JP2017153869A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To uniformize a command finally transmitted regardless of a model.SOLUTION: A game machine holds a first lottery (internal lottery) for determining whether privilege advantageous to a player is granted, and second lotteries (a CZ lottery, an ART lottery, an additional lottery, a freeze lottery) for determining whether control for shifting to specific game states (a state in which the number of games is added in CZ, ART, additional specialization zones, a freeze state) is executed according to a result of the internal lottery. The game machine transmits a CZ lottery result command, an ART lottery result command, an additional lottery result command, and a freeze lottery result command for indicating a result of the second lottery, and then transmits a winning number 1 command for indicating a result of the first lottery, and a winning number 2 command.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines in which a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that controls a frozen state that delays the progress of the game is known (for example, Patent Document 1). This gaming machine has a main control circuit corresponding to the game control means and a sub-control circuit equivalent to the effect control means. Then, at the start of the game, after sending a command indicating the result of the lottery for determining whether or not winning is allowed from the main control circuit to the sub-control circuit, the lottery for determining whether to control the freeze state. A command indicating the lottery result is transmitted from the main control circuit to the sub-control circuit. The sub-control circuit executes an effect corresponding to the received command.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-0753562

  In general, the lottery for determining whether or not to allow winning is a lottery performed in common regardless of the type of gaming machine. However, since the lottery that determines whether or not to control the freeze state is a lottery that depends on game play, it may or may not be performed depending on the model. Therefore, the first process result command indicating the former lottery result is transmitted regardless of the gaming machine model, but the second process result command indicating the latter lottery result is transmitted or not depending on the game machine model. There is. For this reason, if the command transmission order as shown in Patent Document 1 is used, the model that does not transmit the second processing result command can start the effect at the start of the game when the first processing result command is received. In the model that transmits the processing result command, it is necessary to start the effect at the start of the game after receiving the second processing result command. Thus, if the type of command that triggers the start of production differs depending on the model, the production start process must be different depending on the model, which increases the burden of developing the production execution program.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making the command to be finally transmitted regardless of the model.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that controls production based on the control command transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
First processing means (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc24 in FIG. 25) for performing a first process for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, winning a winning combination);
In accordance with the result of the first process, it is determined whether or not to execute control to shift to a specific gaming state (for example, CZ, ART, a state where the number of games is added in the specialization zone, or a freeze state). Second processing means for performing the second processing for performing the first processing after the first processing (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sc25 in FIG. 25);
First processing result command transmission means (for example, Sc30 and Sc31 in FIG. 25) for transmitting a first processing result command (for example, winning number 1 command and winning number 2 command) that can identify the processing result of the first processing. Part to execute)
Second process result command transmission means for transmitting a second process result command (for example, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, extra lottery result command, freeze lottery result command) capable of specifying the processing result of the second process. For example, a portion that executes the processing of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG.
The production control means includes
Specific means for specifying the processing result of the first processing and the processing result of the second processing based on the first processing result command and the second processing result command (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sp4 in FIG. 31) When,
Effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the process of Sp5 in FIG. 31) that executes the effect according to the specification result by the specification means,
The first processing result command transmission means transmits the first processing result command after the second processing result command transmission means transmits the second processing result command (for example, performs the processing of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 25). The part which performs the process of Sc30 and Sc31 after that).
According to this configuration, it is possible to make the command finally transmitted regardless of the model.

The specific game state is an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a part for executing the processes of Sc25 and Sc26 to Sc28 in FIG. 25).
According to this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the processing result of the second process.

The specific game state is a game state that delays the progress of the game (for example, a part that executes the processing of Sc25 and Sc29 in FIG. 25).
According to this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the processing result of the second process.

The effect control means updates the state managed based on the processing result of the second process specified by the second processing result command,
The effect execution means executes the effect based on the processing result of the first process specified by the first process result command in a state where the state managed based on the processing result of the second process is updated (for example, , Part for executing the processing of Sp5 in FIG. 31).
According to this structure, an effect can be performed according to the processing result in the latest state after the update.

The first processing result command includes a first first processing result command that can specify whether or not winning is permitted for the first winning combination, and generation of winning for the second winning combination. It consists of a second first process result command that can specify whether or not there is (for example, a part for executing the processes of Sc30 and Sc31 in FIG. 25).
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the processing result of the first processing.

The second process result command transmission means transmits the second process result command to a game a plurality of times (for example, a part that executes the processes of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 25 and the processes of Sc47 to Sc50 in FIG. 27).
According to this configuration, the state of the game control means and the state of the effect control means can be synchronized.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of performing variable display,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that controls production based on the control command transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
First processing means for performing a first process for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc46a in FIG. 26);
In accordance with the processing result of the first process, second processing means (for example, FIG. 27) performs a second process for determining a predetermined control (for example, a control for shifting RT) after the first process. A part for executing the process of Sc46b), and
First processing result command transmission means (for example, the processing of Sc51a and Sc51b in FIG. 27) that transmits a first processing result command (for example, a winning number 1 command and a winning number 2 command) that can specify the processing result of the first processing. Part to execute)
Second process result command transmission means (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc46c in FIG. 27) for transmitting a second process result command (for example, an RT state command) capable of specifying the process result of the second process. ,
The production control means includes
Specific means for specifying the processing result of the first processing and the processing result of the second processing based on the first processing result command and the second processing result command (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sp4 in FIG. 31) When,
Effect execution means (for example, a part that executes the process of Sp5 in FIG. 31) that executes the effect according to the specification result by the specification means,
The first processing result command transmission unit transmits the first processing result command after the second processing result command transmission unit transmits the second processing result command (for example, the processing of Sc46c in FIG. 27 was performed). The part which performs processing of Sc51a and Sc51b later).
According to this configuration, it is possible to make the command finally transmitted regardless of the model.

The predetermined control determined by the second process is a control for shifting to a different gaming state (for example, a part shown in FIG. 11 or a part for performing the process of Sc46c in FIG. 27).
According to this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the processing result of the second process.

The first processing means performs a first process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is normal prior to the second process (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc46a in FIG. 26).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended control from being performed when the display result of variable display is abnormal.

The effect control means updates the state managed based on the processing result of the second process specified by the second processing result command,
The effect execution means executes the effect based on the processing result of the first process specified by the first process result command in a state where the state managed based on the processing result of the second process is updated (for example, , Part for executing the processing of Sp5 in FIG. 31).
According to this structure, an effect can be performed according to the processing result in the latest state after the update.

The first processing result command includes a first first processing result command (for example, a winning number 1 command) that can specify whether or not a winning has occurred for the first winning combination, and a winning for the second winning combination. It consists of a second first processing result command (for example, a winning number 2 command) that can specify whether or not it has occurred (for example, a portion for executing the processing of Sc51a and Sc51b in FIG. 27).
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the processing result of the first processing.

The second process result command transmission means transmits the second process result command to the game a plurality of times (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc25a in FIG. 25 and the process of Sc46c in FIG. 27).
According to this configuration, the state of the game control means and the state of the effect control means can be synchronized.

The game control means includes command transmission means for transmitting a plurality of control commands indicating states managed by the game control means to the effect control means a plurality of times during one game,
The plurality of control commands include information whose contents do not change during a plurality of transmissions and information whose contents change during a plurality of transmissions.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the program from being excessively increased while grasping the states of the game control means and the effect control means.

A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and generating a winning according to the display result,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (pause advantageous for the player) when the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target role) to be notified (navigation notification) Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state in which (in order) is notified (a state in which navigation notification is executed);
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) Transmission means (internal winning command setting process)
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission means is controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification The specific control information (second internal winning command) that cannot identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) can be identified, although it can be identified that the notification target result has been obtained. It transmits to the said effect control means, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
According to this feature, in the configuration comprising the game control means and the effect control means, wherein the information related to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the operation procedure on the game control means side The notification means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means determines whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the notification target result regardless of whether or not the notification control state is controlled. Since the specific control information that can specify that the notification target result is specified but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, whether or not the game control means is controlled to the notification state. Regardless of the specific control information, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the predetermining means is not specified, so that the process related to the transmission of the specific control information can be simplified. Rutotomoni, that advantageous operation mode in a state where even fraud made to effect control means side uncontrolled notification state from being broadcast can be prevented.

  The operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. Aspect etc. correspond.

A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and generating a winning according to the display result,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Operation mode notification means (navigation notification, navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
With
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery),
Predetermined control means for performing predetermined control (internal winning flag setting, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) according to the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means;
Advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (pause advantageous for the player) when the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target role) to be notified (navigation notification) Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state in which (in order) is notified (a state in which navigation notification is executed);
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means;
Including
As the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (notification target combination) is reached, consecutive numerical values in a predetermined numerical range (2 to 19, 23 to 34) are assigned. And
The specific control information transmitting means is configured so that the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is in the predetermined numerical range (2 to 19) at least in a state other than the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed). 23 to 34), it is possible to specify that the notification target result (notification target role) has been reached, but it is not possible to specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous for the player). Is transmitted to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91).
According to this feature, in the configuration comprising the game control means and the effect control means, wherein the information related to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means, the operation procedure on the game control means side Control is made to a notification state in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified by the notification means, and the game control means, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a notification target result at least in a state other than the notification state, Since it is possible to specify that the notification target result has been obtained but specific control information that cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, the specification is made regardless of whether or not the game control means is controlled to the notification state. Since the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the predetermining means is not specified from the control information, the notification state is controlled even if fraud is made on the production control means side. Advantageously the operation mode in a state of not being can be prevented from being informed. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the processing when transmitting the specific control information.

  The operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. Aspect etc. correspond.

The effect control means includes storage means for storing the reception history of the control command, and initialization means for initializing the control state of the effect control means when the initialization condition is satisfied,
The initialization means retains information related to the reception history of the control command even if the initialization condition is satisfied.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the program from being excessively increased while grasping the states of the game control means and the effect control means.

In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that performs a game,
Image display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
Display control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing display control of the image display means;
Control data storage means (ROM 91b) for storing control data of the display control means (production control program);
Image data storage means (CGROMs 99a to 99c) for storing image data (information display data) of an image to be displayed on the image display means (liquid crystal display 51);
With
The display control means includes
Inspection means (simple check, detailed check) for inspecting the stored contents of the image data storage means (CGROM 99a-c);
Inspection result display control means for displaying the inspection result by the inspection means on the image display means (liquid crystal display 51);
Including
The control data storage means (ROM 91b) stores image data (information display data) of an image constituting an inspection result (simple check screen, detailed check screen) by the inspection means,
The inspection result display control means uses the image data (information display data) stored in the control data storage means (ROM 91b) to check the inspection result (simple check screen, detailed check) (simple check screen, A detailed check screen) is displayed on the image display means (liquid crystal display 51).
According to this feature, when displaying the inspection result of the inspection means for inspecting the storage contents of the image data storage means on the image display means, not the image data stored in the image data storage means but the control data storage means. Since the inspection result by the inspection means is displayed on the image display means using the stored image data, the inspection result is made normal even when there is an abnormality in the image data stored in the image data storage means. Can be displayed.

