if the push order notified when the replays -B1 to B5 are won in RT1 (the push order in which the symbol combination of the replay 05 is displayed) is ignored, the replay 02 When the symbol combination is displayed in a stopped state, the RT state does not shift, so that the game state 3 does not shift. However, when winnings -E1 to E6 are won, the pressing order in which the three-piece combination wins is notified, and as a result of operating the stop switch in a different pressing order from the notified pressing order, the three-piece combination is missed. In such a case, the RT state falls to non-RT, but it is not necessary to shift to the gaming state 3. This is because, as a result of losing the three-piece combination, even if the RT state falls to non-RT, the payout of the three medals has been lost. It is based on the idea that the stop switch will not be operated (that is, the player is likely to have pushed the wrong order).

(3) When notifying the winning order in which any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 can be displayed (see FIG. 9) when winning -E1 to E6 is determined as a winning combination in non-RT, the notified press Even if the stop switch is operated in a pushing order different from the order, if the medal has not been paid out (that is, the combination of three pieces has been missed), it is not necessary to shift to the gaming state 3. This does not mean that the medal payout benefit was obtained even if the notified push order was not followed, and even if the stop switch was operated in a different push order than the reported push order, As a result, since the specific symbols 01 to 03 are displayed, the RT state shifts to RT1.

(4) In the gaming state transition diagram of FIG. 15, the transition condition from gaming state 2 to 3 is that the RT state has transitioned to RT3. More precisely, in gaming state 2, the RT state changes to RT3 when all reels are stopped. (In other words, when transitioning from gaming state 1 to 2 when already in RT3, the next game is switched to gaming state 3), but in gaming state 2, the transition to RT3 When a combination (in this embodiment, one of the replays -C1 to C5) including a combination (replay 06 symbol combination in this embodiment) is won, the game state 3 may be shifted to. .

(5) In the RT state transition diagram of FIG. 14, when the symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 is displayed in RT 2 or 3, it falls to RT 1. If there is one possible winning combination and the stop switch is operated according to the notified pressing order, the 9 winning combination is pulled in, and if operated in a pressing order other than the notified pressing order, It is also possible to perform a pull-in control in which a single winning combination wins when the pressing is successful, and to fall to RT1 when the pressing of the single winning combination fails (that is, the single winning combination is missed). Further, in the case of (2) described above, the game state may be shifted to the gaming state 3 when a player loses a single combination as a result of operating the stop switch without following the notified pressing order.

(6) In this embodiment, in the gaming state 2, when any of the winnings -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 wins, the push order in which the nine winning combinations wins is notified, but RT3 It is possible to notify only the pressing order that will shift to, and not to notify the pressing order in which the 9 winning combination wins.

(Explanation of notification game control means)
The notification game control means 150 determines and notifies the push order to notify the player in accordance with the winning combination in the game state 2 or 3 described above. Further, when the game state 3 is entered, the AT game is started, and when the AT game end condition is satisfied, the AT game is ended. Thereby, the gaming state control means 144 shifts the gaming state from 3 to 0 or 1. In this embodiment, when 50 games are played after the AT game is started, the AT game end condition is satisfied. The AT game end condition is not limited to this. For example, the AT game end condition may be satisfied when the push order is notified 50 times after the start of the AT game.

  FIG. 17 shows the relationship between the winning combination and the pressing order determined by the notification game control means 150. The pressing order notified by the notification game control means 150 is notified by a numerical value called an instruction number. That is, when the instruction numbers 1 to 6 are determined in correspondence with the six push orders indicating the stop switches from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and the push order is not notified by the notification game control means 150 An instruction number 0 that does not indicate a specific pressing order is defined.

  Specifically, instruction number 1 corresponds to the left → middle → right push order (push order 1), and instruction number 2 corresponds to the left → right → middle push order (push order 2). Corresponds to the pressing order of middle → left → right (pressing order 3), instruction number 4 corresponds to the pressing order of middle → right → left (pressing order 4), and instruction number 5 corresponds to the pressing of right → left → middle. Corresponding to the order (push order 5), the instruction number 6 corresponds to the push order of right → middle → left (push order 6).

  Furthermore, normally, the push order that is notified to the player is a push order that results in a game result that is advantageous to the player, but informs the player of information that conceals part of the push order to the player, An instruction number used in a “push order hitting game” (details will be described later) for causing the player to hit a push order in which an advantageous game result is obtained in that state is also determined. Specifically, the first stop operation in the pushing order in which an advantageous game result is obtained is the left stop switch 37L, the instruction number 7 conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation, and the push in which an advantageous game result is obtained. The first stop operation in the order is the middle stop switch 37C, the instruction number 8 conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation, and the first stop operation in the push order in which an advantageous game result is obtained is the right stop switch 37R. An instruction number 9 that conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation is defined.

  The above instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. Here, when the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display unit 28, as shown in the “7 segment” column in the table of FIG. 17, the tenth place (hereinafter also referred to as “upper digit”) of the acquired number display unit 28. ) Is displayed on the 7-segment display, and the instruction number is displayed on the 7-segment display of the first place (hereinafter also referred to as “lower digit”). In the present embodiment, the acquired number display 28 is used both for displaying the number of medals to be paid out and for displaying the instruction number. By displaying “=” not to be displayed, the player can determine the type of information displayed. For the instruction number 0, all the 7-segment indicators of the acquired number indicator 28 are turned off. Further, the instruction number determined by the notification game control means 150 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later, and the sub-control means 200 notifies the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number. In the present embodiment, the notification of the pressing order by the sub-control unit 200 is performed using the image display device 70.

  For example, in the screen of the image display device 70, display positions corresponding to the left stop switch 37L, the middle stop switch 37C, and the right stop switch 37R are determined, and the corresponding stop switch is operated in what order at each display position. Displays a number indicating what should be done. For example, when the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number 1 is displayed, “1, 2, 3” is displayed on the image display device 70. This display means that the left stop switch 37L is displayed first, the middle stop switch 37C is displayed second, and the right stop switch 37R is displayed last. For the instruction numbers 7 to 9, “?” Is displayed at the display position corresponding to the stop switch that conceals the operation order. For example, when the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number 7 is notified, “1 ???” is displayed on the image display device 70.

  Next, the winning combination in which the above instruction number is notified will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the notification game control means 150 notifies the instruction number 1 when any one of the re-games-B1, C1 or winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined as the winning combination. Similarly, if any one of the replays -B2, C2 or the winning prizes -A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined as the winning combination, the instruction number 2 is given. , E3 if the winning combination is designated as instruction number 3, and replay-B4, C4 or winning-A4, B4, C4, E4 is indicated as the winning combination, instruction number 4 If any of the winning prizes -A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined as a winning combination, the instruction number 5 is indicated. Number 6 is notified.

  Further, the notification game control means 150 notifies either of the instruction numbers 1 and 2 when the re-game-D1 is determined as the winning combination, and indicates the instruction number 3 when the re-game-D2 is determined as the winning combination. Or 4 is notified, and if re-game-B5, C5, D3 is determined as a winning combination, either instruction number 5 or 6 is notified. Here, as to which instruction number is notified, an instruction number determined in advance may be notified, or an instruction number determined by lottery may be notified.

  When the player operates the stop switch in the pressing order corresponding to the notified instruction number, when re-game-B1 to B5 is won, the symbol combination of re-game 05 is displayed, and re-games -C1 to C5 are displayed. When winning, the symbol combination of replay 06 is displayed. Further, when the re-games -D1 to D5 are won, the display of the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is prevented. Therefore, in the transition diagram of the RT state shown in FIG. 14, the RT state in the non-interior is promoted or maintained, and does not fall. Also, when winnings -A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 are won, nine winning combinations win, and when winnings -E1 to E6 are won, display of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is blocked.

  Here, for winnings -A1 to A6, if winning is performed during the execution of the above-described pushing order game, an instruction number different from the above-described instruction number is notified. Specifically, when winning-A1 or A2 is won, the instruction number 7 is notified, when winning-A3 or A4 is won, the instruction number 8 is notified, and when winning-A5 or A6 is won, the instruction is given. Number 9 is notified.

  In the embodiment described above, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, but a winning / replay winning number may be displayed instead of the instruction number. In addition, the winning combination that does not change the profit given to the player by the push order (whether or not AT lottery is performed, RT status of transition destination (including when RT status does not transition), medal payout number, etc.) When (replay-A, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, I) is determined, the sub-control means 200 may determine the push order to be notified. In this case, the main control means 100 transmits the instruction number 0 to the sub-control means 200, and determines and notifies the push order notified by the sub-control means 200. In addition, the main control means 100 may determine the pressing order for the winning combination that does not change the privilege given to the player by the pressing order, and the determined pressing order is displayed on the acquired number display 28. Also good.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17, “=” indicating that the display content is an instruction number is displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, but not limited to this, other display modes (for example, “ -"). Other information may be displayed. In addition, an instruction number may be displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, and it may be indicated that no indication is displayed in the lower digit. Here, as a non-display mode, it is possible to turn off all the segments of the 7-segment display or display “0”.

  Further, information other than information indicating that the instruction number is displayed may be displayed in the upper digits of the acquired number display 28. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the instruction number (0 to 9) is displayed in the lower digits of the acquired number display 28, and the type of whether the winning combination is a replaying or winning combination is displayed in the upper digits. You may make it do. For example, on the second-digit 7-segment display, segment C may be turned on when a re-playing winning combination is won, and may be turned off when a winning combination is won. In the example of FIG. 18A, the shaded portion is lit, and it is displayed that the re-game player is won and the instruction number is 2.

  Next, FIG. 18B shows a display mode (lighting pattern) of the instruction number when four LED lamps LED1 to LED4 are separately provided on the front panel 20, for example, as a dedicated display for displaying the instruction number. Show. In this figure, the shaded portion indicates the lighting state of the LED. Here, when the extinguishing state is replaced with “0” and the lighting state is replaced with “1”, the lighting patterns of the LED1 to LED4 are obtained by expressing the instruction numbers in binary numbers. When the instruction number is only 0 to 7, the instruction number may be represented by a binary numerical value as in FIG. 18B by using the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c.

  FIG. 18C illustrates a case where a 7-bit numerical value (0 to 127) is displayed using one 7-segment display. As shown in this figure, segments a to g are made to correspond to Bits 0 to 6 of the display data of the instruction number, and each segment is turned on or off, so that a 7-digit number (that is, a numerical value of 0 to 127) is expressed in binary. Within the range), the instruction number is displayed. In this case, for example, when the instruction number 9 is displayed, the segments a and d are turned on. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the winning number may be displayed instead of the instruction number because the pushing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained is found if the winning number is understood. For example, when the winning number 28 is displayed, the segments c, d, and e are turned on. Further, when the instruction number and the winning number can be displayed, the segment g is turned on if the display content is the instruction number, and is turned off if the displayed number is the winning number. You may make it display the numerical value of a bit.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all segments are turned off) in response to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch When the instruction number is determined according to the operation of 36, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels are stopped and the winning combination is won, the instruction number is temporarily turned off and the payout number is displayed. To do.

  Further, when the instruction number and the number of payouts are displayed using the acquired number display 28, “00” is displayed according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is displayed. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed, and when all the reels are stopped and the winning combination is won, the display is temporarily returned to “00” and the payout number is displayed. You may do it. In this case, it is preferable to display “00” on the acquired number display 28 when a medal is inserted again. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the display of the acquired number display 28 is returned to “00” when all reels are stopped, and until the instruction number is determined in the next game. You may make it maintain a state.

  In the above two examples, the indication number is temporarily turned off or “00” is displayed before displaying the payout number, but the indication number is changed to the direct payout number display. Also good.

(Explanation of winning determination means)
Returning to FIG. 3, when all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the winning determination means 160 corresponds to one of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. It is determined whether or not to do. As a result, when it is determined that the BB combination has won, the BB game starts from the next game, and when it is determined that the re-game combination has won, the re-game is performed in the next game, and the winning combination When winning a prize, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination won is paid out. The payout of medals is performed by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current credit number until the upper limit value (for example, 50) of the number of credits is reached. After reaching 50), medals may be discharged from the medal payout opening 60 shown in FIG.

(Description of abnormality detection means)
The abnormality detection means 170 detects an abnormal state that may occur in the slot machine 10 during a game or a situation that becomes an obstacle to the progress of the game, and detects the detected abnormality or failure (hereinafter also collectively referred to as “error”). The corresponding error code is displayed on the acquired number display 28 and transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 displays an error message corresponding to the received error code on the image display device 70 and generates an error sound from the speakers 64L and 64R.

  The types of errors detected by the abnormality detection means 170 include a power failure recovery error, a set value error, an empty error, a door opening error, a payout error, a medal jam error, and a medal full error.

  The power failure recovery error (error code: E1) indicates that the contents of the RWM are not normal when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on (for example, the contents of the RWM when the power is shut off and the contents of the RWM when the power is turned on) This error is detected when they do not match (parity check error). The set value error (error code: E2) is an error detected when the set value stored in the RWM is outside the predetermined range (other than 1 to 6). Random number error (error code: E3) is that the frequency value of the random number generation clock (RCK) supplied to the random number generation means in the main control means 100 is half the frequency of the system clock (SCLK) supplied to the CPU. An error is detected when the value is less than. The medal insertion error (error code: C0) is an error detected when it is determined that the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 has abnormally passed based on the medal detection signal from the medal sensor described above. The medal retention error (error code: C1) is an error detected when the inserted medal continues to be detected over a predetermined time by the above-described medal sensor.

  The empty error (error code: CA) is an error detected when there are no medals stored in the bucket of the medal payout device. The door opening error (error code: Cb) is an error detected when the front door of the slot machine is opened. The payout error (error code: H0) is an error detected when an abnormal detection signal is output from the payout sensor 47 shown in FIG. The medal clogging error (error code: HP) is an error detected when a detection signal is output from the payout sensor 47 for a predetermined time. The medal full error (error code: FE) is detected when a predetermined amount of medals are stored in a medal auxiliary storage (a box for storing medals overflowing from the bucket of the medal payout device) provided in the slot machine 10. This is an error.

  As described above, when an error is detected, an error code corresponding to the detected error is displayed on the acquired number display 28. When a recoverable error is detected, an error code corresponding to the error is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 by the control command transmission unit 180 described later. Further, when a recoverable error is detected during reel rotation, the slot machine 10 is brought into a game-impossible state when all the reels are stopped according to the operation of the stop switches 27L, 27C, 27R. On the other hand, when a random number error (unrecoverable error) is detected during reel rotation, the slot machine 10 is put into a game disabled state by a timer interrupt process (described later) that is executed first after detection. .

(Description of control command transmission means)
The control command transmission unit 180 transmits various information related to the game determined by each unit of the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. Information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. No information is sent directly. Information transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 is transmitted by a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted. In addition, you may transmit a control command not only by serial communication but by parallel communication (for example, 16 harnesses).

  Here, FIGS. 19 and 20 show main ones of the control commands transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200. FIG. As shown in these figures, the first and second control commands are expressed in hexadecimal numbers (hexadecimal numbers). In addition, the names of the commands, the timing at which the commands are transmitted, and the commands are received. An outline of the processing that is sometimes performed by the sub-control means 200 is shown. The remarks column mainly shows the contents of information transmitted as the second control command. In addition, what is described as “##” as the value of the second control command is substituted with a numerical value determined according to the description content of the remarks column. However, if the numerical value determined according to the description in the remarks column is one digit, “0” is substituted for the upper digit. In addition, the letter “H” added to the end is omitted from the hexadecimal 4-digit numerical value representing each control command.

