JP2017176623A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving taste of a game regardless of such a configuration that an operation mode of stop switches is notified by main control means.SOLUTION: Main control means changes start timing of depressing order notification according to a set MM number. In cases other than MM number 2, the control means starts the depressing order notification at timing (a step S125) related to reception of an operation of a start lever. In a case of the MM number 2, the depressing order notification is started at timing (a step S136) related to a start of rotation of all reels. Either timing is timing before the operation of the stop switches is validated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The invention described in this specification (hereinafter referred to as “the present invention”) relates to a slot machine including a reel that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols.

  A slot machine, which is a typical gaming machine, generally has control related to the progress of a game using a reel (for example, reel drive control, control of a role determination (hereinafter also referred to as “role lottery”), and a game such as a game medal. A main control board (hereinafter also referred to as “main control means”) that performs medium input / discharge control, game state transition control between a plurality of game states having different probabilities of determining a combination, etc., and according to the game situation A sub-control board (hereinafter, referred to as a control board) that performs control relating to execution of various effects (image effects by an image display device (hereinafter also referred to as “liquid crystal display device”) and sound effects by a speaker device) for the purpose of improving the interest of the game. The information transmission (transmission) between the two boards can be performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub control board.

  Also, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever is performed by a player, thereby performing a role determination process, Any game combination (hereinafter also simply referred to as “combination”) or loss is determined, and then a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is validated, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel, so that each reel Are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

  Usually, the rotation stop of the plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled to be able to stop at an arbitrary timing within a predetermined time (usually a time during which a maximum of 5 symbols can move) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The winning combination determined by the determination process (hereinafter referred to as “approved winning combination” as appropriate) is established as much as possible (the combination of symbols constituting the allowable winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as “corresponding symbol”) is effective. A combination that is not determined by the above-mentioned combination determination process (not selected) is not established (corresponding symbols constituting a combination other than the permitted combination are not displayed on the active line). It has become.

  Further, as a game player, in general, a re-game player (a game medium is not paid out (cannot be acquired) even if established) can perform the next game without the player newly inserting a game medium. In addition to a normal role called a role (hereinafter also referred to as a “replay role”) or a small role (a role that allows a predetermined number of game media to be acquired upon establishment (hereinafter also referred to as a “winning role”)) Bonus combination (special gaming state when established (for example, combination that allows transition to a predetermined small combination determination probability (hereinafter referred to as “winning probability”) higher than usual) Special roles are provided. Usually, only a small number of symbols of a symbol combination constituting such a special combination are arranged on each reel.

  For this reason, even when a special combination is determined, the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel in anticipation of the timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated (hereinafter referred to as “this”). Such an operation is referred to as “to push”), and it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role has been decided but it could not be established, information indicating that the special role has been decided will be carried over to the next game (hereinafter, The opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured even for the player who is not good at holding the special role.

  In addition, in the conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (game states) having different probable player determination probabilities are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed). It is generally known that a transition is made to another RT state in response to. Such transition between RT states is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the determination probability of a combination (re-playing combination). In addition, the period during which the re-game player decision probability is controlled to the RT state that is set to the highest is sometimes referred to as a replay time.

  On the other hand, a game period referred to as AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows the player to play a game advantageously is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is performed within this game period. ing. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) in which the re-gamer's decision probability is set to the highest RT state, and the AT during such a replay time is generally It is called ART (Assist Replay Time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that allows acquisition of a game medium is determined, this is notified, or the determined small role is established (the corresponding symbol is set to an effective line). The operation mode of the stop switch (the operation order indicating the order in which the plurality of stop switches should be operated (hereinafter referred to as “pushing order”), An operation position (hereinafter, referred to as a “push position”) indicating what rotation position the reel should be operated in is known.

  Conventional slot machines generally perform the above-described AT-related control processing (hereinafter referred to as “AT-related control processing” as appropriate) exclusively by sub-control means. For example, processing related to setting of AT, processing for determining an operation mode to be notified, processing for determining an aspect of assist effect when notifying the operation mode, etc. are performed by the sub-control means, and the main control means performs these control processes. Is generally not directly involved.

  In addition, when a special role is established or when an AT is set, a signal indicating this is sent to an external device such as a history display device or a management computer (hall computer) installed in a game shop (hall). (Hereinafter, such an output signal is referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate), and based on the outer end signal, the history of the number of special roles established and the number of AT settings is grasped and displayed to the player. It is also widely used to manage the ratio of the number of game media that has been paid out to the number of game media that have been thrown in.

  Further, in a conventional slot machine, there is known one that delays execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game by a certain time delay (hereinafter referred to as “freeze” as appropriate). This freeze is performed in the main control means, for example, when it is suggested that an advantageous state has occurred for the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that the advantageous state has occurred. It is often used for the purpose of enhancing interest. In addition, when such freezing is performed, it is generally performed to produce an effect that drives the reel in a special manner (hereinafter referred to as “freeze effect during freezing” as appropriate).

  As described above, until now, the slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as “sub-AT machine”) in which the AT-related control processing is performed by the sub-control unit is generally used. There is also a problem that the AT can be forcibly set by performing the act. Recently, there is also known a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as “main AT machine”) that performs a part of AT-related control processing by main control means that is less likely to perform fraud than the sub-control means. For example, the main control means performs processing related to the setting of the AT and the processing for determining the push order notified during the AT, and the sub-control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of performing notification of the pushing order (assist effect). In such a main AT machine, various information related to the AT is managed by the main control means, and the information is appropriately transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). .

JP 2014-161344 A

  In the main AT machine as described above, it is necessary to perform a part of various AT-related control processes performed by the sub control means in the sub AT machine by the main control means. For example, processing related to AT setting or cancellation, processing related to determination of push order to be notified, processing related to AT period extension or specific period setting or cancellation, and notification of contents determined by these processing to the sub-control means It is necessary to perform processing related to information transmission. For this reason, it is expected that the processing load in the main control means will increase greatly. In particular, since the transmission of various types of information from the main control unit to the sub control unit may be performed in a concentrated manner at a predetermined timing (for example, when a start switch operation is accepted), the amount of information transmitted from the main control unit If the number increases, the processing load during information transmission may increase significantly. Furthermore, since it is necessary to store data necessary for performing the above-described processing and data related to the processing result, there is a possibility that the data storage capacity (storage capacity of the ROM or RAM) in the main control means may be insufficient.

  In addition, the operation mode (push order and position) of the stop switch that is notified to the player during AT or the like is usually an operation mode that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as “advantageous operation mode”). However, this advantageous operation mode may be specified without notification if information on the winning combination selected by the lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “result lottery result information”) is known. For example, in the process of transmitting information from the main control unit to the sub-control unit, if the result information of the role lottery is obtained illegally, there is a possibility that an advantageous operation mode may be specified even when AT is not set. In this case, it is meaningless to perform processing related to setting and cancellation of AT by the main control means. Therefore, in order to prevent such an illegal act, at least when the advantageous operation mode is not notified (for example, during non-AT), it may be considered not to send the result lottery result information from the main control means to the sub-control means. It is done.

  However, in many of the recent slot machines, the lottery results information of the role lottery is determined by the sub-control means based on the result information of the role lottery transmitted from the main control means. If the transmission is not performed, there is a possibility that the determination of the contents of the effect by the sub-control means may be hindered. Therefore, information that can not specify the advantageous operation mode, but can determine the content of the production (for example, information that can identify the outline of the type of the winning combination, etc .; hereinafter also referred to as “production information”), Transmission to the sub-control means is also conceivable. However, in that case, the main control means must perform the process for generating the production information and the process for transmitting the production information to the sub-control means, which further increases the processing load on the main control means. There is a fear. In addition, since it is necessary to store data (for example, look-up table) necessary for generating the production information, there is a possibility that the data storage capacity in the main control means is further insufficient.

  It is also conceivable that the main control means performs notification of the operation mode of the stop switch. In this case, as the notification means, a display lamp (for displaying the number of game media paid out, the number of credits, etc.) For example, a 7-segment lamp) can be used. However, when the operation mode of the stop switch is notified using the display lamp, it is difficult to diversify the notification mode compared to the case where the notification mode is notified using the image display device. The That is, the notification mode and the notification timing are standardized, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced. In addition, there is a possibility that the result of the lottery (the type of the winning combination) may be estimated by the player depending on the notification content. Specifically, when a lottery result A (for example, a winning lottery result in which a winning combination is won) is selected in which an advantageous symbol combination is not displayed unless a plurality of stop switches are operated in a predetermined operation order. , Informing the order of operation of a plurality of stop switches, if a predetermined stop switch is operated first, a winning combination lottery result B (for example, a winning lottery result won by a re-playing player) is selected. In such a case, if only the operation order of the first stop switch is notified, only the operation order of the first stop switch (which stop switch should be operated first) is notified. There is a possibility that the player may know that the combination lottery result A has not been selected (before the stop switch is operated).

  As described above, in the main AT machine, it is a big problem to reduce the processing load of the AT related control processing by the main control means while preventing the data storage capacity in the main control means from being insufficient. Further, when the main control means is configured to notify the operation mode of the stop switch, it is another problem to improve the fun of the game while having such a configuration. Furthermore, it is also an issue to prevent the result of the winning lottery from being estimated to the player by the content when the main control means notifies the operation mode of the stop switch.

  The above-described processing related to the setting of the AT and processing related to the extension of the AT period and the setting of the specific period are processing including various lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “AT-related lottery”) processing. In the AT related lottery, the winning probability (number) is generally determined according to the result of the role lottery. Therefore, the result of the role lottery and the winning probability in the AT related lottery are associated one by one. In many cases, data such as a lookup table is stored in advance, and AT-related lottery is performed with reference to the stored data. However, in recent years, there has been a tendency for the number of options (number of results of the role lottery) selected by the role lottery to increase, and accordingly, the amount of data such as lookup tables referenced in the AT-related lottery also increases. There is a possibility that the processing load of the AT related lottery by the control means becomes excessive. Further, there is a possibility that the data storage capacity in the main control means will be further insufficient. Therefore, when AT-related lottery is performed by the main control means, reducing the processing load is also a big problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the fun of a game while having a configuration in which a main control means notifies the operation mode of a stop switch. .

  The following slot machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of a configuration corresponding to an embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.

  The first slot machine includes a reel, a start switch (for example, start lever 25), a stop switch, and main control means, and the main control means performs a role lottery (for example, a role determination process). Role lottery means (for example, role determination means 132), notification means (for example, WIN lamp 46j) for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the result information (for example, YK number) of the role lottery, a plurality of games Game mode control means (for example, main mode control means 116) for controlling the mode transition, and the notification means notifies the operation mode according to the game mode controlled by the game mode control means. It is characterized in that it can be changed in timing.

  In the second slot machine, in addition to the configuration of the first slot machine described above, the notification unit is configured to perform the first timing at a first timing under a situation where the notification unit is controlled to a predetermined game mode (for example, MM number 1). The operation mode can be notified, and the operation mode can be notified at a second timing in a situation where the operation mode is controlled to a specific game mode (for example, MM number 2). The second timing is characterized in that all of the timings are timings before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective.

  In the third slot machine, in addition to the configuration of the second slot machine described above, the first timing is a timing related to the operation of the start switch, and the second timing is a timing related to the rotation start of the reel. It is characterized by having a configuration of

  According to the above first to third slot machines, the notification means of the main control means is configured to notify the operation mode of the stop switch, but the notification timing can be changed according to the game mode. It has become. For this reason, while being able to give a variation in the timing which alert | reports the operation mode of a stop switch, it can also give a player a sense of expectation by changing a notification timing. Furthermore, it can be suggested that the game mode has changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriately changing the notification timing. Further, according to the second and third slot machines, the timing (first timing and second timing) at which the operation mode of the stop switch is notified is the timing before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the stop switch before the operation mode of the stop switch is notified.

  According to the slot machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while having a configuration in which the main control means notifies the operation mode of the stop switch.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the said slot machine schematically. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the kind-1 of the game combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the type-2 of game combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure showing type-3 of the game combination in the slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a game combination type-4 and (B) is a diagram showing a specific symbol. It is a figure which shows the combination determination result number (re-game combination and winning combination-1) in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) shows a combination determination result number (re-playing combination / winning combination-2), and (B) shows a combination determination result number (special combination). It is a figure which shows the role determination probability -1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the role determination probability-2 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the role determination probability-3 in the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game state (non-RT, RT1-5, BB-A, BB-B) in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the data value set at the time of each said game state, (A) is non-RT, (B) is RT1, (C) is RT3, (D) is RT4, (E) is RT5, ( F) corresponds to RT2, (G) corresponds to BB-A, and (H) corresponds to BB-B. It is a diagram showing the relationship of each main mode (usually each mode of CZ internal, CZ, ART internal, ART, bonus operation, ART preparation) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the data value set at the time of each said game state, (A) is normal mode, (B) is ART internal mode, (C) is CZ internal mode, (D) is ART mode RT4, ( E) corresponds to the CZ mode, (F) corresponds to the ART preparation mode, and (G) corresponds to the bonus operating mode. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the role determination result number in the said slot machine, a role determination group number, and production group number. In the slot machine, (A) shows the correspondence between the navigation number, the corresponding push order, and the display contents, and (B) shows the contents of the push order equal lottery. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the role determination result number in the said slot machine, and a navigation number. In the slot machine, (A) is a display mode of navigation number 2 by a WIN lamp, (B) is a display mode of navigation number 2 by an image display device, (C) is a display mode of navigation number 4 by a WIN lamp, (D ) Is the display mode of the navigation number 4 by the image display device, (E) is the display mode of the aiming image by the image display device, (F) is the mode of displaying the navigation number 5 in binary numbers by the WIN lamp, and (G) is the image display. It is a figure which shows the change aspect of the push order display by an apparatus. (A) is a CZ lottery, (B) is a precursor game number lottery, (C) is an ART lottery, and (D) is an outline drawing of an extra lottery performed by the main control means of the slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) shows the execution timing of the push order notification, and (B) shows the push order notification timing on the main side. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the press order alerting | reporting in the sub side in each of the normal mode of the said slot machine, CZ internal mode, and CZ mode, and alerting | reporting timing. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the press order alerting | reporting in the sub side in each of the ART internal mode of the said slot machine, and ART mode, and alerting | reporting timing. It is a figure which shows the role determination group number table in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) shows the navigation number data value table 1, (B) shows the navigation number data value table 2, and (C) shows the navigation number data value table 3. It is a figure which shows the pushing order equal lottery address table in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows RAM storage area-1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows RAM storage area-2 in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a flow chart showing a game progress control process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of a game start set process. In the slot machine, (A) is an internal lottery start process, (B) is a 4-bit data acquisition process, (C) is a lever control process, and (D) is a flowchart showing a flow of an MM number branch process. In the slot machine, (A) is an MM number 0 process, (B) is an MM number 1 process, (C) is an MM number 2 process, and (D) is a flowchart showing a flow of an MM number 3/4 process. . In the slot machine, (A) is a navigation number setting process, (B) is a navigation number management process, and (C) is a flowchart showing a flow of an MM number check process. In the slot machine, (A) is a push order equal lottery process, (B) is a table selection, (C) is a designated address data set, and (D) is a flowchart showing each flow of byte lottery. In the slot machine, (A) is a control command continuous set process, (B) is a control command generation process, (C) is a control command set 1, and (D) is a flowchart showing a flow of the control command set 2. In the slot machine, (A) is a game end check process, (B) is a BB operation management, and (C) is a flowchart showing a flow of RT state management. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the MM number management process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a program start process, (B) is a sub-main loop process, and (C) is a flowchart showing each flow of a power-off process. In the slot machine, (A) is a one-command process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of processes at the time of a start lever. In the slot machine, (A) is a process at the time of first cylinder stop reception, (B) is a process at the time of second cylinder stop reception, and (C) is a process at the time of third cylinder stop reception. It is a flowchart to show. It is a diagram showing the transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device in the “basic pattern (when undergoing setting change device processing)” of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a continuation of the transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device in the “basic pattern (when the setting change device process is performed)” of the slot machine. Transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device in “when power is restored (that is, when the setting change device processing is not performed)” of the slot machine, and “when the number other than Navi number 0 and MM number 2 is It is a figure which shows the transition of the display content of a WIN lamp and an image display apparatus in the case where a power supply is cut off just before the output request of a navigation number. It is a diagram showing the transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device in the slot machine “when the power is cut off immediately after the output of the navigation number when it is other than the navigation number 0 and MM number 2”. It is a figure which shows the transition of the display content of the WIN lamp and an image display apparatus in "when the power supply is cut off at the time of spinning cylinder stop management (after at least constant speed rotation)" of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing the transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device in the case where “a C0 error occurs after the start lever is received and before all cylinder stops” of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing the transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device when “E6 error occurs after the start lever is received and before all cylinder stops” of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the modification of the corresponding | compatible relationship between the role determination result number in the said slot machine, a role determination group number, and production | presentation group number. It is a figure which shows another modification of the correspondence of the combination determination result number and combination determination group number in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the modification of the corresponding | compatible relationship between the combination determination result number and effect group number in the said slot machine.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, “combination determination processing” refers to a combination of a plurality of combination determination result numbers (consisting of one or a plurality of game combinations or losers (except when no loser is set)). It means a selection act such as a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “role lottery”) performed using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers. Here, the combination determination result number is one or a plurality of game combinations that are allowed to be established in the game in which the combination determination result number is selected (hereinafter referred to as “permitted formation combination”, “winning combination”, etc.). It prescribes.

  In addition, “establishment” in the case where “game player is established”, “game player is established”, or the like is referred to as a game player corresponding to the selected combination determination result number (game player with a game medal payout ( A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a game combination (a small role) or a non-payout gaming combination (re-playing combination or special combination)) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode on a valid line described later) It is used as a concept to indicate that it is displayed. However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

  Further, in the following description, a rule necessary for playing a game among a game medal insertion operation (manipulation operation) to a medal insertion slot 21 described later and a credited (stored) game medal by a player. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing a number of gaming medals for gaming is collectively referred to as a betting operation. In addition, this betting operation, a player's pressing operation of a clearing switch 24, a tilting operation of a start lever (also referred to as “start switch”) 25, and pressing operations of stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are collectively referred to as a game. This is called operation. In general, “injection” in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is “inserted into the slot machine”, and a case where the game medal is used to mean “used for gaming”. There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word “insert” is used in the former meaning, and the word “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

  In the following description, the “payout number” of game medals means the number of game medals scheduled to be paid out in one game. The act of paying out game medals includes the act of actually paying out game medals from the slot machine (hereinafter referred to as “actual payout” as appropriate), and game medals stored in the slot machine, There is an act of increasing the numerical value stored electromagnetically (hereinafter, referred to as “storage addition payout” as appropriate).

  In the following description, “total number of game medals” means the difference between the total number of game medals paid out and the total number of game medals bet in a predetermined period (can be set arbitrarily). To do. However, the total number of game medals paid out during a predetermined period may be the total number acquired here.

  In the following description, “freeze” means that execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time. In the following embodiments, every time the RB operation (RB game) ends during the BB operation described later, a waiting time at the end of the RB operation described later is set as this freeze. While it is frozen, the game operation by the player is not accepted effectively.

  In the following description and drawings, numerical values may be expressed in binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers in addition to decimal numbers. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, “B” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in binary, and “H” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in hexadecimal. In addition, in decimal notation, nothing is added to the end of the numerical value.

Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
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As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. The upper panel assembly 10, the middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the tray assembly 40 are attached.

  A display screen 11a of an image display device (liquid crystal display device) 11 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is disposed so as to face the front, and its peripheral portion. The first effect lamp 12, the second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and the third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are disposed on the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.

  A display window W facing the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body housing is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20, and below the display window W is provided. Includes a medal slot 21 for inserting game medals (game media), a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three). MAX-BET switch 23 for betting game medals at once, clearing switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and / or credited game medals, all reels 3a, 3b, 3c (reel (Also referred to as “rotor”), the rotation of the start lever (start switch) 25 and the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, which are operated when the rotation is started, is stopped individually. Three stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c (the left stop switch 26a corresponds to the reel 3a, the central stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c). And a reject switch 27 and the like for returning the game medal inserted and retained from the medal slot 21.

  The inside of the medal insertion slot 21 is used when an inserted game medal is accepted effectively, and when the inserted game medal is not accepted, and when the inserted game medal is not accepted. The branch is branched to a return passage (which leads to a later-described game medal payout port 41) through which the game medal passes, and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and inserts it into the medal slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 is in an ON state indicates a state in which a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to a receiving passage (a state in which a game medal can be received), and the blocker 48 is in an OFF state. It is assumed that the game medal inserted into the mouth 21 is guided to the return path (game medal unacceptable state).

  In addition, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three insertion medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is on the upstream side of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage where the inserted game medal flows down. In place. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is guided into the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (described later). It is arranged at a position near the hopper 50. The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that a game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 has passed through a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage, and in the vicinity of the branch portion (position where the blocker 48 is installed). (Position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  If both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been accepted effectively. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect a game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. Means that it has been returned. Further, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c detect the passage of game medals in a different order from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, 28b), or the passage of game medals with some inserted medal sensors. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as a game medal flowing backward has occurred.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible from the player. A winning line 29 that connects the middle symbol display areas of the reels 3a to 3c horizontally (straight line) is a winning line that is activated when a specified number of game medals are betted, and the activated winning line. 29, whether or not a game combination is established is determined based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 29 is appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

  In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, as the display lamps, a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

  The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is lit up in a situation where a game medal can be betted, and is placed inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or entirely turned on. It is designed to shine. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or lower portion of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as “BET lamp 46b”) displays the number of game medals bet, and is a 1-BET display lamp that is turned on when there is one bet. 46bA, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on in the case of two sheets, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bC that is turned on in the case of three sheets. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit in a situation where a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit in a situation where the start lever 25 can be operated to start a game. It is what is done. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game player described later is established in an arbitrary game and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later.

  For example, the status display lamp 46f is turned on when an ART mode described later is set, and is turned off when the ART mode is finished. The number display lamp 46g is an ART described later when the ART mode is set. The initial value of the number of games (for example, “50”) is displayed, and thereafter, the display value of the number of games and ART games is decremented by 1 (except during BB operation described later), and the number of additional ART games is determined. When added, the additional number is added and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) displays the number of stored (credited) game medals in seven segments, and is a payout number display lamp 46j (hereinafter also referred to as “WIN lamp 46j”). ) Is a seven-segment display of the number of game medals to be paid out when a small combination described later is established.