The display control means may be constituted by one control means or may be constituted by a plurality of control means.
The inspection of the storage contents of the image data storage means by the inspection means may be any inspection that can determine whether the storage contents of the image data storage means are normal. For example, in the image data storage means By outputting the calculation result calculated by a predetermined calculation from the stored specific data or the image data stored in the image data storage means, it is determined whether the output is normal by the specific data or the calculation result. It may be possible to make a determination, or the specific result stored in the image data storage means or the calculation result calculated from the image data stored in the image data storage means by a predetermined calculation is a specific value. It may be possible to determine whether it is normal or not based on whether it is a specific data stored in the image data storage means or Determining whether or not the operation result calculated by the predetermined operation from the image data stored in the image data storage means is normal depending on whether or not it matches a specific value stored in the other storage means The structure which becomes possible may be sufficient.
The image data of the image constituting the inspection result by the inspection means in the means 1 corresponds to, for example, image data when the inspection result is displayed as an image, font data when displayed as a character / symbol, or the like.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting change process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the special role in the 1st internal winning command which a main control part transmits in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the general combination and re-game combination in the 2nd internal winning command which a main control part transmits in the modification 1. 10 is a flowchart showing control contents of an internal winning command setting process performed by a main control unit in Modification 1. It is a figure which shows the structure of the apparatus relevant to the CGROM check which a sub control part performs in the modification 2. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining collation data stored in a ROM and a CGROM of a sub control unit in Modification 2. It is a figure for demonstrating the check screen displayed when a sub control part performs the simple check of CGROM in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the check screen displayed when a sub control part performs the detailed check of CGROM in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of the simple check of CGROM which a sub-control part performs in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of the detailed check of CGROM which a sub control part performs in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of the test | inspection display control which a sub-control part performs in the modification 2. FIG. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which implemented the present invention in modification 3.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Checkout switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the order in which the reels are stopped, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that 3 bets have been set, lighting for requesting LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and game start operation by operating start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 to notify that it is valid by lighting, wait (whether the previous game started There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is in a standby state because the reel has not started rotating for a certain period of time, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress. The game display section 13 is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error and a stop state by a predetermined key operation, a setting value being changed or a setting value being confirmed The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function is valid / invalid, automatic settlement processing at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of the BB) (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the casing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has been introduced from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side is detected. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

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

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

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

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a CZ (chance zone) controlled when winning a CZ (chance zone) entry lottery executed when winning a cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) in an internal lottery. When the ART lottery performed when the watermelon is won, the ART (assist replay time) is controlled. The state controlled by AT at RT2 is referred to as ART. CZ is executed for 8 games. When the ART lottery in CZ is won, 50 games are awarded as the number of AT games. As will be described later, the number of AT games is subtracted when controlled by ART. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a specified number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, BB, or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Count the number of games that are not controlled. The prescribed number of games is selected from any number of games from 1 to 399 games and 600 games.

  Then, the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery in CZ, or the number of games that are not controlled by any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB reaches the specified number of games. To control to ART. When the main control unit 41 performs the CZ lottery or the ART lottery, the main control unit 41 executes a freeze lottery that determines whether or not to control the freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed. When the freeze lottery is won, the progress of the game is delayed by delaying the activation of the stop switch operation (a state in which the stop switch can be operated). In addition to the execution of the freeze state, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect during the freeze state. This suggests the lottery result of the CZ lottery and the lottery result of the ART lottery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, during ART, the main control unit 41 controls the special zone to be added when the normal replay is won by internal lottery. The additional specialization zone ends with 10 games. In the additional specialization zone, a predetermined number of games (10 games in the present embodiment) is added when winning an extra lottery performed every game. When adding the number of games, 10 games are added to the number of remaining games of the ART allocated to the RAM 91c.

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

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

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

[About various commands]
The contents of main commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. These commands are composed of 1-byte mode data indicating the command type and 1-byte EXT data indicating the command contents. The sub-control unit 91 determines the command type from the mode data, and determines the command type from the EXT data. Determine the contents.

  A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer (hereinafter also referred to as a command buffer) provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. 29 and the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interruption process (main) shown in FIG.

  The setting change start command is a command indicating that setting change has been started. The setting change start command is transmitted at the start of setting change.

  The setting change end command is a command indicating that the setting change has been completed and the setting value selected by the setting change.

  The credit number command is a credit increase command indicating the number of credited medals. The credit number command is transmitted when an interrupt is permitted in the main process.

  The medal insertion command is a command indicating that a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion command is transmitted when a medal is inserted without credit addition.

  The credit increase command is a command indicating that the number of credited medals has increased. The credit increase command is transmitted when a medal with credit addition is inserted.

  The settlement start command is a command indicating that the settlement of medals has started. The settlement start command is transmitted at the start of the settlement process.

  The settlement end command is a command indicating that the medal settlement has ended. The settlement end command is transmitted at the end of the settlement process.

  The error start command is a command indicating that an error has occurred. The error start command is transmitted at the start of error processing. The error includes an overflow tank overflow error indicating that the medal in the overflow tank 35 is full, an error indicating no payout medal indicating that there are no medals in the hopper tank 34a, and a medal to be paid out in the hopper tank 34a. Payout medal clogging error indicating clogging, medal selector abnormal error indicating that a medal detection error has occurred, reel rotation abnormal error indicating that the reel is not rotating normally, internal lottery error An illegal winning error indicating that the winning prediction flag expected to win based on the result does not match the actual winning result and an RWM content error indicating an abnormal RAM are set.

  The error release command is a command indicating that the error has been released. The error cancel command is sent when error processing is cancelled. In the EXT data, a value indicating that the error has been canceled is set.

  The setting confirmation start command is a command indicating that confirmation of a setting value has started. The setting confirmation start command is transmitted at the start of setting value confirmation (when the setting key switch is turned on).

  The setting confirmation end command is a command indicating that the confirmation of the setting value has been completed. The setting confirmation end command is transmitted when the setting value confirmation ends (when the setting key switch is turned off).

  The RT state command is a command indicating the state of RT (that is, which of RT0 to RT4). The RT state command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the RT shifts according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. For this reason, the contents of the RT state command are updated at the end of the game. Thus, for example, an RT state command indicating RT1 is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted, and an RT state command indicating RT0 is transmitted when the game ends, such as when the start switch operation is accepted and when the game ends. The command contents may differ.

  The AT state command is a command indicating the state of the AT (that is, whether or not it is controlled by the AT). The AT state command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

  The CZ lottery result command is a command indicating a lottery result of the CZ lottery. The CZ lottery result command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted and when the game ends.

  The ART lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery. The ART lottery result command is transmitted at the time of accepting the operation of the start switch and at the end of the game.

  The extra lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the extra lottery. The extra lottery result command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted and at the end of the game.

  The freeze lottery result command is a command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery. The freeze lottery result command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted and when the game ends.

  The winning number 1 command is a command indicating whether or not BB or RB has been won. The winning number 1 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

  The winning number 2 command is a command indicating the result of the internal lottery. The winning number 2 command is transmitted when the operation of the start switch is accepted.

  The wait command is a command indicating that a wait is in progress. The wait command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted.

  The reel rotation start command is a command indicating that reel rotation has started. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch operation is accepted.

  The reel acceleration end command is a command indicating that the reel rotation speed has reached a steady speed. The reel acceleration end command is transmitted when the operation of the stop switch is validated.

  The operation acceptance command is a command indicating that the stop switch has been operated. An operation acceptance command is sent when a stop switch operation is accepted

  The smooth frame number command is a command indicating the number of frames until the reel stops when the stop switch is operated. The smooth frame number command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The stop position command is a command indicating a position where the reel stops when a stop switch is operated. The stop position command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The reel stop command is a command indicating that the reel has stopped. The reel stop command is transmitted when a stop switch operation is accepted.

  The door opening command is a command indicating whether or not the front door 1b is opened. The door command is transmitted when the power is turned on, when the setting change starts, when the RWM content error starts, when the game ends, or when the door is opened or closed.

  The winning number 1 command is a command indicating whether or not a bonus (BB or RB) has been won. The winning number 1 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. Note that it is possible to identify the type of bonus that has been won based on the winning number 1 command.

  The winning number 2 command is a command indicating whether or not a winning combination other than the bonus (BB or RB) has won. The winning number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process. The type of winning combination that has won a prize can be specified based on the winning number 2 command.

  The winning number command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out by winning. The winning number command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process.

  The consecutive payout number 1 command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out during BB. The command for the consecutive payout number 1 is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process in BB.

  The consecutive payout number 2 command is a command indicating the number of medals to be paid out during BB. The consecutive payout number 2 command is transmitted at the start of the medal payout process in BB.

  The payout end command is a command indicating the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when the medal payout ends.

  The operation end time wait command is a command indicating that it is waiting for the end of the bonus. An operation end time wait command is sent at the end of the bonus

  The operation start time waiting command is a command indicating that the bonus is waiting to be started. A command to wait for the start of operation is sent at the end of the bonus

  The game end command is a game end command indicating a game state (BB, RB, replay winning, RT) when the game is ended. The game end command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  In addition, a game counter command indicating a count value of 0 to 127 that is counted every time a game is played, an RT information command indicating whether or not a BB is won and an RT state, and a BB operation type indicating whether or not a BB is in progress Commands are sent.

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

[Initial setting processing]
First, an initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When power is supplied and a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs a system reset and executes a startup process. Then, by executing the start-up process, the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) 0 assigned to the program status word (PSW) of the CPU core is set, and the interrupt prohibited state is set. In addition, an initial value is set in an internal function register (such as a CTC control register or a register related to a random number circuit) by the activation process. Thereafter, the initial setting process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20 is performed according to the program stored in the ROM 41b as the user program.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, first, the main control unit 41 sets the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) = 0 by executing the DI instruction, and prohibits the interrupt (Sa1). The interrupt process is a process that occurs by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt factor occurs. The interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) is prohibited (Sa1). Next, initialization data is set (Sa2), and each output port is initialized (Sa3). Next, the built-in register is set (Sa4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The important work (in the present embodiment, 0014H) stores a counter indicating the game state and the number of credits, display data of various indicators and LEDs, a time counter of the game time, and data that is inconvenient when initialized at the end of the game. Area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Setting change processing]
Next, the setting change process which the main control part 41 performs is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the main control unit 41 first sets the start address of the RAM 41c to be initialized in the register (Sb1). The RAM 41c is divided into areas according to the purpose of use by 16-bit memory space addresses. In the process of Sb1, the start address for initialization is set in the register among the memory space addresses. Next, based on the RAM parity calculation in Sa10 in FIG. 19 or the RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data acquired in Sa12 in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the contents of the RAM are abnormal (Sb2). If the contents of the RAM are abnormal (Y in Sb2), the process proceeds to Sb3 processing. If the contents of the RAM are not abnormal (N in Sb2), the start address of the initialization target RAM at the start of setting change is set in the register (Sb3).

  Next, the RAM area indicated by the address designated by Sb1 or Sb3 is cleared (Sb4). When the address is set at Sb1, all the above-described areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. When an address is specified in Sb2, special work, important work, general work, unused area, and stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. When the process of Sb4 is completed, a setting change start command to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sb5), and the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Interruption is permitted (Sb6).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting / reset switch 38 is on (Sb7). When the setting / reset switch 38 is on (Y in Sb7), the setting value is set in the register (Sb8). If the setting / reset switch 38 is off (N in Sb7), it is determined whether the start switch 7 is on (Sb9).

  If the start switch 7 is not turned on (N in Sb9), the process returns to Sb7. When the start switch 7 is turned on (Y in Sb9), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is turned off (Sb10). If the setting key switch is not turned off (N in Sb10), the determination is repeated until the setting key switch is turned on. When the setting key switch is OFF (Y in Sb10), the setting value data set in the register is stored in the RAM 41c (Sb11).

  Next, a setting change end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sb12). Then, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the setting change is set in the register (Sb13), and the process proceeds to the main process in FIG.

[Main processing]
Next, main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. One period of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

  In the main process, the command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Commands transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 are transmitted in the order of storage in the command buffer. In the present embodiment, the first byte mode data is stored in the command buffer by the first interrupt, the second byte EXT data is stored in the command buffer by the second interrupt, and then the second interrupt is performed. Wait until the process is complete and send the command. That is, one command is transmitted with four interrupts, but the command is stored in the command buffer with the first two interrupts, and the command is transmitted after waiting for two interrupts.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 to 28, the main control unit 41 first performs a timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 at a constant interval (0.56 ms interval). Is prohibited (Sc1). Next, the final address of the initialization target RAM is set (Sc2).

  Next, the RAM area indicated by the designated address is cleared (Sc3). At this time, when the main process is started after the setting change process, the addresses from Sb13 in FIG. 22 to the address specified in Sc2 are initialized. Thereby, the important work and the general work are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Also, at the end of one unit of game, the address specified in Sc9 to the address specified in Sc2 are initialized. As a result, the general work in the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized. Then, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sc4).