  First, in FIG. 19, a “setting change device operation start” command (8038) is executed when the setting key is turned on in a state where the front door of the slot machine 10 and the setting door provided in the slot machine 10 are opened. The message is transmitted when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on. Upon receiving this control command, the sub-control unit 200 starts the initialization process of the sub-control unit 200, and then indicates that the setting change operation has been performed, for example, the image display device 70 shown in FIG. To inform.

  Here, the transmission processing of the “setting change device operation start” command (8038) will be described in detail. If the setting change condition is satisfied in the game progress main process, an interrupt signal is generated after initializing a predetermined range in the storage area of the RWM of the main control means 100, and the “setting change device operation start” command is issued. The transmission process for transmitting is performed. Thereafter, the game progress main process (FIG. 26) executes a standby process. In the present embodiment, the interrupt count “224” is stored in the storage means such as the RWM or a register as the waiting process time. Each time the interrupt process is executed, the interrupt count is updated, and the standby process is executed until the interrupt count reaches “224”.

  In this standby process, the RWM of the main control means 100 is initialized with, for example, 512 bytes of addresses “F000 (H)” to “F111 (H)”, whereas the RWM of the sub control means 200 is initialized. The clear range is caused by, for example, about 12 to 13 gigabytes of addresses “000000 (H)” to “800000 (H)”. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 200 is still in the initialization process, the main control unit 100 side further completes the initialization after the initialization has already been completed, the setting change is completed, and the game proceeds. This is to prevent the progress of the control process of the main control means 100 and the progress of the control process of the sub-control means 200 from becoming out of synchronization. That is, before the standby process described above is completed in the main control unit 100, a “setting change device operation start” command is transmitted to the sub control unit 200, and the initialization is completed based on the reception of the command. be able to.

  The “setting change device operation end” command (8001 to 8006) is a control command for transmitting the setting value (any one of 1 to 6) set by the attendant of the game hall to the sub-control means 200. 2 The numerical value of the control command indicates the set value. In this control command, the setting value is selected by the above-mentioned staff or the like by operating the reset / setting switch 93, and the setting change key switch 92 is turned on after the start switch 36 is operated (operation for determining the setting value). Sent when turned off (also called the fall of the set key signal). Receiving this command, the sub-control means 200 informs that it is in a game standby state.

  Note that when the set value is changed, the current state of the RT state may be maintained. This is because the setting value is often changed outside the game hall business hours, and the transition condition from non-RT to RT1 is not easy as in this embodiment (that is, winning -E1 to E6 wins) If the probability is not high and the specific symbols 01 to 03 may not be displayed even if they are won), if the RT state is initialized to non-RT at the time of setting change, it is advantageous for the player during business hours This is because there is a possibility that the game cannot be shifted to RT1 unless a considerable number of games are passed in non-RT.

  Further, the configuration in which the RT state is not initialized when the set value is changed is also effective when the transition of the RT state different from the present embodiment is performed. For example, in the non-inside, it is non-RT, and when it becomes inside, it moves to RT1, and when BB game is started, it moves to RT2, and the combined winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is set to be extremely high, Basically, in the case of a slot machine of the type that plays with RT1, if the RT state is initialized to non-RT at the time of setting change, it becomes difficult for the re-game player to win and it becomes easier for the BB role to win. End up. For this reason, at the time of setting change, it is desirable to maintain the RT state before the setting change without initializing to non-RT.

  Next, when any abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 170 shown in FIG. 3, the control command transmission unit 180 detects that the value of the first control command is 81H and the value of the second control command is detected. Send various error display start commands according to the type. That is, when a power failure recovery error is detected, a “power failure recovery error display start” command (8101) is detected, and when a setting value error is detected, a “setting value error display start” command (8102) is determined. Is detected, a “random number error display start” command (8103) is transmitted, and when a medal insertion error is detected, a “medal insertion error display start” command (8104) is transmitted.

  If a medal retention error is detected, a “medal retention error display start” command (8105) is detected. If an empty error is detected, an “empty error display start” command (8106) is detected, and a door opening error is detected. If a payout error is detected, a “door open error display start” command (8107) is sent. If a payout error is detected, a “payout error display start” command (8108) is sent.

  Further, when a medal jam error is detected, a “medal jam error display start” command (8109) is transmitted, and when a medal full error is detected, a “medal full error display start” command (810A) is transmitted. Of the various errors shown in FIG. 16, when a recoverable error is detected by the abnormality detection means 160, when the reset / setting switch 93 is operated, an “error return” command (8100) is sent to the sub-control. Transmit to means 200.

  “Set value designation” command (8201 to 8206), “Operating state” command (8301/8302/8304/8306), “RT state” command (8400 to 8405), “Game state” command (8500 to 8507) and “ The “preliminary game number” command (86 ##) is a control command transmitted each time a game is played. The second control command of the “setting value designation” command is the value of the “setting value” that has been set, and the second control command of the “operation state” command is that the game to be played is a re-game, RB game or BB game. It is the information which shows that it is. Here, BIT0 (least significant bit) of the second control command corresponds to the re-game, BIT3 corresponds to the BB game, and BIT4 corresponds to the RB game. Therefore, BIT0 is “1” when the next game is a re-game, and BIT3 and BIT4 are “1” when the next game is a BB game. The second control command of the “RT state” command (8400 to 8405) is information indicating whether the current RT state is non-RT or RT1 to 5. The second control command of the “gaming state” command (8500 to 8507) is information indicating whether the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 to 7.

  The second control command of the “number of precursor games” command (86 ##) is information indicating the number of precursor games determined by lottery in hexadecimal when the gaming state shifts from 0 to 1. In game states other than game state 1, the value of the second control command is 00H. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 produces an effect that raises the player's expectation as to whether or not the AT lottery has been won, or an effect that matches the timing when the game state shifts from 1 (predictive game) to 2 (AT preparation). It can be performed.

  The “clearing start” command (8F02) is transmitted when the clearing switch 33 is operated, and the “clearing end” command (8F03) is transmitted when all credited medals are paid out. Thereby, the sub-control unit 200 generates a medal payout start sound or a payout end sound according to the received control command. The “storage input number (1)” to “storage input number (3)” commands (9001 to 9003) and the “medal insertion (1)” command (9071) are the numbers when the medals are bet. Is a control command transmitted in response to. Here, the “stored input number (1 sheet)” to “stored input number (3 sheets)” command is triggered by the operation of the bet switch 34 or 35, and the “medal input (1 sheet)” command is It is transmitted when a medal is inserted into the insertion slot 32. As a result, the sub-control means 200 generates medal insertion sounds for the number of sheets indicated by the received control command.

  “Reel rotation start acceptance” command (9300 to 9303), “instruction number” command (9400 to 9409), “AT stock number” command (95 ##), “production group number” command (9600 to 9616) and “function” The “winning number” command (9700/9701) is transmitted when the start switch 36 is operated by the player.

  The “reel rotation start acceptance” command transmits the number of medals inserted into the game by the second control command (the number of bets set by the player) to the sub-control means 200. For example, when the total number of medals acquired by the player during an AT game, which will be described later, is displayed, the sub-control means 200 performs processing such as subtracting the number of medals inserted into the game from the total number. . The “instruction number” command transmits the instruction number shown in FIG. 17 to the sub-control means 200 by the second control command. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 notifies the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by the image or sound displayed on the image display device 70. However, when the sub-control unit 200 receives the instruction number 0, the sub-control unit 200 determines the pressing order (for example, when replaying-A, G1-G3, H1-H3, I is won). Except for the push order. In this way, the information on the pressing order is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 separately from the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means 110 by the “instruction number” command. Different sub-orders can be notified by the sub-control means 200 as required. The “AT stock number” command transmits the number of AT stocks to the sub-control means 200 by the second control command.

  The “directing group number” command is determined when the winning combination determining means 110 shown in FIG. 3 determines whether the winning combination is a re-playing role or a winning combination, and the winning combination (winning / re-playing winning number) is determined. The production group number (0 to 22) corresponding to is transmitted as a second control command with a hexadecimal value. Note that the process of converting the winning / replay winning number into the effect group number is also referred to as a mask process. Here, the correspondence between the winning / replay winning numbers and the effect group numbers is shown in FIG. In FIG. 21, when the winning combination is lost (winning / replay winning number 0), or replay-A, E, F, G1-G3, H1-H3, I (winning / replay winning number 1) , 15 to 23) and winning-D, F to I (winning / replay winning numbers 42, 49 to 52) are won, the corresponding effect group numbers are respectively assigned to the sub-control means 200. Sent to. The role described above does not cause the transition of the RT state depending on the pressing order or change in the number of medals to be paid out. Therefore, even if the production group number is acquired by some improper act, , Can not get more profit.

  On the other hand, if any of the re-games -B1 to B5 (winning / replay winning numbers 2 to 6) is won in the role lottery, the common production group number 2 is replayed -C1 to C5 (winning)・ If any of the replay winning numbers 7 to 11) is won, the common production group number 3 is one of the replays -D1 to D3 (winning / replay winning numbers 12 to 14). The common production group number 4 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If any of winning-A1 to A6 (winning / replay winning numbers 24 to 29) is won in the role lottery, the common production group number 14 is winning -B1 to B6 (winning / replay winning numbers). 30-35) wins a common production group number 15, and wins -C1-C6 (win / replay win numbers 36-41) wins a common production group If any of the winning numbers -E1 to E6 (winning / replay winning numbers 43 to 48) is won, the common effect group number 18 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 performs the effect corresponding to the received effect group number.

  As described above, since a common production group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for a plurality of winning / replaying winning numbers, for example, even when the production group number is acquired by an illegal act, it is advantageous. It becomes impossible to specify the push order (for example, the push order for shifting to the RT state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, or the push order in which more medals are paid out).

  When the BB combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110, the value of the second control command is changed from “0” to “1”. When the value of the second control command becomes “1”, the value is maintained until the BB combination wins and is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200. When the BB combination wins and the bonus game is started, the value of the second control command is changed from “1” to “0”.

  If any winning combination is not determined when the RT state is non-RT or RT1 to 3 (that is, lost), the second of the “direction group number” command and the “actual winning number” command Both control command values are "0". When the BB combination is won, the RT state is RT4, and the value of the second control command of the “combination winning number” command is “1”. Until the BB combination wins, the value of the second control command of the “actual winning number” command remains “1” and the value of the second control command of the “production group number” command is It becomes a value corresponding to the winning combination determined in. As a result, the sub-control means 200 performs an effect corresponding to the determined winning combination based on at least the second control command of the “instruction number” command, the “effect group number” command, and the “actual item winning number” command. be able to.

  In addition, the “winning item winning number” command also serves to transmit to the sub-control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. In other words, the sub-control unit 200 receives the “object winning number” command and performs processing when the start switch is operated (for example, processing for starting notification of the pressing order according to the received instruction number). I do.

  Further, the transmission order of the “instruction number” command and the “AT stock number” command may be determined as appropriate, but these commands are sub-control means prior to the “production group number” command and the “object winning number” command. It is desirable to be transmitted to 200. This is because the sub-control unit 200 performs processing when the start switch is operated based on the reception of the “actual item winning number” command. The “instruction number” command is preferably transmitted after the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, but may be transmitted before it is displayed on the acquired number display 28. It is desirable that the “production group number” command and the “object winning number” command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. This is because the operation of the stop switch can be accepted based on the fact that the reel has reached the constant speed rotation, so that the sub-control means 200 responds to the instruction number before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. This is because it is desirable to start notification of the pressing order.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the rotation of the reel is performed so that the “production group number” command and the “object winning number” command are reliably transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. Before starting, it is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Note that the “instruction number” command, the “production group number” command, and the “actual object winning number” command may be continuously transmitted when the start lever is operated.

  Next, in FIG. 20, a “left reel rotation stop” command (987E), a “middle reel rotation stop” command (997E), and a “right reel rotation stop” command (9A87E) are respectively used to perform stop control of the corresponding reels. Are transmitted to the sub-control means 200. As a result, the sub-control means 200 produces an effect that enhances the expectation of winning a prize, for example, by turning off the back lamp provided on the rear surface of the reel or generating a so-called tempering sound. The “reel rotation start standby” command (9B00) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when 4.1 seconds (minimum game time) have elapsed since the reel rotation started in the previous game. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 stops the production sound (wait sound) generated during the wait period.

  The “Left reel stop acceptance” command (9E20 to 9EB3) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the left stop switch 37L is operated, and stops at the lower stage D at the bits D0 to D4 as the second control command. The symbol number (stop symbol number: 0 to 19 (0H to 13H in hexadecimal notation)) and the number of sliding symbols (1 to 5) are transmitted to bits D7 to D5. As a result, the sub-control means 200 outputs the output effect switching or stop operation acceptance sound that has been output when the command is received. Further, the “start left reel rotation” command (9E7F) is transmitted when the left reel 40L starts to rotate, whereby the sub-control means 200 can generate an effect sound when the reel rotation starts.

  As with the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R have a “middle reel stop acceptance” command (9F20 to 9FB3), a “middle reel rotation start” command (9F7F), and a “right reel stop acceptance” command. (A020 to A0B3) and a “right reel rotation start” command (A07F) are transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  The “display type” command (A400 to A402) and the “design combination display” command (A500 / A501) are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the rotation of all reels is stopped. The “display type” command transmits to the sub-control means 200 the type of symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line according to the value of the second control command. Specifically, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L is one of the specific symbols 01 to 03, it becomes 01H, and otherwise it becomes 00H.

  The “display symbol combination” command transmits to the sub-control means 200 whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L by the value of the second control command corresponds to the BB combination or the replay combination. Specifically, if the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to BB01, 02H, if it corresponds to any symbol combination of replays 01 to 13, 01H, other than those When the symbol combination is displayed, 00H is set. As a result, the sub-control means 200 can determine that all reels have stopped, and can perform an effect lottery process for the next game.

  The “game medal payout start” command (A600 to A609) indicates the number of medals to be paid out when any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L and the value of the second control command (00H to 09H) to the sub-control means 200. The “game medal payout end” command (A67F) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L and the payout of medals is completed. The “game end display” command (A900) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when one game ends, and the “BB end” command (A902) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the BB game ends. The

  As described above, the “gaming state” command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the start switch 36 is operated. By doing so, the sub-control means 200 can grasp the game state of the next game and the transition of the game state before the start switch 36 is operated, so the start switch 36 is operated. Before, it becomes possible to prepare for processing in the game state of the next game.

  For example, when displaying the AT game confirmation screen when transitioning from gaming state 1 (predictor) to gaming state 2 (AT preparation), the sub-control means 200 may Preparations for displaying the AT game confirmation screen on the image display device 70 can be made. Thereby, after the start switch 36 is operated (based on the reception of the “item winning number” command), the AT game confirmation screen can be displayed promptly. In addition, when the number of remaining games of the AT game is displayed when shifting from the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) to the gaming state 3 (AT), before the start switch 36 is operated, Preparations for displaying the number of remaining games on the image display device 70 (for example, setting the number of games in the RAM) can be made. Thereby, after the start switch 36 is operated, the number of remaining games can be displayed promptly. On the other hand, if the number of games is set in the RAM after the start switch 36 is operated, a time lag occurs until the remaining number of games is displayed, which may cause a player to feel uncomfortable. is there.

  When the above-described AT flag is provided, it is necessary to transmit the ON / OFF state of the AT flag to the secondary control means 200 before the start switch 36 is operated.

  In the present embodiment, a winning / replay winning number is transmitted so that the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200 does not include information that can determine an advantageous pressing order. Although the effect group number is transmitted without performing this, a mask number described below may be transmitted instead of the effect group number.