  The WIN lamp 46j is also configured to display a character (alphabet) indicating the type of error when an abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. The errors set in this embodiment include HP error, HE error, H0 error, CE error, CP error, CH error, C0 error, C1 error, FE error, E1 error, E5 error, E6 error, E7 error, etc. There is. The HP error is an error when it is determined by the payout sensor of the medal detection unit 51, which will be described later, that the game medal has passed, and the HE error is a case where a game medal in the hopper 50, which will be described later, is determined to be empty. This is an error (hopper empty error), and the H0 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the payout sensor. The CE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated by the inserted medal sensor (game medal retention error), and the CP error is an error when it is determined that the inserted game medal has illegally passed. The C0 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the inserted medal sensor, and the C1 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormality in passing the inserted medal sensor. Further, the FE error is an error when it is determined that the later-described auxiliary storage 85 is full (auxiliary storage full error), the E1 error is an error when power cannot be restored normally, and the E5 error is , An error when the combination of symbols at the time of all-turns stop is abnormal (corresponding symbols composing the winning combination other than the allowable winning combination is stopped display), the E6 error is a set value for determining the winning decision probability The E7 error is an error when an update state of a random number used in each lottery or the like is detected. Each error of E1, E5, E6, and E7 (collectively referred to as “E system error”) is canceled by a setting change described later, and other errors are canceled by operating a reset switch 82 described later. It is like that.

  Further, the WIN lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a navigation number (to be described later) indicating the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. Hereinafter, the WIN lamp 46j for displaying the navigation order number is appropriately referred to as a “main-side push order indicator”.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the center portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) provided with a predetermined pattern are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

  The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals, and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, speaker openings 45a made up of a large number of small holes are opposed to the front surfaces of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the tray assembly 40. 45b are formed.

  Furthermore, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode is configured as a result of the game is provided in the main body housing. A medal detection unit 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals is provided. Further, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and received effectively. Further, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided near the hopper 50, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detection unit 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not game medals are likely to overflow) is provided.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a light-transmitting reel tape having a plurality of kinds of symbols (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and the display window is turned on by lighting the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is illuminated entirely from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, on the effective line 29, which is stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, Only a partial area of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is illuminated so that a game symbol corresponding to a winning line different from that on the active line 29 is conspicuous.

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a bet is made by actually inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21, or one of the 1-BET switch 22 and the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated, and the credit range. The betting line 29 of the plurality of paying lines is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals within. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to activate the winning line 29 is three in any of the non-RT, RT1 to RT5, BB-A, and BB-B game states described later. Set to However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state or the like. Further, the pay line to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is fixed (the betted game medals are used for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed. Thereafter, the minimum game time ( The time (for example, 4.1 seconds) that must be secured at least before starting to rotate all reels in the next game after all reels started rotating in one game has elapsed. After confirming this, the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate, and a plurality of kinds of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c are moved up and down (usually from top to bottom) in the display window W. Is done. When the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player can stop the stop switch 26a. Is operated so that the rotation of the reel 3a stops, the operation of the stop switch 26b stops the rotation of the reel 3b, and the operation of the stop switch 26c stops the rotation of the reel 3c.

  Here, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a game player who can acquire game medals), the number corresponding to each winning mode. Game medals are paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control board for controlling the slot machine 1 includes three control boards: a main control board 60, a sub-main control board 70A, and a sub-sub control board 70B. Main control board 70A and sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as sub-control board 70). Main control related to the progress of the game (including drive control of reels 3a to 3c and role determination processing) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as back lamps 38a to 38c. Control and the like are performed by a control circuit provided on the sub-main control board 70A. The effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are mainly configured to be performed by a control circuit disposed on the sub-sub control board 70B. Yes. Further, information transmission between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub main control board 70A. Information transmission to and from the control board 70B can be performed in both directions.

  The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device that can write and read information. The drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 62, and control related to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 is used for a clock pulse generator 64 for generating drive pulses, a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing the drive pulses generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a role determining process (role lottery), and the like. A random number generator 66 for generating random numbers and a sampling circuit 67 for sampling the random numbers generated by the random number generator 66 and performing a lottery are connected. The clock pulse generator 64 and the frequency divider 65 are configured to function also as an interval timer for causing the main CPU 61 to generate an interrupt every predetermined time. The main CPU 61 executes a predetermined interrupt process in accordance with a pulse (clock signal) from the interval timer, and updates or resets time data of various set timers. The main CPU 61 transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 through the interface circuit 68, and the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c, the payout detection signal circuit 53, and the storage state signal circuit 87.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c for rotating and driving the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, and the display lamp control circuit 47 is as described above. This is a circuit for controlling various display lamps. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c based on detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. The detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c. The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit for driving the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a small role is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 is paid out from the hopper 50. This is a circuit that transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when the medal detection unit 51 detects this. Further, the storage state signal circuit 87 is a circuit that transmits a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage 85 is full to the main control board 60 according to the detection result of the full detection unit 86. .

  Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and a signal from each of these switches is transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 has a predetermined error (an error other than the above-mentioned E system error) in the slot machine 1. When this occurs, the switch is operated by a game shop clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. When the reset switch 82 is operated, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the process at the time of error elimination is performed in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70. Executed. The setting key type switch 83 is a switch operated when confirming and changing the setting of the role determination probability (game player winning probability) and the like, and the setting change switch 84 sets the role determination probability and the like ( This is a switch for changing the setting value) in, for example, six stages.

  The setting key type switch 83 is operated in the ON state when the front door 2 is open (hereinafter referred to as “door open state”) and power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (power switch 81 is ON). By doing so, the setting can be confirmed. Further, when the door is open and power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is OFF), the setting key switch 83 is operated to be ON, and the power switch 81 is ON in that state. The setting can be changed by operating to the state (power is turned on to the slot machine 1). The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and rotating the key member. Yes. In addition, setting confirmation and setting change cannot be executed in a state where a game is being executed (a state where a game medal is bet (including a case where an automatic bet is placed) or a state where a reel is rotating) It can be executed only in a game standby state.

  The power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further supplied to the sub sub control board 70B via the sub main control board 70A (power supply apparatus 80). Power may be directly supplied to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B). A supply voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring a voltage supply state on a circuit for supplying power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on a circuit for supplying power to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60 (Not shown) are provided. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cut detection signal to the main CPU 61 and a sub-main CPU 71 described later. In addition, each supply voltage monitoring circuit, when the supply voltage is restored to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for power-off determination (for example, a higher value, but may be the same value)) It is determined that the power is turned on, and a power-on detection signal is output to the main CPU 61 and the sub main CPU 71. It should be noted that the voltage value when detecting power-off of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value when detecting power-off of the sub-main control board 70A, and before the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (the same may be applied to turning on the power).

  Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and the 1-BET switch 22. The signals from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the clearing switch 24 are input via the interface circuit 68.

  Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and this blocker 48 is configured to be ON / OFF controlled. In the following description, a signal for ON / OFF control of the blocker 48 is appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”. Further, although not shown, the slot machine 1 is provided with a door sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 2, and a signal from the door sensor is input to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It has become so. The main CPU 61 determines whether the front door 2 is in a closed state (hereinafter referred to as “door closed state”) or an open state (door open state) based on a signal from the door sensor.

  Although not shown, the main CPU 61 is connected to a data counter, hall computer, etc. when connected to a predetermined game state (for example, an AT mode or a bonus game state described later). A predetermined signal (hereinafter referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate) is output via the terminal, and the outer end signal can be used to manage the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state or present it to the player. It is configured.

  On the other hand, on the sub-main control board 70A, a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to production management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A RAM 73 that is a storage device is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, whereby control related to management of image effects and sound effects in the slot machine 1 and control related to lamp effects. Etc. are to be performed. The ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied. In addition, a clock pulse generator and a frequency divider (not shown) are connected to the sub main CPU 71. The clock pulse generator and the frequency divider generate an interrupt to the sub main CPU 71 every predetermined time. It is comprised so that it may function also as an interval timer for making it. The sub main CPU 71 executes a predetermined interrupt process in accordance with a pulse (clock signal) from the interval timer, and updates or resets time data of various set timers.

  The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit signals to the lamp control circuit 18. Here, the lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

  The sub main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74 and to receive various signals from the sub sub control board 70B. Hereinafter, a signal transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as “control command”, and a signal transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B is referred to as “effect command”. A signal transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is also referred to as a “status command”.

  On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes relating to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A random access memory (RAM) 77 is provided, and the drive circuits and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, whereby control relating to image effects and sound effects is performed. Note that the ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-sub CPU 75 receives a notification signal or an effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits signals to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and also transmits the sub-main control board. It is configured to transmit a status signal to 70A. The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit that controls the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 controls the type and volume of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. It is a circuit to control. The image display device 11 is also configured to function as a push indicator that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c (hereinafter referred to as “sub-side push order indicator” as appropriate). Yes.

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel” and “right reel” in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, each of the reels 3a to 3c includes “character”, “white seven”, “red seven”, “cherry”, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, “bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”. ”And“ blank ”are arranged in a predetermined number. Note that “blank” may indicate an arbitrary symbol that does not constitute a game combination, but in the present embodiment, these are set as symbols that constitute a game combination. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c may be referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of gamer>
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, three special roles of BB roles 1 to 3, 20 replaying roles of replaying roles 1 to 20, and 22 of small roles 1 to 22. A total of 45 game actors, each with a small role, are set. The combinations of symbols (corresponding symbols) for establishing the respective game actors, the number of game medals paid out when the game actors are established, etc. are shown in FIGS. It is set as shown in

  The BB combination 1 to 3 (BB is an abbreviation for big bonus) is a corresponding symbol (for example, in the case of the BB combination 1, “Replay B / Red Seven / Watermelon B” (the name of the symbol constituting the game combination is the reel 3a). , 3b, 3c (same in the following))) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the game medal is not paid out, and the bonus operation state (BB-A or BB to be described later) is started from the next game. -B), and a bonus game (BB game) is started. The BB game started when the BB roles 1 to 3 are established ends when a predetermined number of game medals exceeding 450 (for example, the value can be changed as appropriate) are paid out. Further, during this BB game, an RB game (RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus) is continuously executed internally.

  In this embodiment, only the BB role (BB roles 1 to 3) is provided as a special role. However, as another special role, an RB role and an MB role (MB is an abbreviation of middle bonus) are provided. Also good. Then, when the RB combination is established, it is set to start the RB game as the bonus game from the next game (the RB game that is performed separately from the BB game during the above-mentioned BB game), and the MB combination is established Then, an MB game as a bonus game may be set to start from the next game. The RB game in this case is terminated when, for example, a small role is established a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of the game is completed. The game may be ended when a predetermined number (for example, more than 200) of game medals has been paid out. A plurality of special roles may be provided.

  When the re-game players 1 to 20 are established, the game medals are not paid out, but the next game is performed without reducing the number of game medals held by the player (without newly inserting game media). Is provided as a permitted game combination (re-play game combination). The re-playing combination 1 is not set as an RT state transition opportunity, which will be described later, and is the combination with the most chances of being established among the re-playing combinations. Accordingly, the re-game player 1 is appropriately referred to as “normal RP” (RP is an abbreviation for replay).

  As shown in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “Replay A / Replay B” (“/” means “or”) on the left reel and the middle reel, and the right reel The symbol “Replay A” is arranged every 5 symbols or less on each reel. As a result, when the re-game player 1 is won, the corresponding symbol “Replay A / Replay B / Replay A / Replay B / Replay A” is operated to stop each reel rotation (each operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c). Regardless of the execution timing (effectively accepted timing; hereinafter also referred to as “push position”), it is possible to stop display on the effective line 29 (hereinafter referred to as “pulling” as appropriate). Like this re-playing role 1, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, the role that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are multiple sets) on the active line 29 is as follows: For convenience, it will be referred to as a “100% withdrawable game player”.

  The re-game player 2 is established (the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29) as a condition for shifting to the RT4 state described later. Further, the establishment of the re-game player 3 is a condition for transition to the RT5 state described later, and the establishment of the re-game player 4 is a condition for transition to the RT3 state described later. Therefore, the re-game players 2, 3 and 4 are appropriately referred to as “RT4 transition RP”, “RT5 transition RP” and “RT3 transition RP”, respectively. Note that the re-game players 2 to 4 are game players that can be drawn in 100%, similar to the re-game player 1.

  Re-playing roles 5 to 20 are mainly set as one of the winning roles that are configured so that a plurality of re-playing roles are won in duplicate, and may be established depending on the pressing order or the pressing position. It is set as a re-playing role necessary for control, which is not established. For this reason, the re-game players 5 to 20 are appropriately referred to as “control RP”.

  The small roles 1 to 16 are game roles (winning roles) configured such that nine game medals are paid out when established, and the small roles 1 to 16 are collectively referred to as “9 small numbers” as appropriate. Called. As is clear from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the corresponding symbol of the small role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the symbols are displayed in the upper left, middle middle, and lower right display areas in the display window W. "Bell" is stopped and displayed at the lower right. When the small combination 2 is established, the symbol “bell” is displayed side by side in the middle display area in the display window W. For this reason, the small roles 1 and 2 are sometimes referred to as “bell small roles”.

  The small roles 17 to 18 are game roles (winning roles) configured so that five game medals are paid out when established, and the small roles 19 to 22 are paid out one game medal when established. It is a configured game combination (winning combination). Therefore, the small roles 17 to 18 are collectively referred to as “five small roles” as appropriate, and the small roles 19 to 22 are generally referred to as “one small role” as appropriate. As is clear from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the corresponding symbol of the small role 17 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the symbols are displayed in the display areas of the upper left, middle middle, and lower right in the display window W. “Watermelon A / B” is stopped and displayed to the right. Further, when the small combination 18 is established, the symbol “watermelon A / B” is stopped and displayed side by side in the middle display areas in the display window W. Therefore, the small roles 17 to 18 may be collectively referred to as “watermelon small roles”. Note that the small roles 1, 2, 11, 13, 15, and 16 are game roles that can be drawn in 100%.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, specific symbols 01, 02, 03 are set. These are not game figures corresponding to each other, and when winning prizes B1 to B4, C1 to C4, and D1 to D4, which will be described later, are selected, a predetermined small combination can be established depending on the pushing order and pushing position of the stop switch. If it is not possible, the stop line is displayed on the active line 29 as a missed line. In addition, the specific symbols 01, 02, and 03 are displayed on the active line 29 in a stopped condition as a transition condition from an RT3 state to a non-RT state, which will be described later.

<Role decision result number>
In the present embodiment, the role determination process (role lottery) is performed once in one game, and one or a plurality of role determination result numbers (result lottery result information) are selected there. 8 to 9 show the types of winning combination determination result numbers selected by the winning combination determination process and the winning combinations corresponding to the types. The “winning names” shown in FIGS. 8 to 9 are given for convenience in order to easily distinguish the respective role determination result numbers. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 9 (A), 57 winning combination winning numbers for “0” to “56” and winning combination winning numbers and as shown in FIG. 9 (B). , “1-3” are determined as the role determination result numbers for special roles. Hereinafter, the former part determination result number is referred to as “winning / RP part determination result number” or “YK number”, and the latter part determination result number is referred to as “comb part determination result number” or “YYK number”. .

  As shown in the figure, each game combination is associated with each combination determination result number as a winning combination. For example, YK number 2 (replay B) is associated with re-playing roles 1 and 7 as duplicate winning roles, YK number 49 (winning E) is associated with small role 19 as a single winning role, and YYK number 1 (BB-1) is associated with BB combination 1 as a single winning combination. It should be noted that YK number 0 is associated with a losing game (any game combination is not won). Also, in the remarks column in the tables of FIGS. 8 to 9 (A), when the winning combination corresponding to each YK number is established, and when each YK number is selected In the remarks column in the table of FIG. 9B, the contents when the winning combination corresponding to each YYK number is established are described. Hereinafter, some YK numbers and YYK numbers will be specifically described.

  YK number 1 (replay A) is associated with re-playing roles 1 to 4 as duplicate winning combinations, and if this is selected, it must be made regardless of the operation order (pushing order) of each stop switch. Reel stop control for establishing the re-game player 1 is performed. On the other hand, when YK numbers 2 to 29 (replay B to replay J3) are selected, reel stop control for establishing different replay combinations is performed according to the pressing order of the stop switches. Therefore, YK numbers 2 to 29 (replay B to replay J3) are collectively referred to as “push order RP” as appropriate.

  Also, YK numbers 3 to 14 (replays C1 to E4) out of YK numbers 2 to 29 in the push order RP are selected only in the non-RT state described later (see FIG. 10). Whether the non-RT state is maintained or the other RT state (RT3) depends on whether the game combination established by the pushing order is the replay combination 1 or another replay combination (replay combination 2 to 4). It is determined whether to shift to ~ 5). Accordingly, YK numbers 3 to 14 (replays C1 to E4) are collectively referred to as “RT transition push order RP” as appropriate. Note that “left”, “middle”, and “right” described in the remarks column in the tables of FIGS. 8 and 9A mean the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the arrangement order thereof is as follows. This means the operation order (push order). For example, “middle left and right” represents the pressing order in which the stop switches are operated in the order of 26a, 26c, and 26b, and “middle first” represents the pressing order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first (the second and subsequent pressing orders are It is a condition of expressing (unquestioned). Hereinafter, in YK numbers 3 to 14 (replays C1 to E4), for the sake of convenience, the push order in which the replay combination 1 is established and the non-RT state is maintained (for example, “left first” in YK number 3) ) Is “RT maintenance push order”, and the push order (for example, “middle right and left” in YK number 13) in which re-playing roles 2 to 4 are established and transition to RT 3 to 5 is designated as “RT transition push order” ".

  YK numbers 30 to 36 (replays K1 to M) are those in which a plurality of replay players are elected, and when these are selected, the operation order (push order) of each stop switch and the operation timing ( The reel stop control for establishing any one of a plurality of re-playing winning combinations in duplicate is performed according to the (pressing position).

  In the YK number 36 (winning prize A), the small roles 1 and 2 are associated as duplicate winning combinations, and when this is selected, the operation order (push order) and operation timing (push position) of each stop switch. Regardless of this, reel stop control is always performed so that the small combination 1 is established. On the other hand, when YK numbers 37 to 48 (winning B1 to winning D4) are selected, regardless of the pressing position of each stop switch, if the pressing order of each stop switch is a predetermined pressing order, the number is 9 smaller. Either one of the small roles 1 and 2 (Bell small role) that is a combination (included in the winning combination) must be established, and if the other pressing order, depending on the position of the stop switch, If the corresponding symbol (included in the winning combination) can be drawn onto the active line 29, the small role is given priority, and if it cannot be drawn, any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is missed. As a result, reel stop control for stopping and displaying on the effective line 29 is performed. Accordingly, YK numbers 37 to 48 (winning B1 to winning D4) are collectively referred to as “push order bell” as appropriate. In addition, in YK numbers 37 to 48 (winning B1 to winning D4), for the sake of convenience, the push order in which one of the small roles 1 and 2 is established (for example, “left first” in YK number 37) is “correct answer”. “Push order” and other push orders are referred to as “illegal answer push order”.

  In this embodiment, when the active line is one line and the stop order is operated in the correct push order when the push order bell is selected, the combination with the largest number of payouts among the duplicate winning combinations is selected. On the other hand, in the case of an incorrect answer pressing order, a symbol with a smaller number of payouts can be obtained by preferentially drawing a symbol with a larger number of symbols set as a corresponding symbol in each of the corresponding winning winning combinations. This is established (number of sheets priority control). On the other hand, in the case where a plurality of effective lines are provided, for example, a symbol combination of “any, bell, and any” (any indicates that any symbol may be used) is a small role 1, When YK No. 37 is selected, if the correct answer is pressed, the corresponding symbol of the winning combination (for example, the bell symbol of the middle reel) is drawn on multiple active lines (overlapping positions), and the incorrect answer is pressed May control the drawing of the corresponding symbol (for example, the bell symbol of the middle reel) on the single effective line so that a difference in the number of payouts occurs.

  When any of YK numbers 49 to 54 (winnings E to H2) is selected, the winning order is determined depending on whether or not the pressing order and the pressing position of each stop is the timing to draw the corresponding symbol of the winning combination. Reel control is performed so that one of the combinations is established or no combination is established. Note that YK numbers 51 and 52 are always selected at the same time as YYK number 3, and if selected, reel control that preferentially establishes the small role 11 or the small role 13 having the symbol “character” in the corresponding symbol is performed. Done.

  YK numbers 55 (winning I1) and 56 (winning I2) are all prize winnings (small roles 1-22) and are selected only during BB-A or BB-B, which will be described later. (See FIG. 11). When the YK number 55 or 56 is selected, the reel control is always performed to establish the nine small combinations (usually, the small combination 1) regardless of the pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, YYK numbers 1 to 3 (BB-1 to BB-3) are set as the combination determination result numbers of the combinations. The YYK number 1 is for winning the BB role 1, the YYK number 2 is for winning the BB role 2, and the YYK number 3 is for winning the BB role 3. When any of YYK numbers 1 to 3 is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch is the winning combination BB combination (any of BB combination 1 to 3) regardless of the pressing order of each stop switch. The reel control for establishing the BB combination is performed when it is time to draw the corresponding symbol on the active line 29. Once the YYK numbers 1 to 3 are selected, the winning of the BB combination (selected YYK number) is carried over to the next game until the corresponding BB combination is established. In addition, when the BB role and the replaying role or small role are duplicated, or when the replaying role or small role is elected as the winning role in the state where the winning of the BB role is carried over, the replaying role Alternatively, the reel control for drawing on the effective line 29 with priority on the corresponding symbol of the small combination is performed (the establishment of the BB combination may be prioritized).

<Role decision probability>
In the combination determination process, each YK number and the probability of selecting the YYK number (combination determination probability) are set as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 show a correspondence relationship between the combination of the YK number and the YYK number selected in the combination determining process and the selection probability (numerical value). The “winning items” shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are attached for the purpose of distinguishing the contents of the winning lottery result (combination of YK number and YYK number) selected in the winning decision process for convenience. It corresponds to the above “winning name”. The “numerical value” is a numerical value assigned to each winning item for the entire numerical value range (for example, 65536) of the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66. The value of this numerical value is a random number. Dividing by the value of all numerical values in the column, the winning probability (decision probability) of each winning item can be calculated. For example, if there is a winning item with a value of “655”, the winning probability is “655/65536” ≈ “1/100”. In addition, a plurality of numbers are set in accordance with the above set values set by a game clerk or the like. The numerical value shown in the figure is an example corresponding to a certain set value. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the value of the number assigned to each winning item is set for each RT / BB state (non-RT, RT1 to RT5, BB-A, BB-B) described later. Yes. Hereinafter, the way of viewing FIGS. 10 to 12 will be described by specifically taking some winning items as examples.

  For example, in the winning item “replay B” shown in FIG. 10, the YYK number is not selected (“-” in the figure indicates that it is not selected), and the winning lottery result that YK number 2 is selected alone. Is shown. Further, the “replay B” is set so that it is not selected (the value of the number is “0”) in RT4, RT5, and RT2 described later. As another example, the winning item “winning C1” shown in FIG. 11 indicates a result lottery result that the YYK number is not selected and the YK number 42 is selected alone. In addition, this “winning C1” is selected with the same probability (both the values of the numbers are “1046”) in the non-RT and RT1 to RT5 described later, and is not selected in the BB-A and BB-B (the number of the numbers). The value is set to “0”). As yet another example, the winning item “BB-2 + replay L3” shown in FIG. 12 indicates a result lottery result that YYK number 2 and YK number 34 are selected. In addition, this “BB-2 + replay L3” is selected with the same probability (the values of the numbers are all “11”) in non-RT, RT1, RT3 to RT5 described later, and RT2, BB-A, BB -B is set so that it is not selected (the value of the number is “0”). The same view can be applied to other winning items. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the case determination number (YYK number 1 to 3) of the accessory is set when only YYK number 3 is selected (winning item “BB-3”). Specifically, it is selected together with the YK number. In other words, the BB combinations 1 to 3 are basically selected so as to overlap with the re-game combination or the small combination.

