JP2017185015A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing a player from performing operation in an operation mode differing from a reported operation mode.SOLUTION: A main control part 41 is configured to permit navigation notification for reporting an operation mode advantageous to a player by a game auxiliary indicator 12 controlled by a side of the main control part 41. After rotation control of a reel is started following start of a game, stop operation by stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is received in a state where predetermined validation conditions are satisfied. Meanwhile, when power supply is resumed after the power supply to a slot machine 1 is stopped in the state where the predetermined validation conditions are satisfied, and in a state where the navigation notification is performed, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not received during a period from resumption of the power supply to satisfaction of the predetermined validation conditions, the navigation notification is resumed by the game auxiliary indicator 12, and the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is received after the predetermined validation conditions are satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  As this type of slot machine, a game control means for controlling the game and an effect control means for controlling the effect are provided, and the notification means that the game control means controls the notification of the operation mode advantageous to the player. What has been proposed is proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5770922

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when power interruption occurs while the game control means is informing the advantageous operation mode, the advantageous operation aspect is notified even after the interruption is restored. However, if the stop operation is activated before the notification of the advantageous operation mode returns after the power failure recovery, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the notified advantageous operation mode. There is.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of preventing a player from operating in an operation mode different from the operation mode informed. And

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and generating a winning according to the display result,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
A notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12) capable of performing notification;
With
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Derivation operation enabling means for activating the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when an activation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is started;
Performing control (navigation notification) for notifying operation mode information (navigation number) that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) by the notification unit (game auxiliary indicator 12). Notification control means capable of
Including
The derivation operation enabling means is re-enabled after the power supply is resumed when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is validated. Do not validate the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means until the condition is satisfied,
The notification control means performs a control (navigation notification) in which the operation of the derivation operation means is validated and the operation means information (navigation number) is notified by the notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12). When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation is performed, the notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12) operates at an earlier timing than the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. It is characterized by resuming control (navigation notification) for informing information (navigation number).
According to this feature, after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, when the power supply is resumed, the period until the validation condition is established again after the power supply is resumed Since the operation of the derivation operation means is not validated in, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is resumed.
In addition, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the control means is informing the operation mode information by the notification means, the derivation is performed. Since the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification unit is resumed at a timing earlier than the operation of the operation unit being validated, the operation mode information is erroneously notified without the player knowing that the operation mode information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by.

The operation mode of the derivation operation unit in the means 1 is an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode operated in any one of a plurality of operation orders, An operation mode or the like by a combination is applicable.
Further, after the variable display of the variable display unit is started in the means 1, an enabling condition for enabling the operation of the derivation operating means and an effective condition for enabling the operation of the derivation operating means after restarting the power supply The conversion conditions may be the same conditions or different conditions.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The notification control means uses the notification means (game auxiliary display 12) at the timing before the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is validated after the game is started. This is characterized in that control (navigation notification) for informing the user is started.
According to this feature, after the game is started, control for informing the operation mode information by the notification unit is started at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation unit is validated, so that the player notifies the operation mode information. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the operation mode information without knowing that it has been performed.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
The derivation operation enabling means does not validate the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation of the derivation operation means is validated,
The notification control means is configured so that the notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12) operates the operation mode information (navigation number) even when a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. ) Is continuously controlled (navigation notification).
According to this feature, after the operation of the derivation operation unit is validated, the control of informing the operation mode information by the notification unit is continued while the operation of the derivation operation unit is not validated when a fluctuation abnormality is detected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from operating the derivation operation means in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information has been notified.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The game control means (main control unit 41) can transmit control information (push order command) that can specify operation mode information (navigation number) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91),
The effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is a notification effect (navigation) that can identify an operation mode identified by operation mode information based on control information (push order command) that can specify operation mode information (navigation number). It is characterized by the fact that it can be performed).
According to this feature, it is possible to notify the operation mode identified by the operation mode information by the effect control device controlled by the effect control means, and it is possible to enhance the effect when the operation mode information is notified.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 4, wherein
The game control means (main control unit 41) is in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is validated, and the notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12) notifies the operation mode information (navigation number) ( When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the navigation notification is being performed, the operation mode information (navigation number) is obtained at an earlier timing than the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. Identifiable control information (push order command) is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
According to this feature, the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is validated and in a state where the notification means is informing the operation mode information. Sometimes, the control information capable of specifying the operation mode information is transmitted to the effect control means at an earlier timing than the operation of the derivation operation means is validated, so that when the power supply is resumed, It is possible to start a notification effect before the operation is activated, and the player is in an operation mode other than the operation mode that is erroneously identified by the operation mode information without knowing that the operation mode information has been notified. It is possible to prevent the derivation operation means from being operated.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) has a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by stepping motors (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) that are driven by changing the excitation state. The displayed reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are moved and displayed in a variable manner.
The game control means includes excitation state control means (main control unit 41) that performs control to change the excitation state according to a control pattern (excitation pattern),
The excitation state control means supplies power in a state in which control is performed to change the excitation state according to a predetermined control pattern (starting pattern, constant speed pattern as an excitation pattern) for moving the reel among control patterns (excitation patterns). When power supply is resumed after stopping, control to change the excitation state from the first excitation state in the start control pattern (starting pattern) that starts moving the reel in the control pattern (excitation pattern) is started. It is characterized by
According to this feature, when power supply to the slot machine is resumed after power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the excitation state is changed according to a predetermined control pattern for moving the reel In addition, instead of starting the control to change the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when the power supply in the predetermined control pattern is stopped, the excitation is started from the first excitation state in the start control pattern in which the movement of the reel is started. Since the control for changing the state is started, the movement of the reel can be smoothly started even after the power supply is resumed.
The predetermined control pattern for moving the reel may include a start time control pattern for starting the movement of the reel.
Further, the start-time control pattern may be a control pattern for starting the movement of the reel toward the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern, or in a variation mode different from the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern. It may be a control pattern for starting the movement of the reel.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The variable display unit has reels (reels 2L, 2C) on which a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by stepping motors (reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) driven by changing the excitation state are arranged. 2R), the display is variably displayed by moving,
The game control means includes
When normal rotation is not detected when the validation condition is satisfied (stop operation acceptance is validated) (steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected without detecting the reel reference position) Rotation abnormality determination means (main control unit 41) for determining rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) when the number exceeds a predetermined number of steps;
Restart control means (main control unit 41) for performing restart control to change the excitation state with a pattern (starting pattern) at the start of rotation of the reel when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal;
When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the activation condition is satisfied (the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled), the excitation state is changed from the state when the power supply is stopped. Resumption means (main control unit 41) for resuming control to be changed;
Including
The restart control means performs the restart control even when it is determined that the rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) after the control for changing the excitation state by the restart means is resumed.
The derivation operation validation means includes
When it is determined that there is a rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means is enabled (a state where reception of the stop operation is enabled), restart from when it is determined that the rotation is abnormal Do not validate the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means in the period until the validation condition (constant speed rotation and detection of the reel reference position) is satisfied after the control is performed,
When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means is enabled (a state where reception of the stop operation is enabled), from the time when the power supply is restarted. After the normal rotation is detected (reel reference position detection) or the rotation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is determined and restart control is performed, the enabling condition (constant speed rotation and reel reference position detection) is It is characterized in that the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is not validated during the period until it is established.
According to this feature, when the rotation of the reel is started and the operation of the derivation operation unit is validated and it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the restart control is performed to change the excitation state with the pattern at the start of the rotation of the reel. Therefore, every time it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the progress of the game is not disabled, so that the game can proceed smoothly. In addition, since the operation of the derivation operation means is not validated during the period from when the rotation abnormality is determined until the validation condition is satisfied after the restart control is performed, the display result is derived in a situation where the rotation is not normal. Can be prevented.
In addition, when the power supply is resumed after the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and then the power supply is resumed, the control for changing the excitation state from the state when the power supply is stopped is resumed. After that, when normal rotation is detected, the operation of the derivation operation means can be validated from that time, so that even if a momentary power failure occurs, the game is immediately started if normal rotation is maintained. Can be advanced.
In addition, when power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped with the operation of the derivation operation means enabled, there is not enough torque to rotate the reel and it is determined that the rotation is abnormal. Since the restart control is performed and the progress of the game is not disabled, the game can be smoothly advanced. In such a case, the operation of the derivation operation means is validated during a period from when the power supply is resumed until the validation condition is satisfied after the rotation abnormality is determined and the restart control is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display result from being derived in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is resumed.

The slot machine of means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (pause advantageous for the player) when the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target role) to be notified (navigation notification) Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state in which (in order) is notified (a state in which navigation notification is executed);
Specific control information for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) Transmission means (internal winning command setting process)
Including
Regardless of whether or not the specific control information transmission means is controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification target role). ), The specific control information (second internal winning command) that cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous for the player) can be specified to the effect control means. It is characterized by being transmitted to.
According to this feature, the game control means side has an advantageous operation in the configuration including the game control means and the effect control means, wherein the information related to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In addition to controlling to the notification state in which the mode is notified, the game control means, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state, Since the specific control information that can specify that it has become, but cannot specify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, it is possible to pre-determine from the specific control information regardless of whether or not the game control means is controlled to the notification state Since the advantageous operation mode according to the determination result of the determination unit is not specified, the process related to the transmission of the specific control information can be simplified and fraud is made on the production control unit side. It can be prevented also advantageous operation mode in a state that is not controlled in the broadcast status from being broadcast.