  The mask number is obtained by replacing the winning / replay winning number determined in the lottery with another number, and in this embodiment, a predetermined value (offset value) is added to the determined winning / replay winning number. By adding, it is converted to a number different from the winning / replay winning number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, when the winning / replay winning numbers “0” and “1” are determined in the role lottery, the offset value “53” is added and the mask number is set to “53”. ”And“ 54 ”. If any of the winning / replay winning numbers “2” to “6” is determined, the offset value “55—the winning number value” is added to set the mask number to “55”.

  For example, when the winning / replay winning number “2” is determined, an offset value “53” (= 55-2) is added to set the mask number to “55”. When the winning / replay winning number “5” is determined, an offset value “50” (= 55-5) is added to set the mask number to “55”. In this way, with respect to other winning / replaying winning numbers as well, a mask number is calculated by adding an offset value corresponding to each winning / replaying winning number shown in FIG. .

  Next, referring to the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, the transmission timing of the “instruction number” command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and the push order notification in the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 The timing (corresponding to a navigation effect described later) will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control means 100 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the “instruction number” command. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, when a winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, first, an instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is displayed on the acquired number display 28. Is displayed. The “instruction number” command (pulse A in FIG. 23A), the “effect group number” command, and the “actual winning number” command (pulse B in FIG. 23A) are sub-control means 200. The sub-control means 200 displays the push order corresponding to the received instruction number on the image display device 70.

  As described above, when the sub-control unit 200 receives the “actual item winning number” command, the sub-control unit 200 notifies each command (“instruction Each time a “number” command, “production group number” command, and “actual winning number” command) are received, it is not necessary to perform processing based on those commands, and the processing load on the sub-control means 200 can be reduced. . However, the sub-control unit 200 may separately perform processing based on the “instruction number” command, and display the push order corresponding to the instruction number in the processing on the image display device 70.

  The pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is not displayed at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained, and is not displayed after the winning determination is made. Display. The instruction number displayed on the acquired number display unit 28 does not change the display content until it is not displayed, but the display mode of the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is stopped by the player, for example. The display content may be changed every time the operation is performed.

  Further, as will be described later, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is not displayed when a stop operation is performed in a push order different from the displayed push order, but is displayed on the acquired number display 28. The instruction number is maintained and is not displayed after the winning determination is made. Note that the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden when a stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation in which the push order is displayed only on the image display device 70, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden, and then displayed on the acquired number display 28. Although it is preferable to hide the displayed instruction number, the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may be hidden simultaneously, or the acquired number display The instruction number displayed on 28 may be hidden first.

  The instruction numbers and the push order display timings shown in FIG. 23A are merely examples, and may be displayed, for example, at any one of the timings shown in FIGS. At the timing shown in FIG. 23B, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, and the “instruction number” command corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Then, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, and thereafter, when the “winning / replay winning number” command and the “winning item winning number” command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 The push order corresponding to the received instruction number is displayed on the image display device 70. In addition, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 at the timing when the third stop operation is performed is not displayed, and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is not displayed at the winning determination timing. .

  The sub-control unit 200 displays the pressing order on the image display device 70 in the processing based on the “instruction number” command before receiving the “winning / replay winning number” command and the “object winning number” command. May be. Further, when the control command transmission process and the display control process of the acquired number display unit 28 are performed by the timer interrupt process, for example, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display unit 28 in the timer interrupt process in which the instruction number is transmitted. Thus, the instruction number may be displayed on the acquired number display 28 before the sub-control means 200 receives the “instruction number” command. Specifically, in the timer interrupt process, after executing the LED lighting control including the acquired number indicator 28 and the like, the control order is executed to transmit the command including the instruction number to the sub-control means 200. Also good.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, after the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 by the main control unit 100, the push order is notified to the image display device 70 by the sub-control unit 200. Thereby, for example, even if the content of the instruction number sent from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 100 differs from the original instruction number for some reason, and the wrong pressing order is notified, The player operates the stop switch based on the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 to obtain an advantageous game result and does not suffer any disadvantage.

  Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 23 (c), the main control means 100 transmits a “winning / replay winning number” command and an “act winning number” command to the sub-control means 200 following the “instruction number” command. . As a result, when the sub-control means 200 receives the “object winning number” command, the sub-control means 200 displays the pressing order based on the received instruction number on the image display device 70. On the other hand, the main control means 100 displays the instruction number on the acquired number display 28 after the order of pressing is displayed on the image display device 70 by the sub-control means 200. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time has passed since the instruction number command was transmitted by the timer (the time exceeding the time until the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70), the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28. indicate. Then, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and then the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is hidden at the timing of winning determination. . As a method for displaying the instruction number on the obtained number display 28 after the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70, the instruction number is obtained on the number display 28 based on the timing at which the reel is rotated at a constant speed. It may be displayed.

  Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 23 (d), the main control means 100 transmits a “winning / replay winning number” command and an “act winning number” command to the sub-control means 200 following the “instruction number” command. . As a result, when the sub-control means 200 receives the “object winning number” command, the sub-control means 200 displays the pressing order based on the received instruction number on the image display device 70. Further, the main control means 100 displays the instruction number on the obtained number display 28 almost simultaneously with the display of the pressing order on the image display device 70. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time (time until the order of pressing is displayed on the image display device 70) has elapsed since the instruction number command was transmitted by the timer, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28. . Then, the push order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and then the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is hidden at the timing of winning determination. .

  In the example shown in FIGS. 23A to 23D, the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is turned off at the timing of winning determination, but when the third stop operation is accepted or all reels are stopped. The light may be turned off at the time. When the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, if the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) to be described later has not elapsed when the start switch 36 is operated, immediately after the start switch 36 is operated. Instead of displaying the instruction number, the instruction number may be displayed after the minimum game time has elapsed (after the next first game time has been set). In this way, it is possible to eliminate the annoyance that the stop switch cannot be operated easily even though the instruction number is displayed.

  Further, when the push order flag described above is provided, information regarding the on / off state of the push order flag needs to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the effect group number and the winning combination winning number. This is because when the navigation effect is performed by the image display device 70 in the process when the start switch 36 is operated, it is necessary to determine the on / off state of the push order flag at that time.

(Description of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmission means 190 is described above via the external concentration terminal board 84 by a timer interruption process (described later) executed in the main control means 100 at a predetermined cycle (2.235 milliseconds). A medal insertion signal, medal payout signal, RB signal, BB signal, RT signal, security signal, and door open signal are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, when the BB01 wins, the RB signal is turned on, and when the BB game is finished, the RB signal is turned off (level output). When the AT game is started, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the RT signal are turned on, but the RB signal is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) (pulse output). On the other hand, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned off when the AT game ends (level output).

  Here, when the AT game starts, the RB signal is pulse-output because the AT lottery is won when there is no AT stock (gaming state 0), the game moves to the precursor game (gaming state 1), and AT preparation (game) It is output when a transition is made from state 2) to an AT game (game state 3) (so-called first win). On the other hand, the AT stock number is 1 or more during the AT game, and when the AT game ends, the game shifts to the precursor game (game state 1) and from the AT preparation (game state 2) to the AT game (game state 3). In the case (so-called continuous change), the RB signal is not pulsed. Also, when BB01 wins during AT game (gaming state 3 → 6), BB game ends (gaming state 7 → 2), and AT preparation leads to AT game (gaming state 2 → 3), The RB signal is not pulsed.

  On the other hand, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned on when the AT game is started, and are turned off when the AT game is finished, regardless of whether it is the first hit or the continuous change. Also, when BB01 is won during AT gaming, as shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state shifts from 3 to 6, but the BB signal and the RT signal remain on, and when BB01 wins (gaming state) Is turned off from 6 to 7). This is because if the BB signal and the RT signal are turned off when BB01 is elected, it may be known that BB01 is elected.

(Explanation of test signal transmission means)
The test signal transmission means 195 outputs a test signal to the I / F boat 400 shown in FIG. Signals to be transmitted to the I / F board 400 are output from the output ports 7 and 8 provided on the main control board. As shown in FIG. 24A, the output port 7 outputs the RT state, the winning / replaying winning number and the winning feature winning number from the bits D0 to D7 as binary numbers as the winning number signal. More specifically, the most significant bit D7 and its lower bit D6 are used as an identifier indicating the content of the signal output to the I / F board 400, and the RT state, using the least significant bit D0 to the sixth bit D5, Three types of information including a winning / replay winning number and a bonus winning number are output to the I / F board 400.

  Here, as shown in the signal content of each bit in FIG. 24A, when both the bits D6 and D7 are “0”, the RT state is output from the bits D0 to D5. Here, it is “0” when the RT state is non-RT, “1” when it is RT1, “2” when it is RT2, “3” when it is RT3, and RT4. When the value is RT4, the value “5” is output as a binary number. When the bit D6 is “1” and the bit D7 is “0”, the value of the winning / replay winning number is output as a binary numerical value from the bits D0 to D5. Further, when the bit D6 is “0” and the bit D7 is “1”, the winning combination winning number is output from the bits D0 to D5. Specifically, “0” is output when BB01 is not selected, and “1” is output when BB01 is selected.

  The output port 8 outputs information on the type of game currently being played (operating) as an operation state signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), bit D0 indicates the replay game, bit D3 indicates the BB game, and bit D4 indicates the operating state of the RB game. When the value of the bit is “1”, It shows that the corresponding game is being played. For example, in the slot machine 10, there is a possibility that a re-gamer will win during the BB game, but when the re-gamer wins, the bits D0, D3, D4 are all set to “1” in the next game.

  In addition to the signal shown in FIG. 24, the signal output to the test apparatus 500 is, for example, a signal including information on a stop operation mode (for example, an eye pressing position and a pressing order) for obtaining an advantageous game result. Also good.

<Explanation regarding storage area of data related to external signal and test signal>
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, information to be referred to when the above-described external signal and test signal output control is performed, and a storage area (address) of the RWM in which the information is stored will be described. Note that the RWM used in this embodiment can store 1 byte of data at each address. Also, all the address values shown in FIG. 25 are expressed in hexadecimal numbers. When the address is expressed by a hexadecimal 4-digit number, the letter “H” added at the end is omitted. Further, in the 8-bit data stored at each address, the bit D0 indicates the least significant bit and the bit D7 indicates the most significant bit.

  In FIG. 25, the value of the operation state flag is stored in the address F01C of the RWM. The operation state flag is information indicating the type of game to be executed, and an operation state signal for the test apparatus 500 is generated based on this information. In this embodiment, there are three types of games for which the operation state is output: re-game, BB game, and RB game. The operation state of re-game is bit D0, and the operation state of BB game is bit D3, RB The operating state of the game corresponds to bit D4. That is, the bit D0 becomes “1” when the re-game player wins, and becomes “1” when the re-game ends. Further, when the BB game wins, the bit D3 becomes “1”, and when the BB game end condition is satisfied, it becomes “0”. Further, when the BB game wins, the bit D4 becomes “1”, and when either the RB game or the BB game satisfies the end condition, the bit D4 becomes “0”. If the BB game end condition is not satisfied when the RB game end condition is satisfied, the bit D4 once becomes “0”, but becomes “1” at the start of the next game.

  The value of the winning number signal output time is stored in the RWM address F030. The winning number signal output time is referred to when determining the timing for switching the winning number signal output to the output port 7 shown in FIG. 24A from the winning combination winning number to the winning / replay winning number. Specifically, “25” is stored when a winning number signal is output by a timer interrupt process to be described later, and the stored value is subtracted by “1” each time the timer interrupt process is performed. If the value becomes “12”, the winning number signal output to the output port 7 is switched from the winning combination winning number to the winning / replay winning number. When the stored value becomes “0”, the value of the winning number signal output to the output port 7 becomes “0” indicating that no information is output.

  The value of the symbol combination display flag is stored in the RWM address F043. The symbol combination display flag is information indicating whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the winning line L when all the reels are stopped is the symbol combination of the re-game combination or BB01. Specifically, when a symbol combination corresponding to some re-playing combination is displayed, the value of the bit D0 becomes “1”. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is displayed, the value of bit D3 becomes “1”. The operating state flag described above is generated based on the symbol combination display flag.

  In the RWM address F048, a winning / replay winning number (00H to 34H in hexadecimal notation) determined by the winning lottery is stored. The information stored at the address F048 is referred to in reel stop control, AT lottery, production group number generation, winning number signal generation, and the like. The RWM address F049 stores an effect group number (00H to 16H in hexadecimal notation) generated based on the winning / replay winning number described above. In addition, a winning combination number (00H to 01H in hexadecimal notation) is stored in the RWM address F04A. The effect group number and the accessory winning number are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 and referred to when performing the effect lottery.

  In the address F0E2 of the RWM, the value of the external signal flag 3 (bit D2) indicating the operating state of the BB game and the first hit of the AT game, the external signal flag 2 (bit D3) indicating the operating state of the AT game, and the external signal The value of flag 1 (bit D4) is stored. Here, the value of the bit D2 changes from “0” to “1” when the BB game starts, and changes from “1” to “0” when the BB game ends. Further, it becomes “1” only for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) when the AT game is first played. The values of the bits D3 and D4 change from “0” to “1” when the AT game starts, and change from “1” to “0” when the AT game ends. As a result, among the external signals output to the output port 5 shown in FIG. 4B, the RB signal is generated based on the external signal flag 3 (when the external signal flag 3 is “0”, the RB signal is off). When the external signal flag 3 is “1”, the RB signal is turned on), the BB signal is generated based on the external signal flag 2, and the RT signal is generated based on the external signal flag 1.

≪Description of sub-control means≫
<Sub-control means and peripheral hardware configuration>
Returning to FIG. 3, the sub-control means 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and a sub-control board 202 that controls an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and a sub-control board 202. Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the control board 202, the image display board 70, the speakers 64L and 64R, and the image control board 204 for driving effect means such as the effect lamp 72 are configured.

<Functional block of sub control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the effect or notification based on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100, and generates the sub-control command for executing the determined effect or notification, A control command receiving unit 220 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 and a sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 that transmits a sub control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204. Has been.

(Description of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling an effect according to the game, and includes an effect lottery means 212 and an effect state control means 214. Here, the effect according to the game means an effect according to the set value, the RT state, the game state, the presence / absence of the freeze effect, the effect group number, the winning feature selection number, and the like.

  The effect control means 210 is based on the control command received from the main control means 100, the effect lottery means 212 for determining the effect according to the current effect state by lottery, and the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. There is production state control means 214 for performing production state transition control. Here, the effect state controlled by the effect state control means 214 may be the same effect state as the game state in the main control means 100, and the same transition control as in the game state transition diagram shown in FIG. 15 may be performed. . In this case, some game states (for example, game states 0 and 1) may be integrated.

(Description of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving unit 220 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 through serial communication, converts the received control command into parallel data, and stores the command buffer (for example, RWM) included in the sub-control unit 200 in the order received. In a part of the storage area). As a result, the effect control unit 210 sequentially performs processing based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception unit 230 transmits the sub-control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication every predetermined period (for example, 1 millisecond). Further, the sub control command transmission / reception means 230 receives a command transmitted from a sub control command transmission / reception means 240 described later.

<Functional block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub control command transmission / reception means 240 and an image / sound output means 240. Based on the sub control command transmitted from the sub control board 202, the image display device 70, speakers 64L and 64R, and effects The lamp 72 is driven and controlled, and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub control command transmission / reception means 240 receives the sub control command transmitted by serial communication from the sub control command transmission / reception means 230, converts the received sub control command into parallel data, and stores them in the sub command buffer in the order received. I will do it. Further, the sub control command transmission / reception means 240 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception means 230 has been normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub control board 202 can detect an abnormality occurring in the image control board 204, and when the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub control command, the sub control command can be retransmitted. .