Next, main characteristic configurations of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 13, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is mainly described from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, an operation for inserting a game medal into the medal slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each of the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that variably display the game medals that are betted or stored (credited). Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal (hereinafter referred to as “game operation signal” as appropriate), main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, Sub-control means 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control according to the situation is provided.

  The main control means 100 is roughly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages game progress, and a main communication that controls communication in the main control means 100. Control means 150 is provided. Among these, the game state management means 110 includes setting change / confirmation control means 111, RT / BB state control means 112, re-game operation control means 113, bonus game control means 114, freeze control means 115, main mode control means 116, And an ART control means 117.

  Further, the game progress management means 130 includes an acceptance medal management means 131, a combination determination means 132, a reel control means 134, a stop display symbol determination means 135, a payout medal management means 136, a blocker control means 137, a display lamp control means 138, Main side push order management means 139, production group number decision means 140 and game progress information decision means 141 are provided, and main communication control means 150 comprises control command transmission means 151 and outer end signal transmission means 152. Each of the above-described units in the main control unit 100 includes a main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like disposed on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each means constituting the game state management means 110)
The setting change / confirmation control means 111 operates the setting key type switch 83 to be in the ON state, and the power switch 81 is in the ON state in that state, so that the setting value such as the current role determination probability is set. Each time the setting change switch 84 is turned on during the display, the setting value is changed in, for example, six levels (setting value 1 to setting value 6), and the changed setting is displayed. It is comprised so that a value may be displayed on a display. In the present embodiment, when a setting change is performed, a lot of information such as information related to ART is cleared. However, information related to an RT state (RT state number), which will be described later, is held as it is, and after the setting change and before the setting change. (It is also possible to clear information related to the RT state and return to a non-RT described later after the selection is changed).

  As shown in FIG. 14, the RT / BB state control means 112 is configured to control the setting of eight gaming states of non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, BB-A, and BB-B. Has been. The game probabilities are set so that the winning probabilities (particularly, the winning probabilities of the re-game player) are different between the game states (see FIGS. 10 to 12).

  The non-RT is a game state that is a standard (normal state) in the present embodiment, and has a high probability of winning a re-gamer (any one of the re-game A to re-game M) (in the present embodiment, approximately “1”). /1.28 "). Further, when the RAM (the RAM 63) is initialized, this non-RT is set. During this non-RT, when the condition P1 is satisfied, the process shifts to RT4, when the condition P4 is satisfied, the process shifts to RT3, and when the condition P5 is satisfied, the process shifts to RT5. It has become so. The condition P1 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying role 2 (RT4 transition RP) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. The condition P4 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying role 4 (RT3 transition RP) is valid. The condition P5 is that the corresponding symbol of the re-game player 3 (RT5 transition RP) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT3 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer is set to the same high value (approximately “1 / 1.28”) as non-RT. During this RT3, the process is shifted to non-RT when the condition P3 is satisfied. The condition P3 is that any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 described above is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT4 is set to a value (substantially “1 / 7.41”) that has a lower probability of winning the re-gamer than non-RT. During this RT4, the process is shifted to non-RT when the condition P2 is satisfied. The condition P2 is to digest 32 games during RT4.

  RT5 is set to a value (approximately “1 / 7.41”) with a low probability that the re-game player will win, as with RT4. During this RT5, the process is shifted to non-RT when the condition P6 is satisfied. The condition P6 is to digest 15 games during RT5.

  RT2 is non-RT, RT1, RT3-5 when the special role (any of BB roles 1-3 in this embodiment) is won and the condition P7 that is not established (the corresponding symbol is not displayed) is satisfied. The game state is a so-called bonus internal state (during bonus internal selection) that is shifted from each of the game states. In this RT2, the probability that the re-game player is won is set to a value (substantially “1 / 4.99”) that is lower than non-RT and RT3 and higher than RT4 and RT5. Also, during RT4, the process shifts to BB-A when the condition P8 is satisfied, and shifts to BB-B when the condition P9 is satisfied. The condition P8 is that the BB combination 1 or the BB combination 2 is established (any corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29), and the condition P9 is that the BB combination 3 is established ( The corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29).

  BB-A and BB-B are gaming states (bonus gaming states) that are permitted to perform a BB game described later. In BB-A and BB-B, YK numbers 55 and 56 (winnings I 1 and I 2) that all the small roles (small roles 1 to 22) are selected in duplicate are selected with high probability. . In BB-A or BB-B, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P10 is satisfied. The condition P10 is that the BB game is ended by paying out game medals exceeding a predetermined number (450).

  RT1 is a gaming state that is shifted from BB-A or BB-B when the condition P10 is satisfied, that is, a gaming state that is set after the end of the BB game. In RT1, similar to RT4 and RT5, the probability that a re-game player is won is set to a low value (approximately “1 / 7.41”). During this RT1, when the condition P3 (one of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29) is satisfied, the state is shifted to non-RT.

  The above-described eight gaming states (non-RT, RT1 to 5, BB-A, BB-B) are managed based on a plurality of data values stored at predetermined addresses in the RAM 63. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the value of the RT state number stored in the address “F007H”, the value of the RT game number stored in the address “F008H”, and the YYK number stored in the address “F009H” The eight game states are managed based on the value of the operation type stored in the address “F018H” and the value of the operation state flag stored in the address “F019H”.

  As the RT state number stored in the address “F007H”, a predetermined value is stored according to the RT state. Specifically, “0” is stored for non-RT, “1-5” is stored for RT1-5, and RT is stored when the BB combination is established for BB-A or BB-A. The value of the state number (any value of “0 to 5”) is taken over and stored. The number of RT games stored in the address “F008H” indicates the number of digest games in RT4 or RT5. Therefore, any value of “1 to 32” is stored for RT4, any value of “1 to 15” is stored for RT5, and “0” is stored for non-RT, RT1, and RT3. Is done. In RT2, the value of the RT game number stored when the BB combination is won is inherited and stored, and in the case of BB-A or BB-B, the value of the RT game count when the BB combination is established. Is inherited and stored, so any value of “0 to 32” is stored.

  The YYK number stored in the address “F009H” is one of the values “1 to 3” (BB role) according to the type of the winning BB role when the BB roles 1 to 3 are not established. 1 is stored, “2” is stored when the BB combination 2 is selected, and “3” is stored when the BB combination 3 is selected, and “0” is stored when the BB combination is not selected. For this reason, any value of “1 to 3” is stored at RT2, but “0” is stored at other gaming states. As the operation type stored in the address “F018H”, a value of “01H” is stored during operation of BB-1 or BB-2 described later, and “02H” is stored during operation of BB-3 described later. When not in operation, a value of “00H” is stored. Therefore, a value of “01H” is stored for BB-A, and a value of “02H” is stored for BB-B. However, a value of “00H” is stored for other gaming states. It will be remembered. The operating state flag stored in the address “F019H” is stored in the D2 bit (third bit from the lower part of the 8-bit storage area) of “F019H”, and “1” is stored during BB operation described later. “0” is stored when the BB is not operating, and “1” is stored in the D3 bit (fourth bit from the lowermost of the 8-bit storage area) during the RB operation described later, and the RB is operating. If not, the value “00H” is stored. Therefore, “1” is stored in the D2 bit when it is BB-A or BB-B, and “0” or “1” is stored in the D3 bit when it is BB-A or BB-B. In other game states, “0” is always stored.

  The re-game operation control means 113 is in a state that allows the next game to be performed without betting a game medal possessed by the player (the “re-game operation state is appropriately ")." When the re-game operation state is set, information indicating the re-game operation state (referred to as “re-game operation state information” as appropriate) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. . Hereinafter, storing the re-game operation state information is also referred to as setting or turning on the re-game operation state flag, and clearing (erasing) the stored re-game operation state information is referred to as re-game operation state flag. Is also referred to as clearing or turning off.

  The bonus game control means 114 is in a state in which the BB game is permitted from the next game (referred to as “BB operation state” as appropriate) when one of the BB combination 1 to BB combination 3 is established. In addition, the BB operation state is terminated when the BB game end condition (payout of over 450 game medals) is satisfied. Hereinafter, “BB-1 operating” means that the BB hand 1 is established and set to the BB operating state, and “BB-2 operating” means that the BB hand 2 is established and set to the BB operating state. "The BB combination 3 is established and the BB operating state is set" is also referred to as "BB-3 in operation", and these are collectively referred to as "BB in operation".

  Further, the bonus game control means 114 is configured to continuously operate (execute) the RB game during the BB operation. This RB game is internally controlled (not specifically notified to the player), and more specifically, an RB-A game that operates continuously during BB-1 or BB-2 operation, and BB- Although it is divided into RB-B games that are continuously operated during three operations, both are set to the same content in the present embodiment (they may be set to different content). Hereinafter, the state in which the RB-A game is operating is also referred to as “RB-A in operation”, and the state in which the RB-B game is in operation is also referred to as “RB-B in operation”. Also referred to as “medium”. In the RB game (RB-A game, RB-B game), the first game is started at the start of the BB game, and during the BB game (when the BB is operating), every time the small role is established twice or twice Each time the game is finished (that is, every two games), it is once finished and resumed immediately. Also, when the BB game ends, the RB game is controlled to end (regardless of the number of small roles established and how many games it is). In this embodiment, the RB game during the BB game is set to end every time a small role is established twice or every time two games are finished, but every time a small role is established eight times. Alternatively, it may be set to end every 12 games.

  When the BB operation state or the RB operation state is set, information indicating the BB operation state (appropriately “BB” as appropriate) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (the D2 bit and the D3 bit of the address “F019H” described above). The information indicating that the RB is operating (referred to as “RB operating state information” as appropriate) is stored. Hereinafter, storing the BB operating state information [RB operating state information] is also referred to as setting or turning on the BB operating state flag [RB operating state flag], and the stored BB operating state flag [RB operating state flag]. ] Is also referred to as clearing the BB operation state flag [RB operation state flag] or turning it off. Further, the above-mentioned BB operation state flag and RB operation state flag are collectively referred to as “operation state flag”.

  The freeze control means 115 executes a control process (for example, a process of accepting a bet operation, a reel rotation start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, etc.) related to the progress of the game when a predetermined condition is satisfied (condition satisfaction). It is configured to set a freeze that is delayed for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, every time each RB game performed during the above-mentioned BB game is completed, the waiting time at the end of the RB operation as the freeze is set. However, the details thereof are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the main mode control means 116 includes a normal mode, a CZ internal mode (CZ is an abbreviation of a chance zone), a CZ mode, an ART internal mode, an ART mode, a bonus operating mode, and an ART preparation mode. It is configured to control the setting of one main mode (game mode).

  The normal mode is a non-AT mode (until the above-mentioned YK numbers 37 to 48 (push order bell) set before the CZ win or ART win described later) is obtained, and the correct push order is notified. Is a mode in which no operation is performed). Further, when the RAM (the RAM 63) is initialized, this normal mode is set. When the normal mode is set, when the condition Q1 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the CZ internal mode, and when the condition Q3 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the ART internal mode. The condition Q1 is that CZ winning is selected in the CZ lottery described later, and the condition Q3 is that ART winning is selected in the CZ lottery or ART lottery described later.

  The CZ internal mode is a non-AT mode that is set when the CZ winning is obtained. In this CZ internal mode, an effect (CZ precursor effect) that suggests that the CZ is won is mainly performed by the sub-control means 200. When the CZ internal mode is set, the condition is shifted to the CZ mode when the condition Q2 is satisfied, and the condition is shifted to the ART internal mode when the condition Q3 is satisfied. The condition Q2 means that in the CZ internal mode, the number of games determined when the CZ is won (referred to as “the number of CZ precursor games” as appropriate) is consumed.

  The CZ mode is a non-AT mode that is set when the number of CZ precursor games is exhausted. In this CZ mode, when the above-described YK numbers 15 to 29 (replay F1 to replay J3) are selected, a push order for establishing a replay combination other than the replay combination 1 (as appropriate, “chance push order” Is called by the sub-control means 200 more frequently than in the normal mode or the CZ internal mode. The same applies when the ART is won in the CZ mode until the number of CZ games described below is exhausted. When the CZ internal mode is set, when the condition Q10 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and when the condition Q3 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the ART internal mode. The condition Q10 is that the number of games set at the time of transition to the CZ mode (referred to as “the number of CZ games” as appropriate) is consumed without obtaining the above ART winning.

  The ART internal mode is a non-AT mode that is set when the ART winning is obtained in the normal mode, the CZ internal mode, or the CZ mode. In this ART internal mode, an effect (AT precursor effect) that suggests that the ART has been won is mainly performed by the sub-control means 200. In the ART internal mode, when the condition Q4 is satisfied, the state is shifted to the ART mode. The condition Q4 is that when the number of CZ games is not set, the number of games determined at the time of winning the ART (referred to as “ART precursor game number” as appropriate) is consumed, and the number of CZ games is set. When it is, the set number of CZ games is consumed.

  In the ART mode, an AT mode (YK number 37 to 48 (push order bell) described above) is selected when the above-mentioned ART precursor game number or CZ game number is consumed in the ART internal mode. Mode in which the correct answer push order is notified when it is performed). In this ART mode, when the condition Q5 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. The condition Q5 is that the number of games that are set at the time of shifting to the ART mode and that may be increased during the ART mode (referred to as “ART game number” as appropriate) are consumed.

  In the bonus operating mode, the condition Q6 that the BB combination (any of BB combination 1 to 3) is satisfied is satisfied in the normal mode, CZ internal mode, CZ mode, ART internal mode, ART mode, and ART preparation mode. This is a mode during BB operation set by the above. In the bonus operating mode, when the condition Q7 is satisfied, the state is shifted to the ART preparation mode, and when the condition Q8 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. Condition Q7 means that the BB game is ended in a state where there is an ART winning (the BB combination is established during the ART internal mode, the ART mode or the ART preparation mode, or the ART winning is performed during the bonus operation), and the condition Q8 is In other words, the BB game ends with no ART winning.

  The ART preparation mode is a non-AT mode that is set when the BB game ends in a state where the ART is selected. As described above, when the BB game ends, the RT state is set to RT1, so the ART preparation mode becomes a mode set during RT1. In the ART preparation mode, when the condition Q9 is satisfied, the ART mode is entered. The condition Q9 is that the RT state is shifted from RT1 to non-RT.

  The above seven main modes (normal mode, CZ internal mode, CZ mode, ART internal mode, ART mode, bonus operating mode, and ART preparation mode) are a plurality of data values stored at predetermined addresses in the RAM 63. Based on the management. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the value of the CZ precursor counter stored at the address “F082H”, the value of the ART precursor counter stored at the address “F083H”, and the CZ game stored at the address “F085H” The value of the counter, the value of the ART game counter stored at the address “F086H”, the value of the main mode number (hereinafter also referred to as “MM number”) stored at the address “F089H”, the ART stored at the address “F090H” Seven main modes are managed based on the flag value and the value of the ART initial hit flag stored in the address “F091H”.

  The CZ precursor counter stored in the address “F082H” is for counting the number of CZ precursor games described above, and the value indicates the remaining number of CZ precursor games. In this embodiment, a range of “0 to 6” is set as a range of numerical values that the CZ precursor counter can take (the numerical range can be arbitrarily changed. The same applies to other counters). The ART precursor counter stored in the address “F083H” is for counting the number of ART precursor games described above, and the value indicates the remaining number of ART precursor games. In this embodiment, a range of “0 to 6” is set as a range of numerical values that can be taken by the ART precursor counter. The CZ game counter stored in the address “F085H” is for counting the number of CZ games described above, and the value indicates the remaining number of CZ games. In this embodiment, a range of “0 to 10” is set as a range of numerical values that can be taken by the CZ game counter. The ART game counter stored in the address “F086H” is for counting the number of the above-mentioned ART games, and the value indicates the remaining number of ART games. In this embodiment, a range of “0 to 65535” is set as a range of numerical values that can be taken by the ART game counter.

  The MM number stored in the address “F089H” is basically set to a predetermined value according to the main mode. Specifically, “0” in the normal mode, “1” in the CZ internal mode, “2” in the CZ mode, “3” in the ART mode, “4” in the ART preparation mode, and bonus operation in progress In the mode, “5” is set. On the other hand, in the ART internal mode, a specific value is not set, and any value of “0 to 2” is set. Specifically, it is “0” when the normal mode is changed to the ART internal mode, “1” when the CZ internal mode is changed to the ART internal mode, and “2” when the CZ mode is changed to the ART internal mode. Are inherited and set.

  The ART flag stored in the address “F090H” is set (“FFH” is set) when shifting to the ART mode or shifting to the ART preparation mode, and cleared when the above-mentioned number of ART games is consumed (“0”). Is set). The ART initial hit flag stored in the address “F091H” is set (“1” is set) when the above-mentioned ART is selected, and is cleared (“0” is set) when the ART flag is set. .

  As shown in FIG. 17, numerical values (numerical values) of the above-described CZ precursor counter, ART precursor counter, CZ gaming counter, ART gaming counter, MM number, ART flag, and ART first hit flag stored in each of the above addresses. Range) is different in each of the above seven main modes (normal mode, CZ internal mode, CZ mode, ART internal mode, ART mode, bonus operating mode, ART ready mode), so check their values By doing so, it is possible to identify which main mode is set.

  The ART control means 117 sets the above-mentioned ART mode as an ART setting condition, and when the ART setting condition is satisfied, sets the above-mentioned ART flag (ON) and sets the above-mentioned ART game. The ART is set by adding an initial value (in this embodiment, “50”, but the value can be changed arbitrarily) to the ART game counter that manages the number. Also, the value of the ART game counter with the initial value added is subtracted from the next game by “1” for each game (except during the bonus operation mode and the ART preparation mode), and the ART game counter reaches “0”. Then, ART is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, the value of the ART game counter at the time of ART setting is set as the number of ART games, and the number of ART games is digested (the number of ART games may increase during the game). End condition. As a change mode, a predetermined number of game medals have been paid out during the ART period, a predetermined number of acquired medals (total number of differences between the number of payouts and the number of bets) has been obtained, The execution of a predetermined number of bell navigators may be used as the ART termination condition. In addition, an initial value may be added to the ART game counter that manages the number of ART games, and “1” may be subtracted for each game (that is, subtracted from the ART internal mode) to the next game won in the ART lottery. It may be)

  In this embodiment, after setting the ART, when the BB combination (any one of the BB combinations 1 to 3) is established and the bonus operating mode is set, and when the BB game is further ended and the ART preparation mode is set. When set, the ART game counter is not subtracted as described above (it is also possible to subtract). By doing this, even if the BB combination is established when the ART is set, there is no loss for the player (after the BB game is over, the winning probability of the re-game combination is RT1 (ART preparation mode). In the non-RT state in which the value is higher than the RT state), ART can be restarted from the value of the ART game counter before winning the BB combination).

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal actually accepted among game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted game medals” as appropriate) (in this embodiment, guided to the receiving passage). The game medal detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b (hereinafter referred to as “accepting game medal” as appropriate) is controlled so as to be a directly bet game medal or a credit game medal. It is configured. In the present embodiment, if the bet number does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (in the embodiment, the bet number necessary for executing the game (the prescribed number “3”)), the accepted game medal is directly bet. If the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit number has not reached the maximum allowable credit number (“50” in this embodiment), the received game medal is credited. It is comprised so that.

  In addition, in the game set in the re-game operation state, the acceptance medal management means 131 performs automatic bet processing (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. Bet state is set), but if the number of credits does not reach the maximum allowable credit number (in this embodiment, “50”), the received game medal is credited A game medal. If the bet number has reached the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number has reached the maximum credit allowable number, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

  The combination determining means 132 has a plurality of combinations based on preset combination determination probabilities (selection probabilities, winning probabilities) triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted). The combination determination process for selecting at least one combination determination result number from the combination determination result numbers (YK number, YYK number) is performed. This combination determination process is performed by random number lottery using the random number generator 66 and the sampling circuit 67 shown in FIG. Specifically, after one random number (number) is acquired (latched and read) by the sampling circuit 67 from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66, the acquired random number is converted into a plurality of role determination result numbers. It is configured to determine which combination determination result corresponds to and select a combination determination result number.

  When one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (YK number, YYK number) are selected in the combination determination process, a game combination corresponding to the selected combination determination result number becomes a formation allowable combination in the game. Further, the information of the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. The area (address “F009H”) in which information on the winning combination determination result number (YYK number) is stored is the area (address “F009H”) in which information on the winning / RP combination determination result number (YK number) is stored. F034H ") is set separately.

  The information of YK numbers 1 to 56 stored in one game is after the game ends (in the game start set process described later in this embodiment), regardless of whether or not a small role or re-game role is established. Cleared (reset to “0”) (Alternatively, for example, it can be cleared at the time of accepting the start lever operation, or the information of the YK number selected in the next game can be overwritten without clearing. ). On the other hand, once the information of YYK numbers 1 to 3 is stored, it is carried over to the next game while being stored until the special combination (BB combination) is established. In this specification, the state where the information of YYK numbers 1 to 3 is carried over while being stored is referred to as being in the state where the winning combination of the BB combination is being carried out or inside the BB.

  The combination determining group number determining means 133 determines a combination determining group number used for selecting a winning value in a CZ lottery and an ART lottery described later according to the YK number and the YYK number selected by the combination determining process. It is configured as follows. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the value of the combination determination group number is determined. In other words, when YYK number ≠ 0 (when the BB combination is won), the value of the combination determination group number is determined to be “8” regardless of which YK number is selected. On the other hand, when YYK number = 0 (when the BB role is non-winning), if any of YK numbers 0-14, 35, 51-52, 55-56 is selected, the value of the role determination group number Is determined to be “0”, and if any of the YK numbers 37 to 48 is selected, the value of the role determination group number is determined to be “5”. It is determined that the determined role group number is different depending on the value of. In this way, the number of combination determination group number values is nine, “0-8”, which is significantly smaller than the number of YK number values (57, “0-56”). For this reason, in the later-described CZ lottery and ART lottery, the amount of data such as a lookup table required for winning value selection is reduced as compared with a case where winning values are selected with reference to YK numbers. And the processing load for performing the lottery can be reduced.

  The reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum game time has passed, triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 has been accepted effectively), and then the reels 3a to 3a. 3c is started to rotate, and after all the reels that have started to rotate are in a constant speed rotation state, the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially operated (the operations of the stop switches 26a to 26c are effectively accepted). )), The corresponding reels 3a to 3c are sequentially stopped.

  The rotation stop control of each of the reels 3a to 3c is performed by operating the stop switches 26a to 26c based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) according to the winning combination determination result number selected by the winning combination determination process. This is performed in accordance with the order of pressing and operation timing. The reels 3a to 3c are stopped so that the reels 3a to 3c are stopped within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, (Within a maximum of 5 sliding frames).