The slot machine of means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (winning numbers) for each determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery),
Predetermined control means for performing predetermined control (internal winning flag setting, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) according to the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means;
Advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (pause advantageous for the player) when the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target role) to be notified (navigation notification) Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state in which (in order) is notified (a state in which navigation notification is executed);
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (first internal winning command, second internal winning command) related to the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means;
Including
As a numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means when a notification target result (notification target role) is reached, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned,
The specific control information transmitting means notifies when the numerical value (winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is within a predetermined numerical range in a state other than at least a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed). Specific control information (second internal winning command) that cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (stop order advantageous to the player) but can specify that the target result (notification target role) has been obtained is the effect control means (sub-control unit) 91).
According to this feature, the game control means side has an advantageous operation in the configuration including the game control means and the effect control means, wherein the information related to the determination result of the prior determination means is specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In addition to controlling to the notification state in which the mode is notified, the game control means can specify that the notification target result is obtained when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result at least in a state other than the notification state. However, since the specific control information that cannot identify the advantageous operation mode is transmitted to the effect control means, the determination result from the specific control information is changed to the determination result of the prior determination means regardless of whether or not the game control means controls the notification state. Therefore, the advantageous operation mode is notified without being controlled to the notification state even if the production control means side is cheated. That can be put away prevention. Further, as a numerical value set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result is obtained, a continuous numerical value consisting of a predetermined numerical range is assigned, and the game control means determines whether or not the notification target result. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within the predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result, it is possible to simplify the processing when transmitting the specific control information.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the special role in the 1st internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the general combination and re-game combination in the 2nd internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the pushing order command which a main control part transmits. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pushing order command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning determination command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the satisfaction timing of stop operation validation conditions in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the satisfaction timing of stop operation validation conditions in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the establishment timing of the reel rotation error in a reel rotation process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the satisfaction timing of stop operation validation conditions in the reel rotation process after a power failure return. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the modification 1, 2 of the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by error alerting | reporting. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display device in a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display before and behind a power failure. It is a timing chart which shows the selection situation of the excitation pattern of a reel motor in game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display at the time of error generation. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of control about the control regarding switching of the display mode of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of control about the modification of the control regarding switching of the display mode of a game auxiliary | assistant display. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing signals input / output between the slot machine and the test apparatus.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the end.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay a”, “replay b”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped from rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Using the MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting credits and bets are returned), start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L and 2C. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R operated when stopping the rotation of 2R and an effect switch 56 used for effects can be operated by the player. It is provided.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code, information for identifying the stop order of reels by navigation notification described later, a 1BETLED 14 for informing that the betting number is set to 1, and 2 betting numbers are set. 2BETLED 15 to notify that the bet is set, 3BETLED 16 to notify that the bet number is set to 3, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted is lit, and the game by operating the start switch 7 A start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation is valid by lighting, wait (the previous game (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the beginning) A waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in progress, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress The game display section 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. An effect LED 56a (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective is provided inside the effect switch 56.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state to be described later and a stop state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value to be described later A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, and a hit that controls to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic control for automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting validity / invalidity of the settlement function, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later) provided inside the housing 1a. 2) or a medal payout outlet 9 for selectively switching to one of the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion part 4, and a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having an insertion port sensor 26 for detecting insertion of a foreign object on the upstream side of the insertion medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is selected when winning line LN is aligned with any of LM1 to LM4, a symbol that constitutes a specific winning line on winning line LN is displayed. It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower line of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

  In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, and the predetermined symbol is also obtained. When the combination is aligned, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a combination of symbols (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) that serves as an index that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination. The combination which can be shown as having won a prize by the combination of the symbols arranged in any of the above is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are generated. To be supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input. Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left The middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b described above is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are connected, and are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and a control that generates a control clock. Main control by fetching detection signals input from a clock generator circuit 42, a random number clock generator circuit 43 for generating a random number clock, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44 to be transmitted to the unit 41, a motor drive circuit 45 to transmit the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the main control unit 41. A solenoid drive circuit 46 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal output from the flow path switching solenoid 30; The LED drive signal output from the in-control unit 41 is transmitted to various displays connected to the game control board 40, the LED drive circuit 47 for transmitting to the LED, and the voltage of the power source supplied to the slot machine 1 to monitor the voltage. A power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a decrease is detected, and main control in a state where power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. A reset circuit 49 for supplying a system reset signal to the unit 41 is mounted.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, and the like.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, etc. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as the main process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken to repeat the process repeated in accordance with the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, presentation effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 are connected, and these presentation devices are controlled by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the presentation control board 90. It is driven based on this.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, and a liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. Display control circuit 92 for performing display control, LED effect circuits 52a to e for controlling driving of the effect LED 52, reel LED 55, sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and power-on A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain period of time, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal inputted from the switches connected to the effect control board 90 96 and a clock device 9 for outputting time information including date information and time information The power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when a voltage drop is detected, an interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits, Is installed.

  The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect in accordance with an effect control program or the like stored in the ROM 91b, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms). Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery that affects the player's advantage such as an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the changed state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when the set value 6 is further operated, the set value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. In addition, since the main control unit 41 initializes the RAM 41c as it shifts to the setting change state, the operation for changing the setting value also functions as an operation for initializing the control state of the main control unit 41. Will be.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  The error state shifts to a normal error state that is canceled by a reset operation (operation of the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23) and the setting change state described above, and is canceled until a new setting value is set. Special error status with no error, the RAM abnormal error status is a special error status, and once it is controlled to the RAM abnormal error status, it shifts to the setting change status and is released until a new set value is set. It will not be done.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41 Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is performed on the condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “combinations” is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Next, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value A determination is made as to whether or not winning is permitted.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially assigned to the random number for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  Then, a winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. The winning number is used for setting of an internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, and the like.

  When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined based on the winning number is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special role is elected, the special role winning flag indicating that the special role is elected is set in the special role storing work, and when the general role is elected, the general role is elected. The winning combination flag indicating the general role is set in the general role storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, the special combination storing work and the general combination storing work are cleared.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to control the AT in a state that is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and whether or not the remaining number of games of the AT is added in the state that is controlled by the AT. It is determined. When the AT is won by internal lottery, the AT is controlled thereafter, and when the addition of the AT remaining game number is won, the number of winning games is added to the AT remaining game number.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 displays the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to this, a stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing in a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, if any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. If possible, control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the maximum on the winning line when the stop operation is performed If it is possible to align and stop the winning roles in the 4-frame pull-in range, control will be performed to align them and stop them, and the winning roles will be selected on the winning line within the maximum 4-frame pull-in range. If it is not possible to withdraw, if a special role that has been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line, it will be controlled and stopped. Control to stop without aligning in the drawing range of 4 frames will be performed. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination. Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time, such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation is performed. In this case, the control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that has started counting from the time is more than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that time, the reel for the game in the game is started to rotate. On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel starts rotating at that time. First, it waits until the game time that has started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches the specified time, and starts rotating the reel when it reaches the specified time.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends the inserted number command, credit command, gaming state command, AT state command, internal winning command, push order command, reel acceleration information command, acceleration completion command to the sub control unit 91. , Stop operation command, sliding frame number command, stop command, game end command, winning judgment command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting check command, Send multiple types of commands including door commands. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The AT state command is a command that can specify whether the AT is in progress, the number of remaining games of the AT, and the like, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the game starts and after the gaming state command.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7 and is transmitted after the AT state command. The internal winning command includes a first internal winning command that can specify whether or not the special combination is won, and a second internal winning command that can specify whether or not the general combination is won, After the first internal winning command is transmitted, the second internal winning command is transmitted.

  The push order command is a command that can specify the stop order, and is when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, after the internal winning command is transmitted, and with the stop operation of each reel Each time control is performed, it is transmitted after a stop command is transmitted. In a game in which navigation notification described later is executed, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, and in a game in which navigation notification described later is not executed, Until the order is determined, a push order command that cannot specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, and after a favorable stop order is determined, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted The

  Since the game state command, AT state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated by receiving these commands. Can be specified.

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

  The acceleration completion command is a command that can specify that the acceleration of the reels has been completed at the start of the game. Sent when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated at a constant speed.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, so that the player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning determination command are transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and then releases the stop switch. By receiving these commands, It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to the stand-by state. When one game is over and the bet amount is not set and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has passed, It is transmitted after the payout of medals by the settlement (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted and A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). Before the setting can be started) and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  These commands are generated in the main process or timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices. In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can provide a notification period in which navigation notification can be executed to notify the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Can be controlled at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

  When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination, the player In addition to notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51, etc. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state where the control is not performed by the AT.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, among the winning combinations, special bonuses include big bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as BB1), big bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as BB2), and big bonus 3 (hereinafter referred to as BB2). Four types of bonuses are included: a big bonus is referred to as BB3) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is referred to as RB). When winning a prize in BB1 to BB3, a shift is made to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the RB ends on the condition that any winning combination has won six times or 12 games have been consumed. Note that both the RB controlled by winning the BB and the RB controlled by winning the RB are gaming states in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than the normal gaming state. Or BB2 won and transferred to BB2, BB3 won and transferred to BB3, or RB won and transferred to RB. Probability to do is different.

  As shown in FIG. 7, among the winning combinations, the top bell 1, the top bell 2, the top bell 3, the top bell 4, the top bell 5, the top bell 6, the top bell 7, the top bell 8, and the middle bell , Right-down bell, middle-stage watermelon, right-down watermelon, horn cherry 1, and horn cherry 2. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells. .

  When the upper bells 1 to 8, the middle bell, and the lower right bell win, eight medals are paid out. In addition, when the middle tier watermelon or right-down watermelon wins, five medals are paid out. Further, when the horn cherry 1 and the horn cherry 2 win, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 8, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes a middle stage replay, a right-up replay, a promotion replay, a fall replay 1, and a fall replay 2. A replay game (replay) is awarded when these regame players win.

  In RT0, RT2, RT3, when the transition outcome shown in FIG. 9 is aligned with the winning line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the player misses the game, the transfer outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 18, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (including AT) for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, for the special role, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the special role is not carried over, a carry-over in which the special role is carried over, or RB (including RBs in BB1 to 3) At least one of the winning combination or its winning probability is different, and for the small role, whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, carrying over, RB1 in the BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB in the BB2 (BB2 in the figure), RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure), or RB by RB winning (RB in the figure) With regard to, at least one of the winning combination and its winning probability depends on whether it is RT1 in the normal gaming state, RT2 or RT3 (during carryover).

  As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. The numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value. In addition, the number of judgment values for the lottery target that is described as “none” in the setting difference column indicates that a common number of judgment values is used regardless of the setting value, that is, there is no setting difference in the winning probability. The number of determination values of the lottery target role described as “present” is that a determination value number different from the determination value number of other setting values is used as the determination value number of at least one of the setting values, that is, Indicates that there is a setting difference in the winning probability. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  FIG. 12 shows combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state in non-AT, and FIG. 13 shows combinations of special roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state in AT. Is a combination of small combinations read as a lottery target combination for each gaming state in non-AT, FIG. 15 shows a combination of small combinations read as a lottery target combination for each gaming state in AT, FIG. The combination of the re-game combination read out as a lottery object combination is shown. In FIG. 17 to FIG. 18, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 12, as a special role, special role + AT or special role + general role, BB1 + AT, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + watermelon, BB1 + common bell, BB2, BB2 + AT, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + watermelon, BB2 + common bell, BB3, BB3 + AT, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + watermelon, BB3 + common bell, RB, RB + AT, RB + strong cherry RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell are subject to internal lottery. BB1 + AT, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + watermelon, BB1 + common bell, BB2, BB2 + AT, BB3, BB3 + AT, RB, RB + AT, RB + strong cherry, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell There is no setting difference in the determination value, and there is a setting difference in the determination value for other lottery object combinations.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and during AT, as shown in FIG. 13, BB1 + addition 100G, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + watermelon, BB1 + common bell, BB2, BB2 + extra 50G, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + watermelon, BB2 + common bell, BB3, BB3 + extra 50G, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + common bell, BB3 + , RB + addition 20G, RB + strong cherry, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, RB + common bell are subject to internal lottery. BB1 + extra 100G, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + watermelon, BB1 + common bell, BB2, BB2 + extra 50G, BB3, BB3 + extra 50G, RB, RB + extra 20G, RB + strong cherry, RB + weak cherry , RB + watermelon, RB + common bell determination values are not set differently, and for other lottery object combinations, setting differences are provided in the determination values.