(Description of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output means 250 outputs the effect image signal and sound signal generated by the image control board 204 to the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, from the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R, a normal operation signal indicating whether or not normal operation is possible is output to the image control board 204 (or the sub control board 202). If the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

[Description of processing by control means]
<< Description of control processing in main control means >>
First, the contents of the game progress main process that is executed in the main control means 100 and controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 26 is executed after various check processes (including a set value change process) that are executed after the slot machine 10 is turned on. The game can be controlled by repeatedly executing the game.

<Description of the game progress main process>
When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start process, an operation state flag (see FIG. 25) is generated based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the previous game. Further, the “set value designation” command, the “operation state” command, the “RT state” command, the “gaming state” command, and the “predictive game number” command shown in FIG. 19 are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. . Also, the instruction number stored in the RWM is cleared to “0”.

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals (step S12). As this process, for example, a display update process on the credit number display 27, a credit number subtraction process, a fraud determination process regarding medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a bet number counting process, and the like are executed. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals coincides with the prescribed number so that the operation of the start switch 36 can be accepted and the start switch 36 has been operated (step S14). . If it is determined that no operation has been performed (NO), the process returns to step S12.

  If it is determined in step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off, the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 32 is disabled, and the “reel rotation start acceptance” is performed. "Command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 performs a role lottery process based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (step S18), and determines the instruction number, AT lottery, etc. based on the current gaming state and the result of the role lottery. The game state process to be performed is performed (step S20). Then, an instruction display process for displaying the instruction number determined by the game state process on the acquired number display 28 is performed (step S22), and an “instruction number” command and an “AT stock number” command transmitted to the sub-control means 200 are executed. In the storage area of the RWM, the storage area is used as a ring buffer (hereinafter also referred to as “ring buffer area”) (step S24).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a mask process for generating an effect group number based on the winning / replay winning number determined in the role lottery (step S26), and includes the effect group number generated thereby. The “production group number” command is stored in the ring buffer area of the RWM (step S28). Further, the main control means 100 stores a “combination winning number” command including a winning combination winning number based on the winning lottery process in step S18 in the ring buffer area of the RWM (step S30).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a reel rotation start preparation process that is performed before starting the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R (step S32), and then performs a reel stop management process (step S34). In this reel stop management process, rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is started, and when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated, stop control is performed for the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches. Here, the reel stop control is performed based on the operation flag generated based on the winning / replay winning number and the winning combination winning number. This operation flag is associated with each symbol combination shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 with flag information indicating whether or not to be a target of the pull-in control, and a predetermined storage area of the RWM by the role lottery process. Saved in. Each time the stop switch is operated, a “reel stop acceptance” command and a “reel rotation stop” command corresponding to the operated stop switch are transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  Next, when all the reels are stopped, the main control means 100 performs display determination processing for determining whether or not any of the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 13 is matched (step S36). Based on the processing result, a “display type” command and a “design combination display” command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If the symbol combination stopped on the winning line L matches one of the winning symbol combinations (see FIGS. 12 to 13), the medal payout number corresponding to the winning winning combination is set. Store at a predetermined address of RWM.

  Then, the hopper motor 46 (see FIG. 3) is driven to perform a payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the matched winning combination (step S38). At this time, a “game medal payout start” command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 when the medal payout starts, and a “game medal payout end” command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 when the medal payout ends.

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S40), and performs transition control of the RT state and the game state based on the stopped symbol combination and the like. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is stopped and displayed, the RB signal is turned on via the external concentrated terminal board 84 (the value of the external signal flag 3 (bit D2) is changed from “0” to “1”). To do). Then, a “game end display” command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and when the BB game is ended, a “BB end” command is also transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  When one game is completed by the above processing, the main control means 100 returns to the game start processing in step S10 again and performs processing for the next game.

<Description of game start processing>
Next, the contents of the game start process executed in step S10 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game start process in step S10, the main control means 100 first acquires the value of the symbol combination display flag stored in the address F043 of the RWM (step S100). Specifically, the value of the symbol combination display flag stored in the RWM address F043 is set in the A register of the CPU. The value of the symbol combination display flag is based on the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the previous game.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is stopped and displayed from the value set in the A register (step S102), and when determining that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed (YES) The value (456) of the number of payouts that is the BB game end condition is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S104). Next, the main control means 100 performs an operation state flag generation process (step S106). If it is determined in step S102 that the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is not stopped (NO), the process proceeds to step S106 without performing step S104.

  In the operation state flag generation process, first, an address value (F01C) in which the value of the operation state flag is stored is set in the HL register of the CPU. That is, the value of F0H is set in the H register and the value of 1CH is set in the L register. Next, the value set in the A register (the value of the symbol combination display flag) by the process of step S102 and the value stored in the address (F01C) set in the HL register (the value of the operating state flag) OR operation is performed, and the operation result is set in the A register. Thereby, the result of the previous game is reflected in the value of the operation state flag at the end of the previous game.

  Next, the value of the A register is also set in the C register, and the current value of the A register is left in the C register. Then, an AND operation is performed on the value of the A register and the mask data (00001000B) in which the value of the bit D3 corresponding to BB in the operation state flag is “1”, and the calculation result is set in the A register. As a result, the values of bits other than the bit corresponding to BB (bit D3 of the operating state flag) in the value of the A register are reset. Then, a shift process is performed in which the value of each bit in the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side and set to “0” in the least significant bit. That is, the value of the bit corresponding to BB (“0” or “1”) is moved to the bit corresponding to RB (bit D4 of the operating state flag).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process of updating to the value of the operation state flag of the current game (step S108). Specifically, an OR operation is performed on the value of the A register and the value of the C register, and the operation result is set in the A register. By this process, the process of reflecting the value of the bit D3 of the operation state flag at the end of the previous game in the bit D4 is completed.

  The main control means 100 stores the updated value of the operating state flag in the RWM address F01C (step S110). Specifically, the value set in the A register in step S108 is stored in the RWM address indicated by the value (F01C) set in the HL register in step S106. As a result, the value of the operation state flag at the end of the previous game is replaced with the value of the operation state flag of the current game.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RB game is started (step S112). This process reflects the result of the previous game on the value set in the A register (the current game operating state flag value) and the value set in the C register (the operating state flag value at the end of the previous game). XOR operation is performed on the result and the result is set in the A register. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the zero flag in the F register is “1” (the result of the XOR operation is “0”). If the value of the zero flag is “0” (that is, the values of the A register and the C register do not match), the determination result is YES (the game in which the RB game is started), and the value of the zero flag is “1” (that is, the A register and the A register). If the C register values match), the determination result is NO (a game in which an RB game is not started (including a case where an RB game has already started)).

  If the decision result in the step S112 is YES, the main control means 100 stores the value of the number of games that is the RB game end condition and the value of the number of winnings of the winning combination in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. (Step S114), the game start process is terminated. Here, in the present embodiment, the value of the number of games and the number of winnings of the winning combination are both “2”. If the determination result in step S110 is NO, the game start process is terminated without performing the process in step S112.

  Next, it is possible to determine the start of the RB game by the processing of step S112, (1) when the BB combination wins, (2) when the RB end condition is not satisfied in the BB game, and (3 ) An example of processing when the RB end condition is satisfied during the BB game will be described in detail below.

(1) Processing when the BB combination wins In the game where the BB combination wins (the game in which the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed), the value of the symbol combination display flag is first set in the A register by the processing of step S100. The Here, since the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the value of the bit D3 is “1”. Therefore,
A register value: 00001000B

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are ORed. Here, since there is a game in which the BB combination wins, the value of the operation state flag is at least “0” for the bit D3 corresponding to BB and the bit D4 corresponding to RB. Even if the BB combination wins in the re-game, before this process is performed (more specifically, by a game end check process described later (step S252 in FIG. 31)), the bit D0 of the operating state flag Is set to “0”. Therefore,
A register value: 00001000B
Operating state flag value: 00000000B
Result of OR operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (the result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
A register value: 00001000B
C register value: 00001000B

Then, the value of the A register and the mask data 00001000B are ANDed.
A register value: 00001000B
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit of the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and ORed with the value of the C register.
A register value: 00010000B
C register value: 00001000B
OR operation result: 00011000B (value of A register)

  Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XORed by the process of step S112, the zero flag becomes “0” because they do not match. Thus, when the BB combination wins, it is determined that the RB game has started.

(2) Processing when the RB end condition is not satisfied during the BB game Next, when the RB game end condition is not satisfied during the BB game, the process of step S100 is performed in the same manner as when the BB combination wins. First, the value of the symbol combination display flag is set in the A register. Here, since the BB game is being performed, the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, so the value of bit D3 is at least “0”. Therefore,
A register value: 0000000XB (X is 1 or 0)

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are ORed. Here, since the BB game is in progress, the value of the operation state flag is 00011000B as described above. Therefore,
A register value: 0000000XB
Operating state flag value: 00011000B
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (the result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
A register value: 0001100XB
C register value: 0001100XB

A value other than the bit D3 of the A register (bit corresponding to the BB of the operation state flag) is masked. That is, the value of the A register and the mask data 00001000B are ANDed.
A register value: 0001100XB
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit of the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and ORed with the value of the C register.
A register value: 00010000B
C register value: 0001100XB
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

  Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XORed by the process of step S112, the zero flag is set to “1” because they match each other. Thereby, it is not determined that the RB game is started in the game in which the RB game end condition is not satisfied during the BB game.

(3) Processing when the RB end condition is satisfied during the BB game Next, when the RB game end condition is satisfied during the BB game, as in the case where the BB winning combination is won, The value of the symbol combination display flag is set in the A register. Here, since the BB game is being performed, the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, so the value of bit D3 is at least “0”.
A register value: 0000000XB (X is 1 or 0)

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are ORed. Here, since the BB game is being performed, the value of the operation state flag is 00011000B as described above. However, when the RB game end condition is satisfied, before the process is performed (more details will be described later). In the RB operation management process (step S300 in FIG. 33), the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to “0”. Therefore,
A register value: 0000000XB
Operating state flag value: 00001000B
Result of OR operation: 0000100XB (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (the result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
A register value: 0000100XB
C register value: 0000100XB

Then, the value of the A register and the mask data 00001000B are ANDed.
A register value: 0000100XB
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit of the A register is shifted by one digit to the upper digit side, and ORed with the value of the C register.
A register value: 00010000B
C register value: 0000100XB
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

  Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XORed by the process of step S112, the zero flag becomes “0” because they do not match. As a result, when the end condition of the RB game is established during the BB game, the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to “0” by the RB operation management process, but at the start of the next game, the value of the bit D4 is changed. It is set to “1” and the RB game is activated again.

<Description of gaming state processing>
Next, the contents of the game state process executed in step S20 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. In FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, what is simply described as “winning number” means a winning / replay winning number. When starting the game state process of step S20, the main control means 100 first determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 2 (step S120).

(Processing in gaming state 2)
When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the gaming state 2 (YES) in the determination processing of step S120, the winning / winning determined by the combination lottery processing performed in step S18 of FIG. The instruction number is determined according to the replay winning number. However, the instruction number is not determined when the current RT state is non-RT.

  That is, when the determination result in step S120 is YES, the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number determined by the winning lottery process is any of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, 43. It is determined whether or not there is (step S122). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B1, C1, D1 or the winning prizes -A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S122 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “1” (forward push) (step S124), and the gaming state of FIG. The process ends.

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, or 43 (NO) in the determination process of step S122, the next winning is -It is determined whether the re-game winning number is 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (step S126). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B2, C2 or the winning prizes -A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S126 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “2” (press scissors) (step S128), and the gaming state of FIG. The process ends.

  If the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, 44 (NO) in the determination process in step S126, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether the game winning number is 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, or 45 (step S130). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B3, C3, D2 and the winning prizes -A3, B3, C3, E3 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S130 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “3” (pressing in the middle order) (step S132), and the game of FIG. End state processing.

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, 45 (NO) in the determination process of step S130, the next winning is performed. -It is determined whether the re-game winning number is 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 (step S134). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B4, C4 or the winning prizes -A4, B4, C4, E4 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S134 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “4” (middle reverse pressing) (step S136), and the game of FIG. End state processing.

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, 46 in the determination process of step S134 (NO), the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether the game winning number is 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replays -B5, C5 or the winning prizes -A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S138 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “5” (reverse scissors pressed) (step S140), and the game of FIG. End state processing.

  If the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, 47 (NO) in step S138, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether the game winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41, or 48 (step S142). That is, it is determined whether or not any of re-game-D3 or winning-A6, B6, C6, E6 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S142 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “6” (reverse pressing) (step S144), and the gaming state of FIG. The process ends. When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 14, 29, 35, 41, and 48 (NO) in the determination process of step S142, the game of FIG. End state processing.

  If the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 2 (NO) in the determination process of step S120, it is next determined whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 3 (step S120). S146). Here, when the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 3 (NO), it further determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S148).

(Processing in gaming state 0)
When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (normal time) (YES) in the determination processing of step S148, the AT lottery processing is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. Do. First, the main control means 100 has the winning / replay winning numbers determined by the winning lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. 26 being 15 (replay-E), 16 (replay-F), 49 (winning). -F) or 50 (winning-G) is determined (step S150). If a winning number other than these winning / replaying winning numbers is determined, the determination result in step S150 is NO, and the gaming state process of FIG. 28 is terminated.

  On the other hand, if any of the above winning / replay winning numbers is determined, the determination result in step S150 is YES, and the current mode (mode 0 or 1) in the lottery table shown in FIG. AT lottery is performed with a probability corresponding to (step S152). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode 2 is won by the AT lottery (step S154). When the mode 2 is won, the determination result is YES and the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is determined. “1” is added to the value (step S156). Next, the main control means 100 determines the number of precursor games (the number of games staying in the game state 1) by lottery (step S158), and ends the game state process of FIG. If the mode 0 or 1 is won by the AT lottery in step S162, the determination result in step S154 is NO, and the gaming state process in FIG. 28 is immediately terminated.

(Processing in gaming state 5)
When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 0 (NO) in the determination processing of step S148, it is next determined whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 5. (Step S160). When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the gaming state 5 (BB) (YES), AT lottery is performed regardless of the value of the winning / replaying winning number (step S162). This AT lottery may use the lottery table shown in FIG. 16, or may perform a lottery with a higher win probability than the AT lottery performed in the gaming state 0. Furthermore, when the re-game-I is won by the role lottery process, “1” may be added to the AT stock number without performing the AT lottery.

  Once the AT lottery is performed in step S162, the main control means 100 next determines whether or not the mode 2 is won by the AT lottery (step S164). When the mode 2 is won, the determination result is YES, and “1” is added to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S166), and the gaming state process of FIG. Exit. On the other hand, when mode 0 or 1 is won by AT lottery, the determination result in step S164 is NO, and the gaming state process of FIG. 28 is immediately terminated.

(Processing in gaming state 7)
When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 5 (NO) in the determination processing of step S160, it is next determined whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 7. (Step S168). When the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is the gaming state 7 (additional specialization) (YES), the value of the winning / replaying winning number is “23” (replaying-I winning). It is determined whether or not there is (step S170). If the value of the winning / replaying winning number is “23”, the determination result is YES, and the process proceeds to step S176 described later, and “1” is set to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. to add. That is, when Re-Game-I is won in gaming state 7, the AT stock number is incremented by “1” without performing the AT lottery and regardless of the symbol combination displayed when all reels are stopped. The Then, the gaming state process shown in FIG. 28 ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning / replaying winning number is not “23”, the determination result in step S170 is NO, and an AT lottery is performed (step S172). This AT lottery may use the lottery table shown in FIG. 16, or may perform a lottery with a higher win probability than the AT lottery performed in the gaming state 0 and the gaming state 5.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the mode 2 is won by the AT lottery in step S172 (step S174). In this AT lottery, when the mode 2 is won, the determination result is YES, and “1” is added to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S176). The game state process is terminated. On the other hand, when mode 0 or mode 1 is won by the AT lottery, the determination result in step S174 is NO, and the gaming state process of FIG.