  That is, as a result of the combination determination process, when a predetermined game combination is selected as an allowable combination combination, the corresponding symbol of the selected game combination is displayed on the active line 29 as much as possible within the allowable stoppage time. In the case of losing, the reels 3a to 3c are controlled to be stopped so that the corresponding symbol of any game combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In this embodiment, when a re-gamer or a small role is elected while the winning combination of the BB role is overtaken, the re-game role or the small role is given priority (the priority is higher for the re-game role but changed) Yes) The reel rotation stop control of the re-game combination priority or small role priority to be established is performed.

  The stop display symbol determining means 135 determines which symbol is stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c, and a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is established. It is configured to determine whether or not.

  When a re-game player stands, information indicating that the re-game player's corresponding symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “re-game operation symbol”) is stopped and displayed on the active line (“re-game operation symbol display information” as appropriate) Is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (D4 bit of the address “F032H”). In addition, when a special combination (BB combination) is established, information indicating that the corresponding symbol of the BB combination (hereinafter also referred to as “BB operation symbol”) is stopped and displayed on the active line (“BB operation symbol display as appropriate”) Information ”) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (D2 bit of address“ F032H ”). Hereinafter, storing the re-game operation symbol display information is referred to as setting a re-game operation symbol display flag or turning it ON, and clearing the stored re-game operation symbol display information is referred to as re-game operation symbol display information. This is called clearing the display flag or turning it off. Similarly, storing the BB operation symbol display information is referred to as setting or turning on the BB operation symbol display flag, and clearing the stored BB operation symbol display flag clears the BB operation symbol display flag. Then, it is called turning off. Further, the re-game operation symbol display flag and the BB operation symbol display flag are collectively referred to as “operation symbol display flag”.

  The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals according to the small combination established when the small combination is established, and adds the number of credits to the credit number when the credit number does not reach the maximum allowable credit number. When the number of credits reaches the maximum allowable credit number due to the payout, the payout is made by actual payout for driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 52. In addition, the payout medal management means 136, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the number of game medals bet or the number of game medals credited to the hopper 50. It is designed to be refunded by driving.

  The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above, and switches the blocker 48 between an ON state (game medal acceptable state) and an OFF state (game medal unacceptable state). It is configured as follows. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided and returned to the return path. However, insertion of a game medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 28a.

  The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, throw-in display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, Control relating to turning on and off of the number display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, and the WIN lamp 46j) is performed via the display lamp control circuit 47. When the WIN lamp 46j is to function as a main-side push order indicator, the WIN lamp 46j is controlled by the main-side push order management means 139.

  The main-side push order management means 139 selects a navigation number (any one of “0 to 6”) corresponding to the push order to be notified, in accordance with the combination determination result number (YK number) selected by the combination determination process. It is like that. In this embodiment, each navigation number is set as shown in the navigation number-corresponding push order-display content correspondence table of FIG.

  The navigation number 0 is selected when the push order is not notified, and the corresponding push order is “unknown”. The navigation numbers 1 to 6 are selected when it is desired to report from the first push order to the third push order, and the corresponding push order is set as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. For example, the corresponding push order of the navigation number 2 is “middle left and right”, and the corresponding push order of the navigation number 5 is “middle right”.

  The correspondence between the combination determination result number (YK number) selected by the combination determination process and the navigation number selected by the main-side push order management means 139 is shown in the combination determination result number-navigation number correspondence of FIG. It is as follows. As shown in the figure, the navigation number corresponding to each YK number differs depending on which mode of the seven main modes described above is set. For example, when the CZ internal mode, the CZ mode, or the ART internal mode is set, the navigation number 0 (push order unknown) is selected when any of YK numbers 0 to 2 and 15 to 56 is selected. On the other hand, when the ART mode is set, navigation number 0 is selected when any one of YK numbers 0 to 2, 15 to 36, and 49 to 56 is selected, and the normal mode, the ART preparation mode, When the bonus operating mode is set, the navigation number 0 is selected regardless of which YK number (any of YK numbers 0 to 56) is selected.

  Also, when setting to CZ internal mode, CZ mode, ART internal mode or ART mode, when YK numbers 3 to 14 (RT transition push order RP) are selected, and when setting to ART mode, YK numbers 37 to When 48 (push order bell) is selected, a navigation number data value (takes one of the values 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 to 13) is temporarily selected, and the selected navigation number data is selected. The navigation number is selected according to the value. The correspondence in FIG. 20 also outlines such a selection process. For example, when any of YK numbers 3 and 7 (maintained to be non-RT in the first left-pressing order) is selected while setting to the CZ internal mode, CZ mode, or ART internal mode, it will be described later. A navigation number data value 1 is selected based on the navigation number data value table 1, and a navigation number 1 (corresponding to the left middle right pressing order) is selected according to the navigation number data value 1. Similarly, when the YK number 12 (maintained as non-RT in the middle / left push order) is selected while the CZ internal mode, the CZ mode, or the ART internal mode is set, the navigation number data value table 1 is also used. The navigation number data value 11 is selected based on the navigation number data, and a push order equal lottery described later is performed based on the navigation number data value 11, and the navigation numbers 1, 4, 6 (left middle right and middle right left are respectively determined based on the lottery result). , Corresponding to the pressing order of the middle right and left) is selected.

  As another example, when any of YK numbers 4 and 8 (maintained non-RT in the middle / left / right pushing order) is selected while the ART mode is set, a navigation number data value table described later is selected. The navigation number data value 3 is selected based on 2, and the navigation number 3 (corresponding to the middle / left / right pressing order) is selected according to the navigation number data value 3. Similarly, when the YK number 13 (moved to RT3 in the middle right / left push order) is selected while the ART mode is set, the navigation number data value 4 is also selected based on the navigation number data value table 2. On the basis of the navigation number data value 4, navigation number 4 (corresponding to the middle right / left pressing order) is selected. Further, when any of the YK numbers 37 to 40 (the first left is in the correct pressing order) is selected while the ART mode is set, the navigation number data value 7 is set based on the navigation number data value table 3 described later. Based on this navigation number data value 7, a push order equal lottery to be described later is performed. Based on the lottery result, one of navigation numbers 1 and 2 (corresponding to the left middle right and right and left middle push order respectively) is selected. It is to be elected.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when YK Nos. 3 to 14 (RT transition push order RP) are selected during the setting to the CZ internal mode, the CZ mode, or the ART internal mode, non-RT is maintained in any case. While the navigation number corresponding to the push order is selected, when the ART mode is set, the navigation corresponding to the push order maintaining the non-RT when the YK numbers 3 to 10 are selected out of the YK numbers 3 to 14. When the numbers are selected and the YK numbers 11 to 14 are selected, the navigation numbers corresponding to the push order of moving to RT3 are selected. This means that a game in the CZ mode is played in non-RT as much as possible, and a game in the ART mode is played in RT3 as much as possible. Note that the non-RT and RT3 have the same probability of winning a re-gamer and the probability of losing, which is neither advantageous nor disadvantageous for the player.

  The push order equal lottery is performed to associate any one of the navigation numbers 1 to 6 with the selected navigation number data value when any one of the navigation number data values 7 to 13 is selected. . This push order equal lottery is performed using soft random numbers in which the total random number range is set to “240”. The type of winning value in the push order equal lottery and the random number set for each winning value are as shown in FIG. For example, in the case of the navigation number data value 7, the numbers of the winning values 0 and 1 are set equally to 120, and the numbers 0 are set to the other winning values. Therefore, when the navigation number data value is 7, either the winning value 0 or the winning value 1 is selected with the same probability. As another example, in the case of the navigation number data value 12, the winning value 0, the winning value 2 and the winning value 5 are set equally by 80, and the other winning values are set to 0. Yes. Therefore, when the navigation number data value is 12, any one of the winning value 0, the winning value 2 and the winning value 5 is selected with an equal probability. Thus, in the push order equal lottery of the present embodiment, the number of winning values (number of options) that can be selected for each navigation number data value is “2” or “3” (the navigation number data values 7 to 9). In either case, 2 options are selected, and in any of the navigation number data values 10 to 13, 3 options are set. The reason why the total random number range of the soft random number is set to “240” is to make it possible to set the numbers evenly in both cases of 2 choices and 3 choices (the whole random number range is generally “256”). In this case, the numbers cannot be set evenly in the case of 3 choices). “240” is also a common multiple of the numerical values “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” that are often used as the number of options in the pressing order, and the number of options is the number of these options. Regardless of which value is set, it is possible to set the numbers evenly for each option.

  When a winning value is selected in the push order equal lottery, a value obtained by adding “1” to the selected winning value is set as the value of the navigation number (for example, when the winning value is 0, the navigation number 1 is set) When the winning value is 3, the navigation number 4 is set). In addition, although the navigation number set through the push order equal lottery varies depending on the lottery result, any navigation number set does not affect the game. For example, when the navigation number data value is 10, any one of the winning values 2, 3, and 5 is selected with an equal probability, and the result of the lottery is received, and either the navigation number 3, 4, or 6 is equal. Set by probability. As shown in FIG. 20, the navigation number data value 10 is YK No. 11 during the setting to the CZ internal mode, the CZ mode or the ART internal mode (maintained to be non-RT in the pressing order other than the left first). Selected when is selected. The navigation number 3 corresponds to the middle left / right push order, the navigation number 4 corresponds to the middle right / left push order, and the navigation number 6 corresponds to the right middle / left push order. In other words, since these navigation numbers correspond to the pressing order other than the left first, any of these navigation numbers will be notified of the pressing order other than the left first, and the notified press As long as the order is followed, the result of being maintained at non-RT will not change.

  In this way, the push order equal lottery is biased in the selected push order while selecting a push order to be notified from among the plurality of push orders when there are a plurality of push order options with the same game result. It has the function of preventing it from occurring.

  As described above, the main-side push order management means 139 selects the navigation number, but the main-side push order management means 139 causes the WIN lamp 46j to function as the main-side push order indicator so as to notify the selected navigation number. It is also configured. Hereinafter, the navigation number notification performed by the main control means 100 is referred to as “main-side push order navigation” or simply “push order navigation”. Further, the push order navigation when the above-mentioned push order bell is selected is referred to as “main-side bell navigator” or simply “bell navigator”, and when the above push order RP is selected (in this embodiment, the YK number). The push order navigation (executed only when 3 to 14 are selected) is referred to as “main-side RP navigation” or simply “RP navigation”. Specifically, this push order navigation uses two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) provided on the WIN lamp 46j to notify the navigation number. FIG. 21 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 21A shows a mode in which the navigation number 2 is displayed, where “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “2” is displayed on the right 7 segment. FIG. 21C shows a mode in which the navigation number 4 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “4” is displayed on the right 7 segment. Note that “=” displayed on the left 7-segment is for distinguishing from the case where the payout number is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. Further, when displaying the navigation number, the navigation number selected corresponding to the push order bell is displayed (in the case of bell navigation), and the navigation number selected corresponding to the push order RT transition RP is displayed. Depending on the case (in the case of RP Navi), the display mode may be changed so that it can be distinguished even if the same navigation number is used (in this embodiment, the same display mode is used so that it cannot be distinguished) ) For example, the position of “=” displayed in the 7 segments on the left may be set higher in the case of the bell navigation system. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the display by the WIN lamp 46j is not performed (see FIG. 19A for the correspondence between each navigation number and the display contents by the WIN lamp 46j).

  As another aspect, the navigation number displayed by the WIN lamp 46j may be displayed in binary. For example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 21 (F), a navigation number or the like is displayed by associating bits (bits) 0 to 6 in the case of displaying in binary numbers with lamps at respective positions of 7 segments. FIG. 21F shows a mode in which “00000101B” (corresponding to the navigation number 5) is displayed in the 7 segments of the left or right, and the lamp at the corresponding bit position is lit. As a modification example, the combination determination result number may be displayed by the WIN lamp 46j.

  In the present embodiment, switching between when the WIN lamp 46j is used as a main-side push order indicator and when it is used as a game medal payout number indicator is performed at the next timing. That is, after displaying the number of payouts in one game, when a betting operation is performed in the next game, the display of the WIN lamp 46j is switched to “00”. The navigation number is displayed at a predetermined timing from when the start lever 25 is operated until each reel enters the constant speed rotation state. Further, when the last stop switch is released or all reels are stopped, the display of the WIN lamp 46j displaying the navigation number is switched to “00”. You may make it switch to "00" when performing the below-mentioned display determination process. Thereafter, the number of payouts is displayed in accordance with the game medal payout process. Of course, the number of payouts may be displayed according to the game medal payout process without switching the display of the WIN lamp 46j displaying the navigation number to “00”. When the betting operation is performed, the display of the WIN lamp 46j may be temporarily turned off instead of “00”. Similarly, when switching from the display of the navigation number to the display of the number of payouts, the WIN lamp 46j may be temporarily turned off.

  The effect group number determining means 140 is configured to perform a process of replacing the information of the YK number selected by the combination determining process with the information of the effect group number. This effect group number is associated with each YK number selected by the combination determination process. In particular, for a plurality of YK numbers belonging to a predetermined numerical range, one effect group number having the same value is provided. It can be associated. The correspondence relationship between the effect group number and the YK number is as shown in the role determination result number-portion determination group number-effect group number correspondence table of FIG. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, each YK number belonging to the YK number value in the range of “3 to 14” is associated with the production group number of the value “3”, and the YK number value is “37”. The production group number of the value “11” is associated with each YK number belonging to the range of “˜48”, and the production group number of the same value as the value of the YK number is associated with the other YK numbers. ing.

YK numbers 3 to 14 associated with production group number 3 correspond to push order RT transition RP, and YK numbers 37 to 48 associated with production group number 11 correspond to push order bells. In other words, these YK numbers may cause game advantages and disadvantages (influence on the game balls) depending on the pushing order, and game medal payout numbers (acquired numbers) may differ. . On the other hand, other YK numbers associated with the same effect group number as the YK number correspond to any of the following (1) to (3).
(1) The YK number of the re-gamer who does not affect the advantage or disadvantage of the game due to the difference in pushing order (no effect on the appearance).
(2) YK numbers of small roles (winning roles) that do not cause a difference in the number of game medals to be paid out (number of wins) due to the difference in pressing order.
(3) YK number of a small role (winning combination) with a small number of game medals that can be acquired (for example, less than a prescribed number of bets).

  In the present embodiment, information on the YK number is not transmitted to the sub-control means, but information on the production group number is transmitted instead. This has the following advantages. In other words, with respect to the YK number (push order RT transition RP or push order bell) in which the effect group number is advantageous and disadvantageous for the player depending on the push order, one effect group number is associated with a plurality of YK numbers. ing. For this reason, even if the information of the production group number alone can identify the general content of winning the push order RT transition RP or the push order bell, the correct answer push order until the YK number corresponding to the winning order is won. It cannot be specified. Therefore, even if the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub-control means is illegally accessed and the information of the production group number is illegally obtained, useful information (information such as correct answer pressing order) can be obtained therefrom. Since this is not possible, there is an advantage that such illegal acts can be suppressed. In this way, the effect group number has the significance of making it difficult to specify the correct answer pressing order that is advantageous to the player by excluding information on the operation mode (pressing order) of the stop switch from the information of the selected YK number. Have. In the present embodiment, when the push order is not notified, the information of the navigation number 0 (push order unknown) is transmitted, thereby improving the above-described fraud prevention effect. It is possible.

  Moreover, there is the following advantage by transmitting the information on the production group number to the sub-control means. In other words, the sub-control means may change the background color or content of the image effect depending on the type of game combination that has been won (permitted winning combination) by the combination determination process. For this reason, by associating a common production group number with a plurality of YK numbers belonging to a specific category of push order RT transition RP or push order bell, the sub-control that has received the information on the production group number According to the information, the means can perform an image effect according to the push order RT transition RP or the push order bell winning. On the other hand, for the YK number that is advantageous to the player due to the pressing order and the like, the production group number having the same value as the value of the YK number is associated and the information is transmitted to the sub-control means. The means can determine the contents of the effect by obtaining information of the winning combination from the information of the effect group number.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, each value of the plurality of YK numbers associated with the same value of the effect group number is set to belong to a predetermined continuous range. Specifically, each value of the plurality of YK numbers associated with the production group number 3 is set to belong to the range of “3 to 14”, and the plurality of YK numbers associated with the production group number 11 is set. Each value is set so as to belong to the range of “37 to 48”. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, as the process for determining the production group number, the value of the YK number selected by the combination determining process is within a predetermined range (“3-14” or “37-48”). )), If it belongs, the effect group number of a predetermined value (“3” or “11”) is determined, and if not, the value of the YK number is used as it is for the effect group number. Processing to determine the value is performed. This eliminates the need for a lookup table that associates each YK number with the effect group number, which has been referred to in the past when determining the effect group number, and therefore reduces the amount of data stored in the ROM 62. It can be reduced, and the processing load when determining the production group number can be reduced. It should be noted that the YK numbers belonging to the YK number in the range of “3 to 14” include those in which the winning probabilities (numerical numbers) in the combination determining process are set to the same value. Those set to different values are also included (see FIG. 10). Conventionally, by reducing the number of YK numbers that have the same winning probability in the winning combination determination process into consecutive numbers, the amount of data used for the winning determination process (data volume such as the winning probability stored in the ROM) is reduced. Although it has been thought that it can be done, YK numbers with different winning probabilities have not been considered too deeply because the data amount used for the role determination process does not change no matter what number it is. For example, when the replay C4 has a YK number of 6, the replay game C3 with the same winning probability as the replay C4 has the advantage that the YK number of the replay C3 is the 5th consecutive number, but the winning probability is The YK number of the replay D1 different from the replay C4 may be 11 instead of 7. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, paying attention to the processing content necessary for associating the YK number with the effect group number, a plurality of YK numbers associated with the same value effect group number are included in the winning Even if items with different probabilities are included, there is a great advantage in keeping them in consecutive numbers (collecting them within a predetermined range) (the number of processes for determining whether or not they belong within a predetermined range) By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the above-described effect.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not it is necessary to notify the pressing order, the production group number is determined and the information is transmitted to the sub-control means (this can simplify the control program). However, the production group number is determined only in the situation where it is not necessary to notify the push order, and in the situation where the push order needs to be notified, the YK number information is transmitted as it is to the sub-control means without determining the production group number. You may make it do. Of course, the production group number is determined regardless of whether or not the pressing order needs to be notified. However, in the situation where the pressing order needs to be notified, the YK number is not included even if the YK number belongs to a predetermined range. May be determined as the value of the production group number as it is. In this case, the navigation number is not necessary.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information on the combination determination group number is not transmitted to the sub-control unit. This is because the combination determination group number information is used for the ART lottery performed by the main control means and may not be necessary for the sub control means, but it is also due to the following reasons. That is, if information on the role determination group number is transmitted, information on the role determination group number is illegally acquired in the transmission process, and the selected YK number or information on the pushing order that is advantageous to the player is obtained therefrom. (Unlike the production group number, the correspondence between the role determination group number and the YK number is arbitrary, and such a possibility may occur). For this reason, in the present embodiment, information on the combination determination group number is not transmitted to the sub-control unit.

  The game progress information determining means 133 is mainly configured to execute various lotteries for determining information necessary for progressing the game. In the present embodiment, as such a lottery, a CZ lottery, a precursor game number lottery, an ART lottery, and an extra lottery performed in association with the setting of the ART and the like are performed.

  The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to set the above-described CZ mode, and is performed based on the above-described combination determining group number when the above-described normal mode is set. The type of winning value in the CZ lottery and the random number set for each winning value are as shown in FIG. This CZ lottery is performed using soft random numbers in which the total random number range is set to “256”. As shown in the drawing, in this CZ lottery, three winning values of 0 (non-winning), 1 (CZ winning) and 2 (ART winning) are set, and the winning probability (number) is determined by the combination. It is set in accordance with the group number value (0 to 8) (in FIG. 22A, the combination determining group number is abbreviated as “YKG”).

  The sign game number lottery is performed following the CZ lottery when the winning value 1 (CZ winning) or the winning value 2 (ART winning) is obtained in the above-mentioned CZ lottery. The types of winning values in the sign game number lottery and the numbers of random numbers set for each winning value are as shown in FIG. This precursor game number lottery is performed using a soft random number in which the total random number range is set to “256”, similarly to the CZ lottery. As shown in the drawing, in this sign game number lottery, three winning values of 0 (1 game), 1 (3 games), and 2 (6 games) are set, and the game corresponding to the selected winning value The number is set as the number of precursor games (the number of CZ precursor games when winning CZ, the number of ART precursor games after winning ART).

  The ART lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to set the above-mentioned ART mode, and is performed based on the above-mentioned combination determination group number when the above-mentioned CZ internal mode or CZ mode is set. The type of winning value in the ART lottery and the random number set for each winning value are as shown in FIG. This ART lottery is performed using soft random numbers in which the entire random number range is set to “256”, as in the CZ lottery. As shown in the drawing, in this ART lottery, two winning values of 0 (non-winning) and 1 (ART winning) are set. 0-8 ") (in FIG. 22C, the role determination group number is abbreviated as" YKG ").

  The extra lottery is a lottery for determining the additional number (addition number) of the above-mentioned ART games, and is performed when the above-mentioned ART internal mode, ART mode or ART preparation mode is set. The type of winning value in the extra lottery and the random number set for each winning value are as shown in FIG. This extra lottery is performed using soft random numbers in which the entire random number range is set to “256”, as in the CZ lottery. As shown in the drawing, in this extra lottery, three winning values of 0 (non-winning), 1 (+5), 2 (+10), and 3 (+30) are set and correspond to the selected winning value. The extra number (“0” if not won) is added to the number of ART games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the CZ lottery and the ART lottery are performed based on the value of the role determination group number. The number of combination determination group number values (9 from “0 to 8”) is set to be considerably smaller than the number of YK number values (57 from “0 to 56”). For this reason, as a lookup table to be referred to when performing these lotteries, it is sufficient to prepare a table in which each value of the role determination group number is associated with a numeric value. It is possible to significantly reduce the amount of data compared to the case where a lookup table in which each value of a number is associated with a numeric value is prepared. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the ROM 62 for the CZ lottery and the ART lottery can be reduced, and the processing load when performing these lotteries can be reduced.

(Means constituting main communication control means 150)
The control command transmission unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted before the start lever is operated, a control command including information (for example, MM number information) indicating which of the seven main modes is set (hereinafter, MM number information) (Referred to as “main mode command” as appropriate), information indicating which gaming state is set to non-RT, RT1 to RT5, BB-A, BB-B (for example, RT state number, operation type, operation) There are control commands including information such as status flags (hereinafter referred to as “RT commands”, “operation type commands”, “operation status commands”, etc. as appropriate). For example, as a control command to be transmitted when the start lever is operated, a control command including information on a navigation number (hereinafter referred to as “navigation number command” as appropriate), a control command including information on a production group number ( Hereinafter, there is a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “YYK number command” as appropriate) including information on a combination role determination result number (YYK number). In addition to this, the start lever operates a control command including information on set values, a control command including information on values of various counters such as an ART game counter, a control command including information for instructing contents to be executed in the sub-control means, etc. It may be transmitted before the start or when the start lever is operated.