  During carryover or RB (including RBs in BB1 to 3), special roles, special roles + AT, special roles + extra or special roles + general roles are not subject to internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is a normal gaming state and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 14, as a small role or small role + AT, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1 , Middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, strong cherry + AT, weak cherry, weak cherry + AT, watermelon, watermelon + AT, common bell Is subject to internal lottery. When the gaming state is carryover and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 14, as a small role or small role + AT, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, The middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, the right bell 3, the right bell 4, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, the watermelon, and the common bell are targeted for the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB (including RB in BB1 to 3) and non-AT, as shown in FIG. 14, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, and common bell are inside as a small role or small role + AT. Eligible for lottery. Depending on whether RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB2 in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure), or RB by RB winning (RB in the figure) The target small role is the same, but RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB winning RB (RB in the figure), RB2 in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), RB in BB3 ( The winning probability of the subject small role differs depending on whether it is BB3) in the figure. There is no setting difference in determination values other than the common bell among these lottery roles, and there is a setting difference in the determination value for the common bell.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and during AT, as shown in FIG. 15, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherry, strong cherry + extra 50G, weak cherry, weak cherry + extra 20G, watermelon, Watermelon + extra 20G, common bell is the subject of internal lottery. When the game state is carryover and AT, as shown in FIG. 15, as a small role or small role + AT, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, The middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, the right bell 3, the right bell 4, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, the watermelon, and the common bell are targeted for the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB by RB winning (RB in the figure), and in AT, as shown in FIG. 15, as a small role or small role + addition, strong cherry , Strong cherry + extra 50G, weak cherry, weak cherry + extra 20G, watermelon, watermelon + extra 20G, common bell are subject to internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure), and in AT, as shown in FIG. Weak cherries, watermelons, and common bells are subject to internal lottery. Depending on whether RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB winning RB (RB in the figure), RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), or RB in BB3 (BB3 in the figure) Not only is the small lottery subject to the lottery different, it is also RB in BB1 (BB1 in the figure), RB by RB winning (RB in the figure), RB in BB2 (BB2 in the figure), or in BB3 Depending on whether it is RB (BB3 in the figure), the winning probability of the subject small role also differs. There is no setting difference in determination values other than the common bell among these lottery roles, and there is a setting difference in the determination value for the common bell.

  When the game state is RT0 in the normal game state, as shown in FIG. 16, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, and replay GR13 are targeted for internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT1 in the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are subject to internal lottery. It becomes. When the gaming state is RT2 in the normal gaming state and when it is RT3 (carrying over), as shown in FIG. 16, the normal replay is a target of internal lottery as a re-game player. RT2 and RT3 share the same re-playing role as an internal lottery target, but the winning probability of the re-playing role varies depending on whether it is RT2 or RT3. Among these lottery object combinations, there is no setting difference in the determination values other than the normal replay, and there is a setting difference in the determination values for the normal replay.

  The left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, the common bell, the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the watermelon are combinations or combinations of combinations shown in FIG. 17. In the following, when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish, left bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as left bells, middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as middle bells, and right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as right bells. There is. Moreover, when it is not necessary to distinguish any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, they may be simply referred to as push order bells.

  Normal replay, replay GR1 to 6 and replay GR11 to 13 are combinations of combinations shown in FIG. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the replays GR1 to 6 and the replays GR11 to 13, there are cases where they are simply referred to as push order replays.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a setting difference is not provided in the winning probability of the role related to the AT, and a setting difference is set in the winning probability of the role not related to the AT. There is no difference in the related advantages.

  Specifically, in order to change the winning probability of the small role in the AT like the push order bell, in the AT like the push order bell, the lottery target roles to be notified, the replay GR1-6, the replay GR11-13, and the push order bell. In order to shift the gaming state or to avoid the transition of the gaming state, a setting difference is not provided in the winning probability for the lottery target combination that is to be notified.

  In addition, there is no setting difference in the winning probability for a lottery target that can be won at the same time as AT or addition in internal lottery, such as BB1, BB2, BB3, RB, strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon. .

  On the other hand, such as BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + watermelon, BB2 + common bell, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + watermelon, BB3 + common bell, common bell In the lottery, the payout rate is changed by providing a setting difference for the lottery target combination that is not won at the same time as AT or addition.

  In addition, during carrying over, RB (including RBs in BB1 to 3), and during AT, AT is not subject to lottery. In addition, only RBs in BB1 due to winning of BB1 with no setting difference among RBs, and RBs accompanying winning of RB will be subject to lottery. In the RB in the BB2 accompanying the winning and the RB in the BB3 accompanying the winning of the BB3, the addition is also excluded from the lottery.

  In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 19, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. For example, when the left bell 1 is elected and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the combination of the middle bell stops at the winning line LN and the middle reel stops at the first stop. When the stop operation is performed in the order of stop or the right reel as the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 and the upper bell 8 or the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN. The same applies to the left bells 2 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4. As shown in FIG. 19, the combination of symbols to be stopped is different depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order.

  For this reason, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell. In particular, in RT0 and RT2, since the transition point stops when the stop order does not match, if the stop order does not match, the transition to RT1 occurs at a certain rate.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, as shown in FIG. 20, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type and stop order. At RT1, when replays GR1 to GR6 are won, the promotion replay wins by operating in the stop order corresponding to the type, but if the type is not known, intentionally selecting the stop order corresponding to the type If the stop order does not match, the promotion replay can be awarded to shift to RT0. However, if the stop order does not match, RT1 is maintained.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, as shown in FIG. 21, the combination of symbols to be stopped is different according to the type and stop order. When the replays GR11 to 13 are selected at RT0, the middle stage replay is won by operating in the stop order corresponding to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order corresponding to the type is intentionally selected. If the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the middle stage replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the middle stage replay, but it must match the stop order corresponding to the middle stage replay. For example, the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 (hereinafter, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are collectively referred to as the fall replay) may win and shift to RT1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT 0 to 3 and bonus (RB, RB among BB 1 to 3). RT0 shifts due to the promotion replay winning in RT1. Then, RT0 is ended by transitioning to RT1 due to the winning of the fall replay or stopping the transitional outcome, or by winning the special combination and transitioning to RT4, regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100% when the stop operation is performed at least in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT1 shifts at RT0 and RT2 due to the fall replay winning or the stop of the shift. Then, RT1 ends by shifting to RT0 by winning a promotion replay or shifting to RT4 by winning a special role, regardless of the number of games since shifting to RT1. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT2 shifts to the end of the bonus (BB1 to RB). Then, RT2 is terminated by transitioning to RT1 by stopping the transition or regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT2, or by transitioning to RT3 by winning a special role. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT3 shifts by winning special roles (BB1-3, RB) in RT0-3. RT3 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT3 wins and shifts to a bonus (BB1 to 3 or RB) regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3. The medal payout rate per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RB shifts by winning RB at RT3. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are digested or the game is won six times. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%. BB1 to BB3 are transferred by winning BB1 to BB3 at RT3. And BB1-3 are because the total number of medals paid out during BB1-3 exceeds a regulation number (316 in this example) irrespective of the number of games after shifting to BB1-3. finish. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

  Among RT0-3, RB, and BB1-3, RB and BB1-3 have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. Also, RT0 and RT3 among RT0 and RT3 have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT1 and 2, compared to RT1 and 2. It can be said that this is an advantageous state. Of RT0 and RT3, RT0 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT3 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT3.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the game state is RT0, 1, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the notification target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and the first internal winning command to the sub control unit 91 By transmitting the second internal winning command and the pressing order command, the navigation control by the sub-control unit 91 is executed. The notification target combination corresponding to the gaming state is the replay GR1 to 6 and push order bell when RT1, and the replay GR11 to 13 and push order bell when RT0. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state where AT is not set. The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output. Further, when the stop order in which the left reel is first stopped is notified, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable so as to be identifiable. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won at RT0, the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. In addition, when the push order bell is won in both RT1 and RT0, the stop order in which the middle bell wins is informed in an identifiable manner.

  Thus, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win a promotion replay at RT1 and shift to RT0, or win a middle bell at RT0 by performing stop operations in the order of stop according to the navigation effect. Maintaining RT0 by winning the middle replay, avoiding the falling replay, avoiding the middle bell, avoiding the stop of the transition, allowing the middle bell to win at RT2, It is possible to avoid the stoppage of the dice.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control to AT by internal lottery. When the main control unit 41 wins the AT in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the AT through a precursor period. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT0 is also referred to as a preparation state. The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won is notified, so that the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that eight medals can be reliably obtained. It becomes possible.

  The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 sets the predetermined number of games as the number of remaining AT games assigned to the RAM 91c, and starts counting the number of remaining AT games. Even after the transition to RT0, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won is informed, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. In addition to being able to avoid this, it is possible to avoid stopping the transfer event and shifting to RT1. In addition, after the transition to RT0, the stop order for winning the middle stage replay when the replays GR11 to 13 are won is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, the winning of the fall replay is avoided, It is possible to avoid shifting to RT1.

  Further, after the AT is started, the remaining game number is decremented by 1 every time one game is consumed, and when the remaining game number becomes 0, the AT control is terminated. As a result, the navigation notification is not executed, so it becomes impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it is impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR11-13. A series of AT controls are completed by shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning a fall replay. Further, after the AT is started and before the remaining number of games becomes 0, when the addition of the remaining number of games of AT is won by internal lottery, the number of won games is added to the number of remaining games of AT.