(In the case of gaming state 1, 4, 6)
If the game state is 1, 4 or 6 in the determination process of step S168, the determination result is NO and the game state process of FIG. 28 is terminated as it is. Therefore, when the game state is 1, 4 or 6, the game state process of FIG. 28 is terminated without performing any process.

(Processing in gaming state 3)
If the game state is 3 in the determination process in step S146, the determination result is YES, and the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 29, and is determined by the lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. The instruction number is determined according to the winning / replay winning number. However, if the current RT state is non-RT and any of the winning prizes E1 to E6 is won, the instruction number may not be determined.

  That is, first, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning / replay winning number determined by the role lottery process is one of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, 43 (step). S180). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B1, C1, D1 or the winning prizes -A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S180 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “1” (forward push) (step S182).

  On the other hand, when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, 43 (NO) in the determination process of step S180. Next, it is determined whether the winning / replay winning number is 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (step S184). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B2, C2 or the winning prizes -A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S184 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “2” (press scissors) (step S186).

  If the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, 44 (NO) in the determination process in step S184, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether the game winning number is 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, or 45 (step S188). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B3, C3, D2 and the winning prizes -A3, B3, C3, E3 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S188 is YES, and the main control unit 100 sets the instruction number to “3” (middle order press) (step S190).

  If the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, 45 (NO) in step S188, the next winning is -It is determined whether the re-game winning number is 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 (step S192). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the replays -B4, C4 or the winning prizes -A4, B4, C4, E4 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S192 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “4” (middle reverse pressing) (step S194).

  If the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not any of 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, 46 (NO) in the determination processing in step S192, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether the game winning number is 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (step S196). That is, it is determined whether or not any of the replays -B5, C5 or the winning prizes -A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S196 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “5” (reverse scissors pressed) (step S198).

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning number is not any of 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, 47 (NO) in step S196, the next winning / replaying is performed. It is determined whether the game winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41, or 48 (step S200). That is, it is determined whether or not any of re-game-D3 or winning-A6, B6, C6, E6 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these roles is won, the determination result in step S200 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to “6” (reverse pressing) (step S202).

  The instruction number is determined by the above processing (steps S182, S186, S190, S194, S198, S202), or the winning / replay winning number is any of 14, 29, 35, 41, 48 in the determination processing of step S200. However, when the main control means 100 determines that it is not (NO), the main control means 100 next determines whether or not the winning / replay winning number is any of 24 to 29 (step S204). ). When the winning / replay winning number is any of 24 to 29, the determination result is YES, and a pushing order lottery for determining whether or not to play the pushing order game is performed by lottery (step S206).

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a push order lottery has been won (step S208). If a win is made, the determination result is YES and the instruction number for the push order hit game is determined. . First, it is determined whether or not the winning / replaying number is 24 or 25 (step S210). If the winning / replaying number is 24 or 25, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is 7 (Step S212). If the winning / replay number is not 24 or 25 in the determination process of step S210, the determination result is NO, and then it is determined whether the winning / replay number is 26 or 27 (step S210). S214). If the winning / replaying number is 26 or 27, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is updated to 8 (step S216). If the winning / replay number is not 26 or 27 in the determination process of step S214, the determination result is NO, and then it is determined whether the winning / replay number is 28 or 29 (step S214). S218). If the winning / replaying number is 28 or 29, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is updated to 9 (step S220).

  If the winning / replay number is not any of 24 to 29 in the determination process of step S204, or if the push order lottery is not won in the determination process of step S208, the winning / replay number is determined in the determination process of step S218. Is 28 or 29, or when the instruction number is updated by the processing of steps S212, S216, and S220, the main control means 100 next selects any of the winning / replay winning numbers 17-22. Is determined (step S222). When the winning / replay winning number is any of 17 to 22, the determination result is YES and an AT lottery is performed (step S224).

  In this way, the AT lottery (addition of AT stock) during the AT game is used only when the player is in a specific RT state. That is, by selecting only the winning numbers 17 to 22 that are won only by RT3, if the player operates the stop switch according to the navigation effect during the AT game, RT3 is maintained and the opportunity of the AT lottery can be continued. . On the other hand, if the player does not follow the navigation effect, the RT state may fall, and in such a case, the user cannot receive an opportunity for the AT lottery. Therefore, if the player does not follow the navigation effect, no AT penalty is imposed (when the RT state falls, the AT lottery is performed using the lottery table which is disadvantageous compared to the lottery table used in RT3. Instead, the player can be directed to operate the stop switch according to the navigation effect.

  For the AT lottery, the lottery table shown in FIG. 16 may be used, or a lottery with a winning probability different from the AT lottery performed in the gaming states 0, 5, and 7 may be performed. If the AT lottery is performed in step S224, the main control means 100 next determines whether or not the mode 2 is won by the AT lottery (step S226). When the mode 2 is won, the determination result is YES, and “1” is added to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S228). Exit.

  On the other hand, when the winning process / replay winning number is not any of 17 to 22 in the determination process of step S222, or when the mode 0 or mode 1 is won by the AT lottery in the determination process of step S226. Ends the gaming state process of FIG.

  In the process of steps S122 to S144 in FIG. 28 and steps S180 to S202 in FIG. 29, when the winning / replay number is determined to be 12 (replay-D1), the instruction number is determined to be 1 (forward push). However, instruction number 2 (pressing scissors) may be determined, or whether the instruction number is set to 1 or 2 may be determined by lottery. Similarly, for the winning / replaying number 13 (replaying-D2), the instruction number 4 (reverse middle pressing) may be determined, and whether the instruction number is set to 3 or 4 is determined by lottery. Also good. Also, the winning / replay number 6 (replay-B5) and 11 (replay-C5) may be determined as the instruction number 6 (reverse pressing), or the winning / replay number 14 (replay- With respect to D3), the instruction number 5 (reverse scissor pressing) may be determined, and whether the instruction number is set to 5 or 6 may be determined by lottery.

  In addition, AT lottery may be performed in the gaming states 3, 5, and 7, but AT lottery in these gaming states is not performed in the gaming state processing of FIGS. 28 and 29 (that is, the operation of the start switch 36). As an opportunity, the AT lottery may be performed after all reels are stopped (for example, in the gaming state transition process of FIGS. 37 and 38 described later).

<Description of reel rotation start preparation process>
Next, the contents of the reel rotation start preparation process executed in step S32 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) set by the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the previous game has elapsed (step S240). If the minimum game time has not elapsed, the determination result is NO, and a standby state is maintained until the minimum game time has elapsed.

When the minimum game time has elapsed, the determination result in step S240 is YES, and the main control means 100 stores the value of the minimum game time in a predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S242). Here, the value stored in the RWM in the process of step S242 is “1836”, and this value is decremented by “1” every time a timer interrupt process described later is performed. As described above, since the timer interruption process of this embodiment is executed every 2.235 milliseconds, the minimum game time is 1836 × 2.235 × 10 ⁻³ = 4.1346 seconds. Next, the main control means 100 stores the initial value (“25” in decimal notation) of the winning number signal output time at the RWM address F030 (step S244), and ends the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. .

  As a result, in the next timer interrupt process, the output of the winning number signal indicating the winning item winning number to the output port 7 is started, and the value stored in the address F030 of the RWM in the timer interrupt process. "1" is subtracted. Each time the timer interrupt process is performed, the value of the address F030 is decremented by “1”, and during that time, a winning number signal indicating the winning combination winning number is continuously output. When the value stored in the address F030 becomes “12”, the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is switched to, and thereafter, the winning / replaying is performed until the value stored in the address F030 becomes “0”. The winning number signal indicating the game winning number is continuously output.

<Description of game end check processing>
Next, the contents of the game end check process executed in step S40 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main control means 100 clears the value of the winning / replaying winning number stored in the RWM address F048 to “0” (step S250). Next, among the values of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM, the value of the bit D0 is set to “0” (step S252), and it is determined whether or not the BB game is finished. Processing is performed (step S254).

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not an RB game is being played (step S256). That is, if the value of the bit D4 is “1” among the values of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM, the determination result is YES (RB game is in progress), and the value of the bit D4 is “0”. If so, the determination result is NO (not in RB game). If the determination result in step S256 is YES, an RB operation management process is performed to determine whether or not the RB game has ended (step S258). If the determination result in step S256 is NO, or if the process of step S258 is performed, the main control means 100 next performs an RT transition process for controlling the transition of the RT state according to the game result (step S260). ). Next, a game state transition process for controlling the transition of the game state is performed (step S262), and the game end check process of FIG. 31 is terminated.

<Description of BB operation management processing>
Next, the contents of the BB operation management process executed in step S254 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 checks the value of the bit D3 of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM. Specifically, the value of the operation state flag stored in the RWM address F01C is set in the A register, and the value of each bit is shifted to the lower digit side by one digit. Note that “0” is set to the most significant bit after the shift.

For example, during BB games and RB games, the value set in the A register value is
A register value: 0001100XB
When this value is shifted one digit to the lower digit side,
A register value: 0001100B
It becomes.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a BB game is being played (step S272). Specifically, in step S270, the value of the zero flag when the value of the operation state flag set in the A register is shifted by one digit to the lower digit side is checked. If the value of the zero flag is “0” (that is, the value of the A register is not “00000000B”), the determination result is YES (in BB game), and the value of the zero flag is “1” (that is, the A register Is “00000000B”), the determination result is NO (not in BB game). If the determination result of step S272 is NO, the BB operation management process in FIG. 32 is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S272 is YES, the main control means 100 acquires the number of medals that can be obtained during the BB game from the RWM (step S272). Specifically, the acquirable number of BB games stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM is read and set in the A register. Here, the value of the number that can be acquired during the BB game stored in the RWM is subtracted by the payout number each time the winning combination is won during the BB game.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied (step S276). Specifically, if the value of the A register is “00000000B” (the value of the zero flag is “1”), the determination result is YES (BB game end condition is satisfied). If the decision result in the step S276 is YES, the value of the operation state flag stored in the RWM address F01C is cleared to “0” (step S278), and the BB operation management process in FIG. 32 is ended. Specifically, when the determination result in step S276 is YES, the value of the A register is “00000000B”, and the value is stored in the address F01C of the RWM. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S272 is NO, the BB operation management process in FIG. 32 is immediately terminated.

  Note that the determination process in step S272 may be performed based on the value of the bit D3 of the operating state flag without performing the process in step S270. In this case, if the value of the bit D3 is “1”, it can be determined that the BB game is being played.

<Description of RB operation management processing>
Next, the contents of the RB operation management process executed in step S258 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 subtracts “1” from the value of the number of games during RB operation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S290). Note that the initial value (“2”) of the number of games at the time of RB operation is stored by the process of step S114 in FIG. 27 (game start process). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the number of games during RB operation has become “0” (step S292). If the value of the number of games during RB operation is not “0”, the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out in this game is “0”. Judgment is made (step S294).

  If the medal payout number is “0” in the determination process of step S294, the determination result is YES and the RB operation management process of FIG. 33 is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of medals paid out is not “0”, the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines “1” from the value of the number of winnings during RB operation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "Is subtracted (step S296). As described above, when a medal is paid out in the game this time, the value of the number of winnings is subtracted as winning.

  Note that the initial value (“2”) of the number of winnings at the time of RB operation is stored by the process of step S114 in FIG. 27 (game start process). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RB game end condition is satisfied (step S298). Specifically, when the value of the number of winnings is “0”, the determination result is YES (RB game end condition is satisfied), and when the value of the number of winnings is not “0”, NO (RB game) Is not satisfied).

  If the determination result of step S298 is NO, the main control unit 100 ends the RB operation management process of FIG. 33 as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S298 is YES, the value of bit D4 is updated (cleared) to “0” in the value of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM (step). S300). If the determination result in step S292 is YES (the number of games played during RB operation is “0”), the process directly proceeds to step S300.

  Next, the main control means 100 sets the value of the standby time after the end of the RB game (step S302). Specifically, “5” (= 00000000000001101B) is set in the BC register as the value of the standby time. Then, a 2-byte time waiting process is executed (step S304), and after counting the waiting time (5 × 2.235 milliseconds = 11.175 milliseconds) set in step S302, the RB operation management process of FIG. Exit. Thereby, the state in which the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to “0” by the process of step S300 lasts at least 11.175 milliseconds.

<Description of 2-byte processing>
Next, the contents of the 2-byte time waiting process executed in step S304 of FIG. 33 (RB operation management process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This 2-byte time waiting process is a process for waiting for a time based on the 2-byte value set in the BC register.

  First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the standby time based on the 2-byte value set in the BC register has elapsed (step S310). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the BC register is “0” (= 0000000000000000000B). Next, the main control means 100 performs an interrupt waiting process (step S312) and waits until a timer interrupt process described later is performed. When a timer interrupt process described later is performed, the value of the BC register is set to “1”. Subtraction is performed (step S314). Thereafter, the processes in steps S310 to S314 are repeated, and when the 5 interrupt time (11.175 milliseconds) has elapsed, the determination result in step S310 is NO, and the 2-byte time waiting process in FIG. 34 ends.

<Description of interrupt wait processing>
Next, the contents of the interrupt wait process executed in step S312 of FIG. 34 (2-byte time wait process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control unit 100 acquires the value of the interrupt counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (Step S320). Here, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RWM is a 2-byte value (0000H to FFFFH), and is incremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt process is performed (interrupt process step S606 described later). When the counter value becomes FFFFH, it becomes 0000H in the next timer interrupt process. In step S320, the value of the interrupt counter is read from the RWM, and the value of the lower 1 byte is set in the A register.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter has changed (that is, whether or not a timer interrupt process has been performed) (step S322). Specifically, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RWM is subtracted from the value set in the A register. If the value is “0” (the value of the zero flag is “1”), the determination result is NO (no change). If it is not “0”, the determination result is YES. Then, the process of step S322 is repeated until the determination result is YES, and when the determination result is YES, the interrupt waiting process of FIG. 35 is terminated.

<Description of RT migration processing>
Next, the contents of the RT transition process executed in step S260 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current RT state is non-RT (step S330).

(Non-RT processing)
In the determination process of step S330, if the current RT state is non-RT, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S332). If any symbol combination of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S332 is YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S334), and the RT transition processing in FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S332 is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning combination winning number is “1”. Is determined (step S354). If the winning combination winning number is not “1”, the determination result in step S354 is NO, and the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the winning item selection number is “1”, the determination result in step S354 is YES, and the main control unit 100 displays the symbol combination of BB01 when all reels stop. It is determined whether or not (step S356). If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result in step S356 is NO, the RT state is updated to RT4 (step S358), and if the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, step The determination result in S356 is YES, and the RT state is updated to RT5 (step S360). Then, when the RT state is updated to RT4 or RT5, the value of the winning combination winning number stored in the RWM address F04A is cleared to “0” (step S362). The RT transfer process in FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing at RT1)
If it is determined in step S330 that the RT state is not non-RT, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 next determines whether or not the RT state is RT1 (step S336). When the current RT state is RT1, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the replay 05 is displayed when all the reels are stopped (step S338). . If the symbol combination of replay 05 is displayed, the determination result in step S338 is YES, the RT state is updated to RT2 (step S340), and the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol combination of replay 05 is not displayed, the determination result in step S338 is NO, and the main control means 100 moves to step S354 and the winning combination winning number is “1”. It is determined whether or not. Then, when the winning combination winning number is not “1”, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the winning combination winning number is “1”, the determination process of step S356 is performed. If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360 to update the RT state to RT5, and in step S362, the value of the winning combination winning number stored in the RWM address F04A is set to “0”. Then, the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing in RT2)
If it is determined in step S336 that the RT state is not RT1, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 next determines whether the RT state is RT2 (step S342). When the current RT state is RT2, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the replay 06 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S344). . When the symbol combination of replay 06 is displayed, the determination result in step S344 is YES, the RT state is updated to RT3 (step S346), and the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol combination of the replay 06 is not displayed, the determination result in step S344 is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the replay 03 or 04 is performed when all reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not a symbol combination is displayed (step S348).