  Next, when there is a credit, a credit command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc5).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted (Sc6). If a medal is inserted (Y in Sc6), it is determined whether or not the credit has increased (Sc7).

  If the credit does not increase (N in Sc7), a medal insertion command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc8). Then, the process proceeds to Sc10.

  On the other hand, if the credit increases (Y in Sc7), a credit increase command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc9). Then, the process proceeds to Sc10.

  Even when no medal is inserted (N in Sc6), the process proceeds to Sc10.

  In Sc10, it is determined whether or not the MAX bet switch 6 has been operated (Sc10). When the MAX bet switch 6 is operated (Y in Sc10), a medal insertion command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc13). Then, proceed to Sc11.

  Even when the MAX bet switch 6 is not operated (N in Sc10), the process proceeds to Sc11.

  In Sc11, it is determined whether or not the credit has been settled (Sc11). When the credit is settled (Y in Sc11), a settlement start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc14).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout (Sc15). If an abnormality has occurred (Y in Sc15), an error start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc17).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the error has been canceled (Sc18). If the error has not been canceled (N in Sc18), the determination is repeated. If the error is released (Y in Sc18), an error release command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc19). Then, the process returns to Sc15.

  If no payout abnormality has occurred (N in Sc15), a settlement end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc16). Then, the process proceeds to Sc12.

  Even when the credit is not settled (N in Sc11), the process proceeds to Sc12.

  In Sc12, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Sc12). When the setting key switch 37 is turned on (Y in Sc12), a setting confirmation start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc20).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 has been turned off (Sc21). If the setting key switch 37 is not turned off (N in Sc21), the determination is repeated.

  When the setting key switch 37 is turned off (Y in Sc21), a setting confirmation end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc22). Then, the process proceeds to Sc23.

  Even when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state (N in Sc12), the process proceeds to Sc23.

  In Sc23, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (Sc23). If the start switch 7 is not operated (N in Sc23), the determination is repeated.

  When the start switch 7 is operated (Y in Sc23), an internal lottery process is executed (Sc24). In the internal lottery process, whether or not the winning of each winning combination is allowed based on the random number for internal lottery latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 (that is, derivation of the display result corresponding to the winning combination) Whether to allow or not) is performed. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results. When a special combination (BB or RB) is won by internal lottery, a special combination carry-over flag is set. Then, the presence / absence of the special role carryover flag is determined to determine whether the special role has been carried over, and the winning combination corresponding to the presence / absence of the carryover is carried out (the special role is excluded from the internal lottery during the special role carryover) A determination process is performed for.

  Next, AT related lottery processing is executed (Sc25). In the AT related lottery process, a CZ (chance zone) rush lottery is executed when a cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) is won in the internal lottery. Further, when controlled by CZ, the ART lottery is executed when the watermelon is won by the internal lottery. In addition, when a normal replay is won by internal lottery during ART, it is added to the special zone. Further, in the specialization zone for addition, the number of ART games is added when an extra lottery performed for each game is won. In addition, when a CZ lottery or ART lottery is performed, a freeze lottery for determining whether or not to control a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed is executed. When the freeze lottery is won, the progress of the game is delayed by delaying the activation of the stop switch operation (a state in which the stop switch can be operated). The state in which the number of games is added in the CZ, ART, and the additional specialization zone is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The freeze state is a state in which the progress of the game is delayed. In addition, processing necessary for executing AT (including ART) such as execution of navigation notification during AT and setting of a flag indicating that it is AT is performed.

  Next, an RT state command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc25a). As described above, RT shifts according to the display result when the variable display is stopped (FIG. 11). In other words, the transition is made by the promotion replay, the fall replay, the special replay winning, or the stop of the transitional outcome. Therefore, in this process, the same RT state command as the RT state command updated at the end of the game one game before is transmitted.

  Next, an AT state command is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc25b).

  Next, a CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc26). The CZ lottery result command is generated even when the CZ lottery is not performed. In this case, a CZ lottery result command indicating that the CZ lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, an ART lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc27). The ART lottery result command is generated even when the ART lottery is not performed. In this case, an ART lottery result command indicating that the ART lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, an extra lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the extra lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc28). The extra lottery result command is generated even when the extra lottery is not performed. In this case, an extra lottery result command indicating that the extra lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, a freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc29). The ART lottery result command is generated even when the freeze lottery is not performed. In this case, a command indicating that the freeze lottery is not won is generated.

  Next, a winning number 1 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc30).

  Next, a winning number 2 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc31).

  Next, a wait command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc32). Note that this processing is not executed when not waiting.

  Next, it is determined whether a specified time (4.1 seconds) at which the wait is to be released has elapsed (Sc33). If the specified time has not elapsed (N in Sc33), the determination is repeated.

  If the specified time has elapsed (Y in Sc33), reel rotation start processing is executed (Sc34). In the reel rotation start process, a process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the start switch 7 is performed.

  Next, a reel rotation start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc35).

  Next, the operation of the stop switch is validated (Sc36). Next, a reel acceleration end command is generated and stored (Sc37). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 7 is turned on (Sc38). That is, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated and the stop switch is pressed. If the stop switch is not turned on (N in Sc38), the determination is repeated.

  When the stop switch is turned on (Y in Sc38), an operation reception command corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc39).

  Next, a smooth frame number command is generated in the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc40).

  Next, a stop position command for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc41).

  Next, a reel stop process is executed (Sc42). In the reel stop process, a process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed according to the result of the internal lottery and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. Next, a reel stop command for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc43).

  Then, it is determined whether or not all reels are stopped (Sc44). If all reels are not stopped (N in Sc44), the process returns to Sc38.

  When all the reels are stopped (Y in Sc44), it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch is turned off (Sc45). That is, it is determined whether or not the pressed state of the stop switch is released. If the stop switch is not turned off (N in Sc45), the determination is repeated.

  When the stop switch is turned on (Y in Sc45), a door opening command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc46).

  Next, a winning determination process is executed (Sc46a). In the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the transfer outcome has stopped. In the winning determination process, it is also determined whether or not an abnormal winning in which a combination that has not been drawn in the internal lottery is aligned on the winning line has occurred. That is, whether the derived display result is normal is determined from the result of the internal lottery, the operation timing of the stop switch, and the like. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred, the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power switch 39 is turned on to shift to the setting change process and initialize the RAM. It can be canceled by executing. By this initialization, it can be said that a winning that occurred due to an abnormal winning has not occurred.

  Next, a game state control process is executed (Sc46b). In the game state control process, a process for setting a game state in the next game is executed. That is, processing for determining the gaming state in the next game is executed. Specifically, in the winning determination of Sc46a, when it is determined that the promotion replay is won at RT1, a setting is made to shift to RT0 (see FIG. 11). Further, when it is determined that the fall replay has won a prize at RT0 or RT2 or the transitional outcome has stopped, a setting is made to shift to RT1 (see FIG. 11). Further, when it is determined that the special replay is won at RT0, a setting is made to shift to RT2 (see FIG. 11). Further, when the bonus is over, a setting is made to shift to RT3 (see FIG. 11). In addition, when the bonus is won, a setting is made to shift to RT4 (see FIG. 11). Further, when the ART lottery is won, a setting is made to shift to AT. In addition, the AT is set to end in the final game of the AT.

  Next, an RT state command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc46c). Further, in the present embodiment, the RT shifts due to the occurrence of a prize or the stoppage of the shift outcome (see FIG. 11). Then, in response to the result of the winning determination process for determining the occurrence of a winning or the transition outcome in the process of Sc46a, the state of RT in the next game is determined in the process of Sc46b, and in this process based on the determined content. Generate an RT status command. Therefore, the content indicated by the RT status command transmitted in Sc25a before the winning determination processing (that is, which of RT0 to RT4) is different from the content indicated by the RT status command transmitted in this processing. is there.

  Next, an AT state command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc46d). The AT state in the next game is determined in the process of Sc46b, and an AT state command is generated in this process based on the determined content. Specifically, in this embodiment, the AT control starts from the next game after the game won in the ART lottery. Therefore, when the ART lottery is won, an AT state command indicating that the AT is controlled is generated. In the AT final game, an AT state command indicating that the AT is not controlled is generated. Therefore, the content indicated by the AT status command transmitted in Sc25b (that is, whether or not AT is in progress) may differ from the content indicated by the AT status command transmitted in this process.

  Next, a CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the CZ lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc47). Since no CZ lottery is performed between the generation of the CZ lottery result command in Sc26 and the main process, the same CZ lottery result command is generated in this process as the CZ lottery result command generated in Sc26. The

  Next, an ART lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the ART lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc48). Note that since the ART lottery result command is not performed in the process from the generation of the ART lottery result command in Sc27 to the main process, the same ART lottery result command as the ART lottery result command generated in Sc27 is generated in the present process. The

  Next, an extra lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the extra lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc49). In addition, since no additional lottery is performed between the generation of the additional lottery result command in Sc28 and this process, the same additional lottery result command as the additional lottery result command generated in Sc28 is generated in this process. The

  Next, a freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the freeze lottery is generated, and the command is stored in the command buffer (Sc50). In addition, since the freeze lottery is not performed between the generation of the freeze lottery result command in Sc29 and this process, the same lottery result command as the freeze lottery result command generated in Sc29 is generated in this process. The

  Next, a winning number 1 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc51).

  Next, a winning number 2 command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc51).

  Next, a winning number command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc52).

  Next, the consecutive payout number command 1 is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc53).

  Next, the consecutive payout number command 2 is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc54).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a medal payout occurs (Sc55). If a medal payout occurs (Y in Sc55), it is determined whether or not a payout abnormality has occurred (Sc57).

  If a payout abnormality has occurred (Y in Sc57), an error start command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc58). Then, it is determined whether or not the error has been canceled by canceling the payout abnormality (Sc59). If the error has not been canceled (N in Sc59), the determination is repeated.

  If the error is released (Y in Sc59), an error release command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc60). Then, the process proceeds to Sc56. Further, if no payout abnormality has occurred (N in Sc57), the process proceeds to Sc56.

  Also, if no payout has occurred (N in Sc55), the process proceeds to Sc56.

  In Sc56, a payout end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc56).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the bonus has ended (Sc61). That is, it is determined whether or not the game at the end of the bonus (that is, the final game of the bonus) has ended.

  If the bonus has ended (Y in Sc61), a bonus end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc67). In addition, an operation end time waiting process is executed (Sc68). In the operation end time waiting process, a process for waiting until the process executed at the end of the bonus, such as the execution of an ending effect accompanying the end of the bonus, is executed. When it is time to end BB, a process of clearing the RAM 41c is executed (Sc69). Then, the process proceeds to Sc63.

  If the bonus has not ended (N in Sc61), it is determined whether or not the bonus starts from the next game (Sc62). That is, it is determined whether or not the game is a prize winning BB or RB as a special role.

  When the bonus starts from the next game (Y in Sc62), an operation start time waiting process is executed (Sc66). In the operation start time waiting process, a process for waiting until the process executed at the time of bonus winning, such as execution of a bonus start effect accompanying the start of the bonus, is executed. Then, the process proceeds to Sc63.

  Further, if the bonus does not start from the next game (N in Sc62), the process proceeds to Sc63.