  In addition, after the AT starts, if the special role is won before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the AT is interrupted by the end of RT0, and the counting of the AT game number is also interrupted accordingly. If the special role is won during the AT and the AT is interrupted, then the bonus is controlled through the winning of the selected special role, and the transitional outcome stops at RT2 where the transition is made after the bonus ends. At this point, the AT control is resumed, and after this, the preparation state is resumed, and the transition to RT0 is resumed, thereby restarting the counting of the AT remaining games.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order in which the middle bell wins at the time of winning the push order bell during the AT, and performs the stop operation ignoring the notified stop order. In such a case, the upper bell may win and RT0 may be maintained, but the transition outcome may stop and shift to RT1. In addition, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, if the stop operation is performed while ignoring the notified stop order, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. During the AT, if the transition from RT0 to RT1 is made, the AT continues, and every time one game is consumed, the remaining number of games of the AT is decremented by 1 and when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in the RT1 as in the preparation state. It is possible to notify the stop order for winning the promotion replay by the navigation notification, and to perform the stop operation according to the notified stop order to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0.

  Next, the control contents of the internal winning command setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the special role winning number table, when no special role is won, that is, the winning winning number is “0” as the winning numbers of BB1 to 3 and RB. “4” is assigned. Also, as shown in FIG. 23, in the general combination winning number table, “0” is selected as the winning number for the re-playing combination when none of the general winning combinations are won, that is, in the case of a loss. “10” is assigned as “20” to “35” as the winning numbers of the small roles. As described above, in the special combination winning number table and the general combination winning number table, the lottery subject for internal lottery and the winning number are set correspondingly.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is displayed. The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is in the first byte, and winning for sending the special role in the second byte EXT. Stores the number.

  In the step of Sf3, after storing the first internal winning command, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf4), and the acquired winning number is less than 2. Whether or not there is (Sf5), less than 11 (Sf6), less than 23 (Sf7), and less than 35 (Sf8) are sequentially judged, and the winning winning obtained It is determined which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the number is in a predetermined range.

  If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is less than 2, that is, if the winning number is 0 or 1, the acquired winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf5 that the winning number is not less than 2 and it is determined that the winning number is less than 11 in step Sf6, that is, if the winning number is any of 2 to 10, the winning number for transmission is used. 2 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). When it is determined that the winning number is not less than 11 in step Sf6 and is less than 23 in step Sf7, that is, when the winning number is any of 20 to 22, the winning number is The winning number for transmission is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9). If it is determined in step Sf7 that the winning number is not less than 23 and it is determined in step Sf8 that it is less than 35, that is, if the winning number is any of 23 to 34, the winning number for transmission is used. 23 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf10). If it is determined in step Sf8 that the winning number is not less than 35, that is, if the winning number is 35, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf9).

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

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

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

  Further, in the internal winning command setting process of the present embodiment, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 11 to 22, 35). In this case, the winning number is set as a transmission winning number, and the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number is set in the command queue. Thereby, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the first predetermined range (0 to 1, 11 to 22, 35) is set in the internal winning, The winning number by internal lottery can be specified based on the winning number for transmission included.

  On the other hand, when the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2 to 10), one winning number (2) included in the second predetermined range is set as the transmitting winning number, and the transmitting winning number is set. The second internal winning command including the number is set in the command queue. Thus, in the second internal winning command to be transmitted when the winning number within the second predetermined range (2 to 10) is set in the internal winning, the winning number for transmission included in the command is transmitted. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify whether the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2 to 10), while the winning number is in the second predetermined range (2 to 10) It is possible to identify a certain thing.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the winning numbers of special roles and general roles are separately assigned and assigned, that is, the winning of special roles corresponding to the types and losing of special roles (BB1 to RB) in the special role winning number table. The number is set, and the winning number of the general role is set in the general role winning number table in accordance with the type and the disparity of the general role. The main control unit 41 determines the winning number of the special role according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, the winning numbers of the general roles are respectively set in the predetermined areas of the RAM 41c, but the winning numbers are assigned without being divided into the special roles and the general roles, for example, “BB1”, “small role”, “BB1 + simultaneously” A configuration may be adopted in which a winning number is assigned to each winning combination (for example, BB1 + strong cherry, etc. shown in FIG. 12). In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 sets one winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c according to the result of the internal lottery, so that the special combination and the small combination are selected based only on the one winning number. It is possible to perform predetermined control (setting of internal winning flag, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.).

  Next, the control content of the push order command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23, 25 and 26. FIG.

  In this embodiment, a navigation number (0 to 9) that can identify the stop order of reels by navigation notification and a navigation number (10 to 13) that can identify a predetermined symbol suggested by navigation notification are assigned in advance, and lottery Among the target combinations, a navigation number is assigned in advance to each type of notification target combination, and a navigation number table in which a navigation number for each type of lottery target combination is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

  As shown in FIG. 25, as the navigation number, 0 indicating the standard push order (in this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop), the first stop is the left reel 2L, and the second stop is the middle reel. 2C, 1 indicating the stop order in which the third stop is the right reel 2R, 1, 2 indicating the stop order in which the first stop is the left reel 2L, the second stop is the right reel 2R, and the third stop is the middle reel 2C. Stop order is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the left reel 2L, the third stop is the right reel 2R, and the stop order is 3, the first stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the right reel 2R, and the third stop is left 4 indicates the stop order of the reel 2L, 5 indicates the stop order of the right reel 2L, the second stop is the left reel 2L, the third stop is the middle reel 2C, the first stop is the right reel 2R, 2 indicates the stop order with 2 stops as the middle reel 2C and 3rd stop as the left reel 2L. The stop order in which 2L is the first stop, ie, 7 indicating the left first stop, the stop order in which the middle reel 2C is the first stop, ie, 8 indicating the middle first stop, the stop order in which the right reel 2R is the first stop, 9 indicating the first right stop is set. Further, as a navigation number, 10 suggests a stop operation at a timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN, and 11 indicates a stop operation at a timing when the blue 7 symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN. 12 indicating a stop operation at a timing when the symbol of white 7 can be stopped on the winning line LN and 13 indicating a stop operation at a timing when the symbol of BAR can be stopped on the winning line LN are set.

  In this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is stopped first is applied as the standard push order specified by the navigation number 0. However, the standard push order is disadvantageously advantageous for the player. Other stop orders may be used as long as the standard push order does not occur.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the navigation number table, a navigation number is set for each type of special role, 10 for BB1, 11 for BB2, 12 for BB3, and 13 for RB. Is set. It should be noted that 0 is set in the case where the special combination is not won.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the navigation number table, a navigation number is set for each type of notification target combination among lottery target combinations. Left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell As for 4, "7" means middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, and middle bell 4 and "8" means right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, and right bell 4 “9” is set, “1” is set for replay GR1, “2” is set for replay GR2, “3” is set for replay GR3, “4” is set for replay GR4, and replay GR5 is set. Is set to “5”, “6” is set for replay GR6, “7” is set for replay GR11, “8” is set for replay GR12, and “9” is set for replay GR13. ing. Note that no navigation number is set for the normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, and common bell that are not notified among the lottery winning combinations.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the start operation is performed and when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. A push order command setting process for setting a push order command corresponding to the number in the command queue is executed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, in the push order command setting process, first, the winning numbers of the special combination and the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process are acquired (Sg1), and then the RAM 41c. Referring to a predetermined flag indicating whether or not navigation notification is set in the predetermined area, a state in which navigation notification is performed (when navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT, will be described later) It is determined whether or not the special role navigation notification condition is established until the special role is won (Sg2). If it is determined in step Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is confirmed based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. (Sg5), and if the winning combination is not confirmed in the winning line LN, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sg6).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation notification is in the state at step Sg2, or when it is determined at step Sg5 that the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is determined, it is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table (see FIGS. 22 and 23), the navigation number corresponding to the winning number of the special combination and the general combination acquired in step Sg1 is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, if it is specified that the replays GR1 to GR6 are winning based on the internal winning numbers, the stop order in which the combination of the promotion replays is stopped on the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. The navigation number shown is set as the transmission navigation number. Further, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination of the middle replays is stopped on the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination is transmitted. Set as a number.

  In addition, when it is specified that the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are elected based on the internal winning numbers, the middle bell A navigation number indicating a stop order in which the combination is stopped on the winning line LN is set as a transmission navigation number.

  In addition, any of the special roles (BB1 to BB3, RB) is won based on the internal winning number, and the navigation conditions for the special role (in this embodiment, after winning the special role, a predetermined number of games ( For example, if it is determined that 5 games have passed) and any small role has not been won (missed), depending on the type of special role that has been won Then, the navigation number (10-13) that suggests the symbols constituting the special combination is set as the transmission navigation number.

  After the transmission navigation number is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the step of Sg3 or Sg6, the push order command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission navigation number (Sg4). When storing the push order command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating the push order command in the first byte, and stores the transmission navigation number in EXT of the second byte.

  After the push order command is stored in the command queue in step Sg4, the push order command setting process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (main).

  Thus, when the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes the push order command setting process, which is advantageous for the player when the navigation notification is being executed. If a command for pressing the order that can specify the stop order is set in the command queue and the navigation notification is not being executed, it is impossible to specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player, and this is a standard that is disadvantageous and advantageous for the player. A command for specifying the order of pressing is set in the command queue.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs a push order command setting process every time a stop operation is performed, so that even when the navigation notification is not being executed, the main control unit 41 stops at the winning line LN. Is determined, a push order command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is set in the command queue.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is a case where, for example, the replay GR1 is won in a state where the gaming state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed by executing the push order command setting process. When none of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the promotion replay and the middle stage replay can be stopped, but it is not determined which combination will be stopped, so the standard navigation number (“0”) Is set as the transmission navigation number, and a push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. In addition, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, the promotion replay and the middle replay can still be stopped, and it is not determined which combination will stop, so the standard navigation number ("" 0 ") is set. When the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop and then the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, only the promoted replay can be stopped by the subsequent stop of the right reel 2R, and the combination to stop is confirmed. Therefore, even if navigation notification is not performed, a navigation number (“1”) that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player (stop order in which a promotion replay is awarded) is specified as the transmission navigation number. Is set. When a reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped in the first stop, after the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, and when a reel other than the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, the subsequent stop Regardless of the order, only the middle stage replay can be stopped, and the combination to be stopped is fixed. Therefore, even when navigation notification is not performed, a navigation number (“ 1 ") is set as the transmission navigation number.

  In addition, when the game state is RT1 and the navigation notification is not performed and the replays GR2 to 6 are elected, as in the case where the replay GR1 is elected, any role of promotion replay or middle stage replay is played. When it is not determined whether to stop, a push order command including a standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is advantageous for the player when it is determined which role of promotion replay or middle replay stops. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify a specific stop order is set.