  If the symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 is displayed in the determination process of step S348, the determination result is YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S352), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, when neither symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result is NO, and it is then determined whether any symbol combination of specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed. (Step S350). If any symbol combination of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 is YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S352), and the RT transition processing in FIG. 36 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 is NO, and the main control means 100 moves to step S354, and the winning combination winning number is “1”. Is determined. Then, when the winning combination winning number is not “1”, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning combination winning number is “1”, the determination process of step S356 is performed. If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Process in RT3)
If it is determined in step S342 that the RT state is not RT2, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 next determines whether or not the RT state is RT3 (step S364). If the current RT state is RT3, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 proceeds to step S348, and when all the reels are stopped, the symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 is displayed. Judge whether or not. If the symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step S352, the RT state is updated to RT1, and the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when neither symbol combination of replay 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result in step S348 is NO, and the process proceeds to step S350, and any symbol combination of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is selected. Determine whether it is displayed. If any symbol combination of specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 is YES, the process proceeds to step S352, the RT state is updated to RT1, and the RT transition in FIG. 36 is performed. The process ends.

  On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result in step S350 is NO, and the main control means 100 moves to step S354, and the winning combination winning number is “1”. Is determined. Then, when the winning combination winning number is not “1”, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, if the winning combination winning number is “1”, the determination process of step S356 is performed. If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360 to update the RT state to RT5, and in step S362, the value of the winning combination winning number stored in the RWM address F04A is set to “0”. Then, the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Process in RT4)
If it is determined in step S364 that the RT state is not RT3, the determination result is NO, and then the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the RT state is RT4 (step S366). When the current RT state is RT4, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S368). If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S356 is NO, the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated, and if the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process of step S356 The determination result is YES, and the RT state is updated to RT5 (step S370). Then, the value of the winning combination winning number stored at the address F04A of the RWM is cleared to “0” (step S372), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended.

(Processing in RT5)
If it is determined in step S366 that the RT state is not RT4 (that is, RT5), the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 then determines that the number of medals paid out during the BB game is 456. It is determined whether or not the number of sheets has been exceeded (step S374). If the number of medals exceeds 456, the determination result is YES, the RT state is updated to non-RT (step S376), and the RT transition process in FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of medals does not exceed 456, the determination result is NO and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated as it is.

<Description of gaming state transition processing>
Next, the contents of the game state transition process executed in step S262 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step 380).

(Processing in gaming state 0)
In the determination process of step S380, if the game state is 0, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number is “1” (step S382). When the winning item winning number is “1”, the determination result in step S382 is YES, and then the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S384). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result in step S384 is YES, and after the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 5 (step S386), the gaming state transition process in FIG. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the result of determination in step S384 is NO, the gaming state is updated to gaming state 4 (step S388), and the gaming state transition processing in FIG. To do.

  In the determination process of step S382, if the winning combination winning number is not “0”, the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines that the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S390). If the AT stock number is “0”, the determination result is NO and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated. On the other hand, when the AT stock number is “1” or more, “1” is subtracted from the AT stock number stored in the RWM (step S392), and in step S158 of FIG. 28 (game state processing). The determined number of precursor games is stored in a predetermined storage area set in the RWM as a precursor counter (step S394). Then, the gaming state is changed to gaming state 1 (step S396), and the gaming state transition process in FIG.

(Processing in gaming state 1)
If it is determined in step S380 that the game state is not 0, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 1 (step 398). If it is in the gaming state 1, the determination result in step S398 is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number is “1” (step S400). If the winning item winning number is “1”, the determination result in step S400 is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S402).

  When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result in step S402 is YES, and the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S404) and saves it in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. “1” is added to the number of AT stocks that have been set (step S406), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the result of determination in step S402 is NO, the gaming state is updated to gaming state 6 (step S408), and the gaming state transition processing in FIG. To do.

  Furthermore, if the winning combination winning number is not “1” in the determination processing in step S400, the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 has a precursor counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is subtracted from the value of (step S410). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor counter has become “0” (step S412). If it has become “0”, the gaming state is set to gaming state 2 (step S414), and the gaming shown in FIG. End the state transition process. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor counter is not “0”, the determination result in step S412 is NO, and the gaming state transition process in FIG.

(Processing in gaming state 2)
If it is determined in step S398 that the game state is not 1, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 2 (step 416). If the game state is 2, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number is “1” (step S418). When the winning item winning number is “1”, the determination result in step S418 is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S420).

  When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result in step S420 is YES, and the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S422) and saves it in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. “1” is added to the number of AT stocks that have been set (step S424), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the result of determination in step S420 is NO, the gaming state is updated to gaming state 6 (step S426), and the gaming state transition process in FIG. To do.

  Further, when the winning combination winning number is not “1” in the determination processing in step S418, the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current RT state is RT3. Judgment is made (step S428). Here, if the current RT state is not RT3, the determination result is NO, the instruction number determined by the processing of steps S122 to S144 of FIG. 28 (gaming state processing), and the push of the stop switch operated by the player It is determined whether or not the order matches (step S430). When the instruction number matches the pressing order, the determination result is YES, and the gaming state transition process in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the instruction number and the pressing order do not match, the determination result in step S430 is NO, the current gaming state is changed to gaming state 3 (step S432), and the predetermined storage area of the RWM is stored. After the stored AT counter value is updated to “50” (step S434), the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated. In the determination process in step S428, if the current RT state is RT3, the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step S432, and the current gaming state is updated to the gaming state 3, and the AT counter is updated in step S434. After updating the value to “50”, the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is terminated.

(Processing in gaming state 3)
If it is determined in step S416 that the game state is not 2, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 3 (step 440). If it is in the gaming state 3, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the item winning number is “1” (step S442). When the winning item winning number is “1”, the determination result in step S442 is YES, and then the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S444).

  When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result in step S444 is YES, and the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S446) and saves it in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. “1” is added to the number of AT stocks that have been set (step S448), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the result of determination in step S444 is NO, the gaming state is updated to gaming state 6 (step S450), and the gaming state transition process in FIG. To do.

  Furthermore, if the winning combination winning number is not “1” in the determination processing in step S442, the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 performs in step S206 in FIG. 29 (game state processing). It is determined whether or not the push order winning lottery is won (step S452). If the push order drawing lottery is won, the determination result is YES, the instruction number determined by the processing of steps S180 to S202 of FIG. 29 (game state processing), and the push order of the stop switch operated by the player. Are determined to match (step S454). When the instruction number matches the pressing order, the determination result is YES, and “1” is added to the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S456).

  Next, the main control means 100 subtracts “1” from the value of the AT counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S458), and determines whether or not the value of the AT counter has become “0”. (Step S460). If the value of the AT counter is not “0”, the determination result is NO and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the AT counter is “0”, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 has the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM “1” or more. Whether or not (step S462).

  If the AT stock number is “1” or more, the determination result is YES and the main control means 100 subtracts “1” from the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S464). Further, the value of the precursor counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is updated to “1” (step S466). Then, after updating the gaming state to gaming state 1 (step S468), the main control means 100 ends the gaming state transition process of FIG. If the AT stock number is “0” in the determination process in step S462, the determination result is NO, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 0 (step S470), and the gaming shown in FIG. End the state transition process.

(Processing in gaming state 4)
If it is determined in step S440 that the game state is not 3, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 4 (step 472). If the game state is 4, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S474). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result is YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 5 (step S476), and performs the gaming state transition process of FIG. finish. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S474 is NO, and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is ended as it is.

(Processing in gaming state 5)
If it is determined in step S472 that the game state is not 4, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 5 (step 478). If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the BB game has exceeded 456 (step S480). Becomes NO, and the gaming state transition process of FIG. On the other hand, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, the determination result is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines the number of AT stocks stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Is equal to or greater than “1” (step S482).

  If the AT stock number is equal to or greater than “1”, the determination result in step S482 is YES, and the main control means 100 subtracts “1” from the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S42). S484), the gaming state is updated to gaming state 2 (step S486), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated. On the other hand, if the AT stock number is “0”, the determination result in step S482 is NO, and the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 0 (step S488), and then FIG. The game state transition process is terminated.

(Processing in gaming state 6)
If it is determined in step S478 that the game state is not 5, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 6 (step 490). If it is in the gaming state 6, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S492). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result is YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S494), and is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. “1” is added to the AT stock number (step S496), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is immediately terminated.

(Processing in gaming state 7)
If it is determined in step S490 that the game state is not 6, the determination result is NO. Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 7 (step 498). If the game state is not 7, the determination result is NO and the game state transition process of FIG. On the other hand, if the game state is 7, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456 (step S500) and does not exceed it. If the result is NO, the determination result is NO and the gaming state transition process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, the determination result in step S500 is YES, and the main control means 100 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. “1” is subtracted from the AT stock number (step S502), the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 2 (step S504), and the gaming state transition process of FIG. 38 is terminated.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
In addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. 26, there is a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined cycle as an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100. This timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed at a period of about 2.235 milliseconds, detection of an operation for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmission of a control command to the sub-control means 200, external concentration terminal board 84, an external signal output to the test apparatus 500, a test signal output to the test apparatus 500, generation and output of control signals for performing drive control of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R, updating of random number values and various counter values used as timers, etc. Is being processed. Hereinafter, the contents of the above-described timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the interrupt request signal (generation period: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer count means provided in the chip, the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 performs an initial process of a timer interrupt process to be executed (step S600). For example, the data set in the CPU register is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power-off (a power-supply voltage has fallen below a predetermined value) is detected based on a power-off detection signal input to the input port (step S602). It is assumed that this power-off detection signal is output from a power monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. If the main control unit 100 detects a power interruption, the determination result in step S602 is YES, and a power interruption process performed at the time of power interruption is performed (step S604). In this power-off process, the value of the power-off process completed flag indicating that the power-off process has been performed is set to “1”, the RWM checksum is calculated, and the result is stored in the nonvolatile memory. Further, after the values of the flags in the RWM are stored in the nonvolatile memory together with the values of the CPU registers and the stack pointer, access to the RWM is prohibited, and a reset signal input from the outside is waited.

  On the other hand, if the power cut-off is not detected in the determination process in step S602, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 updates the values of various control counters that are referred to when performing various controls. (For example, the value of an interrupt counter or the like is added) (step S606), and a timer measurement process is performed to update the count value of a timer that is generally used for timing a predetermined time (step S608). In this timer measurement process, for example, values such as the minimum game time and the winning number signal output time stored in the RWM in steps S242 and S244 in FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process) are subtracted. Next, the main control means 100 reads various external signals input to the input port, stores them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610), and performs stepping to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. A reel drive management process is executed for each of the motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S612).

  When the reel drive management process is performed for all stepping motors (step S614, YES), the main control means 100 internally displays display data of various indicators, control signals for the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, and the like. From the output port (step S616). Next, the main control unit 100 transmits the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub-control unit 200 (step S618).

  Next, the main control means 100 outputs an external signal to the output port 5 (see FIG. 4A) (for example, the value of the external signal output flag) to output various signals to be output to the outside via the external concentrated terminal board 84. A process for outputting to the output port 5) is performed (step S620), and then a test signal output process for outputting the test signal output to the test apparatus 500 to the output ports 7 and 8 (see FIG. 24) is performed (step S622). Then, the random number value used for the lottery drawing or the like is updated (step S624), and a return process is performed to restore the register values and various flag states stored at predetermined addresses of the RWM by the initial process of step S600. (Step S626), the timer interrupt process of FIG. 39 is terminated.

(Explanation of test signal output processing)
Next, detailed contents of the test signal output process executed in step S622 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 39 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the main control means 100 reads the value of the operation state flag stored in the RWM address F01C and sets it in the A register as output data of the operation state signal (step S630). Next, the value set in the A register in step S630 is output to the output port 8 (step S632). As a result, information based on the value of the operation state flag read from the RWM is output from the output port 8 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400 as an operation state signal.

  In this embodiment, the value (operation state flag) stored in one address is output as an operation state signal. For example, the operation states of replay, RB game, and BB game are stored in different addresses. If it is, the respective operation states may be read from those addresses, and information corresponding to the operation state flag may be synthesized by arithmetic processing using a register, and then output to the output port 8.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the value of the winning number signal output time (see FIG. 25) from the RWM address F030 and sets it in the A register (step S634). The initial value of this value is stored as “25” in the address F030 of the RWM in step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), but “25” is stored in the timer measurement process of step S608 in FIG. 39 (timer interrupt process). Since “1” is subtracted, the value is “24” when read from the RWM and set in the A register in step S634.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal (step S636). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register in step S634 is “0” (zero flag = 1). When the value is “0” (zero flag = 1), the determination result is NO. When it is not “0” (zero flag = 0), the determination result is YES. When the determination result in step S636 is YES, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal including the winning item winning number (step S638). Specifically, an operation of subtracting 25/2 = 12.5 from the value set in the A register in step S634 is performed, and the operation result is greater than “0” (the carry flag value is not “1”). If it is determined that the determination result in step S638 is YES (output timing of the winning item winning number) and the calculation result is smaller than “0” (the carry flag value is “1”), the determination result is NO (winning / replay winning number output timing). That is, it is determined whether or not half the time has elapsed from the initial value “24” (in the test signal output process) of the winning number signal output time.

  When the determination result in step S638 is YES, the main control unit 100 sets the address (F04A) of the RWM that stores the value of the winning item selection number in the HL register (step S640). Then, the value of the winning combination number is read from the address set in the HL register and set in the A register (step S642), and the identifier of the winning combination number is set in the bits D7 and D6 of the value in the A register (step S642). S644). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the value of bit D7 is set to “1”, and the value of bit D6 is set to “0”. Next, the main control means 100 outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7 (step S646), and ends the test signal output process of FIG. As a result, a winning number signal indicating the winning item winning number is output from the output port 7 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400.

  If the result of the determination in step S638 is NO (not the timing of outputting the winning combination winning number), the main control means 100 uses the RWM address (F048) in which the value of the winning / replay winning number is stored. It is set in the HL register (step S648). Then, the value of the winning / replaying winning number is read from the address set in the HL register and set in the A register (step S650), and the identifier of the winning / replaying winning number is set in bits D7 and D6 of the value of the A register. Set (step S652). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the value of bit D7 is set to “0”, and the value of bit D6 is set to “1”. Next, the main control means 100 proceeds to step S646, outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7, and ends the test signal output processing of FIG. As a result, a winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is output from the output port 7 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400.

  If the determination result in step S636 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S646. In this case, the value of the A register is “0”, so that value is output to the output port 7. .

  Next, the output timing of various test signals output by the test signal output process of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 41A shows a timing chart of the operation state signal, and FIG. 41B shows a timing chart of the winning number signal.