  In Sc63, a game end command is generated and stored in the command buffer (Sc63). The start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of each game is set, and the process returns to Sc1 (Sc64). When returning to Sc1, the initialization target RAM final address is set in the register in Sc2, and the RAM in the area designated in Sc3 is cleared. Thereby, RAM is cleared for every game. Note that the RAM for each game may be cleared before the game end command is generated. In the main process, after the process of Sc46 and before the process of Sc47, control is also performed to shift RT depending on the type of winning combination won and the type of lottery selected by internal lottery.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the start switch is operated (that is, when the game is started), the CZ lottery result command → ART lottery result command → addition lottery result command → freeze lottery result command → winning Commands are transmitted in the order of number 1 command → winning number 2 command. That is, in the first process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player and the lottery result of the internal lottery, the game is played in a specific gaming state (CZ, ART, additional special zone). A second process (CZ lottery, ART lottery, extra lottery, freeze lottery) for determining whether or not to execute control to shift to the number added state, freeze state) After transmitting the CZ lottery result command indicating the lottery result, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the lottery result of the first process are transmitted. . Here, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the extra lottery, and the freeze lottery may or may not be performed depending on the model, but the internal lottery is generally performed regardless of the model. However, in the present embodiment, since the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the result of the second process are different due to the change of the model, the common process for starting the production is performed when the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted Is possible. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the performance execution trigger regardless of the model, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  Moreover, even if it is the same model, there may be a case where the second process is performed depending on the gaming state and a case where it is not performed. Even in this case, since the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the result of the second process are different in the same model, a common process for starting the production is performed when the command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted. It is possible. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the execution trigger of the production regardless of the gaming state, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  In this embodiment, when the stop switch is operated (that is, when the game is finished), commands are transmitted in the order of RT state command → winning number 1 command → winning number 2 command. That is, as a process for determining the display result, in accordance with the result of the first process (winning determination process shown in Sc46a) for determining whether or not a winning combination has occurred and the winning determination process, A second process (game state control process shown in Sc46b) for deciding to execute a control for transferring RT, which is a predetermined control, when a fall replay or special replay is won or when the transitional outcome stops. After executing and transmitting the RT status command indicating the processing result of the second process, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the processing result of the first process are transmitted. Here, RT transition according to the result of the winning determination process may or may not be performed depending on the model, but the winning determination process is generally performed regardless of the model. In the present embodiment, since the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same regardless of the model. Therefore, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the processing result of the second process are different due to a change in the model, a common process for starting production when the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is transmitted Can be done. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the performance execution trigger regardless of the model, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  Moreover, even if it is the same model, there may be a case where the second process is performed depending on the gaming state and a case where it is not performed. Even in this case, since the command indicating the result of the winning determination process is finally transmitted, the finally transmitted command can be made the same. Therefore, in the same model, even if the type, number, and presence / absence of the command indicating the processing result of the second process are different, the common process for starting the production when the command indicating the processing result of the winning determination process is transmitted Can be done. For this reason, it is possible to share a program related to the execution trigger of the production regardless of the gaming state, and to suppress the development cost of the slot machine.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of commands are transmitted a plurality of times during one game. Specifically, in Sc25a, Sc25b, and Sc26 to Sc29, an RT state command, an AT state command, a CZ lottery result command, an ART lottery result command, an extra lottery result command, and a freeze lottery result command are transmitted, and Sc46a, Sc46b, Sc47 In Sc50, the RT state command, AT state command, CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, extra lottery result command, and freeze lottery result command are transmitted again. Since the contents of the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command do not change depending on the processing result of the winning determination process, the contents do not change between a plurality of transmissions. However, since the content of the RT state command changes depending on the winning determination processing result, the content changes between transmissions a plurality of times. In addition, the contents of the AT status command change between transmissions a plurality of times depending on the result of the ART lottery and whether or not the AT is the final game. In this way, by configuring the configuration of a command to be transmitted multiple times with a command whose contents change and a command whose contents do not change, the state is synchronized between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, and each other While making it possible to grasp the state, it is possible to prevent an increase in the program capacity for synchronizing the state. That is, every time the state changes, the presence / absence of command transmission is not determined, and the same command is always transmitted and the contents of the command are changed to change the state between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Since synchronization is possible, a program for determining whether or not to transmit a command can be omitted, and an increase in the capacity of the program can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may be configured to store the command reception history from the main control unit 41 in the RAM 91c. In this way, by confirming the command reception history, it is possible to verify whether or not the sub-control unit 91 has malfunctioned by transmitting the command by an unauthorized action. In such a configuration, the command reception history can be held even when the initialization condition of the RAM 91c is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to verify whether or not an illegal act has been performed even after the initialization condition has been established, and it is possible to prevent the malfunctioning whale drinking due to the reception of the command from being identified.

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk3a and the power interruption flag is set In this case, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main).

  Further, it is determined whether or not an error flag set in Sk21a described later is set (Sk3a). If the error flag is not set, go to Sk4. If the error flag is set, error processing is executed (see FIG. 23).

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), time counter update process for updating various time counters (Sk14), door open detection switch 25 detection state monitoring, door command transmission request for door command transmission request (Sk15), setting set in command buffer After sequentially executing a command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a command being changed, a return command, and an error occurrence command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating an external output signal, Sk25 Go to step.

  If the timer interrupt 3 or the timer interrupt 4 is found in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the branch counter value whether it is 3 or not, that is, the timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not the timer interrupt 4, that is, if the timer interrupt 3, the origin passing (passing of the reel reference position) of the reels 2 L, 2 C, and 2 R being rotated is checked, and the occurrence of the reel rotation error is detected. At the same time, check whether the stop preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set), and if the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel The process at the time of passing through the origin for enabling the operation of (1) is executed (Sk20). Next, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the switches such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has changed, and whether the detection state of each sensor such as the full sensor 35a has changed. Then, a switch input determination process for performing an operation detection command transmission request or the like is executed (Sk21). Then, an error is detected based on the determination result of the detection state of the sensor and the switch in the switch input determination process, and an error detection time process for performing a process associated with the error detection is executed (Sk21a). Next, after sequentially executing the random value reading process (Sk22) for reading the numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in the random number storage work, the process proceeds to the step of Sk26.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

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

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the startup process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed. The command content is specified when the command is acquired. Thus, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Further, based on the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, the lottery results of the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the extra lottery, and the freeze lottery are specified. Further, the RT state is specified based on the RT state command. Further, it is specified whether or not it is controlled by the AT based on the AT state command. Further, based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has occurred and the type of winning combination that has been won.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect execution process (Sp5). In the effect execution process, the sub control unit 91 starts executing the effect when the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command from the main control unit 91 are received.

  Specifically, the sub control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and updates the lottery result of the CZ lottery. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery condition for the CZ lottery is satisfied based on the lottery result for the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of the CZ lottery is executed.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the ART lottery result based on the ART lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and updates the ART lottery result. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery conditions for the ART lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of the ART lottery is executed. When the ART lottery is won, an effect indicating that is executed at the start of AT control in the next game.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the extra lottery based on the extra lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the extra lottery. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery conditions for the extra lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of the extra lottery is executed.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the lottery result of the freeze lottery based on the freeze lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the lottery result of the freeze lottery. Further, the lottery result of the internal lottery is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, when it is specified that the lottery condition for freeze lottery is satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, the effect in the frozen state is executed.

  Similarly, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT state (whether or not shifting to AT) based on the AT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the AT state. Then, when it is determined that the vehicle is moving to the AT, an effect during the AT is executed.

  Similarly, the sub control unit 91 specifies the RT state (which is RT0 to 4) based on the RT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and updates the RT state. The processing result of the winning determination process is specified based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command. Then, based on the processing result of the winning determination process, an effect corresponding to the state of the RT that is shifted when it is determined that the RT transition condition is satisfied is executed. For example, when it is specified that it is AT in RT2, since it is in ART, an effect during ART is executed.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 does not perform the effect when the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command are transmitted in Sc47 to Sc50 of the main process. That is, when the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command are received following the reception of these commands, the effect is not executed.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a winning number 1 command, a winning number 2 command, a winning number command, a bonus end command, etc., the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect corresponding to the type of the received command.

[Modification 1]
Next, a first modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Even if the slot machine described in the first modification is applied to the above embodiment, the present invention can be implemented in the same manner as the above embodiment. Specifically, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command in the above embodiment can be replaced with the internal winning command in the first modification.

  Hereinafter, in the first modification, the control content of the internal winning command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, a winning number is assigned in advance for each type of lottery subject, and a lottery subject that may be carried over, that is, a special winning number table in which a winning number for each type of special role is set, A lottery target that is not carried over, that is, a general winning number table in which a winning number for each type of general winning is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the special role winning number table, when no special role is won, that is, the winning winning number is “0”, the winning number of BB is “1”, The winning number is assigned “1”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, in the general combination winning number table, when any general combination is not won, that is, the winning number of the outlier is “0”, and the winning number of the normal replay is “1”. The replay GR1 winning number is “2”, the replay GR2 winning number is “3”, the replay GR3 winning number is “4”, and the replay GR4 winning number is “5”. The winning number of GR5 is “6”, the winning number of replay GR6 is “7”, the winning number of replay GR11 is “8”, and the winning number of replay GR12 is “9”, which is replay GR13. The winning number is “10”, the winning number of the replay GR14 is “11”, the winning number of the replay GR15 is “12”, the winning number of the replay GR16 is “13”, the winning number of the replay GR21 , “14” is the winning number of the replay GR 22, “15” is the winning number of the replay GR 23, “16” is the winning number of the replay GR 24, “17” is the winning number of the replay GR 25 is “ 18 ”is assigned as the winning number of the replay GR 26,“ 19 ”. In addition, “20” is assigned to the winning number of the strong cherry, “21” is assigned to the winning number of the strong cherry, and “22” is assigned to the winning number of the watermelon. The winning number for left bell 1 is “23”, the winning number for left bell 2 is “24”, the winning number for left bell 3 is “25”, and the winning number for left bell 4 is “ “26” is the winning number of the middle bell 1, “27” is the winning number of the middle bell 2, “28” is the winning number of the middle bell 3, “29” is the winning number of the middle bell 4 , “30” is the winning number for right bell 1, “31” is the winning number for right bell 2, “32” is the winning number for right bell 3, “33” is the winning number for right bell 4 “34” is assigned as the number, and “35” is assigned as the winning number of the common bell.

  As described above, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, the lottery subject for internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery process when a start operation is performed, and when any of the special combination and the general combination is won in the internal lottery The winning number corresponding to the lottery subject for which the winning is determined is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and if no winning combination is won, the winning number corresponding to the loss is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The winning number indicating the winning of the general role is cleared at the end of one game, while the winning number indicating the winning of the special role is maintained until the winning special role is won, and the selected special role is won by winning Cleared.

  After setting the winning number, the main control unit 41 executes an internal winning command setting process, and based on the internal winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command The command is set in the command queue, and the first internal winning command and the second internal winning command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the timer interruption process (main) thereafter.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is displayed. The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is in the first byte, and winning for sending the special role in the second byte EXT. Stores the number.

  In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. It is determined whether there is (Sf5), less than 20 (Sf6), less than 23 (Sf7), and less than 35 (Sf8). It is determined which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in a predetermined range.

  If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, if the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is not less than 2 and it is determined in step Sf6 that it is less than 20, that is, if the winning number is one of 2 to 19, 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 20 in step Sf6 and is less than 23 in step Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is The winning number for transmission is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf7 that the winning number is not less than 23 and it is determined in step Sf8 that it is less than 35, that is, if the winning number is any of 23 to 34, the winning number for transmission is used. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in step Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9).

  Then, after setting the general winning transmission winning number in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the steps Sf9, Sf10, and Sf11, the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmitting winning number. When storing the second internal winning command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating that it is the second internal winning command in the first byte, and plays a general role in the second byte of EXT. Stores the winning number for transmission.

  After the second internal winning command is stored in the command queue in step Sf10, the internal winning command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

  Thus, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is set as the winning number for transmission, and the first including the winning number for transmission is included. Set the internal winning command in the command queue.

  Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 20, 20 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as the transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 20, 20 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, The winning number by internal lottery can be specified based on the winning number for transmission included.

  On the other hand, when the winning number is within the second predetermined range (2 to 19), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 19) is set in the internal winning, the winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify whether the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2-19), while the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2-19) It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  Further, when the winning number is within the third predetermined range (23 to 34), one winning number (23) included in the third predetermined range is set as the transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the third predetermined range (23 to 34) is set in the internal winning, the winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is impossible to specify which of the numbers in the third predetermined range (23 to 34) the winning number is, while the winning number is in the third predetermined range (23 to 34). It is possible to identify a certain thing.