  In addition, for example, when the game state is RT0, no navigation notification is performed, and the replay GR11 is won, and when any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not stopped, the middle stage replay and the fall replay are performed. Although it is possible to stop, since it is not determined which combination will stop, the standard navigation number (“0”) that cannot specify the stop order of the replay GR 11 is set as the transmission navigation number, and the transmission A push order command including a trusted navigation number is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, only the middle stage replay can be stopped, and the combination to stop is fixed. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not performed, the stop advantageous to the player A navigation number (“7”) that can specify the order (stop order for winning the middle stage replay) is set as the transmission navigation number. Further, when the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped as the first stop, it is determined that only the fall replay is stopped. Therefore, a navigation number ("7") that can specify a stop order advantageous for the player. ) Is set as the transmission navigation number.

  Also, when the game state is RT0 and no navigation notification is made and the replays GR12 to 13 are elected, in the same way as when the replay GR11 is elected, either of the middle replay and the fall replay is played. When it is not determined whether to stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is advantageous for the player when it is determined which role of middle replay or fall replay is stopped. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify a specific stop order (stop order for winning the middle stage replay) is set.

  Further, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are elected in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, the middle bell is treated similarly to the case where the replays GR 1 to 6 are elected. When it is not determined which combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 is stopped, a push order command including a standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and when any combination is determined to be stopped A push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player (stop order for winning the middle bell) is set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not control the AT, and when the notification target role is won, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order that is advantageous to the player at the timing determined for the player. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify an advantageous stop order is set and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The timing at which an advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed in the three-choice role (replay GR11 to 13 in the push order replay), and the six-choice role (replay GR1 to 6). Then, it is the timing when the first stop operation is performed and it is determined that the winning combination advantageous to the player is not stopped, or the second stop operation is performed.

  In addition, in the game after the special role is elected and the predetermined navigation notification implementation conditions are satisfied with the special role winning being carried over, the internal lottery result is not a win for any small role. In this case, a push order command including a navigation number ("10" to "13") that suggests a symbol that constitutes one winning special role is set.

  The push order commands set in the push order command setting process of this embodiment are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter.

  When the sub control unit 91 specifies that the navigation notification is being performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command described above. In addition, a navigation effect is performed. When the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target role is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than “0” based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the pressing order advantageous to the player is other than the standard pressing order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image indicating the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the pressing order command. To display. In the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image that suggests a role that may be won based on the second internal winning command. At this time, for example, when the push order bell is elected as the notification target role, by displaying the image of “bell”, it is possible to win the push order bell, and the push order replay is won. If there is, the type of replay GR that may be won is identified based on the gaming state on the main control unit 41 side identified based on the gaming state command or the like, and the role included in the identified replay GR (For example, in replay GR1-6, promotion replay, and in replay GR11-13, middle stage replay) It is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a winning combination that is advantageous to the player. ing.

  Further, as an effect according to the combination included in the replay GR in the navigation effect, for example, even when the replay GRs 11 to 13 are won in the internal lottery, in the internal winning command setting process on the main control unit 41 side, “2” indicating the winning of any one of the replays GR 1 to 6 and 11 to 13 is uniformly set as the winning number for sending the winning command, but the sub-control unit 91 sets the second internal winning command to Based on the fact that the winning number for transmission is “2” and that the gaming state is RT1 based on the gaming state command or the like, it is specified that the replay GRs 11 to 13 are winning. , Along with an image showing the stop order corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the push order command, the middle stage replay can be won by an operation according to the stop order By displaying an image that suggests (in this embodiment, an image showing a combination of symbols constituting the middle stage replay), among the roles included in the replays GR11 to 13 (in this embodiment, It is possible to produce effects according to the role of maintaining RT0.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the special role has been won based on the first internal winning command as an effect suggesting that the special role has been won in the navigation effect, When a predetermined number of games (5 games in this embodiment) satisfying the conditions for performing the navigation notification are established, a final notification (notifying the liquid crystal display 51 of the special role) that the special role has been won in the internal lottery Display a message and an image indicating that has been won. Then, after performing the definite notification, that is, after the condition for executing the special role navigation notification is established, the navigation number specified based on the push order command indicates a predetermined symbol of the special role In addition, by performing a stop operation at a timing at which a predetermined symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN according to the navigation number, a special role winning promotion effect (for example, specified based on the navigation number) that promotes the winning of the special role is performed. Display on the liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image of a predetermined pattern. In this way, the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined number of games after the special combination is won based on the first internal winning command, and the main control unit 41 side establishes the conditions for performing the special role navigation notification. The main control unit 41 includes a navigation number that suggests a symbol that allows the special combination to be awarded after the condition for performing the navigation notification of the special combination is established. By transmitting the push order command, the special control winning promotion effect based on the navigation number can be performed by the sub-control unit 91 after the confirmation notification is performed.

  Next, the control contents of the winning determination command setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a winning number (0 to 49, 64 to 67) is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and for each type of winning combination. A winning number table in which a winning number is set is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b.

  Whether the main control unit 41 has won a prize according to the combination of symbols stopped on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped after the start operation is performed A winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not. In the winning determination process, for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line LN is stopped, and the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is stopped. If it is determined, the winning number table is referred to, and the winning number corresponding to the combination of symbols constituting the stopped winning combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, while the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is set. Is determined not to stop, “0” indicating a loss is set as a winning number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the winning determination process is terminated.

  Then, after executing the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 executes a winning determination command setting process for setting a winning determination command capable of specifying the winning number in the command queue.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the winning determination command setting process, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is acquired based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning determination command setting process is terminated. When storing the winning determination command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating the winning determination command in the first byte, and stores the winning number in EXT of the second byte.

  The winning determination command set in the winning determination command setting process is then sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the timer interruption process (main).

  As described above, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment executes the winning determination command setting process, sets the winning determination command including the winning number, A winning determination command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the winning determination command setting process of the present embodiment, a winning determination command including the winning number set in the RAM 41c in the winning determination process is set in the command queue, so that a special command or the like that can specify the winning number is used. The processing load can be reduced without performing the conversion process.

  In the present embodiment, since a winning number is assigned for each type of winning combination and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b, the sub-control unit 91 that has received the winning determination command including the winning number is based on the winning number. Thus, it is possible to specify a combination of symbols stopped on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and execute an effect.

  A conventional slot machine has a configuration including a game control unit that controls a game and an effect control unit that controls an effect. The game control unit displays an internal lottery result when a predetermined notification target role is won. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not to control to the AT in which the navigation notification for notifying the operation procedure of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player is executed, and when controlling to the AT, the navigation notification is executed and the internal lottery result Regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled by the AT, the internal winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit, and the effect control unit specifies the internal lottery result based on the internal winning command and controls the game. In the case where the AT is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is generated to notify the operation procedure advantageous to the player based on the specified internal lottery result.

  In such a configuration, the effect control unit can identify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player based on the internal winning command regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. In this way, although the game control unit has not decided to control the AT, an operation procedure advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is identified from the internal winning command, and the operation procedure is There is a possibility of being notified by the production control unit.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment uses the first internal winning command and the general combination that can specify the winning situation of the special role as the internal lottery result as the internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A second internal winning command that can identify the winning status is set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command can be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, it is controlled by the AT. Regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination has been won, but in general, it is not possible to specify a stop order advantageous to the player Since the second internal winning command related to the combination is set, the second internal winning command changes to the internal lottery result regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. A common second internal winning command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT without specifying an advantageous stopping order for the next player, so that the second internal winning command can be transmitted. This process can be simplified, and even if fraud is made on the side of the sub-control unit 91, it is possible to prevent the stop order that is advantageous for the player from being notified by the navigation effect without being controlled by the AT.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which is advantageous for the player, by navigation notification according to the notification target combination won by internal winning. The control unit 41 provides an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode operated in any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation mode based on a combination thereof by navigation notification. Even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 specifies that the notification target role has been won regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Although the second internal winning command is set on the sub-control unit 91 side by setting the second internal winning command so that an operation mode advantageous to the player cannot be specified. Advantageous operation mode is not be identified for the player in accordance with the internal lottery result from de.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 performs internal lottery in the internal winning command setting process. When the result becomes a notification target combination, a second internal winning command is set so that it can be specified whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell. Therefore, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination, it is possible to specify whether the notification target combination is a push order replay or a push order bell on the sub-control unit 91 side. It is also possible to perform different presentations depending on the type of notification target combination.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment controls to the AT, and in the state where the navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role, the stop order advantageous for the player is specified. A push order command setting process for setting a push order command that can be performed is executed and the set push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the player on the side of the sub-control unit 91 in the state where the navigation notification is executed is performed. It is possible to perform a navigation effect that informs of an advantageous stop order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notification, and the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification in the push order command setting process. When the internal lottery result becomes the push order replay in the state of being played, and when the push order bell is reached, that is, in the state where the navigation notification is executed, the notification target roles won in the internal lottery are different types. However, when the stop order advantageous for the player is common, the push order command including the common navigation number that can specify the stop order advantageous for the player is set, so the types of push order commands can be reduced. it can.

  Further, in the push order command setting process, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment specifies a stop order that is advantageous for the player when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role in a state in which navigation notification is executed. While a push order command including a navigation number that can be set is set, in a state other than a state where navigation notification is executed, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role, it is not possible to specify a stop order advantageous to the player Since the push order command including the navigation number that can specify the standard push order (first left stop) is set, the result of the internal lottery becomes the notification target regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Sometimes, a process for setting a push order command including a navigation number can be shared.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is configured to stop the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R step by step every time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The order is determined before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the third stop operation is completed. For example, when the push order bell is won, the first stop operation is performed. As a result, it is determined whether or not the middle bell is to be won, and when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, the first stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the middle stage replay is to be won and replay is performed. When GR1 to GR6 are won, the second stop operation is performed to determine whether or not the promotion replay is awarded, and the main control unit 41 sets the push order command. In the process, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed, a stage in which a stop order advantageous to the player is determined, that is, the first stop and second stop operations are performed. After being performed, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, so that even if the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent, In accordance with whether or not the sub-control unit 91 is operated in the order of stop advantageous for the player when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role, while preventing the stop order advantageous for the player to be specified Production can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the notification target combination is won in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is executed in the push order command setting process. Is set, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order advantageous for the player is set, and the push order command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. However, a command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player after the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed and the stop combination is determined is different from the push order command. For example, it is advantageous for the player based on the type of the winning notification target role by sending another command including the winning number of the notification target role won in the internal lottery. It may be configured to allow identifying stop order, separately may be configured to provide a command containing identifiable navigation ID favorable stop order for the player. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 executes the push order command setting process only when the internal lottery is performed, and then, when the winning combination to be stopped is determined, the stop order advantageous to the player. By setting the process for setting a command that can specify the command, it is possible to reduce the load related to the transmission of the push order command by the main control unit 41.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to execute the push order command setting process when the internal lottery is performed and when the stop operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is performed, After the winning combination to be stopped is determined, every time the pressing order command setting process is performed, a pressing order command capable of specifying a stopping order advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The push order command that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player after the winning combination is determined may be transmitted at least once when the winning combination is determined. The configuration may be such that the push order command setting process is not executed after the push order command that can specify the stop order advantageous to the user is transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a load related to transmission of a push order command by the main control unit 41.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a push order command setting process when an internal lottery is performed and a stop operation is performed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in a state in which navigation notification is performed. However, when the navigation notification is in the state, the push order command setting process may be executed only when the internal lottery is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a load related to transmission of a push order command by the main control unit 41 in a state where navigation notification is performed.