  In FIG. 41A, when BB01 wins, the operating state flag is updated by the process of step S108 of FIG. 27 (game start process), and the bit D3 of the operating state flag stored in the RAM by the process of step S110. And the value of D4 are both updated to “1”. Thereby, “1” is output to the bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8 respectively by the process of step S632 of FIG. 40 (test signal output process). When the RB game end condition is satisfied, the value of the bit D4 of the work state flag is set to “0” by the process of step S300 of FIG. 33 (RB operation management process), and the output is performed by the process of step S632 of FIG. “0” is output to the bit D 4 of the port 8.

  At this time, since the process of step S304 in FIG. 33 is in a standby state for a time corresponding to 5 interrupts, “0” is output to the bit D4 of the output port 8 for at least 11.175 milliseconds. Then, after the waiting time described above has elapsed, the value of the bit D4 of the work state flag is set to “1” by the process of step S108 of FIG. 27 (game start process) in the next game, and the process of step S632 of FIG. As a result, “1” is output to the bit D 4 of the output port 8.

  In this way, when BB01 wins, “1” is output to the bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8 respectively, and once the RB game end condition is satisfied, “0” is once set to the bit D4 of the output port 8. However, the signal output to the bit D4 of the output port 8 is changed from “1” to “0” every time the RB game end condition is satisfied. "→" 1 ".

  Then, when the BB game end condition is satisfied, the value of all bits of the operation state flag is cleared to “0” by the process of step S278 of FIG. 32 (BB operation management process), so that the process of step S632 of FIG. By processing, “0” is output to the bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8, respectively.

  Next, in FIG. 41B, when the initial value “25” of the winning number signal output time is stored in the RAM address F030 by the process of step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), FIG. The determination result in step S636 of (test signal output processing) is YES, which is the output timing of the winning number signal. Then, the determination result in step S638 is YES, and the winning number signal indicating the winning combination winning number is output to the bits D0 to D5 of the output port 7 by the processing in steps S640 to S644, and “0” is output to the bit D6. "," "1" is output for the bit D7.

  This output state is maintained until the value of the winning number signal output time becomes “12”, and when the value of the winning number signal output time becomes “12”, the determination result of step S638 becomes NO, and then steps S648 to By the processing of S652, a winning number signal indicating a winning / replay winning number is output to the bits D0 to D5 of the output port 7, and “1” is output for the bit D6 and “0” is set for the bit D7. Each is output. This output state is maintained until the value of the winning number signal output time becomes “0”. When the value of the winning number signal output time becomes “0”, the determination result of step S636 becomes NO, and the process of step S646 is performed. All the values of “0” are output to the bits D0 to D7 of the output port 7.

  In this way, each time the timer interrupt process is performed, information on the operating state flag can be output (transmitted) to the test apparatus 500. Then, when the test apparatus 500 receives the signal, it is possible to determine whether the BB game and the RB game are correctly executed.

  When the value of bit D4 of the operating state flag is changed from “1” to “0”, for example, when a 2-byte waiting process for several seconds (FIG. 33, step S304) is executed, the player It is possible to feel that the switch operation is not accepted, that is, that the processing related to the game is stopped (frozen). In the present embodiment, the time when the value of the bit D4 is “0” (that is, the time when the processing related to the game is stopped) is 5 interrupts (about 11 ms). , Do not break the rhythm of playing games.

  Conversely, if the time during which the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is “0” is made too short, it can be correctly detected that the RB game has ended when the test signal is output to the test apparatus 500. It may not be possible. Therefore, in order to ensure that the test apparatus 500 can detect that the RB game has ended, the state where the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is “0” is set to 5 interrupt times (about 11 ms). Just keep. However, the time for setting the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag to “0” may be set as appropriate in accordance with the performance of the test apparatus 500.

  In addition, since the content of the winning number signal is updated after the minimum gaming time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed, the value of the received winning number signal is changed from “0” to “0” in the test apparatus 500. It is determined whether the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) is secured by measuring the time from when the value changes to a value other than "0" to the next time when the value changes from "0" to a value other than "0". be able to. Therefore, the test apparatus 500 can measure the minimum game time only by outputting the winning number signal without separately providing information on the minimum game time.

<Modification of test signal output processing>
Next, a modified example of the test signal output process shown in FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. In the present modification, the winning number signal output process is different from the test signal output process shown in FIG. Further, in order to perform the test signal output process of this modification, a process different from the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. 30 is performed.

(Description of reel rotation start preparation process in the modification)
First, the contents of the reel rotation start preparation process in this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 42, first, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) set by the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the previous game has elapsed (step S1). S660). If the minimum game time has not elapsed, the determination result is NO, and a standby state is maintained until the minimum game time has elapsed.

  When the minimum game time has elapsed, the determination result in step S660 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 stores the value of the minimum game time in a predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S662). Here, the value stored in the RWM is “1836” as in the reel rotation start preparation process shown in FIG. Next, the main control means 100 acquires a winning / replay winning number and a winning combination winning number stored in the RWM (step S664). Specifically, the value of the winning combination number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is set in the H register, and the value of the winning / replaying winning number stored in the address F048 is set in the L register.

  Next, the main control means 100 sets the identifier of each winning number set in the HL register (step S666). Specifically, “1” is set in the bit D7 of the H register, “0” is set in the bit D6, “0” is set in the bit D7 of the L register, and “1” is set in the bit D6. . Then, the main control means 100 stores the value of the winning number signal in the RWM (Step S668). Specifically, the value of the H register (the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning item winning number signal) is stored in an address (for example, F04D) different from the address F04A of the RWM, and the value of the L register (winning / replay winning) The value of the winning number signal indicating the number) is stored in an address (for example, F04C) different from the RWM address F048.

  Then, the main control means 100 stores the initial value of the winning number signal output time (“25” in decimal notation) at the address F030 of the RWM, similarly to the processing in step S244 of the reel rotation start preparation processing of FIG. (Step S670), the reel rotation start preparation process in FIG. 42 is terminated.

(Explanation of test signal output processing in modification)
Next, the contents of the test signal output process in this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 43, first, the main control means 100 reads the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM address F01C and sets it in the A register as output data of the operating state signal (step S680). Next, the value set in the A register in step S680 is output to the output port 8 (step S682). As a result, information based on the value of the operation state flag read from the RWM is output from the output port 8 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400 as an operation state signal.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the value of the winning number signal output time (see FIG. 25) from the RWM address F030 and sets it in the A register (step S684). The initial value of this value is stored as “25” in the address F030 of the RWM in step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), but “25” is stored in the timer measurement process of step S608 in FIG. 39 (timer interrupt process). Since “1” is subtracted, the value is “24” when read from the RWM and set in the A register in step S684.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal (step S686). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register in step S684 is “0” (zero flag = 1). When it is “0” (zero flag = 1), the determination result is NO. When it is not “0” (zero flag = 0), the determination result is YES. If the determination result in step S686 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the RWM address (F04D) in which the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning item winning number is stored in the HL register (step S688). ). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning item winning number (step S690). The determination process in step S690 is the same as the determination process in step S638 in FIG.

  When the determination result in step S690 is NO, the main control means 100 sets the address (F04C) of the RWM in which the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is stored in the HL register. (Step S692). Next, the main control means 100 reads data from the address indicated by the value set in the HL register and sets it in the A register (step S694). If the determination result in step S690 is YES (the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning item winning number), the process directly proceeds to step S694. Thereby, when the winning number signal indicating the winning number is output, the winning number signal indicating the winning number is set in the A register, and it is not the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number. The winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is set in the A register. Bits D7 and D6 of the value set in the A register correspond to the type of winning number (combination winning number, winning / replay winning number) by the processing in step S666 of FIG. 42 (reel rotation start preparation processing). The identifier to be set is set.

  Next, the main control means 100 outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7 (step S696), and ends the test signal output processing shown in FIG. If the determination result in step S686 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S696. In this case, the value of the A register is “0”, so that value is output to the output port 7. .

<< Description of control processing in sub-control means >>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the sub control unit 200 will be described. First, when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, the sub-control unit 200 executes a sub-power-on process shown in FIG.

<Description of sub power-on processing>
First, during the execution of the sub power-on process, the sub control unit 200 performs a process for prohibiting the execution of the timer interrupt process by the sub control unit 200 (step Ss10), and then calculates the RWM checksum. It is compared with the checksum calculation result of the same RWM calculated at the time of power-off and stored in the external non-volatile memory, and it is determined whether or not they match (step Ss12). If both checksum values do not match, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 clears the stored contents of the RWM built in the sub-control unit 200 (step Ss14).

  If the checksum values in the determination process in step Ss12 match, the determination result is YES, and the sub-control unit 200 is the one in which the previous power interruption occurred during the one-command process described later. It is determined whether or not there is (step Ss16). Here, the sub-control unit 200 is configured to restart the process performed at the time of power-off when the power is turned off again when the power-off occurs during one-command processing described later. Then, a process of saving various information (data indicating the state of the CPU registers and various flags) in the external nonvolatile memory (power cutoff process) is performed.

  In addition, a power interruption process flag indicating whether or not the power interruption process has been performed at the previous power interruption is also stored in the external nonvolatile memory. Therefore, the determination process shown in step Ss16 is determined based on the on / off state of the power interruption process flag stored in the external nonvolatile memory. Here, when the power interruption processing flag is turned on, it indicates that the power interruption processing described above has been performed (that is, a power interruption has occurred during processing of one command), and when it is turned off. This indicates that the power-off process has not been performed (that is, the power-off has not occurred during one command process).

  In the determination process of step Ss16, if the power interruption has occurred during the process of one command, the determination result is YES, the execution of the timer interrupt process in the sub-control means 200 is permitted in step Ss10 (step Ss18), and the power supply Resumes the processing that was being executed when the connection was interrupted.

  When the content stored in the RWM in the sub-control means 200 is cleared by the process of step Ss14 described above, or when the determination result of step Ss16 is NO (the previous power cut did not occur during the process of one command) After clearing the value of the watchdog timer (step Ss20), the operation of the watchdog timer is started (step Ss22). This watchdog timer is for notifying that an abnormality has occurred when the time required for processing in steps Ss24 to S28 described later exceeds 16 milliseconds.

  The sub-control unit 200 permits the execution of the timer interrupt process prohibited in step Ss10 (step Ss24), and then reads the control command received from the main control unit 100 from the command buffer, and performs processing based on the control command (one command Process) (step Ss26). Then, it is determined whether or not 16 milliseconds have elapsed since the operation of the watchdog timer was started in the process of step Ss22 (step Ss28). If it is determined that 16 milliseconds has not elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step Ss26 again, the command stored in the command buffer is read, and one command processing based on the control command is performed. Then, one command processing in step Ss26 is repeated until 16 milliseconds have elapsed, and when 16 milliseconds have elapsed, the determination result in step Ss28 is YES, and the processing returns to step Ss20.

  As described above, the sub control unit 200 performs the effect control process based on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 by repeatedly executing the sub-main routine process described above.

<Description of 1 command processing>
Next, the contents of one command processing in step Ss26 in FIG. 44 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, the one-command processing described below is performed from the reception of the “object winning number” command (97 ##) shown in FIG. 25 to the reception of the “display type” command (A4 ##). Processing is shown. Further, it is assumed that the contents of the second control command included in the various control commands received before receiving the “actual item winning number” command are stored in a predetermined storage area in the RWM of the sub-control unit 200. .

  When the one-command process in step Ss26 shown in FIG. 44 is started, the sub-control unit 200 determines the type of control command received from the main control unit 100 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 45 (step Ss100). If the received control command is an “object winning number” command, the determination result in step Ss100 is YES, based on the gaming state, instruction number, and effect group number already received from the main control means 100. A process at the time of operating the start switch for notifying the pressing order is executed (step Ss102). The contents of the start switch operation processing will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. When the start switch operation process is completed, the one-command process in FIG. 45 is terminated.

  When the sub-control unit 200 determines in the determination process of step Ss100 that the “object winning number” command has not been received, the determination result is NO. Next, the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command It is determined whether or not the “reel rotation start” command (9E7F, 9F7F, A07F) is received (step Ss104). When the “reel rotation start” command for each reel is received, the determination result in step Ss104 is YES, and the content of the effect being executed is switched or the content of the effect is advanced at the timing when each reel starts to rotate ( Step Ss106). Then, the one command process of FIG. 45 is terminated.

  If it is determined in step Ss104 that the sub-control unit 200 has not received the “reel rotation start” command, the determination result is NO. Next, the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command is received for each reel. Among the “reel stop acceptance” commands (9E ##, 9F ## or A0 ##), is the “reel stop acceptance” command (first stop operation acceptance) received first after the reel starts rotating? It is determined whether or not (step Ss108). Here, in the following, the “reel stop acceptance” command received first after the reel starts rotating is the “first reel stop acceptance” command, and the second received “reel stop acceptance” command is “second reel stop”. The “reception” command and the last received “reel stop acceptance” command are referred to as “third reel stop acceptance” commands.

  If it is a “first reel stop reception” command (first stop operation reception) command, the determination result is YES, and the notification mode of the pressing order is mainly changed by the player operating the stop switch. The first stop operation reception process is executed (step Ss110). The contents of the first stop operation acceptance process will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. When the first stop operation acceptance process is completed, the one command process in FIG. 45 is terminated, and the process proceeds to the determination process in step Ss28 in FIG.

  If the sub-control unit 200 determines that the “first reel stop acceptance” command has not been received in the determination process of step Ss108, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command is the first It is determined whether or not it is one stop, that is, a “reel rotation stop” command (987E, 9F7E or A07E) received first after each reel starts rotating (step Ss112). Here, in the following, the “reel rotation stop” command received first after the reel starts rotating is the “first reel rotation stop” command, and the second received “reel rotation stop” command is “second reel rotation”. The “stop” command and the last received “reel rotation stop” command are called “third reel rotation stop” commands.

  If the “first reel rotation stop” command is received, the determination result in step Ss112 is YES, and an effect (for example, a reel stop sound or a reel back lamp) generated when the reel is stopped in association with the reel to be stopped is used. Visual presentation or the like) is executed (step Ss114). Then, when the effect at the first stop is executed, the one-command process in FIG. 45 is terminated.

  If it is determined in step Ss112 that the sub-control unit 200 has not received the “first reel rotation stop” command, the determination result is NO. Next, the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command is “ It is determined whether or not it is a “second reel stop acceptance” command (second stop operation acceptance) (step Ss116). If it is a “second reel stop reception” command (second stop operation reception), the determination result in step Ss116 is YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player. A process at the time of accepting the second stop operation for changing the aspect is executed (step Ss118). The contents of the second stop operation acceptance process will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. Then, when the process for accepting the second stop operation is finished, the one command process of FIG. 45 is finished.

  If the sub-control unit 200 determines that the “second reel stop acceptance” command has not been received in the determination process of step Ss116, the determination result is NO, and then the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command is the first It is determined whether or not it is a 2 stop, that is, “second reel rotation stop” command (step Ss120). When the “second reel rotation stop” command is received, the determination result in step Ss120 is YES, and an effect (for example, reel stop sound or visual using a reel back lamp) generated when the reel is stopped in association with the reel to be stopped. A typical effect) is executed (step Ss122). And if the production | presentation at the time of a 2nd stop is performed, 1 command process of FIG. 45 will be complete | finished.

  If it is determined in step Ss120 that the sub-control unit 200 has not received the “second reel rotation stop” command, the determination result is NO. Next, the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command is “ It is determined whether or not it is a “third reel stop acceptance” command (third stop operation acceptance) (step Ss124). If the command is “Receive third reel stop” (third stop operation accepted), the determination result in step Ss124 is YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player. The process at the time of accepting the third stop operation is executed (step Ss126). The contents of the third stop operation reception process will also be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. Then, when the third stop operation acceptance process is finished, the one-command process of FIG. 45 is finished.