  In addition, the control command transmission unit 151 includes a control command including information indicating that all reels start to rotate before the start of rotation of all reels when the elapse of the minimum gaming time described later is confirmed. (Hereinafter referred to as “all cylinder rotation start command” as appropriate). Furthermore, when a first stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the first reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the first stop operation has been received (hereinafter referred to as “first” A control command including information on the first cylinder stop (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “a command to stop the reel corresponding to the first stop operation”). A first stop command). Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “ A control command including information on the second cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as appropriate) when the second cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the second stop operation) is triggered. (Referred to as “second stop command”). Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the third stop operation has been received (hereinafter referred to as “first” Control command (hereinafter referred to as “3 stop acceptance command”) and information on the 3rd cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “3 stop reception command”). A third stop command). Furthermore, before determining the stop symbol, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “all stop command” as appropriate) including information on all-rounding stop, and a control command including information on the number of game medals paid out after determining the stop symbol ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “payout number command” as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, when the start lever is operated, a role determination process is performed to select a role determination result number (YK number, YYK number), and navigation is performed based on the selected role determination result number. A number and a production group number are determined. The information of the determined navigation number and the information of the effect group number are stored in the RAM 63 in two storage areas having consecutive addresses (“F036H” having a lower address value and “F037H” having a higher address value). ) (See FIG. 30), and based on the stored information, navigation number command information and production group number command information are generated. In addition, the command transmission to the sub-control means is such that the navigation number command is performed prior to the production group number command, and after the production group number command is transmitted, the YYK number command is transmitted. . Further, the navigation number command and the production group number command are set in the control command transmission buffer (hereinafter referred to as “control command buffer”) by the control command continuous setting process described later. In order, it is performed continuously. The reason why the navigation number information and the production group number information are stored in each of the two storage areas with consecutive addresses in the RAM 63 is to enable such a continuous set process. The process of setting two control commands in the control command buffer by the control command continuous setting process can be simplified as compared with the case where each control command is individually set. It becomes possible. The information on the role determination group number that is not transmitted to the sub-control means is stored in the RAM 63 as the address for storing the navigation number information continuously transmitted to the sub-control means and the information on the effect group number. It is set not to be stored between addresses. In this way, what information is stored at which address causes processing that can be performed and processing that cannot be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the YYK number command is used as a command indicating that the start lever has been operated, and when the sub control means receives the YYK number command, the start lever is operated. An effect to be executed (hereinafter also referred to as an “effect when receiving a lever operation”) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to send a command indicating that the start lever has been operated as a separate command, so that the processing load on the main control means can be reduced. The production at the time of accepting the lever operation may be started when the production group number command is received. In such a case, the sub-control means that receives the control commands in this order by transmitting the navigation number command before the effect group number command, pushes described later as an example of the effect at the time of lever operation reception. It is possible to determine the notification mode when executing the forward navigation effect based on the navigation number command and the effect group number command, and to start the push order navigation effect. Note that communication between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A) can be performed only in one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A). Yes.

  The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer or the like when a predetermined gaming state is reached. In the present embodiment, a BB signal and an RB signal are transmitted as the outer end signal. The BB signal is turned ON when the condition for shifting to the ART mode is satisfied, and is turned OFF when the termination condition for the ART mode (condition for shifting from the ART mode to another mode) is satisfied. On the other hand, the RB signal is turned on when the BB combination is established, and turned off when the BB game is finished. When the BB signal is ON, the BB signal is not turned OFF even if the BB combination is won, and when the BB combination is established, the BB signal is turned OFF and the RB signal is turned ON. This is because if the BB signal is turned off by winning the BB role, the player knows that the BB role has been won because the BB signal is turned off even though the termination condition of the ART mode is not satisfied. Because it ends up. It is to be noted that a display lamp (referred to as a “bonus lamp”) managed by the main control means for notifying that the BB combination is won is provided, and the BB combination is established when the notification is already performed Even before, the BB signal may be turned off. However, when it is notified that the BB combination is won by an image display device managed by the sub-control means instead of such a bonus lamp, the BB signal is not turned OFF.

  On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 is mainly a sub-main control means (also referred to as “first sub-control means”) 200A that mainly manages (instructs) lamp effects, image effects, and sound effects, and mainly image effects and sounds. Sub-sub control means (also referred to as “second sub-control means”) 200B that controls (executes) effects is provided.

  The sub main control means 200A is roughly divided into an effect management means 210 and a sub main communication control means 230. The production management unit 210 includes a sub-side push order management unit 211, a game production management unit 212, a notification production management unit 213, and a lamp production control unit 214. The sub-main communication control unit 230 includes a control command reception unit 231, An effect command transmission unit 232 and a state command reception unit 233 are provided. Each of the above-described means in the sub-main control means 200A includes the sub-main CPU 71, the ROM 72, the RAM 73, hardware such as an electronic circuit and the control program stored in the ROM 72 arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as.

(Means constituting the production management means 210)
When the sub-side pressing order management unit 211 receives a predetermined navigation number command and a predetermined production group number from the main control unit 100, the sub-side pressing order management unit 211 uniquely determines a pressing order different from the content of the received navigation number command. It is configured to be able to. Specifically, when a navigation number command including information on navigation number 0 (push order unknown) and an effect group number command including information on any of effect group numbers 15 to 29 are received (hereinafter, “sub-side navigation is possible) It is possible to determine an arbitrary push order (push order corresponding to any one of the navigation numbers 1 to 6).

  As shown in FIG. 18, production group numbers 15 to 29 are associated with YK numbers 15 to 29 (replay F1 to replay J3). These YK numbers correspond to the push order RP, and as shown in FIG. 8, when a predetermined push order is established, a predetermined re-game player other than the re-game player 1 is established, and other than the predetermined push order. In this case, the re-game player 1 is established. However, there is no difference in the profits obtained by the player due to the difference in the re-game players established by the push order (the push order RP is not advantageous or disadvantageous). Note that it is up to the sub-side push order managing means 211 to determine which push order is determined when the sub-side navigation enable condition is satisfied (the main control means 100 may instruct). In the present embodiment, when the CZ mode is set, if any of the YK numbers 15 to 29 is selected, a push order for establishing a regame combination other than the regame combination 1 (hereinafter referred to as “chance push order”). Is set higher than when other modes are set. For example, in CZ mode, the probability of winning an ART is set high, but the chance push order is determined at a rate of 100% when the ART is won and at a rate of about 70% even when the ART is not won. Is done. On the other hand, during other modes such as the normal mode and CZ internal mode, when ART is selected (the probability of winning ART is low), the chance push order is determined at a rate of about 90%. If not, the rate at which the chance push order is determined is set as low as about 10%. In addition, when the sub-side navigation enable condition is satisfied, one of the push orders is determined, but the push order is not determined by the judgment of the sub-side push order management unit 211 (the push order notification is not performed). It may be set so that it can also be performed.

  The game effect management unit 212 mainly executes an execution time of an image or sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “game effect”) executed by the sub-sub control unit 200B mainly for the purpose of improving the interest of the game or improving the game performance. Management is performed based on a control command from the main control means 100. Examples of game effects include continuous effects, single effects, assist effects, and the like.

  The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, For example, an image that displays an effect image or the like symbolizing that the vehicle is in the AT state can be used. When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, an effect using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the productions.

  The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the progress of the game. For example, there is an effect that the image display device 11 displays an image that implies the winning expectation degree of the game player when each reel rotates. In addition, the value of the added number of ART games (for example, “+30”, etc.) is triggered by the fact that the top multiplier is selected in the above-described addition lottery performed by the main control means 100 (the number of ART games is added). An effect of displaying a character) on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 is also an example of a single effect.

  The assist effect is an effect for supporting the player. In this embodiment, the push order navigation effect (sub control) is mainly performed according to the information of the navigation number transmitted by the navigation number command from the main control means 100. Is performed on the means side). This push order navigation effect (also referred to as “sub-side push order navigator”) uses the liquid crystal display device 11 as a sub-side push order display to display the push order corresponding to the navigation number to the player on the display screen 11a. This is a one-off production that is displayed above. In the present embodiment, an RP navigation effect (also referred to as “sub-side RP navigation”) corresponding to the above-described RP navigation and a bell navigation effect (also referred to as “sub-side bell navigation”) corresponding to the bell navigation are set and will be described later. In addition, both the production modes are changed according to the situation. In the case where the sub-control means (sub-side push order management means 211) uniquely determines the push order, the push order navigation effect is performed according to the push order determined by the sub-control means.

  For example, when a navigation number command including information on navigation number 2 (corresponding pressing order “left / right middle”) is received, as shown in FIG. When the navigation number command including the information of the navigation number 2 (corresponding pressing order “middle left and right”) is received by displaying the numbers indicating the pressing order to be displayed in the order of “1, 3, 2” from the left side, As shown in 21 (D), a mode in which numbers indicating the corresponding pressing order are arranged in the order of “2, 1, 3” from the left side and notified is given as an example. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 21E, a mode of displaying the text information “Aim for the character! (See FIG. 19A for an example of the display mode corresponding to the navigation number).

  Further, when displaying from the first push order to the third push order, as shown in FIG. 21G, the first time when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order. When the player operates the second stop switch according to the displayed second push order, the display of the second push order is turned off according to the displayed second push order, and the player stops the third according to the displayed third push order. When the switch is operated, the display of the third push order may be turned off. Further, if the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed push order, the push order navigation effect may be immediately terminated. Furthermore, when the pressing order is displayed, a voice “Naka”, a voice “hidari”, and a voice “Migi” may be output from the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like.

  The notification effect management means 213 mainly executes an execution timing of an image or sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B for the purpose of notifying the player of information related to the game. Management is performed based on a control command from the main control means 100. Examples of the notification effect include an error notification effect for notifying that an error has occurred by using character information such as “error occurrence”, and that an image is being prepared at the time of power-off recovery, such as “preparing an image”. For example, an effect that is notified by text information.

  The lamp effect control means 214 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, and 14b, the decoration lamps 32a and 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Means constituting sub-main communication control means 230)
The control command receiving unit 231 is configured to receive a control command from the main control unit 100 and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (for example, a command buffer for the received control command).

  Based on the control command from the main control means 100, the effect command transmission means 232 sends an effect command including various information related to effects (for example, an effect command including information on the navigation number (push order)) to the sub-sub control means 200B. Configured to send to.

  The state command receiving unit 233 receives a state command (for example, a state command including information that an effect command reception error has occurred) from the sub-sub control unit 200B, and a predetermined storage area (for example, reception) of the RAM 73 or the like. Stored in the command buffer for the status command).

  The sub-sub control means 200B is roughly provided with an effect execution control means 250 and a sub-sub communication control means 270 with respect to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above. The effect execution control means 250 includes a game effect execution control means 251 and a notification effect execution control means 252, and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes an effect command reception means 271 and a state command transmission means 272. Each of the above-described units in the sub-sub control unit 200B includes hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, and electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is composed of wear.

(Means constituting the production execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A and execute the above-described game effect.

  The notification effect execution control means 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A, and execute the notification effect described above.

(Means constituting sub-sub-communication control means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive an effect command from the sub-main control means 200A and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 77 (for example, a command buffer for the received effect command).

  The status command transmission means 272 is configured to transmit the status command described above to the sub main control means 200A.

  The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission unit 151 described above, the transmission of the production command from the production command transmission unit 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission unit 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel). You may make it carry out by a communication system). Each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, a command buffer (also referred to as “CB”) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and writing and reading of a command to be transmitted. And the like, and a command transmission unit that transmits a command by serial communication.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured so that 1-byte command data can be stored in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes the command data in the address area indicated by the CB write pointer, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to move the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), and serially convert and transmit the data. When the parallel communication method is used, previously written command data is read from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, and the command data is output to a predetermined output port (output port for transmitting to the sub-control means). It is configured to transmit by writing to.

  One command in this embodiment normally has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication method is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has 1 stop bit and 1 parity bit (even parity) (communication method and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Pressing order notification timing>
As described above, in this embodiment, the pressing order to be notified is mainly determined by the main control unit 100 (partly also determined by the sub control unit 200). On the other hand, the notification of the pressing order is performed on the main control unit side or the sub control unit side, but the notification timing, the notification mode, and the like differ depending on the set main mode and the like. Hereinafter, this point will be described with reference to FIGS. In the drawings and the following description, “main” and “sub” mean main control means and sub control means, respectively.

  In FIG. 23A, the case where the push order notification is performed is normally indicated by “◯” and the case where it is not performed is indicated by “X” for each mode of CZ, CZ, ART, and ART. . As shown in the figure, the notification of the push order is performed when any of YK numbers 3 to 29 (push order RP) is selected and when any of YK numbers 37 to 48 (push order bell) is selected. In this case, it is performed on both the main and sub sides, or only on the sub side. Specifically, when any of YK numbers 3 to 14 (RT transition push order RP) is selected, the push order is not notified on the main side or the sub side during the normal mode, and the CZ inside, CZ During the ART and ART modes, the push order is notified on both the main side and the sub side. In addition, when any of YK numbers 15 to 29 is selected (when the notification push order is determined on the sub side), normally, in any mode of CZ, CZ, ART, or ART, On the main side, the push order is not notified, and on the sub side, the push order is notified. Further, when any of the YK numbers 37 to 48 (push order bell) is selected, the push order (correct push order) is notified on both the main side and the sub side only during the ART mode.

  FIG. 23B shows the start timing (display start timing of navigation numbers by the WIN lamp 46j) and end timing (display end timing) of the push order notification (push order navigation) on the main side. It is described for each mode of internal and ART. As shown in the figure, the push order notification on the main side is minimum when the operation lever is received in the CZ internal mode or the ART mode (specifically, for example, after the operation of the operation lever 25 is effectively received). This is started before the process for checking whether or not the game time has elapsed. On the other hand, in the CZ mode, the reel rotation is started (specifically, for example, after the minimum game time has been confirmed and before the reel has actually started rotating). In the ART internal mode, when the above-described MM number is set to a value other than “2” (specifically “0” or “1”), the operation is started when the operation lever is received, and the MM number is “2”. Is set at the start of reel rotation. Note that either (push order notification) start timing is set to a timing before the operation acceptance of the stop switch becomes valid (before all reels are in a constant speed rotation state). On the other hand, the end timing of the push order notification on the main side is the time when all reels have stopped rotating (specifically, for example, the rotation of all reels has been stopped) in any mode of CZ, CZ, ART, or ART. Later, before confirmation of the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed) (each timing can be changed as appropriate).

  FIG. 24 shows a display mode of the push order notification (push order navigation effect) on the sub side, notification start timing (display start timing of the press order notification image by the image display device 11) and notification end timing (by display mode). The display end timing) is usually written for each mode of CZ inside and CZ. As shown in the figure, normally, the display mode of the push order notification on the sub-side in each mode of CZ and CZ is a mode in which numbers in the push order are displayed in a circular figure (referred to as “normal display mode”). ) And a mode of displaying numbers in the push order in a rhombus figure (referred to as “specific display mode”). The normal display mode is a mode when notifying the push order for establishing the re-game player 1, and the specific display mode is re-displayed when any of YK numbers 15 to 29 (re-games F1 to J3) is selected. This is a mode in which a push order (chance push order) for establishing a re-playing role other than game 1 is notified. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), when any of YK numbers 3 to 14 (replays C1 to E4) is selected, the push order navigation effect is not performed during the normal mode (main side push). On the other hand, in the CZ internal mode, a push order navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as “push order for non-RT maintenance”) that informs the push order for establishing the re-game player 1 in order to maintain non-RT. (Also referred to as “navigation production”) (the push navigation on the main side is also performed). It is possible to perform this push order navigation effect mode for non-RT maintenance in a mode different from the normal display mode (hereinafter also referred to as “another display mode”). There is a possibility that the player who has seen the navigation effect knows that the mode has changed from the normal mode to the CZ internal mode, and the interest of the game is reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the mode of the push order navigation effect for non-RT maintenance is set to the same mode as the normal notification mode when the chance push order is not notified when any of the YK numbers 15 to 29 is selected. As a result, the push order navigation effect in the normal mode (if any of YK numbers 15 to 29 is selected) or the push order navigation effect in the CZ internal mode (any of YK numbers 3 to 29 is selected) So that the player does not know if

  The notification start timing of the push order navigation effect, when informing in the normal display mode, when the operation of the start lever is accepted during the normal mode or the CZ internal mode (for example, receiving the above-mentioned effect group number command or YYK number command) Timing when triggered (hereinafter also referred to as “when lever operation is accepted”), during CZ mode, when reel rotation starts (for example, when triggered by reception of the above-mentioned full-rotation rotation start command), notification in a specific display mode In this case, the reel rotation is normally started in both the CZ internal mode and the CZ mode. On the other hand, the notification end timing of the push order navigation effect is a common timing for both the normal display mode and the specific display mode. Specifically, when the first push order is incorrect, the first stop operation is accepted (for example, when triggered by reception of the first stop acceptance command), and when the second push order is wrong, the second stop When an operation is accepted (for example, timing triggered by reception of the second stop acceptance command), when a correct push order is received, when a third stop operation is accepted (for example, timing triggered by reception of the third stop acceptance command) Has been.

  Further, in order to notify the player of the pressing order (chance pressing order) in the specific display mode, the character information “Aim at the character !!” is used to prompt the player to aim at the symbol “character”. Image (referred to as “target image”) may be displayed together, or a voice prompting to aim at the symbol “character” (referred to as “target sound”) may also be output. This is based on the fact that the re-gamer established by the chance push order includes a symbol “character” as a corresponding symbol. By performing such an effect, There is a meaning to give the gameability to challenge the "character". Furthermore, the push order navigation effect in the specific display mode is executed at a high rate during the CZ mode in which the ART winning probability is set to be high. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he may win an ART. At this time, it is also possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the ART winning by outputting the aim image and the aim sound together. In addition, the notification start timing when the pressing order is notified in the specific display mode is set to the reel rotation start time because the notification start timing is delayed from the case of the notification in the normal display mode, so that the player can This is because it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the push order notification will be performed.

  In the CZ mode, the notification start timing is set to the reel rotation start time for both the normal display mode and the specific display mode, for the following reason. That is, in the CZ mode, when any of YK numbers 15 to 29 (replays F1 to J3) is selected, the push order notification is performed in a specific display mode at a high rate. Further, in the CZ mode, even when any of YK numbers 3 to 14 (replays C1 to E4) is selected, the above-described push order navigation effect for non-RT maintenance is performed in the normal display mode. In many cases, a push order navigation effect in the normal display mode is performed. In the CZ mode, the player expects that the push order notification in the specific display mode is performed. At this time, when the push order notification in the normal display mode is started at the timing when the operation lever is received, As soon as it is started, the player knows that the push order notification in the specific display mode is not performed in the game. Therefore, during the CZ mode, the start timing of the push order notification in the normal display mode is also set at the start of reel rotation, thereby delaying the timing at which the player knows that the push order notification in the specific display mode is not performed. -ing

  FIG. 25 shows the display mode of the push order notification on the sub side in the ART internal mode or the ART mode, and the notification start timing and notification end timing for each display mode. As shown in the figure, there are two display modes of the push order notification in the ART internal mode: the normal display mode and the specific display mode described above. The notification start timing in the specific display mode during the ART internal mode is normally set at the start of reel rotation as in the CZ and CZ modes, but the notification in the normal display mode during the ART internal mode. The start timing is when the operation lever is received when the above-mentioned MM number is set to other than “2” (“0” or “1”), and when the MM number is set to “2”. Is at the start of reel rotation. On the other hand, the end timing of the push order notification in the ART internal mode is normally set to the same timing as in the CZ internal mode and the CZ mode in both the normal display mode and the specific display mode.

  In the ART internal mode, when the MM number is “2”, the notification start timing for notification in the normal display mode is set to the reel rotation start time for the following reason. That is, the ART internal mode may be set after shifting from the CZ mode (see FIG. 16), and in that case, the MM number is set to “2”. As described above, in the CZ mode, when any of the YK numbers 15 to 29 (replays F1 to J3) is selected, the push order notification in the specific display mode is performed at a high rate. This is continued even during the ART internal mode which is set by shifting from the CZ mode. Therefore, when the MM number is set to “2”, for the same reason as in the CZ mode, the start timing of the push order notification in the normal display mode is also set at the start of reel rotation.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the display mode of the push order notification on the sub side in the ART mode is different between the push order RP selection and the push order bell selection. That is, the display mode of the push order notification at the time of selecting the push order RP includes a mode in which numbers in the push order are displayed in a pentagonal figure (referred to as “first display mode”), and a push order in a pentagonal figure. There are three patterns: an aspect (referred to as a “second display aspect”) in which the figure is displayed and the inside of the figure is a predetermined background color (for example, blue), and the specific display aspect described above. On the other hand, the display mode of the push order notification at the time of selection of the push order bell is the same as the first display form described above, and the push order numbers are displayed in the pentagonal figure and the inside of the figure has a different background color (for example, yellow ) (Referred to as “third display mode”). The first display mode is a mode for notifying the player whether the player is the bell navigator or the RP navigator when notifying the push order for establishing the re-game player 1 or 4, and the second display mode is This is a mode for notifying the player that the re-playing combination 1 or 4 is to be established, and that it is RP navigation, and the third display mode is for establishing the small combination 1 or 2. This is a mode for notifying the player of the bell navigator when notifying the pushing order (correct answer pushing order). The reason why the first display mode for making it unclear whether the navigation system is the bell navigation system or the RP navigation system is as follows. That is, the player plays the game in the hope that a bell navigation capable of acquiring a game medal will be performed, but in this embodiment, the ratio of winning the push order RP is set high even in the ART mode. The frequency of RP navigation is also increasing. For this reason, if the RP navigation is performed only in the second display mode that is clearly RP navigation, when the push order navigation effect in the second display mode is started, the player is determined not to be the expected bell navigation. It often happens that you get discouraged when you understand. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by performing the push order navigation effect in the first display mode in which it is unknown whether the navigation is the bell navigation or the RP navigation, the player frequently feels expectation at the start of the push order navigation effect. Is not impaired.

  The notification start timing in the specific display mode during the ART mode is normally always at the start of reel rotation, as in the respective modes inside the CZ, CZ, and ART, and the first to third displays during the ART mode. The notification start timing in the aspect is always set to be when the operation lever is received. On the other hand, the end timing of the push order notification in the ART internal mode or the ART mode is normally the same timing as in each mode of the CZ internal mode and CZ in any display mode. Further, when the pressing order is notified in the specific display mode during the ART internal mode or the ART mode, the target image may be displayed together or the target sound may be output together. Note that the pressing order may be notified even during the ART preparation mode or the bonus operation mode.