  When the start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs an internal lottery, sets a different winning number for each internal lottery result in the RAM 41c according to the internal lottery result, and sets the winning number set. The internal winning flag is set, navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc. are performed, and the winning status of the special role is determined as an internal winning command that can specify the internal lottery result. A first internal winning command that can be specified and a second internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the general role are set in the internal winning command setting process, and the set command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The winning number when the notification target combination is won as an internal winning result is a predetermined numerical range (the winning number of the push order replay as the notification target combination is 2 to 2). 0 and the consecutive number of push order winning numbers is 23 to 34.) is assigned, and in the internal winning command setting process, it is controlled by the AT and the navigation notification is executed. In a state other than the above, when the winning number set in the RAM 41c is within the predetermined numerical range (2 to 10, 23 to 34), it is possible to specify that the winning combination is a notification, but it is advantageous for the player to stop. Since the second internal winning command whose order cannot be specified is set and the set second internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, it is determined whether or not the main control unit 41 controls the AT. Regardless, since the stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is not specified from the second internal winning command, the AT is controlled by the AT even if a fraud is made on the sub-control unit 91 side. Advantageous stop order for the player can be prevented from being informed by the navigation performance with no state.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for executing the navigation notification, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, In other words, the internal lottery results are assigned consecutive numbers in the first numerical range (2 to 10) as the winning numbers of the lottery target roles of the replays GR1 to 6 and replay GR11 to 13, and the internal lottery results are displayed in the push order bell. As the winning numbers of the lottery target roles of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the internal lottery results are in the second numerical range (23 to 34). Since consecutive numerical values are assigned, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is in the first numerical value range or the second numerical value range when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination. Depending on the internal lottery result Or is a push order replay, because it can determine whether the push order bell, can be simplified processing for setting the second internal winning command in internal winning command setting process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a first state (RT0, RT1) and a second state (for example, RT1 for RT0 as the first state and RT1 as the first state). (RT0, RT1, RB), and in each gaming state, the type of push order replay as a notification target combination determined in the internal lottery is different (this book In the embodiment, for example, at RT0, the replays GR11 to 13 are the lottery target roles, while the replays GR1 to 6 are not the lottery target roles, and at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are the lottery target roles. GR11 to 13 are not the lottery target, but the game states RT0 and RT1 are different in the types of notification target roles that are the targets of internal winning), and the game state is the internal lottery in the first state The winning number when the result is the push order replay and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay when the gaming state is the second state are both in the first numerical range (2 to 10). Therefore, in the internal winning command setting process, a process for determining whether or not the internal lottery result is a push order replay in both the first state and the second state can be made common.

  Further, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a role other than the notification target role or in a state where it is not controlled by the AT. When the second internal winning command including the winning number (0 to 1, 11 to 22, 35 in this embodiment) is set and the internal lottery result is the push order replay which is the notification target combination, When one winning number (2 in the present embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 10) is included and the internal lottery result is a push order bell that is a notification target role, the second numerical range (23 to 34) ), A second internal winning command including one winning number (23 in the present embodiment) is included, so that the internal lottery result is a notification target role in a state where it is not controlled by the AT. Is also subject to notification Since the second internal winning command including the winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is transmitted even if the internal lottery is out of or no, the second internal winning regardless of whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target role Processing to create and send commands can be shared.

  In the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment determines whether the notification target combination is used when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that it has been won, it is configured to set the second internal winning command related to the general role so that it is not possible to specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player, but when it is not controlled by the AT When the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination, the fact that the notification target combination has been won can be specified, but the second internal winning related to the general combination so that the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified While the command is set and the state is controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination, the winning number corresponding to the type of the notified notification target combination, for example, the push order When the replay GR 11 is won as a ray, the winning number is “8”. When the middle bell 1 is won as a push order bell, the second internal winning command including the winning number “27” is set to control the AT. In this state, the second internal winning command that can identify the type of the notified role to be notified may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify a stop order advantageous for the player according to the type of the role to be notified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command. The control unit 91 can notify the stop order advantageous for the player by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery subject in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command. An effect according to the type of winning combination included in the game, for example, when the replay GR11 is elected, an effect suggesting the possibility of winning the middle play included in the replay GR11 can be performed.

  Further, in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may be configured not to execute the push order command setting process and transmit the push order command, and is controlled by the AT by adopting such a configuration. In the state, from the winning number included in the second internal winning command, it is possible to specify the stop order advantageous for the player according to the type of the role to be notified, and the sub-control unit 91 side sets the stop order advantageous for the player. While being able to notify by a navigation effect, the load concerning transmission of the push order command by the main control part 41 can be reduced.

  The winning number for the push order replay and the winning number for the push order bell need only be set in a continuous numerical range, and the first numerical range in which the winning number for the push order replay is set and the push order. The second numerical value range in which the winning number of the bell is set may be continuous. Even in such a configuration, as in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, and the winning number used when performing predetermined control is the notification target combination. Since the determination can be made based on whether or not the value is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the process, the process for transmitting the second internal winning command can be simplified.

  Further, in this embodiment, 1 to 35 are assigned as the winning numbers for the general combination, and the winning numbers for the push order replay that is the notification target combination are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 10). The winning number of the push order bell that is the notification target combination is continuously set in the second numerical range (23 to 34), and the winning numbers of the non-notifying target combination are the first numerical range and the second numerical range. However, it may be configured such that the winning numbers of all the non-notification target roles are continuously set in the third numerical value range. By adopting such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the second internal winning command, and determine whether the winning number assigned to the non-notifying subject combination is within a predetermined numerical range. The processing to be performed can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, in the internal winning command setting process, regardless of the gaming state, the same type of notification target role group (in this embodiment, push order replay group, push order bell For each group, the same winning number for transmission (in this embodiment, “2” for the push order replay group and “23” uniformly for the push order group) is set. The second internal winning command including the credit winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command setting process, the group of notification target roles to which the same transmission winning number is set is at least Regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role, it can be specified that the notification target role is won, but the stop order advantageous to the player is specified. For a group of the same type of notification target combination that is a lottery target in one game state, a plurality of combinations that are advantageous to the player are included in each group. It is good also as a structure which divides into a group and sets a different winning number for transmission for every divided group. As a result, it is possible to specify on the sub-control unit 91 side whether or not a notification target combination belonging to any one of a plurality of groups has been won, and to perform an effect corresponding to the specified group.

  Next, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R performed by the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the present embodiment are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are configured by a hybrid type stepping motor that makes one round in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335), and are based on phase signals output from the motor drive circuit 45 based on control by the main control unit 41. The excitation states of the respective excitation phases (four phases φ1 to φ4 in this embodiment) in the stepping motor are rotated by switching between excitation and non-excitation in a predetermined order.

  The main control unit 41 sets the number of steps when the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R provided on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as 0, and rotates the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. To control. In the above-described main processing, an excitation pattern for rotating the reel in a predetermined manner is set, and in the above-described timer interrupt processing (main), the excitation pattern and the number of steps from the reel reference position are specified. A control signal indicating the excitation state of each excitation phase of the stepping motor is output to the motor drive circuit 45, and the phase signal indicating the excitation state based on the control signal is output by the motor drive circuit 45 to each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R. To output. Thereby, in each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, the excitation state of the excitation phase of the reel motor is switched based on the phase signal and controlled to a predetermined rotation mode, and each reel 2L, 2C corresponding to the reel motor is controlled. 2R controls the rotation.

  The excitation pattern of the reel motor set by the main process by the main control unit 41 is not directly related to the game excitation pattern group for controlling the rotation of the reel according to the game progress status and the game progress status. For example, a non-game excitation pattern group for performing an effect using a reel is included, and these excitation patterns are predetermined in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. Among the excitation patterns of the reel motor, the game excitation pattern group includes a start pattern for starting rotation of the reel in a stopped state and accelerating to a predetermined constant speed state, and a predetermined constant speed state. A constant speed pattern for continuing to rotate the reel accelerated to a constant speed state and a stop pattern for stopping the reel rotating at a predetermined constant speed state with a predetermined number of steps.

  In each excitation pattern, the excitation state (excitation, non-excitation) of each excitation phase of the reel motor is determined for each number of steps from the reference position of the reel. By switching to the excitation state determined in the order of the numbers, the rotation of the reels can be controlled in a predetermined rotation mode, and the main control unit 41 performs the reel motor for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. After the start pattern is set as the excitation pattern, the excitation pattern can be switched to a constant speed pattern to start rotation of the reel in a stopped state and perform start control to accelerate to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Constant speed rotation control that maintains the rotation of the reel at a constant speed is performed by repeatedly setting a constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern of the reel motor. It is possible to stop the reel at a predetermined stop position according to the timing when the stop switch is operated by switching the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the stop pattern at a predetermined timing for the reel where the stop switch is operated. It is possible to perform rotation stop control.