  If the sub-control unit 200 determines that the “third reel stop acceptance” command has not been received in the determination process of step Ss124, the determination result is NO. Next, the sub-control unit 200 determines that the received command is It is determined whether or not it is a 3 stop, that is, “3rd reel rotation stop” command (step Ss128). When the “stop third reel rotation” command is received, the determination result in step Ss128 is YES, and an effect (for example, a reel stop sound or visual recognition using a reel back lamp) generated when the reel is stopped in association with the reel to be stopped. A typical effect) is executed (step Ss130). And if the effect at the time of the 3rd stop is performed, 1 command processing of Drawing 45 will be ended.

  If it is determined in step Ss128 that the sub-control unit 200 has not received the “stop third reel rotation” command, the determination result in step Ss128 is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 then receives the received command. Is a “display type” command (stop all reels) (step Ss132). If it is a “display type” command, the determination result in step Ss132 is YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player, so that the sub-control means 200 causes the effect lottery means 212 (see FIG. 3). An effect lottery process for determining an effect to be executed in the next game is performed (step Ss134). Then, when the effect lottery process is finished, the one command process of FIG. 45 is finished. If the determination result in step Ss132 is NO, the one-command process in FIG. 45 is terminated as it is.

  It should be noted that when the pushing order game is executed by the processing of steps S210 to S216 of the gaming state processing shown in FIG. 29, the main control means 100 causes the stop switch every time the player operates the stop switch. Is the correct answer (that is, the stop switch that has been operated to stop is in accordance with the pressing order in which the symbol combinations of nine symbols are arranged). When it is determined that the answer is correct, a correct command indicating that the answer is correct may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200. On the other hand, when it is determined that the answer is incorrect, an incorrect answer command indicating that the answer is incorrect may be transmitted to the sub-control means.

  The determination timing may be performed when the stop switch is operated, or may be performed after the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped (after all reels are stopped). When determining when the stop switch is operated, the correct command or the incorrect command may be transmitted after transmitting each reel stop acceptance command. In this case, the sub-control unit 200 may perform a process based on the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command, and may start an effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer in this process, or after the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command. In processing based on each reel rotation stop command transmitted, an effect corresponding to a correct answer or an incorrect answer may be started.

  Further, when the determination is made after the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped, the correct command or the incorrect command may be transmitted after transmitting each reel rotation stop command. In this case, it is desirable that the sub-control unit 200 performs a process based on the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command, and starts an effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer in this process.

<Description of start switch operation>
Next, the contents of the start switch operation process in step Ss102 of FIG. 45 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the sub-control unit 200 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 2 or 3 (step Ss150). If the current gaming state is gaming state 2 or 3, the determination result is YES, and the next effect group number received from the main control means 100 is “1” (corresponds to winning / re-game winning number 1) ) Is determined (step Ss152). When the production group number is “1”, the determination result is YES, and a push order notification lottery for determining whether or not to notify the push order is performed (step Ss154). Then, it is determined whether or not notification is determined by the push order notification lottery (step Ss156). If the notification is not determined, the determination result is NO and the start switch operation of FIG. 46 is performed as it is. End time processing.

  On the other hand, if it is decided to notify, the determination result is YES, and a push order lottery for determining which of the push orders 1 to 6 is notified is performed (step Ss158). Here, push order 1 is forward push, push order 2 is scissor push, push order 3 is forward middle push, push order 4 is reverse middle push, push order 5 is reverse scissor push, and push order 6 is reverse push. Then, a navigation effect (described later) indicating the push order determined by the push order lottery is performed (step Ss160), and the start switch operation time process of FIG. 46 is terminated.

  If the effect group number received from the main control unit 100 is not “1” in the determination process of step Ss152, the determination result is NO, and the sub control unit 200 then displays the effect group number received from the main control unit 100. Is one of “7” to “9” (corresponding to winning / replay winning numbers 17 to 19) (step Ss162). When the production group number is any of “7” to “9”, the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not to display the cherry symbol (step Ss164). Here, the cherry symbol means a symbol combination (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the replay 07. Whether or not to display cherry symbols may be determined by lottery.

  When displaying the cherry symbols, the determination result in step Ss164 is YES, and one of the pressing orders in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 07 are displayed (see FIG. 7B) is determined by lottery. (Step Ss166). For example, when the production group number is “7”, any one of the pressing orders 1 to 4 is determined. On the other hand, when the cherry symbols are not displayed, the determination result in step Ss164 is NO, and one of the pressing orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 07 is not displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss168). . For example, when the production group number is “7”, one of the push orders 5 or 6 is decided. Then, when the process of either step Ss166 or Ss168 is performed, the sub-control unit 200 performs a navigation effect indicating the determined pressing order (step Ss170), and ends the process at the time of operating the start switch in FIG.

  If it is determined in step Ss162 that the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is not any of “7” to “9”, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 next displays the main control means 100. It is determined whether or not the effect group number received from is “10” to “12” (corresponding to the winning / replay winning numbers 20 to 22) (step Ss172). When the production group number is any one of “10” to “12”, the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not the chance eye is displayed (step Ss174). Here, the chance chance means a symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 09 (see FIG. 11). Further, whether or not to display the chance eye may be determined by lottery.

  If the chance is displayed, the determination result in step Ss174 is YES, and one of the pressing orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to replay 09 is displayed (see FIG. 8) is determined by lottery (step Ss176). ). For example, when the production group number is “10”, one of the push orders 1 or 2 is decided. On the other hand, if the chance is not displayed, the determination result in step Ss174 is NO, and one of the pressing orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 09 is not displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss178). . For example, when the production group number is “10”, any one of the pressing orders 3 to 6 is determined. Then, when either the process of step Ss176 or Ss188 is performed, the sub-control means 200 performs a navigation effect indicating the determined push order (step Ss180), and the start switch operation time process of FIG. 46 is terminated.

  If the effect group number received from the main control unit 100 is not any of “10” to “12” in the determination process of step Ss172, the determination result is NO, and then the sub control unit 200 displays the main control unit 100. It is determined whether or not the instruction number received from “0” is (notifying the pressing order) (step Ss182). If the instruction number is “0”, the determination result is YES, and the start switch operation processing in FIG. 46 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the received instruction number is not “0”, the determination result is NO, a navigation effect indicating the push order corresponding to the instruction number is performed (step Ss184), and the start switch operation process of FIG. Exit.

  If it is determined in step Ss150 that the current gaming state is neither gaming state 2 nor 3, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether the current gaming state is gaming state 5 or 7. It is determined whether or not (step Ss186). If the current gaming state is neither gaming state 5 nor 7, the determination result is NO, and the start switch operation processing in FIG. 46 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is either gaming state 5 or 7, the determination result is YES, and the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is “13” (winning / regame winning number) 23) (step Ss188).

  If the received effect group number is not “13” in the determination process of step Ss188, the determination result is NO, and the start switch operation process of FIG. 46 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the effect group number received is “13”, the determination result is YES, and the sub-control unit 200 displays the push order in which red 7 symbols (“red 7-red 7-red 7”) can be displayed. That is, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to notify the pressing order (reverse pressing, see FIG. 8) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 13 is displayed (step Ss190). Then, it is determined whether or not notification is determined by lottery (step Ss192). If it is determined that notification is not performed, the determination result of step Ss192 is NO, and the sub-control means 200 starts the process of FIG. Ends the switch operation process. On the other hand, when it is determined to notify, the determination result is YES, and after performing a navigation effect indicating reverse pressing (step Ss194), the start switch operation time process of FIG. 46 is terminated. However, even if the player reverse-presses the stop switch according to the navigation effect, the symbol combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” may not be displayed depending on the operation timing.

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Next, the contents of the first to third stop operation acceptance processing in steps Ss110, Ss118, and Ss126 of FIG. 45 (one command processing) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b). Here, FIG. 47A shows a flowchart of the first and second stop operation acceptance processing, and FIG. 47B shows a flowchart of the third stop operation acceptance processing.

(A) First and second stop operation acceptance processing When the sub control means 200 starts the processing of step Ss110 or Ss118 of FIG. 45, whether or not the navigation effect is being executed in the flowchart of FIG. 47 (a). Is determined (step Ss200). In the start switch operation time process of step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, if the navigation effect is not executed, the determination result is NO, and the stop operation reception time process of FIG. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is being executed, the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether the stop switch operated by the player conforms to the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect (step Ss202). .

  If the stop switch operated by the player matches the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect, the determination result is YES, and the navigation effect being executed is changed to an effect that suggests the stop switch to be stopped next. (Step Ss204). That is, when the process of step Ss204 is performed when the first stop operation is received, a stop switch that performs the second stop operation is suggested, and when the process of step Ss204 is performed when the second stop operation is received, the third stop operation is performed. Suggest a stop switch to do. Then, when the process of step Ss204 is performed, the stop operation reception process of FIG.

  In the determination process of step Ss202, when the stop switch operated by the player does not match the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect, the determination result is NO and the running navigation effect is ended (step Ss206). After performing the push order incorrect answer effect (step Ss208), the process at the time of accepting the stop operation in FIG.

(B) Third stop operation acceptance process When the sub control means 200 starts the process of step Ss126 of FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not the navigation effect is being executed in the flowchart of FIG. Step Ss220). In the start switch operation time process of step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, if the navigation effect is not executed, the determination result is NO, and the stop operation reception time process of FIG. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is being executed, the determination result is YES, the navigation effect being executed is terminated (step Ss222), and the effect at the correct push order is performed (step Ss224). Then, the stop operation acceptance process in FIG.

  47 (a) and 47 (b), for example, in the start switch operation process in step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, as shown in FIGS. It is assumed that the navigation effect indicating the order of pressing from the middle → right → left is executed. At this time, if the middle stop switch 37C is operated for the first stop, the determination results in steps Ss200 and s202 in FIG. 47A are both YES, and in step Ss204, the stop switch to be operated for the second stop is the right stop switch. An effect indicating that it is 37R is performed (see FIGS. 47C and B).

  Next, when the second stop operation of the right stop switch 37R is performed, in the second stop operation reception process in step Ss118 of FIG. 45, in the same manner as in the first stop operation, in steps Ss200 and s202 of FIG. Both the determination results are YES, and in step Ss204, an effect indicating that the stop switch to be third stopped is the left stop switch 37L (see FIGS. 47 (c) and (c)). Finally, when the third stop operation is performed on the left stop switch 37L, the determination result in step Ss220 in FIG. 47B is YES in the third stop operation acceptance processing in step Ss126 in FIG. 45, and in step Ss222. The navigation effect is ended, and the effect in the correct answer in the pressing order is executed in step Ss224 (see FIGS. 47C and 47D).

  On the other hand, when the left stop switch 37L is operated as the second stop operation, the determination result of step Ss202 in FIG. 47A is NO in the second stop operation reception process in step Ss118 in FIG. Thus, the process of step Ss206 is performed, and the navigation effect ends (see FIGS. 47 (c) and (e)). Then, the push order incorrect answer effect is performed in the process of step Ss208 (see FIGS. 47C and F). In this case, the determination result in step Ss220 in FIG. 47C is NO in the third stop operation acceptance processing in step Ss126 in FIG. 45, so that the effect in the correct answer in step Ss224 is not executed.

  In the example of FIG. 47 (c), a case where the player misses the pressing order during the second stop operation is shown. At this time, the display corresponding to the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is It may be maintained as it is, or the display may be deleted. Further, the timing of erasing the display of the acquired number display 28 may be before the end of the navigation effect in step Ss206 shown in FIG. 47A in the sub-control means 200, but after the end of the navigation effect. It is desirable that When comprised in this way, when the display according to the instruction number by the main control means 100 is not made, the state where the navigation effect by the sub control means 200 is performed can be avoided.

  Further, when the player misses the pressing order during the first stop operation, the main control means 100 again determines the stop switch to be operated during the second and third stop operations, and the player performs the first stop operation. You may make it display the instruction number corresponding to the pushing order which consists of a stop switch and the newly determined stop switch for the 2nd and 3rd stop operation. In addition, after displaying the newly redesigned instruction number, the sub-control unit 200 notifies the push order regarding the initial second and third stop operations according to the newly redesigned instruction number. The notification regarding the third stop operation may be switched.

  In this embodiment, when AT is won, one right to start an AT game (AT stock) is generated and added to the number of AT stocks already generated. When an AT stock is generated, instead of generating one AT stock, an AT winning flag may be set, and when the AT winning flag is set, AT lottery may not be performed. In addition, the update of the gaming state does not determine whether or not the AT stock number is “1” or more (for example, step S390), but determines whether or not the AT winning flag is set. May be. However, when Re-Game-I is won in the gaming state 5, the AT winning flag may be set and the immediate action flag may be set without performing the AT lottery. When the number exceeds 456, if the immediate action flag is set, the game state is updated to 2. If the immediate action flag is not set, even if the AT winning flag is set, the game state It may be updated to 0. This is because, in the game state 5, when the re-game-I is won, the AT game is fixed, so after the game state 5 is finished, the game state 2 is shifted to the game state 2, but the game state 5, when the re-game-I is not won and the AT lottery is won, after the game state 5 is finished, the game state 0 and the game state 1 are passed and then the game state 2 is shifted to. It is.

10 Slot Machine 21 Display Window 26a, 26b, 26c Bet Number Display Lamp 27 Credit Number Display 28 Acquired Number Display 33 Clearing Switch 34 1-Bet Switch 35 Maximum Bet Switch 36 Start Switch 37L, 37C, 37R Stop Switch 40L, 40C , 40R Reel 42L, 42C, 42R Stepping motor 44L, 44C, 44R Reel rotation position sensor 45 Blocker 46 Hopper motor 47 Discharge sensor 48 Door sensor 49 Setting door switch 64L, 64R Speaker 70 Image display device 72 Upper stage lamp 81 Setting value display 84 External concentration terminal board 91 Power switch 92 Setting change key switch 93 Reset / setting switch 100 Main control means 110 Winning role determination means 120 Freeze control hand DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 130 Reel control means 140 State control means 142 RT state control means 144 Game state control means 150 Notification game control means 160 Winning judgment means 170 Abnormality detection means 180 Control command transmission means 190 External signal transmission means 195 Test signal transmission / reception means 200 Sub control means 202 Sub control board 204 Image control board 210 Production control means 212 Production lottery means 214 Production state control means 220 Control command reception means 230, 240 Sub control command transmission / reception means 250 Image / sound output means 300 Operation means 400 I / F board 500 Test apparatus

Claims (2)

A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each reel;
Lottery means for performing lottery,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, lottery state transition means for shifting the lottery probability in the lottery from the first lottery state to the second lottery state;
Informing means for informing the operation mode of the stop switch;
Based on being in the second lottery state under a predetermined situation, when the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the lottery means, the operation mode is notified by the notification means to a specific gaming state A game state transition means for transition;
An external signal output means for outputting an external signal relating to the specific gaming state,
The notification means includes
Under the predetermined situation, it is possible to notify the operation mode that the predetermined condition is satisfied,
The gaming state transition means includes
When a specific lottery result is obtained in the lottery under the predetermined situation, if a stop switch is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the notification means, the state shifts to the specific game state. Let
The external signal output means is
A slot machine that outputs an external signal related to a specific gaming state based on the transition to the specific gaming state. Each of the plurality of reels includes a plurality of symbols,
The predetermined condition is established when a specific symbol combination is displayed when the plurality of reels are stopped,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific lottery result can display the specific symbol combination depending on an operation mode of a stop switch.

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