  In addition, as described above, the push timing notification start timing on the main side is the CZ mode and the ART internal mode when the MM number is set to “2” (the two cases are generic names). In this case, “when set to MM number 2”), the reel rotation start time is set in accordance with the push timing notification start timing on the sub side. That is, in the push order notification on the sub side, when the MM number 2 is being set, it is not known to the player by the notification start timing whether the notification is performed in the normal display mode or the specific display mode. Therefore, the notification start timing is set to the reel rotation start time in both cases of notification in the normal display mode and notification in the specific display mode. On the other hand, in the push order notification on the main side, those corresponding to the normal display mode and the specific display mode in the push order notification on the sub side are not set, and the push order notification in the specific display mode is not performed on the sub side. When it is performed (when YK numbers 15 to 29 are selected), the push order notification itself is not performed. That is, in the push order notification on the main side, when the MM number 2 is being set, the push order notification is performed only when the push order notification in the normal display mode is performed on the sub side. However, when the start timing of this push order notification is set to MM number 2, the push order notification corresponds to the push order notification by the specific display mode on the sub side by setting the reel rotation start time. It is possible to give the player a sense of being. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved as compared with the case where the start timing of the push order notification on the main side is always constant.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first push is performed even in the case of a lottery result (for example, YK numbers 37 to 48 which are push order bells) in which a predetermined game combination is established if only the first push order is answered correctly. The first lottery result (for example, YK numbers 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, and 13 in the push order RP) in which a predetermined game combination is not established unless the correct answer is made from the order to the third push order Push order navigation for notifying from the push order to the third push order is performed (only the navigation numbers determined on the main side corresponding to such push order are set). As a result, only by looking at the push order navigation (particularly, the display of the navigation number in the main), if the correct answer is given only in the first push order, the push order navigation (for example, bell navigator) at the result of the winning lottery in which a predetermined game combination is established. The player knows whether or not it is push order navigation (for example, RP navigation) at the time of a lottery result in which a predetermined game combination is not established unless the correct answer from the first push order to the third push order is established. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Note that the same effect can be obtained in that the player can not know whether the navigation is the bell navigation or the RP navigation by performing the push order navigation effect according to the first display mode described above.

  In the present embodiment, the notification of the pressing order on the sub-side is ended in the middle (may not be ended) when the pressing order by the player is different from the notified pressing order. By ending in the middle, it is also possible to perform effects and other effects that notify that the pressing order is different. On the other hand, the push order notification on the main side does not end in the middle even if the push order by the player is different from the reported push order (this way, the player confirms the push order informed carefully) But may be terminated. In this case, it is preferable to terminate the push order notification on the main side after the push order notification on the sub side is completed or simultaneously. After the push order notification on the main side is completed, the push order notification on the sub side may be terminated. Also, the start timing of the push order notification on the main side can be arbitrarily set as long as the reel is operated at a constant speed after the start lever is operated.

  In this embodiment, the push order notification on the main side is started when the operation lever is received or the reel rotation is started. For example, the push order notification is triggered by the fact that the reel has reached constant speed rotation. Can start. In addition, when the first push order is not notified and the player corrects the first push order, and the second and third push order is notified, the first stop operation has been received. As a trigger, push order notification may be started. In addition, when it is determined in the middle that the push order by the player is different from the notified push order, the other push order is newly determined and switched to the push order notice. In addition, when switching the push order notification on the main side, the push order notification on the sub side may also be switched. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the push order notification on the main side is started before the push order notification on the sub side, but the push order notification on the main side and the sub order notification on the sub side are started. The push order notification may be started at the same time, or the push order notification on the sub side may be started earlier than the push order notification on the main side.

<Information storage area>
Next, the information storage area in the main control means of this embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 26, in the ROM (ROM 62 in FIG. 2), information on the combination determining group number table is stored at 29 consecutive addresses from “E000H” to “E01CH”. Each address stores data of a role determination group number associated with the YK number selected by the role determination process. The data value of the combination determination group number stored at each address and the YK number corresponding to the data value are as shown in FIG. For example, the data value “00000000B” of the role determination group number is stored in the address “E003H”, and the upper 4-bit data value “0000H” corresponds to the YK number 6 and the lower 4-bit data value “0000H”. “0000B” corresponds to YK No. 7. In addition, the data value “01011010B” of the role determination group number is stored in the address “E018B”, and the upper 4 bits of the data value “0101B” corresponds to the YK number 48, and the lower 4 bits of the data value “ “0110B” corresponds to YK number 49. As described above, the data value of the role determining group number stored in each address corresponds to the YK number having an even value in the upper 4 bits and the YK number having an odd value in the lower 4 bits. It is supposed to be. As described above, in the present embodiment, two data, that is, the data of the role determining group number corresponding to the even-numbered YK number and the data of the role determining group number corresponding to the odd-numbered YK number are used as one byte data. By storing it in the address and using it in determining the role determination group number, it is possible to determine the role determination group number without applying the processing load (processing procedure) in determining the role determination group number. It is possible to reduce the data amount of a required lookup table (a role determination group number table).

  As shown in FIG. 27, the information of the navigation number data value tables 1 to 3 is stored in the ROM at 18 consecutive addresses from “E020H” to “E031H”. The information of the navigation number data value table 1 is stored in six consecutive addresses from “E020H” to “E025H” shown in FIG. 4A. From “E026H” shown in FIG. The information of the navigation number data value table 2 is stored in the six consecutive addresses up to “E02BH”, and the six consecutive addresses from “E02CH” to “E031H” shown in FIG. Stores information of the navigation number data value table 3. Each address stores a navigation number data value associated with the YK number selected by the combination determining process. The navigation number data value stored in each address and the corresponding YK number are as shown in FIGS. As shown in the figure, the navigation number data value tables 1 and 2 correspond to YK numbers 3 to 14 (RT transition push order RP), and the navigation number data value table 3 has YK numbers 37 to 48 (push order bell). It corresponds to. The navigation number data value stored at each address is such that the upper 4 bits of the data value correspond to the odd-numbered YK number, and the lower 4 bits of the data value correspond to the even-numbered YK number. As described above, in this embodiment, two data, that is, the navigation number data value corresponding to the even-numbered YK number and the navigation number data value corresponding to the odd-numbered YK number, are stored as one byte data in one address. In addition, since this is used in the determination of the navigation number data value, the lookup required for the determination of the navigation number data value is performed without applying a processing load (processing procedure) in the determination of the navigation number data value. It is possible to reduce the amount of data in the table (navigation number data value tables 1 to 3).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, 32 consecutive addresses from “E032H” to “E51CH” in the ROM are referred to when performing the above-mentioned push order equal lottery (see FIG. 19B). Information to be stored is stored. Seven consecutive addresses from “E032H” to “E038H” correspond to the navigation number data values 7 to 13, respectively, and are referred to when these navigation number data values are determined. It has become. Each of these seven addresses stores offset information up to the next address to be referred to. In FIG. 28, seven addresses from “E032H” to “E038H” and “E039H”, “E03BH”, “E03EH”, “E041H”, “E046H”, “E04AH”, “E04AH”, “E04AH”, “ Correspondences with seven addresses of “E04FH” (the data value of the number of lottery determinations is stored in the upper 4 bits and the search number data is stored in the lower 4 bits) are indicated by arrows. In addition, the data value of the number for determining the winning value in the push order equal lottery is stored in the other addresses.

  On the other hand, as shown as an example in FIGS. 29 and 30, predetermined information is stored in predetermined addresses in the RAM (RAM 63 in FIG. 2) according to the progress of the game. . The contents and specific data values of each information stored at each address are as shown in FIGS. Since some of the illustrated addresses have already been described, other addresses will be described here. In the address “F011H” shown in FIG. 29, one of the three types of information, that is, the acquired number for determining the contents to be displayed on the WIN lamp 46j, the operation of the setting change device, and instruction data is stored according to the game situation. The The acquired number is information indicating the number of game medals paid out in one game, and is stored as a data value of “0-9” according to the game medals paid out (according to the stored numerical value). The number of payouts is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j). While the setting change device is in operation, this is information indicating that the setting value has been changed (setting change), and is stored as a data value of “88” during the setting change (when stored, it is stored in the WIN lamp 46j). “88” is displayed). The instruction data is information indicating the value of the navigation number, and is stored as any data value “101 to 106”. “101” is a data value indicating the navigation number 1, and when this is stored, “= 1” is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. Similarly, “102” to “106” are data values indicating the navigation numbers 2 to 6, and when these are stored, “= 2” to “= 6” are displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. Yes.

  In addition, a plurality of types of data values indicating error numbers (error types) are stored in the address “F014H” illustrated in FIG. 29 according to the error occurrence status. For example, a data value “2EH” is stored when an HP error occurs, and a data value “81H” is stored when a CH error occurs. When the data value is stored, display information is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j according to the data value. For example, when a data value “4FH” is stored, “H0” is displayed, and when a data value “17H” is stored, “FE” is displayed. When no error has occurred, a data value of “00H” is stored at the address, and in this case, no indication regarding the error is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. Further, the addresses “F01AH” and “F01BH” shown in FIG. 29 include data values of the control command read pointer and the control command write pointer (both in the range of “0 to 31”) referred to for transmitting the control command. Each of which is stored in the table).

  Further, at the address “F038H” shown in FIG. 30, when the above-described combination determination group number is determined, data of the determined combination determination group number value (any one of 0 to 8) is stored. It is like that. Furthermore, information on the non-subtractable flag is stored at the address “F09AH” shown in FIG. The non-subtractable flag indicates whether or not the value of the number of CZ precursor games and the number of ART precursor games (CZ precursor counter and ART precursor counter) can be decremented (subtracted). A data value of “FFH” (indicating that the subtraction flag is ON) is stored at the address, and when subtraction is not possible, a data value of “0” (indicating the subtraction flag is OFF) is stored at the address. Further, the addresses “F106H” to “F145H” shown in FIG. 30 are set as areas of the control command buffer. A total of 31 control commands (one control command is composed of a first control command indicating the type of command and a second control command indicating the data value) are stored (written) in this control command buffer area. It has come to be. Each control command is written to the address indicated by the control command write pointer, and each control command is read (transmitted) from the address indicated by the control command read pointer. In the present embodiment, one control command is written in the order of the first control command and the second control command, and each written control command is transmitted in the order written. The numerical values “+0”, “+1”... “+63” shown in the control command buffer column in FIG. 30 indicate values to be added to the start address “F106H” of the control command buffer. Is the address where each control command is stored (for example, “+3” indicates the address “F109H”).

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the above-described slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, first, a game progress control process and a timer interrupt process among the control processes performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Next, among the various control processes performed in the sub-main control unit 200A, the program start process, the sub-main loop process, and the power-off process will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Game progress control processing>
The game progress control process is a basic process that is repeatedly executed during a game. As shown in FIG. 31A, first, a game start set process is performed (step S1). In this game start set process, as shown in FIG. 31B, first, the information of the YK number stored in the previous game is cleared (step S11). Next, it is determined whether or not a special game operation symbol is displayed in the previous game (step S12). Here, if the re-game operation symbol is displayed, the re-game operation state flag is set in step S13 and the process proceeds to step S14. If not displayed, the process proceeds directly to step S14. In this step S14, it is determined whether or not the BB action symbol is displayed in the previous game. If the BB action symbol is displayed, the action type information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (step S15), and the YYK number information is cleared (step S16). Further, the ART precursor counter, the CZ precursor counter, or the CZ game counter is cleared (step S17), the information of the MM number 5 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, if the BB action symbol is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S19 without performing the processes of steps S15 to S18.

  In this step S19, it is determined whether or not the bonus is activated. If the bonus operation is being performed, the operation state flag (BB operation state flag / RB operation state flag) is set in step S20 and the process proceeds to step S21. If not displayed, the process proceeds directly to step S21. In this step S21, it is determined whether or not it is a re-game operation. Here, if it is during the re-game operation, an automatic bet process is performed in step S22 and the process returns. If it is not during the re-game operation, the process returns without performing the process in step S22. With the return from the game start set process, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 31A, where the process waits until the operation of the start lever is accepted. When the operation is accepted, the internal lottery start process is performed.

  In the internal lottery start process, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, a determination process is performed (step S31). Specifically, first, a random number latch for selecting one random number from a random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 or the like is performed. Next, a latched random number (hereinafter referred to as “latch random number” as appropriate) is read, and a combination determination result number (YK number, YYK number) is selected based on the read latch random number. Next, information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. At this time, the value of the selected YK number is set in the A register (a register included in the main CPU 61; the same applies to the following registers).

  After performing this combination determination process, a combination determination group number table (see FIG. 26) is set (step S32). Specifically, the leading address (“E000H”) of the role determination group number table is set in the HL register. Thereafter, 4-bit data acquisition processing is performed (step S33). In the 4-bit data acquisition process, as shown in FIG. 32B, first, the table offset is generated (step S41). Specifically, a right shift operation (an operation corresponding to doubling the value of the A register and truncating the decimal part) is performed on the value of the A register. In this right shift operation, the value of bit 0 of the A register is set to a carry flag (a flag (1 bit storage area) in which carry or carry information in the operation result is stored) and is set to bit 7 of the A register. Is set to “0”.

As a specific example of this right shift operation, when “3” = “00000011B” is set in the A register (hereinafter referred to as “specific example 1”), “4” = “00000100B” is set in the A register. In this case (hereinafter referred to as “specific example 2”), how the value of the A register and the carry flag change will be described.
[Specific Example 1]
A register value: “3” = “00000011B”
A register value before right shift operation: “00000011B”
Value of A register after right shift operation: “00000001B”
Carry flag after right shift operation = 1
[Specific Example 2]
A register value: “4” = “00000100B”
A register value before right shift operation: “00000100B”
Value of A register after right shift operation: “00000010B”
Carry flag after right shift operation = 0

  After such table offset generation (right shift calculation), designated data is acquired (step S42). Specifically, in the A register, the address indicated by “the value of the HL register + the value of the A register” (the address of “E000H” + “the value obtained by multiplying the YK number value by 1/2 and rounding down the decimal point”). Set the stored value. Next, it is determined whether or not the table data search number is an odd number (step S43). Specifically, if the carry flag after the right shift operation is “1”, it is determined as an odd number, and if the carry flag is “0”, it is determined as an even number. If it is determined that the table data search number is an even number, the even-numbered data is acquired in step S44. Specifically, a process of exchanging the value of the upper 4 bits and the value of the lower 4 bits of the A register is performed. Then, designated data is generated (step S43), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the table data search number is an odd number, the process of step S44 is not performed, the designated data is generated, and the process returns. In the generation of the designated data in step S43, specifically, the A register is set to a value after ANDing the value of the A register and “0FH”. The value set in the A register after this AND operation is used as the value of the designated data. The value of the designated data here is the value of the role determining group number corresponding to the value of the YK number.

  Upon return from this 4-bit data acquisition process, the process proceeds to step S32 in FIG. 32A, where it is determined whether the YYK number is “0”. Specifically, an operation of subtracting “0” from the value of the YYK number stored in the RAM address “F009H” is performed, and when the operation result is “0” (zero flag = 1), the YYK number = If the calculation result is not “0” (zero flag = 0), it is determined that YYK number ≠ 0 (the zero flag is set to “1” when the calculation result is “0”, and the calculation result) Flag that is set to “0” when is not “0”). If it is determined that the YYK number is not equal to 0, the combination determination group number 8 is set (specifically, “8” is set in the A register as the value of the combination determination group number) (step S35). In step S36, the value of the combination determination group number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (specifically, the value of the A register (in this case, “8”) is stored in the address “F038H”). Return from the lottery start process. On the other hand, if it is determined that YYK number = 0, the process of step S36 is not performed, and the value of the A register (in this case, the value of the designated data determined in the 4-bit data acquisition process) is determined as the role determination group number. Is stored in the address “F038H” and the process returns from the internal lottery start process.

  With the return from the internal lottery start process, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 31A, where the lever control process is performed. In this lever control process, as shown in FIG. 32C, it is first determined whether or not a bonus operation is being performed (step S51). Here, when the bonus is being operated (when the value of the MM number is 5), processing during the bonus operation is performed (step S53), and when the bonus is not being operated (the value of the MM number is 0-4) ), The MM number branching process is performed (step S52). In this MM number branching process, as shown in FIG. 32D, it is determined whether the value of the MM number is any of 0 to 4 (step S61). Depending on the value of the MM number, one of MM number 0 processing (step S62), MM number 1 processing (step S63), MM number 2 processing (step S64), and MM number 3/4 processing (step S65). Perform the process.

  In the MM number 0 process, as shown in FIG. 33A, first, it is determined whether or not the ART initial hit flag is ON (step S71). Here, when the ART first hit flag is ON (that is, in the case of the ART internal mode), the process returns as it is, and when the ART first hit flag is not ON, the above-mentioned CZ lottery is performed (step S72). It is determined whether or not there is (step S73). Here, if it is non-winning, it returns as it is, and if it is not non-winning, it is determined whether or not it is ART winning (step S74). Here, when the ART is won, the ART first win flag is set to ON (step S75) and the process proceeds to step S77. When the ART is not won (in this case, the CZ is won), the MM number is 1. The information is stored in a predetermined storage area (address “F089H”) of the RAM 63 (step S76), and the process proceeds to step S77.

  In this step S77, the subtraction disable flag is set to ON, and then the above-mentioned precursor game number lottery is performed (step S78). At this time, the value of the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set in the CZ precursor counter (when going through step S76) or the ART precursor counter (when going through step S75). Next, it is determined whether or not non-RT is set (step S79). Here, if it is set to non-RT, the subtraction disable flag is turned OFF (step S80) and the process returns. If it is not set to non-RT, the process returns without performing the process of step S80.

  In the MM number 1 process, as shown in FIG. 33B, first, it is determined whether or not the ART first hit flag is ON (step S91). Here, if the ART initial hit flag is not ON, the above-mentioned ART lottery is performed (step S92), and it is determined whether or not it is not won (step S93). Here, if not winning, the process returns as it is, and if not winning, the value of the CZ precursor counter is acquired (step S94), and the acquired value is stored as the value of the ART precursor counter (step S95). . Then, the ART initial hit flag is set to ON (step S96), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that the ART initial hit flag is ON, the above-described extra lottery is performed (step S97), and whether or not the winning (the extra number is not “0”) is determined (the extra number). Is “0”) (step S93). Here, if it is not a win, the process returns as it is, and if it is a win, the value (α) of the extra number determined in the extra lottery is added to the value of the ART game counter (step S99) and the process returns.

  In the MM number 2 process, as shown in FIG. 33C, first, it is determined whether or not the ART initial hit flag is ON (step S101). Here, when the ART first hit flag is ON, the above-described extra lottery is performed (step S102), and it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S103). Here, if it is not a win, the process returns as it is, and if it is a win, the value (α) of the extra number determined in the extra lottery is added to the value of the ART game counter (step S104) and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S101 that the ART initial hit flag is not ON, the above-mentioned ART lottery is performed (step S105), and it is determined whether or not the ART is won (step S106). Here, if the ART is not won, the process returns as it is, and if the ART is won, the ART initial hit flag is set to ON (step S107) and the process returns.

  In the MM number 3/4 process, as shown in FIG. 33D, first, an extra lottery is performed (step S111), and it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S112). Here, if it is not a win, the process returns as it is, and if it is a win, the value (α) of the extra number determined in the extra lottery is added to the value of the ART game counter (step S113) and the process returns. Thus, when the MM number is set to 3 or 4, a lottery is performed for each game. Of course, you may set the game which does not carry out addition lottery.

  Returning from the MM number 0 process, MM number 1 process, MM number 2 process or MM number 3/4 process also returns from the MM number branch process, and the process proceeds to step S54 in FIG. Further, the process proceeds to step S54 after the execution of the bonus operating process in step S53. In step S54, a navigation number setting process is performed. In this navigation number setting process, as shown in FIG. 34A, first, a navigation management process is performed (step S121).

  In this navigation management process, as shown in FIG. 34B, first, an instruction number 0 is set (step S141). Specifically, “0” is set in the DE register. Next, the YK number is set to the effect group number (step S142). Specifically, the value of the YK number stored in the RAM address “F034H” is set in the A register, and further, the value of the A register is set in the D register. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the YK number is within the range of “3 to 14” (step S143). Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting “3” from the value of the A register is set in the A register, and further, arithmetic processing for subtracting “12” (= 14−3 + 1) from the value of the A register is performed. At the time of this arithmetic processing, if the value of the carry flag is 1, it is determined that the value of the YK number is within the range of “3 to 14”, and the production group number 3 is set (specifically, “ 3 ”is set (step S144), and it is determined whether or not the subtraction disable flag is ON (step S145). Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the non-subtractable flag stored in the RAM address “F09AH”, and if the calculation result is 0 (the value of the zero flag is 1), the non-subtractable flag is not ON ( (It is OFF). If it is determined that the subtraction disable flag is not ON, the above-described navigation number data value table 1 (see FIG. 27A) is set (step S146). Specifically, the value of the head address (“E020H”) of the navigation number data value table 1 is set in the HL register.

  Next, it is determined whether or not both the value of the CZ precursor counter and the value of the ART precursor counter are “0” (step S147). Specifically, the value of the CZ precursor counter stored in the RAM address “F082H” is set in the C register, and the value of the ART precursor counter stored in the RAM address “F083H” is set in the B register. At this time, if both the value set in the B register and the value set in the C register are “0”, the second zero flag (“1” is set when the value set in any register is “0”). The value of the flag set to be set) is “1”, so if the value of the second zero flag is “1”, the values of the two precursor counters are both determined to be “0”. If it is determined that the values of the two precursor counters are both “0”, the value of the A register is set in the B register, and the MM number check process is performed (step S148). In this MM number check process, as shown in FIG. 34C, the MM number is acquired (step S166). Specifically, the value of the MM number stored in the RAM address “F089H” is set in the A register, and arithmetic processing is performed to subtract “2” from the value of the A register. If the result of this arithmetic processing is “0”, the value of the zero flag is “1”. After obtaining the MM number, the process returns and proceeds to step S149 in FIG.

  In this step S149, it is determined whether or not the MM number is “2”. Specifically, if the value of the zero flag as a result of the arithmetic processing of the MM number check process is “1”, it is determined that the MM number is “2”. Also, the value of the B register is set in the A register. If the MM number is “2”, it is determined whether or not the ART flag is ON (step S150). Specifically, an arithmetic process for subtracting “0” from the value of the ART flag stored in the RAM address “F090H” is performed. If the result of this arithmetic processing is “0” (the value of the zero flag is “1”), it is determined that the ART flag is ON. If it is determined that the ART flag is ON, the above-described navigation number data value table 2 (see FIG. 27B) is set (step S151). Specifically, the value of the head address (“E026H”) of the navigation number data value table 2 is set in the HL register. After the navigation number data value table 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S156. On the other hand, if the subtraction disable flag is not ON in the determination in step S145, the process proceeds to step S160. In the determination in step S147, at least one of the value of the CZ precursor counter and the value of the ART precursor counter is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S156. If the MM number is “2” in the determination in step S149, the process proceeds to step S156. If the ART flag is not ON in the determination in step S150, the process proceeds to step S160. .