  Further, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is updated corresponding to the number of steps for exciting the reel motor, and is initialized every time the reel reference position is detected, so that each reel 2L, 2C, A step number counter for counting the number of steps after the reel reference position is detected for 2R is provided, and the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel is set to a predetermined number of steps (at least one revolution of the reel). Therefore, the main control unit 41 determines that a rotation abnormality has occurred for the reel, and the number of steps set is larger than the 336 steps required for the purpose. Reset the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the start pattern, and start the excitation of the reel motor from the beginning of the start pattern. Changes state, it is possible to restart the rotation of the reel.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, the main control unit 41 sets a start pattern as an excitation pattern for each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R as the game start operation is performed. The rotation of each reel is started by changing the excitation state of each excitation phase of each reel motor in the stopped state based on the start pattern. Further, when setting the start pattern as the excitation pattern, the step number counter is initialized and the step number counting is started. Then, by switching the excitation pattern from the start pattern to the constant speed pattern, the rotation of the reel is controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Thereafter, when the reel is rotating normally, the reel reference position is detected by at least one turn of the reel before the step counter reaches the predetermined step number (for example, 400 steps). It will be. Then, for all the reels that are rotating, the activation condition for enabling the acceptance of the stopping operation of the rotating reels by switching the excitation pattern of the reel motor to the constant speed pattern and detecting the reel reference position is It is determined that it has been established. Along with the establishment of this validation condition, the main control unit 41 validates the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel, and in this state, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, so that the corresponding reel The stop control is effectively received and the stop control for stopping the rotation of the reel is started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28B, the main control unit 41 starts the rotation of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32 in the stopped state, and then the reel reference position is set for at least one of the reels. If the step number counter reaches a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) without being detected, that is, the number of steps since the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected is required for the reel to make one turn. When the number of steps is exceeded, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, restart control is performed, and for the corresponding reel, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set as the start pattern again, The rotation is restarted by changing the excitation state of the reel motor from the beginning of the start pattern. When performing restart control, a step number counter is initialized. Thereafter, when the reel is normally rotated, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches a predetermined step number (for example, 400 steps). Then, for all the rotating reels, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern and the reel reference position is detected, so that the condition for enabling the reel stop operation is satisfied, and the main controller 41 Validates the acceptance of the rotating reel stop operation when the validation condition is satisfied.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29, in a state where at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, for example, a momentary power failure occurs, and for a very short time. The rotation control of the reel is stopped, the reel is caught or slipped, the reel does not rotate normally, the reel reference position is not detected, and the step number counter is set to a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 Step), that is, when the number of steps since the previous reel reference position was detected exceeds a predetermined number of steps, the main control unit 41 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel. Judgment is made to invalidate the acceptance of the stop operation for all reels. For reels for which the reel reference position has not been detected and it has been determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state, the step number counter is initialized and restart control is performed, and the reel motor is excited again from the beginning of the start pattern. By changing the state, the rotation of the reel is restarted. After that, when the reel rotates normally, the reel reference position is detected before the step counter reaches the predetermined number of steps after starting the change of the excitation state of the reel motor again by the start pattern. It will be. Then, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern and the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels, so that the conditions for enabling the reel stop operation are satisfied, and the main control unit No. 41 validates the acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel when the validation condition is satisfied.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, in a state where at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed and the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, for example, a momentary power failure occurs, and for a very short time. The rotation control of the reel is stopped, the reel is caught or slipped, the reel does not rotate normally, the reel reference position is not detected, and the step number counter is set to a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 If the step) is exceeded, the main control unit 41 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, invalidates the acceptance of the stop operation for all reels, and does not detect the reel reference position. For step 1, the step number counter is initialized and restart control is performed. If the reel that has been subjected to the restart control does not rotate normally and the step number counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps, the step number counter is initialized again and the restart control is repeated. Thereafter, when the reel reference position is not detected before the step number counter reaches the predetermined number of steps even though the reel is continuously controlled for a maximum of three times for the reel, All reels that are rotating are stopped, and error control for controlling to an error state is started to disable the progress of the game.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents when power is supplied from the backup power source. The power interruption is detected based on the output of the power interruption detection circuit 48. If detected, the control state of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state when the power interruption is detected is restored. Can be done. When at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed, and when power interruption is detected in a state in which the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled for the reel, the control state of each reel is Data including the rotation state, the excitation pattern of each reel motor, and the like is stored in the backup storage area.

  When the main control unit 41 recovers from the power interruption by restarting the power supply to the slot machine 1, the power interruption is detected based on the control state stored in the backup storage area. For the reels that were rotating at the time, the excitation pattern at the time when the power interruption was detected was set as the excitation pattern of the reel motor. Regardless of the state before disconnection, it returns as an invalid state. After that, various controls are performed based on the control state reset at the time of return.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31A, the main control unit 41 controls at least one of the reels to rotate at a constant speed, and turns on the power in a state where acceptance of the stop operation is enabled. When a break occurs and the power is restored from the power interruption, the constant speed pattern is set as the excitation pattern at the time of the power interruption, but the stop operation is returned in an invalid state. Thereafter, by starting the rotation control of the reel, the excitation state of the corresponding reel motor is changed based on the constant speed pattern which is the excitation pattern set at the time of return. As a result, when the reel is rotated normally, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches a predetermined step number (for example, 400 steps) for the rotating reel. The validation condition for accepting the stop operation is established. Then, when the conditions for enabling the acceptance of the stop operation are satisfied for all the rotating reels, the acceptance of the stop operation is validated for all the rotating reels. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state, the stop operation is effectively received and the corresponding reels are controlled to stop.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31B, the reel rotation control is started by the constant speed pattern set at the time of return from the power interruption, but the reel motor torque is insufficient and the reel does not rotate normally. In this case, the reel reference position is not detected for the reel, and the step number counter exceeds the predetermined number of steps. In such a case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, the step number counter is initialized and the restart control is performed for the reel, and the excitation pattern of the reel motor is changed to the start pattern. The rotation of the reel is restarted by changing the excitation state of the reel motor from the beginning of the starting pattern. After that, when the restart control is performed, the reel is normally rotated, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern for all the rotating reels, and the stop operation is performed by detecting the reel reference position. Is satisfied, the acceptance of the stop operation of all the rotating reels is validated. On the other hand, if the reels do not rotate normally and the restart control is continuously performed a maximum of 3 times, but the reels do not rotate normally, all the rotating reels are stopped and an error occurs. Error control to control the state is started, and the progress of the game is disabled.

  In addition, when the plurality of reels are rotating, the main control unit 41 detects the reel reference position for the other reels when the step number counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps for any one of the reels. Regardless of whether or not the step number counter has exceeded a predetermined number of steps, the reels are controlled to be sequentially restarted from the reel. For example, for a plurality of reels, the reels are rotated at different timings. Even when an abnormality occurs in the state, the reels are sequentially restarted in order from the reel that has been previously determined to be abnormal in the rotation state without waiting for the reel to be restarted in which the abnormality in the rotation state is determined later.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment starts the rotation of the reel and then detects the reel reference position and the constant speed rotation for all the rotating reels, and the stop operation validation condition is satisfied. In this state, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is enabled for all the rotating reels, while the reel reference position is detected for at least one of the reels after the rotation of the reels is started. If the number of steps after the start of rotation specified based on the step number counter or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds a predetermined number of steps exceeding one reel, the reel It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the.

  In such a configuration, if an abnormality occurs even once in the rotation state of the reel, if it is determined that the rotation of the reel is abnormal and control is made to an error state to disable the progress of the game, the reel is temporarily Even in a situation where the rotation of the game is delayed and then the reel can be rotated normally, the progress of the game will be disabled, which will hinder the smooth progress of the game. There is.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, after the reel rotation is started, the reel reference position is detected for all the reels that are rotating, and it is shifted to constant speed rotation. In the established situation, when a reel rotation abnormality is determined, restart control is performed to restart the reel by changing the excitation state of the reel motor again by the start pattern that is the excitation pattern at the time of reel start. Each time it is determined that the rotation is abnormal, the progress of the game is not disabled and the game can proceed smoothly.

  In addition, since the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated after the restart control is performed until the stop operation enabling condition is satisfied after the restart control is performed, the reel is rotated in a situation where the rotation of the reel is not normal. It is possible to prevent the stop control from being executed.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the power interruption is caused and the power supply is stopped after the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the control state before the power interruption is resumed when the power supply is resumed and the power supply is restored. From now on, control to change the excitation state of the reel motor will be resumed. After that, when normal rotation is identified by detecting the reel reference position, the acceptance of the stop operation is validated from that time. Therefore, even if a momentary power failure or the like occurs, as long as normal rotation is maintained for the rotating reel, the game can proceed immediately after the power supply is resumed.

  In addition, when the power supply is stopped after the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, when the power supply is resumed, there is not enough torque to rotate the reel, and the reel does not rotate. Even if it is determined, restart control is performed for the reel, and the progress of the game is not immediately disabled. Therefore, the game can be smoothly advanced.

  Further, in such a case, after the power supply is resumed, it is determined that the reel rotation is abnormal and restart control is performed. During the period until the validation condition is satisfied by shifting to constant speed rotation, the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated. It is possible to prevent the stop control from being executed.

  In this embodiment, the reel reference position is detected, and the rotation of the reel shifts to the constant speed rotation, so that it is determined that the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, and the reel is operated at the constant speed. Although the rotation has not been reached, it is possible to prevent the stop control of the rotating reel from being executed by the stop operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the restart control that changes the excitation state of the reel motor with the excitation pattern at the start, the restart control is performed when the reel reference position is not detected and the validation condition for the stop operation is not satisfied. Is repeated and the restart control is performed a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment), but if the enabling condition for the stop operation is not satisfied, the game is disabled by controlling to an error state. If the reel does not rotate normally even by restart control, that is, if the restart control does not solve the problem, the game can be disabled.

  Further, in this embodiment, when rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels in a state where the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the restart control is sequentially performed from the reels for which rotation abnormality is determined. Thus, even when rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels, each reel can be rotated normally at the earliest possible stage.

  In this embodiment, when the rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels in a state where the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 sequentially restarts the reels from which the rotation abnormality has been determined. For example, when a rotation abnormality of one of the reels is determined, the start control is repeated until a period during which the rotation abnormality of the remaining reels can be determined (a period corresponding to a predetermined number of steps) has elapsed. The configuration for delaying the start control, i.e., when the rotation abnormality is determined at different timings in a plurality of reels in a state where the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the reel restart control in which the rotation abnormality is determined earliest, A configuration may be adopted in which delay is delayed until the restart control of the reel whose rotation abnormality has been determined the latest. If the rotation abnormality is judged by grayed also, it is possible to restart the plurality of reels rotation abnormality is judged at the same timing, the better is restarted when the appearance.

  In this embodiment, the reel reference position is not detected, and the number of steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds a predetermined number of steps (400 steps) exceeding one reel. The reel rotation abnormality is specified, but the predetermined number of steps is larger than the number of steps required for one revolution of the reel, that is, the reel reference position is detected when the reel is rotating normally. Any value larger than the number of steps required to be performed is sufficient.