  The first internal winning command and the second internal winning command set in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment are then executed by the timer interrupt process (main), so that the sub-control unit 91 Are sequentially transmitted.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to transmit a command composed of 2 bytes to the sub-control unit 91. However, the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example, and other data A form may be used. In this embodiment, the command is composed of a 2-byte signal, but these commands may be composed of a 1-byte signal or a 3-byte or more signal.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to transmit a first internal winning command and a second internal winning command composed of 2 bytes to the sub-control unit 91. Although the configuration includes a winning number for transmission in the byte, the form of the command shown in this embodiment is an example, and other data forms may be used. For example, the first internal winning command, the second internal winning command Each winning command is composed of a 3-byte signal, and the configuration in which the winning number for sending a special role or the winning number for sending a general role is included in the third byte, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command. It may be configured by one signal composed of 3 bytes, and a transmission number for special role transmission may be included in the second byte, and a transmission number for general role transmission may be included in the third byte.

  In the present embodiment, the winning numbers of the special roles corresponding to the types and losing of the special roles (BB, RB) in the special role winning number table are divided and assigned separately. Set, and in the general role winning number table, the winning number of the general role is set according to the type and losing of the general role, and the main control unit 41 determines the winning number of the special role according to the result of the internal lottery and In this configuration, the winning numbers of the general roles are set in the predetermined areas of the RAM 41c. However, the winning numbers are assigned without being divided into the special roles and the general roles, for example, BB, small role, “BB + For example, a winning number may be assigned with “BB + strong cherry, etc.” shown in FIG. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special combination and the small combination are selected based only on the one winning number. It is possible to perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.).

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Next, Modification 2 of the above embodiment will be described. The effect of the present invention can be obtained by applying the second modification to the above embodiment. Specifically, the configuration of the sub-control unit 91, the display control circuit 92, and the like can be replaced with the configuration of the second modification.

  Below, the control regarding the test | inspection of CGROM99a-c which the sub control part 91 performs is demonstrated based on FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 35, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, a display control circuit 92, LED drive circuits 93a to 93e, and a checking LED 59 are connected to the sub CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91.

  The display control circuit 92 is a register used by the display control circuit 92 for control, a register that can be written and referenced by the display control circuit 92 and can be referenced by the sub-control unit 91, and the display control circuit 92 can be referenced. In addition, a plurality of types of control registers including a register that can be written by the sub CPU 91a are provided, and when the instruction is written to the predetermined register by the sub CPU 91a, control according to the instruction by the sub control unit 91 is executed. .

  In particular, the display control circuit 92 is written with information display data including image data necessary for displaying information such as characters and symbols on the liquid crystal display 51 in a predetermined register. The read instruction 1 which is an instruction for storing information display data in the VRAM which is the working storage area of the display control circuit 92 is written into the register of FIG. Is stored in a predetermined area of the VRAM.

  In addition, display instruction data for specifying the contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is written in a predetermined register, and an image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents of the display instruction data in another predetermined register. By writing the display command 1 which is the above command, control is performed to display an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 with the content of the display instruction data using the information display data stored in the VRAM. In addition, display instruction data for specifying the contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is written in a predetermined register, and an image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents of the display instruction data in another predetermined register. Is written, the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c is read into a predetermined register in accordance with the contents of the display instruction data, and the contents of the display instruction data are read using the image data. Control for displaying an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. In addition, by writing a test data read command, which is a command for reading test data for a predetermined CGROM, to a predetermined register, the test data stored at a specific address of the CGROM designated by the command Is read and the control data is written in a predetermined register that can be referred to by the sub-control unit 91. Further, a checksum instruction that is an instruction for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area for a predetermined CGROM is written in a predetermined register, so that a checksum of a specific area of the CGROM specified by the instruction is written. And a control for writing the calculation result in a predetermined register that can be referred to by the sub-control unit 91 is executed. In addition, when a predetermined instruction is written in a predetermined register, predetermined control is executed, and the control is completed, the sub-control unit 91 sets a flag that can specify that the predetermined control according to the instruction is completed. The data is written in a predetermined register that can be referred to.

  In the CGROMs 99a to 99c, image data for the sub-control unit 91 to display an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 is stored in advance, and a character to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a background effect, or the like is configured as the image data. Graphic data, font data of characters and symbols, video data, template data that serves as a template such as positions for displaying characters and characters, etc. are stored, and the display control circuit 92 refers to the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. It is possible. In addition, in each CGROM 99a-c, data in a specific area to be subjected to a checksum, which will be described later, is obtained by correctly connecting the CGROM 99a-c to the CGROM substrate 99, so that the checksum calculation result is the connection position of the CGROM 99a-c. (In this embodiment, the CGROMs 99a to 99c are correctly connected to the CGROM board 99, so that the calculation result of each checksum is “1234” in order. , “5678”, “9ABC”). In the present embodiment, the configuration includes three CGROMs CGROMs 99a to 99c. However, a configuration including one CGROM or a configuration including more than three CGROMs may be used.

  The LED drive circuits 93a to 93e are circuits of independent systems, to which effect effects LEDs 52a to 52c, a reel LED 55, and an effect LED 56a are respectively connected. When a control signal is input to one of the LED drive circuits 93a to 93e, the corresponding effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, and the effect LED 56a are controlled to be lit.

  The checking LED 59 is connected to the sub-control unit 91 without going through the LED drive circuit, and can be directly turned on by the sub-CPU 91a.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the predetermined area of the ROM 91b in the sub-control unit 91, in each CGROM 99a-c, the inspection data stored at a specific address read based on the above-described inspection data read command Is stored in advance as verification data. In the present embodiment, the ROM 91b stores 16 bytes of data (00h, 01h, 02h,..., 0fh) starting from a predetermined address of the CGROM 99a as collation data of the CGROM 99a and the predetermined data of the CGROM 99b as collation data of the CGROM 99b. Data of 16 bytes starting from the address (10h, 11h, 12h,..., 1fh) and data of 16 bytes starting from a predetermined address of the CGROM 99c (20h, 21h, 22h,..., 2fh) are stored. In addition, in a predetermined area of the ROM 91b, data (font data and the like) that is necessary at least for displaying information such as characters and symbols on the liquid crystal display 51 is stored in advance as information display data.

  The sub-control unit 91 is a control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, and a simple check for displaying whether or not a ROM containing predetermined data is mounted on the CGROM board, and a ROM mounted on the CGROM board It is possible to execute a detailed check that displays the data contents of The control contents regarding the simple check and the detailed check will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and the sub control unit 91 is turned on when the production control board 90 is turned on and is activated due to the occurrence of a reset, the sub control unit 91 performs a setting at the time of activation. In addition, when the effect control board 90 is turned on, the power LED 60 provided on the effect control board 90 is turned on, which suggests that the sub-control unit 91 is in operation. The sub-control unit 91 waits until a command is received from the main control unit 41 for a predetermined period after performing the startup setting, and when receiving the command, starts the control according to the command. On the other hand, if no command is received in a predetermined period after the startup setting, the simple check control is started.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the sub-control unit 91 waits while determining whether or not a command is received after the power is turned on, and a predetermined period has elapsed without receiving any command. If it is determined that the simple check control is started, the lighting effects of the effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, and the checking LED 59 indicate that the simple check control is being executed. Is set to the checking mode 1 in which the lighting is performed in a mode different from that at the time of activation. By setting the mode 1 during checking, the LED drive circuits 93a to 93e are different from the lighting mode at the time of the normal effect in the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, and the effect LED 56a connected to the respective circuits. Is controlled so as to be visible (for example, flashing at a faster or slower cycle than normal startup, lighting in a different color, etc.), and the sub-control unit 91 sets the checking LED 59 to a simple check The lighting mode (for example, the lighting mode that always lights in red) that allows visual recognition that the control is being executed is controlled. Thus, the slot machine 1 indicates that the simple check control is being executed by controlling these LEDs to the checking mode 1 over the period in which the simple check control is being executed by the sub-control unit 91. Can be recognized from outside.

  Then, after setting the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c to the checking mode 1, the sub control unit 91 displays information such as characters and symbols on the liquid crystal display 51 at least as information display data ( In this embodiment, the font data is read from the ROM 91b and written to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92. Thereafter, an instruction to read the information display data from the register is written in the register of the display control circuit 92.

  On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 reads the information display data from the register according to the instruction by the sub-control unit 91 writing the instruction into a predetermined register, and stores the working memory in the display control circuit 92. The information display data is stored in the VRAM which is an area. Further, after the information display data is stored in the VRAM, an information display data storage flag indicating that the information display data is stored in the VRAM is set in a predetermined register.

  After confirming that the information display data storage flag is set in the register of the display control circuit 92, the sub-control unit 91 displays display instruction data for displaying a simple check screen indicating that the simple check is being executed. Is written to the register of the display control circuit 92, and then the display command 1 is written to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92.

  On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 displays a simple check screen on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents of the display instruction data by referring to the display instruction data of the register by the display instruction 1 being written in a predetermined register. Control to display an image or the like is executed. In the control for displaying the simple check screen, the layout and characters of the image to be displayed are specified based on the display instruction data, and the characters are displayed according to the information display data stored in the VRAM along the specified layout. 38A, as shown in FIG. 38A, the display area 51a other than the transmission area 51b in the area where the image or the like can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (in this embodiment, the display window 3 of the reel). A simple check screen is displayed in the upper display area 51a). As shown in FIG. 38 (b), on the simple check screen at the start of the simple check, a character string ("CGROM Check 1" in this embodiment) that can specify that the simple check is being executed, Character strings (in this embodiment, “CGROM-a”, “CGROM-b”, “CGROM-c”) indicating the CGROMs 99a to 99c to be inspected are displayed using the font data included in the information display data. Let

  The sub-control unit 91 writes the display command 1 in the register of the display control circuit 92 and displays the simple check screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and then designates one specific CGROM among the CGROMs 99a to 99c as the inspection target. A test data read instruction (in this embodiment, designated in the order of CGROMs 99a, b, and c) is written into a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92. On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 reads the inspection data from the CGROM designated by the instruction by writing the inspection data read instruction to the predetermined register, and stores the inspection data in the predetermined register. A test data storage flag indicating that the test data has been written is set in a predetermined register. The display control circuit 92 does not read the inspection data of the CGROM designated by the inspection data read instruction (for example, the data storage area is destroyed or the CGROM is appropriately connected to the CGROM substrate 99). If the data cannot be read out), data that does not match the verification data (for example, all 0 or 1 data, etc.) is set in the register as inspection data, and the inspection data Set the storage flag in a predetermined register.

  Further, after writing the inspection data read instruction to the predetermined register, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the predetermined area of the ROM 91b and reads the verification data corresponding to the CGROM designated by the inspection data read instruction. After the inspection data storage flag is set in a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, the inspection data is read from the registry of the display control circuit 92. Then, the comparison data and the inspection data are compared. If the two match, display instruction data indicating that the CGROM to be inspected is normal is created. On the other hand, if the two do not match, Display instruction data indicating that there is an abnormality in the CGROM to be inspected is created. Then, the created display instruction data is written to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and the display command 1 is further written to the predetermined register. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not all the CGROMs 99a to 99c have been inspected. When it is determined that all the CGROMs 99a to 99c have not been inspected, the above-described control is repeatedly executed with the remaining CGROMs as inspection targets. To do.

  On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 sets the inspection data storage flag and then writes the display instruction 1 to a predetermined register, thereby referring to the display instruction data in the register and displaying the contents of the display instruction data. The simple check screen is updated according to the control to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, that is, the comparison result between the verification data and the inspection data by the sub-control unit 91. For example, as shown in FIG. 38C, when the comparison result between the verification data and the inspection data is normal for CGROM 99a and abnormal for CGROMs 99b and c, A character string ("OK" in this embodiment) that can be specified as normal is displayed at a position corresponding to CGROM 99a, and an error can be specified at positions corresponding to CGROM 99b and c. Character string ("NG" in this embodiment) is displayed. In addition, when displaying a character string that can be specified as abnormal, the simple check screen is updated so that the color of the character string and the background color around the character string are reversed and displayed. Then, even when any of the other CGROMs 99a to 99c is normal or abnormal, similarly, the simple check screen is updated so that the character string corresponding to normal or abnormal is displayed for each CGROM 99a to 99c. The inspection results of the CGROMs 99a to 99c by the simple check are displayed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that all the CGROMs 99a to 99c have been inspected, the sub-control unit 91 ends the control in the checking mode 1 of the effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the LED 56a for checking, and the LED 59 being checked. . After that, the system waits until the effect switch 56 is operated. When it is detected that the effect switch 56 is operated, it is determined that there is a request to execute the detail check, and the detail check process described later is executed. Then, a detailed check is performed on the CGROMs 99a to 99c.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 can display the simple check screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92 using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b in the simple check. It has become.