  Further, in the determination of step S143, if the YK number value is not within the range of “3 to 14”, the process proceeds to step S152 to determine whether or not the YK number value is within the range of “37 to 48”. judge. Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting “34” (= 37−3) from the value of the A register is set in the A register, and further, “12” (= 48−37 + 1) is subtracted from the value of the A register. Perform arithmetic processing. At the time of this arithmetic processing, if the value of the carry flag is 1, it is determined that the value of the YK number is within the range of “37 to 48”, and the production group number 11 is set (specifically, “ 11 ”is set (step S153), and it is determined whether or not the ART flag is ON (step S154). Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the ART flag stored in the RAM address “F090H”, and if the calculation result is not 0 (the value of the zero flag is 1), it is determined that the ART flag is ON. To do. If it is determined that the ART flag is ON, the above-described navigation number data value table 3 (see FIG. 27C) is set (step S155). Specifically, the value of the head address (“E02CH”) of the navigation number data value table 3 is set in the HL register. Next, the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S156, 4-bit data acquisition processing is performed. The contents of this 4-bit data acquisition process are the same as those described above (see FIG. 32B). However, the value stored in the A register when starting the 4-bit data acquisition process here is not the value of the YK number itself, but a predetermined value (from the navigation number data value tables 1 to 3). It is a value obtained by subtracting (depending on which one is set). Specifically, the value of the A register when the navigation number data value table 1 or 2 is set is “YK number value-3”, and the value of the A register when the navigation number data value table 3 is set. The value of the register is “YK number value−37”. The value of the designated data obtained by the 4-bit data acquisition process (the value set in the A register) is the navigation number data value corresponding to the YK number value.

  When this 4-bit data acquisition process ends, the process proceeds to step S156, and a push order equal lottery process is performed. In the push order equal lottery process, as shown in FIG. 35A, first, it is determined whether or not the navigation number data value (value of designated data obtained by the 4-bit data acquisition process) is 6 or less. (Step S171). Specifically, “7” (= 6 + 1) is subtracted from the value of the A register. At this time, if the value of the carry flag is “1”, it is determined that the navigation number data value is 6 or less, and the process ends. If the carry flag value is “0”, the navigation number data value is not 6 or less. And the push order equal lottery address table (see FIG. 28) is set. Specifically, a value (“E032H-7”) obtained by subtracting “7” from the top address “E032H” of the push order equal lottery address table is set in the HL register. Subsequently, it progresses to step S173 and table selection is performed.

  In this table selection, as shown in FIG. 35B, a designated address data set is performed (step S181). In this designated address data set, as shown in FIG. 35C, first, a designated address is set (step S191). Specifically, a value (“E032H−7 + navigation number data value”) obtained by adding the value of the HL register and the value of the A register is set in the HL register. Next, designated address data is acquired (step S192). Specifically, the value stored in the address indicated by the value of the HL register (the offset value up to the next reference address) is set in the A register. When the designated address data is acquired, the process returns from the designated address data set, proceeds to step S182 in FIG. 35B, and sets the designated address again. Specifically, a value (“E032H-7 + navigation number data value + offset value”) obtained by adding the value of the HL register and the value of the A register is set in the HL register. When the setting of the designated address is completed, the process returns from the table selection, and the process proceeds to step S174 in FIG. 35A to read a random number value. Specifically, the value of the number of latches (hereinafter referred to as “lottery random number”) using soft random numbers used in the push order equal lottery is set in the A register. Next, byte lottery is performed (step S175).

  In this byte lottery, as shown in FIG. 35D, first, the number of lottery determinations and search number data are acquired (step S201). Specifically, the upper 4 bits of the value stored at the address indicated by the value of the HL register is set to the lower 4 bits of the B register. Further, the lower 4 bits of the value stored at the address indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the lower 4 bits of the C register. That is, the number of lottery determinations is set in the B register, and the search number data is set in the C register. Next, it is determined whether or not the number of lottery determinations is “0” (step S202). Specifically, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the HL register is set in the HL register. Separately from this, an arithmetic process of subtracting “1” from the value of the B register is performed. If the calculation result at this time is not “0”, it is determined that the lottery determination number is not “0”, and the process proceeds to step S204. If the calculation result is “0”, it is determined that the lottery determination number is “0”. The winning value is acquired (step S203). Specifically, the value of the C register is set in the A register. If the winning value is acquired here, the byte lottery process is terminated.

  In step S204, a calculation process for subtracting the value of the probability data (numerical value) from the value of the random number for lottery is performed. Specifically, the value stored in the A register is the value stored in the address indicated by the value of the HL register (“E032H-7 + navigation number data value + offset value + 1”) from the value of the A register (random lot value for lottery). set. Next, the lottery table address is updated (step S205). Specifically, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the HL register is set in the HL register. Next, it is determined whether or not it has been won (step S206). Specifically, if the value of the carry flag in the result of the arithmetic processing in step S204 is “1”, it is determined to be a win and the process proceeds to step S209. If the carry flag value is “0”, it is determined that the win is not won. The process of determining and subtracting “1” from the number of lottery determinations is performed (step S207). Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the B register is set in the B register. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of lottery determinations is “0” (step S208). Specifically, if the value of the B register is not “0”, it is determined that the lottery determination number is not “0” and the process returns to step S204. If the calculation result is “0”, the lottery determination number is “0”. It is determined that there is, and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In this step S209, a winning value is acquired. Specifically, the value of the B register is set in the A register. At this time, when “0” is set in the A register, the second zero flag becomes “1”. Next, it is determined whether or not the winning value is 0 (step S210). Specifically, if the value of the second zero flag according to the result of the process in step S209 is “1”, it is determined that the winning value is 0, and the process ends, and the value of the second zero flag is “0”. If the winning value is not 0, the winning value is generated (step S211). Specifically, a value obtained by adding the value of the C register to the value of the A register is set in the A register. At this time, the value set in the A register becomes the winning value. When the winning value is determined by the byte lottery process, the process proceeds to step S176 in FIG. 35A to generate a navigation number. Specifically, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the A register is set in the A register. At this time, the value set in the A register becomes the value of the navigation number determined by the push order equal lottery process. As described above, in the present embodiment, two data, that is, the number of lottery determinations and the search number data, are stored as one byte data at one address, and are used in the push order equal lottery process (byte lottery). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the amount of data in the lookup table (push order equal lottery address table) necessary for the push order equal lottery process without imposing the processing load (processing procedure) in the push order equal lottery process. It has become.

  With the return from the above-mentioned push order equal lottery process, the process proceeds to step S158 in FIG. 34B, and it is determined whether or not it is set to RT1. Specifically, the value of the RT state number stored in the RAM address “F007H” is set in the HL register, and arithmetic processing for subtracting “1” from the value of the HL register is performed. At this time, if the calculation result is “0” (the value of the zero flag is “1”), it is determined that RT1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S160. If the calculation result is not “0”, the navigation number is set ( Step S159). Specifically, the value of the A register (the value of the navigation number determined by the push order equal lottery process) is set in the E register. After the setting, the process proceeds to step S160, and the navigation number and the effect group number are stored. Specifically, a process of setting the value of the DE register as a pair register to one RAM address “F036H” is performed. In this process, the value of the D register is set to the address “F037H” one higher than the designated address (as the value of the production group number), and the value of the E register is set to the designated address “F036H”. Set as (navigation number). In this way, by the instruction to set the value of the pair register to one address, the value of one register of the pair register is set to the specified address, and the address of the other register of the pair register is continuous with the specified address The process of setting to is referred to as “pair register value continuous setting process”. Such a pair register value continuous setting process can reduce the processing load compared to the case where the same process result is obtained by performing the process of setting the value of one register at one address a plurality of times. (The amount of data in the control program is small). In addition, such a pair register value continuous set process is a process that could not be executed by a CPU mounted in a conventional slot machine, and of course, a slot machine that executes such a process has not been proposed. . In the present embodiment, attention is paid to the fact that a CPU capable of executing such processing has recently been put into practical use, and the above-described effects are obtained by incorporating this into a control program.

  When the process of step S160 is completed, the navigation management process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S122 of FIG. 34A to determine whether or not the value of the navigation number is “0”. Here, if the value of the navigation number is not “0”, it is determined whether or not the value of the MM number is “2” (step S123). If the value of the MM number is not “2”, the instruction data is determined. Is generated (step S124). Specifically, the value of the navigation address stored in the RAM address “F036H”) is set in the A register, and further, “100” is added to the set value of the A register. Next, the instruction data is displayed (step S125). Specifically, the value of the A register is set to the RAM address “F011H” as the value of the instruction data. When this instruction data value is set, the LED number (see step MT21 in FIG. 39) of the subsequent timer interrupt process is executed, whereby the navigation number is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. Thus, the display of the navigation number when the MM number is not set to “2” is performed at this timing. After the process of step S125, the process proceeds to step S126. In addition, when the navigation number value is “0” in the determination of step S122 and when the MM number value is “2” in the determination of step S123, the generation and display of the instruction data at this timing is as follows. It progresses to step S126, without performing.

  In step S126, the number of command transmissions is set. Specifically, “2” is set in the B register as the value of the command transmission count. Next, a request for outputting a navigation number is set. Specifically, a value obtained by adding together the lower value “36H” of the RAM address “F036H” in which the navigation number value is stored and “3900H” indicating the navigation number information is set in the DE register. To do. After the setting, the process proceeds to step S128, and the control command continuous setting is performed.

  In this control command continuous set, as shown in FIG. 36A, first, control command generation is performed (step S221). In this control command generation, as shown in FIG. 36B, first, a second control command is acquired (step S231). Specifically, the value of the DE register is saved in the stack area, and the address (= “the first half of the address =“ F0 ”) + (the second half of the address = the value of the E register)} is stored in the A register. F036H ") is set to the value stored (= navigation number value). Further, the value of the A register is set in the E register. Next, the control command set 1 is performed (step S232).

  In this control command set 1, as shown in FIG. 36C, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S241). Specifically, the value of the HL register is saved in the stack area, and the interrupt process is prohibited. Next, the control command set 2 is performed (step S242). In this control command set 2, as shown in FIG. 36D, first, a control command buffer address is set (step S251). Specifically, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the start address “F106H” of the control command buffer is set in the HL register. Next, a control command write pointer is acquired (step S252). Specifically, the value of the control command write pointer stored in the RAM address “F01AH” is set in the A register. Next, a designated address is set (step S253). Specifically, the value obtained by adding the value of the A register (the value of the control command write pointer) to the value of the HL register (“F106H + 1”) is set in the HL register. Thereafter, a designated address data set is performed (step S254).

  The contents of this designated address data set are the same as those described above (see FIG. 35C). That is, first, a designated address is set (step S191). Specifically, a value (“F106H + 1 + control command write pointer value + control command write pointer value”) obtained by adding the value of the HL register and the value of the A register is set in the HL register. Next, designated address data is acquired (step S192). Specifically, the value (data value of the second control command) stored in the address indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the A register. At this time, if "0" is set in the A register, the second zero flag becomes "1".

  After the designated address data set ends, it is determined whether or not the control command is less than “64” (step S255). Specifically, if the second zero flag in the result of the process of step S192 is “0”, it is determined that the control command is “64” or more, and the process is terminated, and the second zero flag is “1”. For example, it is determined that the control command is less than “64”, and the control command is set (step S256). Specifically, a value (“F106H + 1 + control command write pointer value + control command write pointer value−1”) obtained by subtracting “1” from the HL register value is set in the HL register. Further, the value of the DE register (“3900H” + “navigation number value”) is set at the address indicated by the value of the HL register. This setting of the value of the DE register corresponds to the pair register value continuous setting process described above.

  After this control command set is completed, the control command write pointer is updated (step S257). Specifically, the value of the RAM address “F01AH” in which the value of the control command write pointer is stored is set in the HL register, and the value (control command) stored in the address “F01AH” indicated by the value of the HL register is set. “31” is subtracted from the value of the write pointer. At this time, if the carry flag is “1”, the value obtained by adding “1” to the value stored in the address indicated by the value of the HL register is set to the address indicated by the value of the HL register. If “0” is “0”, “0” is set to the address indicated by the value of the HL register. After the process of updating the control command write pointer, the process proceeds to step S243 in FIG. Specifically, the value saved in the stack area is returned to the HL register, and the interrupt process is permitted to be executed.

  After the end of the interrupt permission process, the process proceeds to step S243 in FIG. 36A to update the control command (step S222). Specifically, the value of the D register is incremented by “1”, and the value of the E register is incremented by “1”. Thus, the value obtained by adding the value “37H” in the latter half of the RAM address “F037H” in which the value of the effect group number is stored in the DE register and “3A00H” indicating the information of the effect group number. Will be set. Next, it is determined whether or not the command transmission count has ended (step S223). Specifically, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the B register is set in the B register. At this time, if the value of the B register is “0”, it is determined that the number of times of command transmission has ended, and the process is terminated. If the value of the B register is not “0”, the process returns to step S221, and the control command generation process I do. In the first control command generation process, the navigation number command information is set in the control command buffer, whereas in the second control command generation process, the production group number command information is set in the control command buffer. The Rukoto. The information on the control command set in the control command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in the set order. As described above, in the control command continuous setting process, if one address is designated first, a plurality of control commands corresponding to each information stored in a plurality of addresses continuous with the designated address are generated continuously. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load compared to the case where the control command is generated while designating each address individually (instead of designating each address individually). The amount of data in the control program can be reduced by performing the process of step S222).

  After the completion of the control command continuous setting process, the process proceeds to step S129 in FIG. 34A to set a YYK number output request. Specifically, a value obtained by adding together the lower value “09H” of the RAM address “F009H” in which the YYK number value is stored and “3B00H” indicating the YYK number information is set in the DE register. To do. After the setting, the process proceeds to step S130, and a control command generation process is performed. The contents of this control command generation process are the same as those described above (see FIGS. 36B to 36D). However, the information on the control command set in the control command buffer by the control command generation process here is information on the YYK number command. After completing the control command generation process, command transmission is waited (step S131), and the process waits until the minimum game time elapses (step S132).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the navigation number is “0” (step S133). Here, if the value of the navigation number is not “0”, it is determined whether or not the value of the MM number is “2” (step S134). If the value of the MM number is “2”, an instruction is given. Data is generated (step S135). Specifically, the value of the navigation address stored in the RAM address “F036H”) is set in the A register, and further, “100” is added to the set value of the A register. Next, the instruction data is displayed (step S136). Specifically, the value of the A register is set to the RAM address “F011H” as the value of the instruction data. The navigation number is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j by setting the instruction data value. Thus, the display of the navigation number when the MM number is set to “2” is later than the display timing of the navigation number when the MM number is not set to “2”. Is called. The navigation number setting process is also terminated when the process of step S135 is terminated. If the navigation number value is “0” in the determination in step S133 and the MM number value is not “2” in the determination in step S134, the instruction data is generated and displayed at this timing. The navigation number setting process is terminated without

  When the navigation number setting process ends, the lever control process of FIG. 32C also ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 of FIG. In this turning stop management process, the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state is managed, and when the operation of the stop switch is accepted, the received timing and the result of the role determination process Accordingly, a stoppable position is determined according to the process, and a process for managing the rotation state from the deceleration of the reel to the stop is performed.

  Next, display determination processing is performed (step S6). In this display determination process, the stop display symbols in each reel are confirmed. Further, when the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed is a corresponding symbol of a winning combination (small role) that is a game medal payout target, the game medal is paid out. The game medals are paid out by a process of adding to the number of pools when the pool can be stored, and when the number of pools reaches the upper limit, the game medals are actually paid out from the hopper.

  Next, a game end check process is performed (step S7). In this game end check process, as shown in FIG. 37A, first, the re-game operation state flag is cleared (step S261). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated (BB operation is being performed based on the operation state flag) (step S262). Here, when it is determined that the bonus is being operated, BB operation management is performed (step S263), and when it is determined that the bonus is not being operated, RT state management is performed (step S264).

  In the BB operation management, as shown in FIG. 37B, first, it is determined whether or not the BB operation is finished (step S271). Here, if the BB operation is finished, it is determined whether or not the ART flag is ON (step S272). If the ART flag is not ON, it is further determined whether or not the ART first hit flag is ON. (Step S273). If the ART initial hit flag is ON, the ART flag is turned ON (step S274), the ART initial hit flag is turned OFF (step S275), and “4” is stored as the MM number value (step S274). S276). If the ART flag is ON in the determination in step S272, the processing in steps S273 to S275 is not performed, and “4” is stored as the value of the MM number. In the determination in step S273, the ART If the hit flag is not ON, “0” is stored as the value of the MM number. After storing the MM number, “1” is stored as the value of the RT state number (step S278), the operation state flag is cleared (step S279), the operation type is cleared (step S280), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the BB operation is not finished in the determination in step S271, RB operation management (details are omitted) is performed.

  In the RT state management, as shown in FIG. 37C, first, the value of the RT state number is stored in accordance with the condition (transition condition shown in FIG. 14) (step S286). Next, it is determined whether or not it is non-RT (RT state number 0) (step S287). If it is non-RT, the subtraction disable flag is turned OFF (step S288), and the process is terminated. The process is terminated as it is.

  When the game end check process ends, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. 31A to perform the MM number management process. In this MM number management process, as shown in FIG. 38A, first, it is determined whether or not the bonus is being operated (step S291). If the bonus is not being operated, the YYK number is further set to “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S292). Here, when the YYK number is not “0” and when the bonus is being operated in the determination of step S291, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the YYK number is “0”, it is further determined whether or not the MM number is “0” or “1” (step S293). Here, when the MM number is “0” or “1”, it is determined whether or not the subtraction disable flag is ON (step S296), and when the subtraction disable flag is ON, the process ends. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the ART initial hit flag is ON (step S297).

  If the ART initial hit flag is ON, the value of the ART precursor counter is decremented by “1” (step S298), and it is determined whether or not the value of the ART precursor counter is “0” (step S299). ). If the value of the ART precursor counter is “0”, “3” is stored as the value of the MM number (step S300), the ART flag is turned ON (step S301), and the value of the ART game counter is set. “50” is added (step S302). Further, the CZ precursor counter is cleared (step S303), the ART initial hit flag is turned OFF (step S304), and the process is terminated. If the value of the ART precursor counter is not “0” in the determination in step S299, the process ends without performing the processes in steps S300 to S304.

  If it is determined in step S297 that the ART initial hit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S305 to determine whether the MM number is “1”. Here, if the MM number is not “1”, the process is terminated. If the MM number is “1”, the value of the CZ precursor counter is subtracted from “1” (step S306), and the CZ precursor counter It is determined whether the value of “0” is “0” (step S307). Here, when the value of the CZ precursor counter is not “0”, the process is terminated, but when the value of the CZ precursor counter is “0”, “2” is further stored as the value of the MM number ( In step S308, “10” is set as the value of the CZ game counter (step S309), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the MM number is neither “0” nor “1” in the determination in step S293, it is determined whether the MM number is “2” (step S294). If the MM number is “2”, the value of the CZ game counter is decremented by “1” (step S310), and it is determined whether the value of the CZ game counter is “0” (step S310). S311). Here, if the value of the CZ game counter is not “0”, the process is terminated, but if the value of the CZ game counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not the ART first hit flag is ON. (Step S312). If the ART initial hit flag is ON, “3” is stored as the MM number value (step S313), the ART flag is turned ON (step S314), and the ART game counter value is “50”. Are added (step S315). Further, the ART initial hit flag is turned OFF (step S316), and the process is terminated. If the ART initial hit flag is not ON in the determination in step S312, "0" is stored as the value of the MM number (step S317), and the process ends.

  Furthermore, if the MM number is not “2” in the determination in step S294, it is determined whether the MM number is “3” (step S295). If the MM number is “3”, the value of the ART game counter is decremented by “1” (step S318), and it is determined whether the value of the ART game counter is “0” (step S318). S319). Here, if the value of the ART game counter is not “0”, the process is terminated, but if the value of the ART game counter is “0”, “0” is stored as the value of the MM number ( Step S320) The process is terminated.

  If the MM number is not “3” in the determination in step S295 (when the MM number is “4”), it is determined whether or not non-RT is set (step S321). If it is not set to non-RT, the process ends. If it is set to non-RT, “3” is stored as the value of the MM number (step S322) and the process ends. . When this MM number management process ends, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 31A, and the game progress control process is repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt processing, as shown in FIG. 39, first, interrupt initial processing (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power-off is detected. (Step MT12). Here, if a power-off is detected, a power-off process is performed (step MT25). In power-off processing, register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, and the like are performed. Also, processing such as holding information related to the combination determination result and information related to the gaming state (including information related to ART) stored in a predetermined storage area, calculation and storage of a checksum, and the like are also performed.

  On the other hand, if power-off is not detected, a process of updating the interrupt counter value (subtracting “1”) is performed (step MT13), and further timer measurement is performed (step MT14). This timer measurement is to perform subtraction or addition processing of a timer value of an arbitrary timer set in the above game progress control processing. Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In reading the input port, signal levels such as game operation signals input to the input port are read and stored, and signal levels are determined.

  Next, a reel drive control process for controlling driving of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, a reel drive pulse output indicating the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive state (stopped, waiting for reel rotation, accelerating, constant speed, decelerating, etc.) Processing such as update of the counter value and acquisition, update, and output of reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process has been executed for all the reels. If not, the process returns to step MT16 to perform the reel drive control process again. On the other hand, when it is executed for all reels, a port output process for performing excitation output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is performed (step MT18), and further a control command for transmitting a control command stored in the control command buffer (CB) is transmitted. Command transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

  Next, proceeding to step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read, and the outer end signal is output. Next, LED display is performed to cause the display lamp to perform predetermined display (step MT21). In this LED display, for example, the following display is executed on the WIN lamp 46j. That is, when no error (excluding an E-system error) has occurred, the payout number “0-9” is displayed based on the data value of the acquired number stored in the RAM address “F011H”, or the same address is displayed. A numerical value of “88” is displayed based on the stored data value during operation of the setting change device. Further, when the above instruction data value is set in the RAM address “F011H”, the navigation number corresponding to the set instruction data value is displayed. If an error (excluding an E-system error) has occurred, an error display is executed based on the data value of the error number stored in the RAM address “F014H”.

  Next, it progresses to step MT22 and error management is performed. In this error management, first, an error check is performed. In this error check, it is determined whether a H0 error has occurred, whether a CE error has occurred, whether a CP error has occurred, whether a CH error has occurred, C0, It is determined whether an error has occurred, whether a C1 error has occurred, whether an E6 error has occurred, whether an E7 error has occurred, and whether an E6 error has occurred. When an E7 error occurs, an error display is performed on the WIN lamp 46j, and processing for stopping the game is performed. When an E-system error occurs, the error can be recovered if a setting change device process described later is executed. If an error has occurred after this error check, an output request set process at the time of error detection for transmitting error information to the sub-control means 200 is performed. After executing this error management process, a process for updating a random number used for a lottery drawing or the like is performed (step MT23), and an interrupt return process (register return, interrupt permission, etc.) is performed (step MT24), and an interrupt return is performed. To do.

  Other control processing performed in the main control means 100 includes main control power-on processing and setting change device processing. The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control unit 100 is started (at power-on). A temporary stack pointer is set, a checksum is calculated, checked, and the like. Processing is performed so that power recovery processing can be performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 83 is turned on. If the setting key type switch 83 is turned on, the process proceeds to the setting change device process described below. On the other hand, when the setting key type switch 83 is not turned on, the stack pointer is restored and the interrupt is activated, and further, information on the result of determining the combination stored in the predetermined storage area when the power is turned off, A game is played based on information relating to the gaming state (information relating to ART) or the like.

  The setting change device process is a process executed when the setting key type switch 83 is turned on in the above-described main control power-on process, and when the setting change command operation of the setting change switch 84 by a game clerk or the like is confirmed. In addition, the stack pointer is initialized, the interrupt is initialized, and the stored information is cleared when the power is turned off. Further, the set value set at the time of changing the setting is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to the above-described game progress control process.