  In addition, on the simple check screen, the result of the simple check is displayed corresponding to the CGROMs 99a to 99c using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b, so that an abnormality (the data of the data in the CGROM is displayed). It is possible to determine whether or not there is an abnormality or abnormality in the connection position of the CGROM. Further, when there is an abnormality in a specific CGROM, the character string indicating the inspection result for the corresponding CGROM is inverted and displayed, so that it is easy to recognize that there is an abnormality in the specific CGROM.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 sets the lighting mode of the effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the lighting LED 56a, and the checking LED 59 to the checking mode 1 during execution of the simple check control, so that the predetermined lighting mode is set. Therefore, it is possible to recognize from the outside of the slot machine 1 that the simple check control is being executed. For example, if the liquid crystal display 51, the display control circuit 92, the sub-control unit 91, or the like fails, the simple check is performed. Even when the screen is not normally displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to recognize that the simple check is being controlled.

  Next, the control content regarding the detailed check will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the above-described simple check control to display the comparison result between the verification data and the inspection data for the CGROMs 99a to 99c on the simple check screen, and then detects the operation of the effect switch 56. As a result, detailed check control is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 39, after starting the control of the detailed check, the sub-control unit 91 first controls the lighting state of the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, and the checking LED 59 to the detail check. Is set to the checking mode 2 in which the lighting is performed in a mode different from that at the time of normal startup and simple check. By setting the mode 2 during the check, the LED drive circuits 93a to 93e turn on the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, and the effect LED 56a connected to the respective circuits at the time of normal effect and simple check. Control to a lighting mode that can be visually recognized as different from the mode (for example, a mode that flashes at a faster or slower cycle than normal startup and a simple check mode, a mode that lights in a different color, etc.) The checking LED 59 is controlled to a lighting mode (for example, a lighting mode flashing red) that allows visual recognition that the detailed check control is being executed. Accordingly, the slot machine 1 indicates that the detailed check control is being executed by controlling these LEDs in the checking state 2 over the period in which the detailed check control is being executed in the sub-control unit 91. Can be recognized from outside.

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 writes display instruction data for displaying a detailed check screen indicating that the detailed check is being executed to the register of the display control circuit 92, and then the display command 1 is displayed in the display control circuit 92. Write to a predetermined register.

  On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 displays the detailed check screen on the liquid crystal display 51 with the content of the display instruction data by referring to the display instruction data of the register by the display instruction 1 being written in the predetermined register. Control to display an image or the like is executed. In the control for displaying the detailed check screen, the layout and characters of the image to be displayed are specified based on the display instruction data, and are stored in the VRAM from the simple check control along the specified layout. By displaying characters and the like according to the information display data, the display area 51a other than the transmissive area 51b (in this embodiment, the reel area) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as in the simple check screen. A detail check screen is displayed in the display area 51a) on the upper side of the see-through window 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 40B, on the detail check screen at the start of the detail check, a character string (in this embodiment, “CGROM Check2”) that can specify that the detail check is being executed, A character string (in this embodiment, “CGROM-a”, “CGROM-b”, “CGROM-c”) indicating the CGROMs 99a to 99c to be inspected and a checksum of each CGROM 99a to 99c is being calculated. Is displayed using font data included in the information display data (in this embodiment, “Calculating...”).

  The sub-control unit 91 writes the display command 1 to the register of the display control circuit 92 and displays the detailed check screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and then designates one specific CGROM among the CGROMs 99a to 99c as the inspection target. A checksum instruction (in this embodiment, designated in the order of CGROMs 99a, b, and c) is written into a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92. On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 sequentially reads data in a specific area of the CGROM designated by the instruction, and calculates the checksum by writing the checksum instruction into a predetermined register. Is written in a predetermined register, and an operation completion flag indicating that the operation result has been written is set in the predetermined register. Note that the display control circuit 92 cannot read data in a specific area of the CGROM designated by the checksum instruction (for example, the data storage area has been destroyed, or the CGROM is properly connected to the CGROM board 99). If the data cannot be read out), data that does not match the normal checksum calculation result (for example, data other than the checksum value of each CGROM 99a-c calculated in advance) is calculated. As a result, it is set in a register, and an operation completion flag is set in a predetermined register.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the checksum calculation result when the calculation completion flag is set in the predetermined register of the display control circuit 92 after writing the checksum instruction to the predetermined register. Read by referring to the register. Then, the calculation result of the checksum is set as display instruction data, written to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and display instruction 1 is further written to the predetermined register. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not all the CGROMs 99a to 99c have been inspected. When it is determined that all the CGROMs 99a to 99c have not been inspected, the above-described control is repeatedly executed with the remaining CGROMs as inspection targets. To do.

  On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 refers to the display instruction data of the register and displays the contents of the display instruction data on the liquid crystal display by setting the operation completion flag and then writing the display instruction 1 into a predetermined register. The detail check screen is updated so that the control result displayed on the device 51, that is, the checksum calculation result is displayed. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 40B, when the checksum calculation result for CGROM 99a is written to the register as display instruction data, the checksum displayed in correspondence with CGROM 99a on the detailed check screen is displayed. The character string indicating that the calculation is in progress is updated to a character string indicating the checksum calculation result (in this embodiment, “1234”), indicating that calculation is being performed for all CGROMs 99a, b, and c. The detail check is completed when the character string is updated to a character string indicating a checksum calculation result.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that all the CGROMs 99a to 99c are inspected by displaying the checksum calculation result on the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92 for all the CGROMs 99a, 99b, and 99c. Finishes the control in the checking mode 2 of the effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, and the checking LED 59, and ends the detailed check control.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 can display the detailed check screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92 using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b in the detailed check. It has become. Further, on the detailed check screen, the result of the checksum calculation of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is displayed using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b, so that an error is detected in a specific CGROM (an error in the data in the CGROM). It is possible to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the connection position of the CGROM.

  In addition, the data of the specific area that is the target of the checksum of the CGROMs 99a to 99c of this embodiment is correctly connected to the CGROM substrate 99, so that the checksum calculation result corresponds to the connection position of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the calculation result of the checksum of the CGROMs 99a to 99c on the detailed check screen is a predetermined predetermined numerical value. Therefore, it is possible to determine that there is an abnormality in the CGROM 99b and CGROM 99c (in this embodiment, an abnormality in the connection position of the CGROM). Connecting, i.e. checking CGROM 99a-c The CGROMs 99a to 99c are correctly connected to the CGROM board 99 by connecting so that the calculation result of the thumb becomes a predetermined continuous numerical value (in this embodiment, “1234”, “5678”, “9ABC” in this order). So that it can be determined on the detailed check screen.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 sets the lighting mode of the effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, and the checking LED 59 to the checking mode 2 during the execution of the detailed check, and the predetermined lighting mode. Therefore, it is possible to recognize from the outside of the slot machine 1 that the detailed check control is being executed. For example, if the liquid crystal display 51, the display control circuit 92, the sub-control unit 91, etc. fail, the simple check Even when the screen is not normally displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it can be recognized that the detailed check is being controlled. In addition, during the execution of the detailed check, the lighting state of the effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, and the checking LED 59 is different from the checking mode 1 set during the execution of the simple check. Since these LEDs are controlled to a predetermined lighting mode by setting to 2, when the simple check or detailed check control is being executed, which of the controls is in effect is produced. The LED 52a to c, the reel LED 55, the production LED 56a, and the LED 59 during checking can be discriminated.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a history of receiving commands stored in the RAM 91c (hereinafter sometimes referred to as command history), backup data of the sub-control unit 91 (control state of main control unit 41, game situation) And a game history, etc.), information on the sub-control unit 91 such as time information of the clock device 97, and the like. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the information display control for inspection is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a predetermined condition, an inspection display command that can specify which of these pieces of information is requested to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by connecting the inspection terminal of the slot machine to the sub-control unit 91, When received from the inspection terminal, inspection information display control is executed, and the type of information specified based on the inspection display command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Cause shown. The control content of the inspection information display control executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the inspection terminal receives a command indicating the type of information requested to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the predetermined operation. It is specified from the history, the control status of the main control unit 41 stored in the sub control unit 91, the game history, the time information of the clock device 97, and the like. Then, an inspection display command capable of specifying the type of information requested to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the examination display command, identifies the type of information requested to be displayed based on the examination display command, and displays the identified type of information. The information display data (font data in the present embodiment) that is necessary at the minimum is read from the ROM 91b and written to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and then the information display data is read from the register. The instruction is written in the register of the display control circuit 92. Thereafter, data corresponding to the type of information specified based on the examination display command is read from the RAM 91c, and display instruction data is created based on the corresponding data. For example, when the type of information requested to be displayed is a command history, a new command is displayed on one screen in a time series from the commands stored in the RAM 91c (in this embodiment, 100 steps). The number of items that can be displayed (25 commands in this embodiment) is sequentially selected, and display instruction data including information on the selected commands is created. When the type of information requested to be displayed is backup data of the sub-control unit 91, the control status of the main control unit 41 stored in the RAM 91c (based on the command received from the main control unit 41) The state of the specified main control unit 41, for example, during AT, setting change state, etc., gaming state (RT0-4, RB), gaming history (the number of medals paid out during a predetermined number of games, ART lottery Display instruction data including information such as the number of times of winning, the number of winning of special roles, etc.). Further, when the type of information requested to be displayed is time information of the clock device 97, display instruction data including the time information is created with reference to the time information of the clock device 97.

  After the display instruction data corresponding to the type of information requested to be displayed is created, the display instruction data is written in a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and information display data is stored in the predetermined register of the display control circuit 92. After confirming that the storage flag is set, the display instruction 1 is written in a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92.

  On the other hand, the display control circuit 92 refers to the display instruction data in the register by the display instruction 1 being written into the predetermined register by the sub-control unit 91, and displays the display instruction data in the liquid crystal display 51. The information about the slot machine 1 corresponding to the type of information requested to be displayed is displayed.

  In addition, when the type of information requested to be displayed is command history, the inspection terminal determines whether or not a predetermined page turning operation has been performed after sending the inspection display command, and page turning. Each time it is determined that an operation has been performed, a page feed command that can specify that a page feed operation has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 displays the command history on the liquid crystal display 51 and then receives the page feed command, the command stored in the RAM 91c (in this embodiment, 100 steps). ), Commands other than the command once displayed are sequentially selected in a time-sequential number of commands that can be displayed on one screen (in this example, 25 commands), and information on the selected command is selected. Display instruction data including Then, after the display instruction data is written to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, a display command 1 is written to the predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, so that the display control circuit 92 newly receives the display instruction data based on the display instruction data. A command history is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  By repeating such control every time a page feed command is received, the command history stored in the RAM 91c can be sequentially displayed according to the page feed operation. If the page turning operation is repeatedly performed and the last command in the command history is displayed and then the page turning operation is further performed, the command history is sequentially displayed again after returning to the first command.

  Thus, in the inspection information display control executed by the sub control unit 91 receiving the inspection display command from the inspection terminal, the information is stored in the ROM 91b using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b. Using the information display data, the display control circuit 92 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to receive the command reception history stored in the RAM 91c, the backup data of the sub-control unit 91 (control state of the main control unit 41, game status, Game information, etc.), time information of the clock device 97, and the like, the predetermined information related to the slot machine 1 can be displayed.

  The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment writes display instruction data for specifying the contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and further displays an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents of the display instruction data. Is written in another predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and the display control circuit 92 uses the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c mounted on the CGROM substrate 99. Then, it is possible to display an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display instruction data, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is executed, and the result of the inspection Is written in a predetermined register as display instruction data, and the result of the inspection can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In such a configuration, in the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, when displaying the inspection result on the liquid crystal display 51, the inspection is performed using the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c. If there is an abnormality in the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c, there is a possibility that the inspection result cannot be displayed normally.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the control ROM 91b provided in the sub-control unit 91 is for information display including image data necessary for displaying information such as characters and symbols on the liquid crystal display 51. Data is stored in advance, and the sub-control unit 91 uses the information display data stored in the ROM 91b for the operation of the display control circuit 92 when executing the control for examining the storage contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. The display control circuit 92 stores a display command for displaying an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 with the content of the display instruction data in a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92. As a result, the inspection result is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b, so that the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c are verified. In displaying the result of the inspection on the liquid crystal display 51 in the control for the display, not the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c but the information display stored in the control ROM 91b provided in the sub-control unit 91 Since the inspection result is displayed using the image data included in the image data, the inspection result can be displayed normally even if there is an abnormality in the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c. it can.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 instructs the display control circuit 92 so that the display control circuit 92 displays an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display instruction data, that is, a plurality of control means. The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display an image or the like, but the control means for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display an image or the like is configured by a single control means, for example, A configuration in which the sub-control unit 91 directly displays an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 according to display instruction data may be used. In addition, as a configuration for performing control for displaying an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 by a plurality of control means, for example, a second sub-control unit provided separately from a first sub-control unit that controls control related to the effects of the slot machine 1. The sub-control unit may instruct the display control circuit based on an instruction from the first sub-control unit so that an image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c executed by the sub control unit 91, a simple check and a detailed check can be executed. In the simple check, a specific address of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is specified. Is compared with the verification data stored in the ROM 91b to check whether the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c are normal depending on whether or not they match. A configuration for determining whether or not the specific data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c is normal depending on whether or not the specific data stored in the ROM 91b, which is another storage unit, matches. In the detailed check, a checksum of data in a specific area of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is calculated, and the calculation result is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thus, it is possible to determine whether or not the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c are normal, that is, to output a calculation result calculated by a predetermined calculation from predetermined data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the output data is normal based on the specific data or the calculation result. However, in the control for examining the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c executed by the sub-control unit 91, Any configuration may be used as long as it is possible to determine whether or not the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c storing image data are normal. For example, specific data stored in the CGROM is output. By doing so, it may be possible to determine whether it is normal or not based on the specific data that is output. Even in a configuration in which it is possible to determine whether the calculation result calculated by a predetermined calculation from specific data stored in the memory or the image data stored in the CGROM is a specific value. The calculation result calculated by the predetermined calculation from the image data stored in the CGROM may be provided only for ROM of other storage means, for example, other control means such as the sub-control unit 91 or for inspection. It may be possible to determine whether it is normal or not based on whether or not it matches a specific value stored in the ROM or the like.

  For example, in the configuration in which it is possible to determine whether or not the output data is normal by outputting the specific data stored in the CGROM, the specific data to be output is each CGROM. By determining the value to be a unique value (for example, identification number, arrangement number, name of each CGROM), it is determined whether or not it is normal based on the specific data that is output. Can be facilitated. Further, in such a configuration, when the arrangement order and inspection order of each CGROM are determined in advance, the output specific data is made to match the value indicating the arrangement order and inspection order of each CGROM. Thus, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the output data is normal, in particular, whether or not the CGROMs are arranged and inspected in a predetermined order.

  In the present embodiment, in the detailed check, the checksum of a specific area stored in CGROMa to c is calculated, and the result of the calculation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. However, the result of the detailed check As an alternative, the liquid crystal display 51 may be configured to display a value other than the checksum operation value, for example, a value such as parity, or a determination result as to whether or not the value such as parity matches a specific value. In such a configuration, whether or not the result of the operation is 0 by setting the values of the checksum, parity, etc. to a specific value (the last digit of the checksum is 0, the parity is 0, etc.). It is possible to determine whether or not the corresponding CGROM is normal only by determining, and it is not necessary to store comparison data.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Information display data including image data necessary for displaying information such as symbols and symbols is stored in the VRAM of the display control circuit 92, and the inspection result is liquid crystal using the information display data. The display unit 51 is configured to display the information display data stored in the VRAM of the display control circuit 92 by the sub-control unit 91 when the control for inspecting the storage contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is executed. Any data that is at least necessary for displaying the inspection result on the display 51 may be used. When the inspection result is displayed as an image, image data or the like may be used. Ku, in the case of displaying the character and symbols, etc., may be a font data and the like, may be a combination of these.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment uses the information display data stored in the ROM 91b to execute the control for inspecting the storage contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the information display data is font data for displaying characters constituting the simple check screen and the detailed check screen for displaying the inspection result. Because it is possible to display the result of inspection, it is easy to recognize the result of the inspection, and the inspection result more than the number of stored data is displayed, that is, the information more than the number of stored characters is displayed by the combination of a plurality of characters. Can do.

  In the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, data matching the inspection data stored at the specific addresses of the CGROMs 99a to 99c to be inspected is stored in the control ROM 91b as collation data. In the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, it is inspected whether or not each CGROM 99a to 99c is normal by comparing the verification data with the inspection data read from the CGROMs 99a to 99c. That is, since the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c are inspected using the collation data stored outside the CGROMs 99a to 99c, the data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c is normal even if there is an abnormality. Can be inspected.

  In this embodiment, image data for displaying an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 is stored in the plurality of CGROMs 99a to 99c, and the sub-control unit 91 stores the plurality of CGROMs 99a to 99c in which the image data is stored. Whether or not each of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is normal by reading out the inspection data stored at each predetermined address and comparing it with the corresponding CGROM verification data stored in the control ROM 91b. Therefore, when the stored content of any of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is not normal, it is possible to specify which of the CGROMs 99a to 99c has the abnormal stored content.

  The liquid crystal display 51 of the present embodiment has a transmissive area 51b that can visually recognize each reel 2L, 2C, 2R disposed on the back surface in a part of a display area where an image or the like can be displayed. When the control for inspecting the storage contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is executed, the unit 91 displays a simple check screen and a detailed check screen for displaying the inspection results of the CGROMs 99a to 99c by the display control circuit 92. Since the display area is displayed in a display area other than the transmission area 51b, the visibility of the inspection result displayed by the display control circuit 92 can be ensured.

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform predetermined information related to the sub-control unit 91 (in this embodiment, the command reception history stored in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 It is possible to execute inspection information display control for displaying backup data (control state of the main control unit 41, gaming status, gaming history, etc., time information of the clock device 97, etc.) on the liquid crystal display 51, When executing the inspection information display control, the information display data stored in the ROM 91b is stored in the VRAM which is a working storage area of the display control circuit 92, and the sub-control unit 91 according to a predetermined condition is stored. A table indicating that predetermined information on the display control data is written in a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92 and an image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the content of the display instruction data. By writing an instruction to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, the display control circuit 92 uses the information display data stored in the ROM 91b to perform predetermined information regarding the sub-control unit 91 according to a predetermined condition. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the sub-control unit uses image data included in the information display data stored in the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91 instead of the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Since the information on 91 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the information on the sub-control unit 91 can be normally displayed even when there is an abnormality in the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c.

  The sub-control unit 91 uses the information display data stored in the ROM 91b by the display control circuit 92 to execute the control for inspecting the storage contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Although it is a structure which can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the memory | storage means which the sub-control part 91 test | inspects the memory | storage content is memory | storage means other than CGROM, for example, SOUNDROM in which the sound data for production are memorize | stored Even in such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 displays the inspection result on the liquid crystal display 51 using the information display data stored in the ROM 91b, so that the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Even when there is an abnormality in the image data stored in the information, information regarding the sub-control unit 91 can be displayed normally.

  The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment writes display instruction data for specifying the contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and further displays an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents of the display instruction data. Is written in another predetermined register of the display control circuit 92, and the display control circuit 92 uses the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c mounted on the CGROM substrate 99. Then, it is possible to display an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the display instruction data, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is executed, and the result of the inspection Is written in a predetermined register as display instruction data, and the result of the inspection can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In such a configuration, in the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, when the inspection result is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the inspection is not performed normally or the liquid crystal display 51 itself or If a problem occurs in the display control circuit 92 itself, the test result is not finally displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, whether the test is not performed normally, the liquid crystal display 51 Alternatively, it cannot be specified whether the display control circuit 92 is defective.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the inspection result is predetermined as display instruction data. When the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is executed, the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c can be displayed. Since the lighting of the reel LED 55, the production LED 56a, and the checking LED 59 is controlled in a lighting mode (checking mode 1 and checking mode 2) that can be visually recognized to be different from the lighting mode at the time of the normal performance, the liquid crystal display 51 The mode of the notification means provided separately from the normal mode is different from the normal mode (for example, the mode of flashing at a faster or slower cycle than the normal startup, Since the sub-control unit 91 can recognize that the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c are being inspected, the liquid crystal display 51 is finally brought to the liquid crystal display 51. When the result of the inspection is not displayed, it can be estimated whether the inspection by the sub-control unit 91 is not normally performed or whether the liquid crystal display 51 or the display control circuit 92 has a problem.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, the checking LED 59, that is, the liquid crystal, when executing the control for examining the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Although it is the structure which controls the alerting | reporting means provided separately from the indicator 51 to the aspect which can be visually recognized that it differs from the lighting aspect at the time of a normal production, it is controlled when performing the control which test | inspects CGROM99a-c. The informing means to be provided may be provided separately from the liquid crystal display 51, for example, a display means such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment display provided separately from the liquid crystal display 51, light emission It may be a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED that changes the aspect, a sound output means that changes the sound output aspect, a movable member that changes the operation aspect, or the like.

  When the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes the control for examining the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, that is, the effect means used for the effect, Since lighting control is performed in a lighting mode (for example, a mode of blinking at a faster or later cycle than normal startup) that can be visually recognized as different from the lighting mode at the time of normal performance, the production means used for the production is used. Thus, it can be recognized that the inspection by the sub-control unit 91 is being performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment controls the checking LED 59, that is, the notification unit on the effect control board 90 for the simple check and the detailed check when executing the control for checking the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. Is controlled so that it can be visually recognized (for example, a lighting mode that always lights up or blinks in red), so that only the board on which the checking LED 59 is mounted, that is, the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c are arranged. The inspection by the sub-control unit 91 can be performed while recognizing that the inspection by the sub-control unit 91 is performed without using the front door 1b and the reel unit 2 on which the reel LED 55 is disposed. It becomes possible.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the effect check LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, the effect LED 56a, that is, the effect means used for the effect, and the check when performing the simple check and the detailed check control. Both the middle LED 59, that is, the notification means on the effect control board 90 are controlled to a predetermined lighting mode, but when the simple check and the detailed check are controlled, the effect effect LEDs 52a to 52c, the reel LED 55, A configuration may be adopted in which at least one of the effect LED 56a and the checking LED 59 is controlled to a predetermined lighting mode. By setting it as such a structure, it can be made to recognize whether the test | inspection is performed by the sub-control part 91. FIG.

  When the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment executes the control for examining the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, the effect LED 52a to c, the reel LED 55, and the effect LED 56a are respectively provided in separate LED drive circuits 93a to 93a. Through e, the lighting control is performed in a lighting mode that can be visually recognized to be different from the lighting mode at the time of normal performance (for example, a mode of flashing at a faster or slower cycle than that at the time of normal activation), and therefore, the LED drive circuit 93a Even when a malfunction occurs in a part of ~ e, the notification means that is controlled to be turned on via another system has a lighting mode different from the lighting mode at the time of normal production, so the sub-control unit 91 causes the CGROM 99a ~ It can be recognized that the stored contents of c are being inspected.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, when executing the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c, effects effects LEDs 52a to 52c connected via the LED drive circuits 93a to 93e, reel LEDs 55, It is visually recognized that the LED 56a for production and the checking LED 59 connected in a separate system from the production effect LEDs 52a to 52c are different from the lighting mode at the time of the ordinary production without using the LED driving circuits 93a to 93e. Since lighting control is performed in a possible lighting mode (for example, a mode of flashing at a faster or slower cycle than normal startup), even if a problem occurs in the LED driving circuits 93a to 93e, the LED driving circuits 93a to 93e. Since the checking LED 59 that is controlled to be lighted separately from the lighting state is different from the lighting state at the time of normal performance, the sub-control unit 91 The inspection of the contents of CGROM99a~c is being performed can be recognized.
[Modification 3]
[About pachinko machines]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 42 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 42, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display).