<Program start processing>
Next, the program start process executed by the sub main control means 200A will be described. As shown in FIG. 40A, the program start process is started when the power is turned on. First, interrupts are prohibited (step U11), and then various initialization processes (initialization of the CPU and RAM) are performed. And checksum calculation) (step U12). Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated when the power is turned on matches the checksum value calculated and stored when the power is turned off (step U13).

  Here, if the two match, it is determined whether or not the state is restored from the state in which the power interruption occurred during one command processing of the sub-main loop processing described below (hereinafter referred to as “complete recovery”) ( Step U14) If it is a complete return, interrupt is permitted (Step U15), and the process returns to the one command processing that was being executed when the power was turned off. On the other hand, if it is determined in step U13 that the checksums do not match, the RAM is cleared (step U16), and the process proceeds to sub-main loop processing. If it is determined in step U14 that there is no complete return, the process proceeds directly to the sub main loop process.

<Sub-main loop processing>
In the sub main loop process, as shown in FIG. 40B, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step V11), and then the operation of the WDT is started (step V12). Next, an interrupt is permitted (step V13), and processing every 16 ms (monitoring whether the image display device is normally activated, counting the power-on time, and signal data (command) to be transmitted to the image display device are predetermined. Storage in a storage area (command buffer), etc.) (step V14).

  Next, one command processing (processing based on a control command from the main control means 100, an example will be described later) is performed (step V15), and it is determined whether 16 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. (Step V16) If the time has not elapsed, the process returns to Step V15. On the other hand, if 16 ms has elapsed, the process returns to step V11.

<Power-off process>
The power-off process shown in FIG. 40 (C) is a process that is started when the sub-main control means 200A detects a power-off, and first stops WDT (step W11) and is then in the program start process. (Step W12). If the program start processing is not in progress, a checksum is calculated (step W13), and various data (checksum calculation result, address of the executed program, etc.) are saved (held) (step W14). Proceed to step W15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W12 that the program start process is being performed, the process proceeds to step W15 without performing the processes in steps W13 and W14.

  In Step W15, it is determined whether or not 500 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. Here, if 500 ms has elapsed, the power-off process is terminated. On the other hand, if 500 ms has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the power has been restored (step W16). If the power is restored, the number of instantaneous interruptions is updated (step W17), the WDT operation is started (step W18), and the process being executed when the power is turned off is returned. On the other hand, if the power is not restored in the determination in step W16, the process returns to step W15.

<1 command processing>
In the one-command process shown in FIG. 41A, it is determined whether or not a control command (YYK number command) including information on the combination determination result number (YYK number) of an accessory has been received (step V101). Here, if the YYK number command is received, the process proceeds to step V102, and the process for the start lever is executed. Of course, when the production group number command is received instead of the YYK number command, the process at the time of the start lever may be executed. In the process at the time of the start lever, as shown in FIG. 41B, first, it is determined whether or not the navigation number is any one of 1 to 6 (the navigation number command is received before the YYK number command). Therefore, the determination is made based on this (step V121). Here, if the navigation number is any one of 1 to 6, the push order navigation effect corresponding to the received navigation number (the notification mode (color of the push order navigation effect corresponding to the effect group number at this time) Etc.) may be determined and displayed (step V122), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the navigation number is not 1 to 6 (in the case of 0), the process returns without performing the process of step V122 (when the navigation number is MM number 2, the navigation navigation effect may be performed even with navigation number 0). The processing in this case is omitted).

  With the return from the process at the time of the start lever, the 1-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the YYK number command is not received in the determination of step V101 of the one command process, the process proceeds to step V103, and a control command including information on the reel rotation start (hereinafter referred to as “reel rotation start command”). Is received. If a reel rotation start command is received, the process proceeds to step V104, processing such as effect switching is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V105, where has received a control command including information on the first cylinder stop reception (hereinafter referred to as “first cylinder stop reception command”)? Determine whether or not. If the first cylinder stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V106, and the process at the time of the first cylinder trunk acceptance is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the first torso stop, as shown in FIG. 42A, first, it is determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V141). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of accepting the first cylinder stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V142 to determine whether or not the first push order executed by the player is correct. If the answer is correct in the push order, the process proceeds to step V143, and the process of switching the push order navigation effect (including the deletion of the display of the first push order) is performed and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V144 to end the push order navigation effect, execute the failure effect (the effect of notifying that the push order is incorrect) (step V145), and return. To do.

  With the return from the process at the time of accepting the first cylinder stop, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V105 of the one-command processing that the first cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V107, and a control command including information on the first cylinder cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “first command”). It is determined whether or not a “rotor stop command” is received. Here, if the first cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V108, the winning expectation display (including stop sound and the like) is processed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the first cylinder stop stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V109 to receive a control command (hereinafter referred to as a “second cylinder stop reception command”) including information on the second cylinder stop reception. Determine whether or not. If the second cylinder stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V110, and the process at the time of the second cylinder suspension acceptance is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the second torso stop, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), it is first determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V151). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of accepting the second cylinder stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V152 to determine whether or not the second push order executed by the player is correct. If the answer is correct in the push order, the process proceeds to step V153, where the process of switching the push order navigation effect (including the deletion of the second push order display) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the answer is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V154 to end the push order navigation effect, execute the failure effect (step V155), and return. With the return from the process at the time of accepting the second cylinder stop, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V109 of the one-command processing that the second cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V111, and a control command including information on the second cylinder cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “second command”). It is determined whether or not a “rotor stop command” is received. Here, when the second cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V112, a process of winning expectation display (including a case where a stop sound, a tempering sound is output, etc.) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the second cylinder stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V113, and a control command including information on the third cylinder stop reception (hereinafter referred to as "third cylinder stop reception command") is received. Determine whether or not. Here, if the third cylinder stop reception command is received, the process proceeds to step V114, and the process at the time of the third cylinder stop reception is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the third torso stop, as shown in FIG. 42C, first, it is determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V161). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of accepting the third cylinder stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V162 to end the push order navigation effect and return.

  With the return from the process at the time of the third cylinder stop acceptance, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V113 in the one-command processing that the third cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V115, and a control command including information on the third cylinder cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “third command”). It is determined whether or not a “rotor stop command” is received. If the third cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V116, a winning expectation display process (including a stop sound and the like) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the third cylinder stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V117, and it is determined whether or not a control command (all cylinder stop command) including information on all cylinder stops has been received. Here, when the all-round cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V118, processing such as switching of effects is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the full-turn cylinder stop command has not been received, the process directly returns.

[Transition of display contents of WIN lamp and image display device]
Next, how the display contents in the main-side WIN lamp 46j and the sub-side image display device 11 change according to the flow of control processing in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. This will be described with additional reference. In these figures, the schematic flow and contents of the control process are described on the left side of the figure, and the display contents of the WIN lamp and the display contents of the image display device corresponding to the control process are shown on the right side of the figure, respectively. ing. Further, in the center in the horizontal direction in the figure, the transition of data values stored in two addresses (“F011H” and “F014H”) of the RAM 63 is shown. As described above, the address “F011H” stores any one of data indicating the number of acquired images, data indicating that the setting change device is operating, and instruction data for instructing the navigation number. Is stored with the data of the error number of the error that has occurred (see FIG. 29).

  Also, some of the control processes described in FIGS. 43 to 49 determine whether an error has occurred during the process. This is not described in the figure and will be described here. For example, in the process of starting the program, when the setting change device process is not performed, it is determined whether or not an E1 error has occurred, and if an E1 error has occurred, an error is displayed on the WIN lamp and the game is executed. To stop. Also, in the game medal insertion check process, if any of H0 error, CE error, CP error, CH error, C0 error, or C1 error occurs (determining whether an error has occurred is an error during timer interrupt processing) When the error is released, the error number data of the error that has occurred is set in the address “F014H” and the execution of the game is stopped until the error is released. Performs processing to clear the error number data. Note that the same processing is also performed in the processing for displaying an abnormality of the input / output sensor.

  Further, in the process of paying out one game medal, it is determined whether any HP error or HE error has occurred, and if any error occurs, data of the error number of the error that has occurred. Is set to the address “F014H”, and when the error is released, the error number data is cleared. In the overflow display process, it is determined whether or not an FE error has occurred. If an FE error has occurred, the data of the error number is set in the address “F014H” and the error is released. The process of clearing the error number data is performed. Further, in the display determination process, it is determined whether or not an E5 error has occurred, and when an E5 error has occurred, a process of displaying an error on the WIN lamp is performed.

  Hereinafter, the transition of the display contents of the WIN lamp and the image display device will be described in detail with reference to “(A1) basic pattern (when the setting change device process is performed)” shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 43, at the time of program start processing, the address “F011H” includes data indicating the number of acquired images (“0 to 9”), data indicating that the setting change device is operating (“88”), It is assumed that any of the instruction data (“101 to 106”) for instructing the navigation number is set, and the data of the error number “00H” is set to the address “F014H”. At this time, the WIN lamp is turned off and nothing is displayed on the image display device. Next, a setting change device process is performed to initialize the RAM. By this RAM initialization, the address “F011H” and the address “F014H” are cleared, and data “0” and “00H” are set, respectively. At this time, the WIN lamp remains off, but “image in preparation” is displayed on the image display device.

  Further, when the interrupt is activated (interrupt processing is started), “00” is displayed on the WIN lamp, and “image preparation in progress” is continuously displayed on the image display device. Next, the data “88” indicating that the setting change device is operating is set to the address “F011H”, whereby “88” is displayed on the WIN lamp, and “setting change” is displayed on the image display device. When the setting change is completed and the data during the setting change operation is cleared, “00” is displayed on the WIN lamp, and an effect screen (effect image) is displayed on the image display device.

  Next, in the game progress control process, a process for adding one game medal in the game start set process (a process executed at the time of re-game) or a game medal management process (not described in the above description of the game progress control process). In the game medal check process, the process of adding one game medal (the process executed when inserting from the medal slot) or the process of adding one game medal in the storing and inserting process (executed when the bet switch is operated) Is performed, the address “F011H” is cleared. However, since it has already been cleared by the setting change, there is no particular change. For this reason, the display of “00” on the WIN lamp and the display of the effect screen on the image display device are continued. The process for adding one game medal is repeated three times at the maximum according to the specified number of bets.

  Further, in the lever control process during the game progress control process, when the instruction data is generated and the instruction data is displayed, any of the instruction data “101 to 106” is stored in the address “F011H”. The WIN lamp displays “= 1” (an example in which the instruction data is “101”, the same applies hereinafter). Further, a navigation number output request is set on the main side, and a navigation number command is transmitted to the sub. In accordance with the contents of the command, the image display device displays a push screen notification image (press Forward navigation effect) is displayed. As described above, there are two timings at which instruction data generation and instruction data display processing are performed, depending on whether or not the value of the MM number is set to “2” (one of which is “basic timing”). The other is referred to as “late timing”), and accordingly, the navigation number display start timing in the WIN lamp may also be two. On the other hand, the navigation number output request timing is one (immediately after the basic timing). In the image display device, the display start timing of the push order navigation effect is changed based on the command transmitted after the navigation number command according to the value of the MM number instead of the timing at which the navigation number command is transmitted to the sub (for example, When the display starts according to the basic timing, the sub receives the YYK number command, and when the display starts according to the later timing, the sub receives the all-round cylinder rotation start command. ).

  Next, in the display determination process during the game progress control process, the address “F011H” is cleared, and accordingly, the display of the navigation number on the WIN lamp is terminated and “00” is displayed. Note that the display of the push order navigation effect in the image display device ends at an earlier stage (depending on whether or not the correct answer is pressed).

  Furthermore, in the game medal payout process by winning during the game progress control process, the process of paying out one game medal (process executed when paying out from the hopper) or the process of adding one stored number (added to the stored number) When the payout process is performed), the acquired number of data (from “1” to “9” at the maximum) is sequentially incremented at address “F011H” according to the number of executions (same as the number of payouts). It is set while. In response to this, the display of the number of payouts on the WIN lamp is displayed while being sequentially updated as “01”, “02”, “03” (three-sheet payout is exemplified). In the image display device, the number of payouts is not displayed and the display of the effect screen image is continued. However, the number of payouts may be displayed also in the image display device.

  When the game medal addition process in the game start set process or the game medal check process or storage input process in the game medal management process is performed again, the address “F011H” is cleared to “0”. Data is set. In response to this, the display of the number of payouts on the WIN lamp is ended and “00” is displayed. On the other hand, in the image display device, the display of the effect screen image is continued.

  Below, the case of another pattern is supplementarily demonstrated. The pattern “(A2) When power is restored (that is, when the setting change device process is not performed)” shown in the upper part of FIG. 45 illustrates a case where the power is turned off after paying out game medals by winning. In this example, the number of payouts (example of “09”) displayed on the WIN lamp when the power is turned off is displayed by the activation of the interrupt during the power recovery process. In the image display device, “Preparing image” is displayed.

  In the pattern “(A3) other than navigation number 0 and other than MM number 2 when the power is turned off immediately before the output of the navigation number” shown in the lower part of FIG. 45, the navigation number is displayed on the WIN lamp. (“= 1” is exemplified), and the case where the power is turned off at the stage where the push order is not notified (while the effect screen is being displayed) is illustrated in the image display device. In this example, when the power is turned off, the WIN lamp is turned off and the display by the image display device is also turned off. However, the data stored in the RAM address “F011H” is stored as it is. The navigation number (“= 1”) displayed on the WIN lamp when the power is turned off is displayed due to the activation of the interrupt during the power recovery process. Further, in the game progress control process after the interrupt is activated, a navigation number output request is set and a navigation number command is transmitted to the sub, and the image display device displays a push order notification image according to the content of the command. Is done.

  The pattern of “(A4) other than navigation number 0 and other than MM number 2 and when the power is turned off immediately after the output request of the navigation number” shown in FIG. 46 is at substantially the same timing as (A3) above. In this case, the navigation number command is transmitted to the sub before the power is turned off. For this reason, the timing at which the display of the push order notification image is started in the image display device is earlier than in the case of (A3).

  In the pattern of “(A5) When power is cut off during at least constant speed rotation” shown in FIG. 47, the left stop switch (corresponding to the left reel) is set as the first stop operation according to the correct answer pressing order. The case where the power is turned off after the operation of the stop switch) is accepted is illustrated. In the case of this example, after the interruption is activated during the power recovery process, the image display device displays the push order notification image displayed when the power is turned off.

  In the pattern of “(A6) C0 error has occurred after receiving the start lever and before stopping the full cylinder” shown in FIG. 48, when the push order notification is started in the WIN lamp and the image display device, C0 is displayed. A case where an error occurs is illustrated. In this example, even after the occurrence of the C0 error, the push order notification in the WIN lamp and the image display device is continued. After that, when the error number data “85H” is set to the RAM address “F014H” in the process of displaying the input / withdrawal sensor abnormality, “C0” is displayed on the WIN lamp, and “C0 error” is displayed on the image display device. Is displayed. Furthermore, when the game is stopped, the error is cleared, and the data of the error number of the address “F014H” is cleared, the display on the WIN lamp is switched from “C0” to “00”, and the display on the image display device is The production screen is switched from "C0 error". Note that the image display device may display “error” immediately after the occurrence of the C0 error. In this case, even after the error number data “85H” is set in the RAM address “F014H”, the “C0 error” may not be displayed. The display may be switched to “error”.

  In the pattern of “(A7) When an E6 error has occurred after the start lever is received and before all cylinder stops” shown in FIG. 49, when the push order notification is started in the WIN lamp and the image display device, E6 is displayed. A case where an error occurs is illustrated. In this example, “E6” is displayed on the WIN lamp after the occurrence of the E6 error. Immediately after that, when the game is stopped and the power is turned off, the WIN lamp is turned off and the display on the image display device is also turned off. Thereafter, a setting change device process is performed, and accordingly, the display of the WIN lamp is sequentially switched to “00”, “88”, and “00”, but the content is the same as in the case of (A1) above.

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Hereinafter, the modified mode will be described.
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the value of the role determination group number associated with one YK number is set to be constant regardless of the set main mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the value of the role determination group number associated with a certain YK number may be changed depending on the set main mode. In the example shown in FIG. 50, the role determination group number (when YYK number = 0) associated with YK number 2 (replay B) is in a mode other than the CZ mode (including the normal mode). In the figure, the role determination group number 0 is associated with the role determination group number 1 in the CZ mode. In the example shown in FIG. 51, the combination determination group number associated with YK number 11 (replay E1) (when YYK number = 0) is combination determination group number 0 in the normal mode. In the CZ mode, the role determining group number 1 is associated. 50 also shows the production group numbers associated with each YK number, but the value of this production group number is set to be constant regardless of the set main mode.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the value of the production group number associated with one YK number is also set to be constant regardless of the set main mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 52, the value of the effect group number associated with a certain YK number may be changed depending on the set main mode. In the example shown in FIG. 52, when the effect group number associated with YK numbers 3 to 14 (replays C1 to E4) is in any of the CZ internal, CZ, ART internal, and ART modes, the value of the YK number. The production group number 3 is associated with any YK number of “3 to 14” during other modes (including the normal mode) while the production group number has the same value as. It has become. Furthermore, while the production group numbers associated with the YK numbers 37 to 48 (winnings B1 to D4) are the production group numbers having the same values as the YK number values during the ART mode, During the mode, the production group number 11 is associated with any YK number of “37 to 48”.

  In the above embodiment, in order to prevent the player from knowing whether the navigation is mainly RP navigation or bell navigation, any one of the pressing order navigations indicates from the first pressing order to the third pressing order. Any one of the push orders is notified, and the push order equal lottery is performed in order to determine such a push order equally. On the other hand, a push order bell in which the correct push order is determined only by the first push order (hereinafter also referred to as “three-choice push order bell”), and a push order in which the correct push order is determined from the first push order to the third push order. When a bell (hereinafter also referred to as “6 selection push order bell”) is set, in order not to know which bell navigation is for which push order bell, for which push order bell Even in the case of Bell Navi, in order to notify one of the six pushing orders from the first pushing order to the third pushing order, and to determine such pushing order equally, You may make it perform. For example, when the correct answer of the 3 choice push order bell is established, three small roles are established, and when the 6 choice push order bell is correct, 9 prizes are established, depending on which push order bell is used, the player This is effective when there is a difference in the profits obtained. Similarly, a pressing order RP (hereinafter, also referred to as “3-choice pressing order RP”) that determines a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed only in the first pressing order, and a symbol that is stopped and displayed from the first pressing order to the third pressing order. In order to prevent the RP navigator for which push order RP from being understood when the push order RP (hereinafter also referred to as “6-choice push order RP”) is determined, the combination is determined. Such a configuration may be adopted.

  In the above embodiment, the command is transmitted by the serial communication method, but it may be performed by the parallel communication method. However, in the case of the parallel communication method, communication is possible even if any one of the plurality of communication lines is disconnected, so that erroneous information may be transmitted. Therefore, when the parallel communication method is used, a predetermined command (for example, “00000101B”) is transmitted at the start of each game (for example, when the start lever is operated), and the end of each game (for example, all When the operation is stopped), a predetermined command and a command in which “0” and “1” of each bit are reversed (for example, “11111010B”) are transmitted, and it is determined whether or not the disconnection is caused by the result of these logical operations. You may make it do.

  In the above embodiment, when the sub-control means does not receive the navigation number information or when there is no pressing order to be notified preferentially, the sub-control means produces an effect transmitted from the main control means. You may make it alert | report a pushing order based on a group number. Further, the above-described embodiments and aspects of each modified example can be used in appropriate combination.

  For example, the status display lamp 46f is turned on when the ART mode is set, and is turned off when the ART mode is finished. However, the status display lamp 46f is turned on after the next game won in the ART lottery and is turned off when the ART mode is finished. It is good also as what is done. However, in the game in which the YYK number is selected, when the ART lottery is won, it is preferable that the game is started from the game in which the selected YYK number is established (the special role of the selected YYK number is established). It may be from the next game of the game in which the elected YKK number is established. When the status display lamp 46f is turned on, it may not be turned off until the bell navigation is performed at least once (that is, the number of ART games is consumed unless the bell navigation is performed at least once during the ART mode). Even if it is, the ART mode may not be terminated).

  The upper limit of the number of ART games in one ART mode may be 1500 games. For example, when the upper limit is exceeded, the extra lottery may not be performed in the subsequent games, and after the upper limit is exceeded, the extra lottery may be performed. Thus, the ART mode may be forcibly terminated. As described above, it is preferable that the upper limit is provided so as not to excessively increase euphoria.

  Conventionally, slot machines in which the probability of winning the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, and the extra lottery according to the set value has been mainstream, but the winning probability (number) of each lottery is stored in the ROM for each set value. In this case, there is a great possibility that the storage capacity of the ROM in the main control means will be insufficient. Also, in the market, most slot machines are set to a low value, and it is very difficult for players to complain about not winning the ART lottery. Therefore, the winning probability (number) of the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, and the extra lottery may not be stored in the ROM for each set value (that is, the set value may not be referred to during the lottery). Further, when a YK number or YYK number whose winning probability does not change according to the set value is selected, a CZ lottery, an ART lottery and an extra lottery are performed, and the YK number or the winning probability changes according to the set value. When the YYK number is selected, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, and the extra lottery may not be performed. If a YYK number whose winning probability does not change according to the set value is selected and a bonus game state started when it is established, a YK number whose winning probability does not change according to the set value is selected When a lottery is performed and a YK number whose winning probability changes according to the set value is selected, the lottery may not be added. When a YYK number whose winning probability changes according to the set value is selected and the bonus game state started when it is established, it is when a YK number whose winning probability does not change according to the set value is selected. However, even when the YK number whose winning probability changes according to the set value is selected, the extra lottery may not be performed. When each lottery is performed with reference to the role determination group number, when the YK number or the role determination group number corresponding to the YYK number that does not change the winning probability according to the set value is determined, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, An extra lottery is performed, and when a winning determination group number corresponding to the YK number or the YYK number whose winning probability changes according to the set value is determined, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery and the extra lottery are not performed. Also good. In the first place, only the YK number or the winning combination group number corresponding to the YYK number that does not change the winning probability according to the set value may be determined.

  During the inside of the BB, the CZ lottery, the ART lottery, and the extra lottery may not be performed. During the BB operation, the ART lottery may not be performed.

1 slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c reel 25 start lever 26a, 26b, 26c stop switch 60 main control board 70 sub control board 70A sub main control board 70B sub sub control board 100 main control means 200 sub control means 200A sub main control means 200B Sub-sub control means

Claims (3)

With reel,
A start switch,
A stop switch,
A main control means,
The main control means includes
Role lottery means for performing role lottery,
Informing means for informing the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the result information of the role lottery,
A game mode control means for controlling transition of a plurality of game modes,
The slot machine characterized in that the notifying means can change the timing for notifying the operation mode according to the game mode controlled by the game mode control means. The notification means includes
Under a situation where the game mode is controlled to a predetermined game mode, the operation mode can be notified at the first timing,
In a situation where it is controlled to a specific game mode, the operation mode can be notified at the second timing,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the first timing and the second timing are timings before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective. The first timing is timing related to operation of the start switch,
The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the second timing is a timing related to the start of rotation of the reel.