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering).

  On the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H in the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes an electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable blades that change between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position. A second start winning opening is formed as (second start area).

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door, and forms a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 42). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

  When the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, for example, it is determined to control to a gaming state in which a notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball in a specific mode (such as right-handed) is performed. To determine the combination of special symbols after transmitting a command indicating the processing result of the second process or the second process for determining whether to control the game state in which the accessory is movable from the game control board to the effect control board A command indicating the processing result of the first process can be transmitted from the game control board to the effect control board. Thereby, it is possible to obtain the same effect as the above-described embodiment.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In accordance with the first process (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player and the lottery result of the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute control for shifting to a specific gaming state. The second process (CZ lottery, ART lottery, extra lottery, freeze lottery) is performed, and the CZ lottery result command, ART lottery result command, extra lottery result command, and freeze lottery result command indicating the lottery result of the second process are displayed. After the transmission, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command indicating the lottery result of the first process are transmitted (in this example, the processes of Sc30 and Sc31 are performed after the processes of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. 25 are performed. Part to do).
Therefore, since the first process is a lottery executed regardless of the model, the command finally transmitted regardless of the model can be made the same. Further, even when the second process is performed or not performed depending on the gaming state in the same model, the command finally transmitted can be made the same. For this reason, it becomes possible for the sub-control unit 91 to share a command that triggers the execution of an effect, so that a program related to the execution trigger of the effect can be shared among a plurality of models, and the development cost of the program Can be suppressed.

The specific gaming state for determining whether or not to execute the control to be transferred in the second process is a state in which the number of games is added in an advantageous gaming state such as CZ, ART, and the additional specialization zone (in this example, 25 is a part for executing the processes of Sc25 and Sc26 to Sc28 in FIG.
Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered in the lottery result of the second process.

The specific gaming state that determines whether or not to execute the control to be transferred in the second process is the freeze state (in this example, the part that executes the processes of Sc25 and Sc29 in FIG. 25).
Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered in the lottery result of the second process.

The sub control unit 91 draws the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and the lottery results of the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, the extra lottery, and the freeze lottery. And the lottery result is updated. Then, when it is specified that the lottery conditions for each lottery are satisfied based on the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect that suggests the result of each lottery is executed. (In this example, the part that executes the process of Sp5 in FIG. 31).
Therefore, the effect can be executed according to the lottery result in the latest state after the update.

In the present embodiment, the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command are transmitted as the first lottery result command (in this example, the part for executing the processes of Sc30 and Sc31 in FIG. 25).
Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the lottery result of the internal lottery that is the first process.

In this embodiment, the CZ lottery result command, the ART lottery result command, the extra lottery result command, and the freeze lottery result command, which are the second processing result commands, are transmitted a plurality of times (in this example, the processes of Sc26 to Sc29 in FIG. (The part which performs the process of Sc47-Sc50 of FIG. 27).
Therefore, the state of the main control unit 41 and the state of the sub control unit 91 can be synchronized.

RT when a promotion replay, a fall replay, or the like is won in accordance with the result of the first process (winning determination process shown in Sc46a in FIG. 26) for determining whether or not a winning combination has occurred and the winning determination process. The second process (the game state control process shown in Sc46b in FIG. 27) is executed and the RT state command indicating the process result of the second process is transmitted, and then the process of the first process is performed. A winning number 1 command and a winning number 2 command indicating the result are transmitted (in this example, the processing of Sc51a and Sc51b is executed after the processing of Sc46c in FIG. 27).
Therefore, since the first process is a lottery executed regardless of the model, the command finally transmitted regardless of the model can be made the same. Further, even when the second process is performed or not performed depending on the gaming state in the same model, the command finally transmitted can be made the same. For this reason, it becomes possible for the sub-control unit 91 to share a command that triggers the execution of an effect, so that a program related to the execution trigger of the effect can be shared among a plurality of models, and the development cost of the program Can be suppressed.

The predetermined control determined by the second process is a control for shifting the RT (in this example, the part shown in FIG. 11 and the part for performing the process of Sc46c in FIG. 27).
Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered in the processing result of the second processing.

In the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the display result is normal (whether or not there is an illegal winning) prior to the gaming state control process as the second process (in this example, the process of Sc46a in FIG. 26). Part to do).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent unintended control when the display result is abnormal.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies the processing result of the gaming state control process based on the RT state command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and updates the processing result. Then, when it is determined that the RT transition condition is satisfied based on the winning number 1 command and the winning number 2 command, an effect that suggests the RT state is executed. (In this example, the part that executes the process of Sp5 in FIG. 31).
Therefore, the effect can be executed according to the processing result in the latest state after the update.

In the present embodiment, a winning number 1 command and a winning number 2 command are transmitted as the winning number commands (in this example, the part for executing the processing of Sc51a and Sc51b in FIG. 27).
Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the result of the winning determination process that is the first process.

In the present embodiment, the RT state command, which is the second processing result command, is transmitted a plurality of times (in this example, the process of Sc25a in FIG. 25 and the process of Sc46c in FIG. 27 are executed).
Therefore, the state of the main control unit 41 and the state of the sub control unit 91 can be synchronized.

  In the first modification, the main control unit 41 specifies the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role as the internal lottery result and the winning status of the general role as the internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A possible second internal winning command can be set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target role, it can be specified that the notification target role has been won, but the stoppage that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified. No. 2 internal winning command is set, so that the game according to the internal lottery result from the second internal winning command regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Since a common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled without specifying an advantageous stop order for the second, the processing related to the transmission of the second internal winning command is simplified. In addition, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect in a state where the player is not controlled by the AT even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated.

  In the first modification, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery when a start operation is performed, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM 41c according to the internal lottery result, and sets the winning The internal winning flag is set according to the number, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc., and the internal winning command that can identify the internal lottery result as the winning status of the special role Are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The winning number when the notification target role is won as the internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay as the notification target role is In the internal winning command setting process, navigation notification is executed under the control of the AT in the internal winning command setting process. In a state other than the state, when the winning number set in the RAM 41c is within the predetermined numerical value range (2 to 19, 23 to 34), it can be specified that it has been notified, but it is advantageous for the player. Since the second internal winning command for which the stop order cannot be specified is set and the set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT Regardless of the fact that the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command, the AT is controlled by the AT even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated. Advantageous for the player in non state stop order can be prevented from being informed by the navigation performance.

  In addition, as the winning number set when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the main control unit 41 indicates that the internal lottery result is the notification target combination. Whether or not the winning number used in performing the predetermined control is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination, and therefore the second internal winning command is transmitted. Can be simplified.

  In the second modification, information display data including image data necessary for displaying information such as characters and symbols on the liquid crystal display 51 is stored in advance in the control ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 is a working storage area for the display control circuit 92 for displaying the information display data stored in the ROM 91b when executing the control for checking the storage contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c. A display instruction for displaying an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 with the contents of the display instruction data is written in a predetermined register of the display control circuit 92 and stored in the ROM 91b by the display control circuit 92. Since the result of the inspection is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 using the data for displaying information, the control for inspecting the stored contents of the CGROMs 99a to 99c is performed. , When the result of the inspection is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it is not included in the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c but included in the information display data stored in the control ROM 91b provided in the sub-control unit 91. As a result of the inspection is displayed using the image data to be displayed, the result of the inspection can be displayed normally even if there is an abnormality in the image data stored in the CGROMs 99a to 99c.

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

[About the first process]
In the above embodiment, the internal lottery that determines whether or not the winning combination of the winning combination is permitted is given as an example of the first process. However, the jackpot lottery that determines whether or not to generate a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine. A first process different from the above embodiment may be applied.

[About the second process]
In the above embodiment, CZ lottery, ART lottery, extra lottery, and freeze lottery are given as examples of the second process. However, CT (challenge time) in which RT or reel stop control becomes uncontrolled or the number of sliding frames changes. ) Transition lottery, transition lottery to a gaming state in which a right-handed notification is given in a pachinko gaming machine, transition lottery to a gaming state in which an accessory is movable, transition lottery to a probability variation state or a short-time state, etc. as the second process, etc. A second process different from the above embodiment may be applied.

  In addition, as the second process, the process of determining whether to shift to the specific gaming state CZ, AT, or the freeze state is given as an example, but whether to execute the control to shift to the specific gaming state is determined. Processing other than the processing for performing the processing may be executed in the second processing. For example, the second process may be a process of updating the number of remaining games until the gaming state being controlled ends according to the processing result of the first process. Specifically, there is a process of updating the number of remaining games in CZ, AT, additional specialization zone, and freeze state according to the result of the internal lottery. Further, for example, a process for generating an advantageous stock such as an AT in accordance with a processing result of the first process may be referred to as a second process. In any case, the second process result command is transmitted for each game regardless of whether or not the second process is performed, and the contents of the command are changed when the second process is performed. It is possible to carry out the invention.

[About the first process]
In the above embodiment, the winning determination process is given as an example of the first process. However, a first process different from the above embodiment is applied, such as a process for determining a combination of special symbols in a pachinko machine. May be.

[About the second process]
In the above embodiment, the process for determining the RT transition is given as an example of the second process. However, the CT (challenge time) in which the AT or reel stop control becomes uncontrolled or the number of sub-frames changes. Transition, transition to a gaming state in which a right-handed notification is made in a pachinko machine, transition to a gaming state in which an accessory is movable, processing for determining transition to a probability variation state or a short-time state is set as the second processing, etc. A second process different from the above embodiment may be applied. For example, when the AT is the second process, it is configured to shift to the AT when a specific winning combination wins, and to determine whether or not to shift to the AT after performing the winning determination process This process can be performed by transmitting a winning number command after transmitting the AT state command.

  In addition, the process for determining the RT transition as the predetermined control is exemplified as the second process, but the process other than the process for determining the RT transition as the predetermined control may be executed in the second process. . For example, the second process may be a process of updating the number of remaining games until the gaming state being controlled ends according to the processing result of the first process. Specifically, there is a process of updating the number of remaining games in CZ, AT, additional specialization zone, and freeze state according to the derived display result. Further, for example, a process for generating an advantageous stock such as an AT in accordance with a processing result of the first process may be referred to as a second process. In any case, the second process result command is transmitted for each game regardless of whether or not the second process is performed, and the contents of the command are changed when the second process is performed. It is possible to carry out the invention.

[About gaming machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, using a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine. The invention according to claim 1 is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine for setting a bet number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet number using only credits. It is possible. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using both medals and game balls, and the medals and game balls are paid out when winning is shown in the above embodiment. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration.

  Further, the present invention includes a home game machine and other computer devices for starting game software (slot machine game, pachinko gaming machine game), and a portable terminal for starting installed mobile applications (slot machine application, pachinko gaming machine application). It is also possible to configure as a gaming machine.

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

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that perform games,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on the control command transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
A first processing means for performing a first process for determining whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player;
Second processing means for performing, after the first processing, second processing for determining whether or not to execute control for shifting to a specific gaming state according to the processing result of the first processing;
First processing result command transmission means for transmitting a first processing result command capable of specifying the processing result of the first processing;
A second process result command transmitting means for transmitting a second process result command capable of specifying a process result of the second process;
The production control means includes
Specifying means for specifying the processing result of the first processing and the processing result of the second processing based on the first processing result command and the second processing result command;
Production execution means for executing the production according to the identification result by the identification means,
The gaming machine, wherein the first processing result command transmission means transmits the first processing result command after the second processing result command transmission means transmits the second processing result command.

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