  In this embodiment, the reel reference position is not detected, and when the number of steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds a predetermined number of steps, the reel is restarted. When the stop operation validation condition is not satisfied even after a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment), the reel rotation abnormality is determined to be invalid and the game is disabled. However, the stop operation validation condition is established. If not, if the control for restarting the reel is performed at least once, it is possible to prevent the game from being frequently disabled.

  In this embodiment, the reel reference position is detected after the start of rotation, and the acceptance of the stop operation is validated by shifting to constant speed rotation. However, at least the reel reference position is detected. Any configuration may be used as long as the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the shift to the constant speed rotation is made based on whether or not the number of steps from the start of the reel rotation is equal to or greater than the number of steps necessary to shift to the constant speed rotation. However, it is determined whether or not the rotation has shifted to the constant speed rotation by determining whether or not the constant speed is satisfied based on the number of steps or time until the next reel reference position is detected after the reel reference position is detected. It is good also as a structure to determine.

  Next, control related to navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment using the game auxiliary display 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the game auxiliary display 12 includes two indicators 12L and 12R that can turn on / off each of the first to eighth segments, and can display each segment in red. It is a vessel. Each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is driven by the LED drive circuit 47 based on the lighting mode data stored in a predetermined output buffer provided on the game control board 40, so that a predetermined lighting mode is obtained. It is controlled to be turned on or off. In addition, as the game auxiliary display 12, a display or a liquid crystal display capable of lighting each segment in any color such as white, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, blue, or a plurality of colors is provided. It may be used.

  The main control unit 41 can set the navigation notification display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to display the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and perform the navigation notification. . Further, by setting the payout number display data as the lighting mode data in the output buffer, it is possible to perform the payout number notification for displaying the number of medals awarded when the winning is generated on the game auxiliary display 12. By setting error display data as lighting mode data in the buffer, it is possible to perform error notification in which an error code indicating the content is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when an error occurs.

  When the internal lottery is performed at the start of the game, the main control unit 41 refers to the result of the internal lottery set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and any of the special roles (BB1 to RB) is selected. And whether or not the conditions for performing the navigation notification of the predetermined special role (in this embodiment, a predetermined number (for example, 5 games) is established after the special role is won) are satisfied. If the conditions for executing the special role navigation notification are satisfied, a flag indicating that the navigation notification is to be performed when the conditions for executing the special role navigation notification are satisfied is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The above-described push order command setting process is performed. The flag is referred to in the push order command setting process, and is the timing after the execution condition of the special role navigation notification is established, and at the time when the winning special role can be won, that is, the internal When the result of the lottery is lost, the navigation number (10 to 13) that suggests the symbols that constitute the winning special combination is set as the transmission navigation number.

  Then, after the push order command setting process is completed, the lighting mode data setting process of the game auxiliary display 12 is performed. In the setting process of the lighting mode data of the game auxiliary indicator 12, when the special role is not won or the execution condition is not satisfied, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set by the push order command transmission process described above. Referring to the transmission navigation numbers ("0" to "9") that can identify the reel stop order by the navigation notification, the navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is set in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the special role is elected and the execution condition is satisfied, it is set by the push order command transmission process, and a predetermined symbol suggested by the navigation notification (in this embodiment, “blue 7 ”“ Red 7 ”,“ White 7 ”and“ BAR ”symbols) are referred to, and the navigation notification display data corresponding to the transmission navigation number is selected with reference to the transmission navigation numbers (“ 10 ”to“ 13 ”). To set the output buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, when setting the navigation notification display data, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation notification display when the navigation number is the standard push order number “0” and no navigation notification is performed. By setting the initial value of the output buffer as data, that is, by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and setting all the first to eighth segments of each display 12L, 12R to the off state, The display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed. In addition, the navigation number is one of the navigation numbers “1” to “9” other than the standard push order, and when performing the navigation notification, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned on so that the number of the navigation number is displayed. In addition, the navigation notification display data in which the eighth segment of the display 12R is turned on and the other segments are turned off is set in the output buffer so that the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. To control. In addition, when a special role is won and the implementation conditions are met, if navigation notification display data including a navigation number that suggests a symbol corresponding to the special role is selected, the number of that navigation number The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer so that each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned on, the eighth segment of the display 12R is turned on, and the other segments are turned off. Thus, control is performed so that the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Thus, the segment that is lit for each stop order to be notified (left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left, left first stop, middle first stop, right first stop). As the navigation combination is different, the navigation number is displayed in an identifiable manner based on the combination of segments that are lit. As a navigation notification, the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result is added. Notification can be made using the display 12. In addition, if the special role is elected and the implementation conditions are met, the navigation number that suggests a symbol (blue 7, red 7, white 7, BAR) according to the elected special role ("10" to "13") are displayed so as to be recognizable, so that a predetermined symbol is suggested as a timing of a stop operation that is advantageous to the player. The timing of possible stop operations can be notified using the game auxiliary display 12. The main control unit 41 controls the eighth segmain of the display unit 12R to be turned on together with the navigation number when performing navigation notification, while turning off the eighth segmain of the display unit 12R when not performing navigation notification. With this control, it can be recognized from the lighting state of the game auxiliary display 12 whether or not the navigation notification is being executed.

  In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, the combination of segments corresponding to the navigation number is lit so that the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is the navigation number, but the game auxiliary display 12 is used as the navigation notification. The display mode may be a display mode that directly indicates the stop order (for example, Modification 1 of FIG. 34), and is not a recall of the stop order directly, but a segment that is lit It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of these, and a display mode (for example, Modification 2 of FIG. 34) that cannot be easily identified without a correspondence table or the like may be used.

  Specifically, as shown as Modification 1 in FIG. 34, for example, the reel number of the left reel 2L is “1”, the reel number of the middle reel 2C is “2”, and the reel number of the right reel 2R is “3”. By displaying the first stop reel number on one display 12L of the two game auxiliary indicators 12, and displaying the second stop reel number on the other indicator 12R (game auxiliary indicator) 12 indicates, for example, that the stop order is left and right in the middle), and the stop order is directly suggested as navigation notification, and the symbol of blue 7 is “b7”, red By displaying “7” as the symbol of “7”, “S7” as the symbol of white 7, and “br” as the symbol of BAR, these “b7”, “r7”, “S7” and “br” are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. , Blue 7, red 7, white 7, and BAR It is possible to directly indicating timing.

  Further, as shown as Modification 2 in FIG. 34, a combination of segments in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order in advance in the stop order (for example, a combination of segments suggesting the stop order of the left middle right, It is difficult to immediately identify the stop order by allocating the second segment of 12L, the fourth and sixth segment combinations of the display 12R, etc., and lighting the corresponding segment, but use a correspondence table or the like The order of stoppage can be suggested by the display mode that can be identified.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment determines whether or not any winning combination has occurred when the game is progressed and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and a payout is made. If any winning combination (small role) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is generated is set in the output buffer as the payout number display data and is paid out to the game auxiliary display 12. The number of medals to be displayed is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is turned on so that the payout number of medals is displayed. By setting the payout number display data for turning off other segments including the segment in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the payout number of medals. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R are turned on, while the first to eighth segments of the display 12L and the eighth segment of the display 12R are turned off. Thereby, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12, the eighth segment of the display 12R is controlled to be turned off, so that the lighting mode and the number of medals paid out in the navigation notification as described above. It becomes a lighting mode different from the lighting mode in the notification, so that it is not mistaken whether navigation notification is performed on the game auxiliary display 12 or the number of medals to be paid out is notified. Yes.

  When the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment detects an error during the progress of the game, an error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 35) predetermined according to the type of the error is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When a predetermined error display condition to be described later is satisfied (in this embodiment, when an error is detected during the reel rotation control, all reels are stopped and the reel rotation control is in progress. When an error is detected at other times, the error is detected when the error is detected), and error display data including the error code set in the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary indicator 12 so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and sets the other segments. By setting the error display data for turning off the LED in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code that can identify the type of error detected. Then, when a predetermined error cancellation condition (see FIG. 35) that is set in advance is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is ended. In the error display data, the first, second, fourth, fifth, and seventh segments of the display 12L are turned on to display the letter “E” and correspond to the number of the error code among the segments of the display 12R. While the segment is turned on, the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. Thereby, when displaying an error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the alphabet "E" that is not displayed is displayed on the display 12L in the navigation notification and the payout number display. Therefore, the lighting mode at the time of notifying the error code is a lighting mode different from the lighting mode at the navigation notification and the lighting mode at the notification of the number of paid-out medals. Thus, it is possible to prevent misconception that the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are performed.

  Next, the timing at which the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 according to the progress of the game or the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game assist display 12 and sets the game assist display when one or more bets are set to start the game. All the segments of the device 12 are turned off and controlled to be hidden. Then, a start operation is performed in a state where the specified number of bets is set, thereby starting rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game. At this time, the navigation number “0” in the standard push order is set with reference to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When no navigation notification is performed, all segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are turned off. maintain. Then, after the third stop operation is performed, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if any winning of any small role has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by winning Is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, by setting a bet number of 1 or more to start the next game, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized again, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. Thereby, in a game that does not perform navigation notification, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed over a period from when a bet number of 1 or more is set to when a payout of medals is started by winning. When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started, a bet number of 1 or more is set or a waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, settlement operation is performed) In the period from the establishment to the standby state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as a payout number display. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the re-game player has won a prize and no win has occurred, the game assistance By not setting the number-of-payout display data in the output buffer of the display device 12, one or more bets are set in order to keep the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 hidden and start one game. The lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed over a period from time until the time when the bet amount is set to start the next game, that is, over all the periods in one game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), when performing the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 performs the start operation in a state in which the prescribed number of bets is set, and then the reel 2L related to the game. When starting the rotation control of 2C, 2R, with reference to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, one of the navigation numbers “1” to “9” is set as the transmission navigation number by the above-described push order command transmission processing. If the navigation conditions for special role navigation notification are satisfied and any of navigation numbers “10” to “13” is set as the transmission navigation number, the corresponding navigation number is The navigation notification display data to be displayed is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, the stop switch for the third stop is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized and the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. And then wait for a predetermined waiting period. Then, after a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not a prize for any small role has occurred. If a prize for a small role has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is determined. The payout number display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. As a result, in a game that performs navigation notification, the game auxiliary indicator 12 is displayed over a period from when the reel starts rotating with the start of the game until when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released. Control is performed so that the navigation number is continuously displayed as navigation notification. When the output buffer is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be non-displayed, and then all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started. From then on, control is performed so that the number of medals is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as a payout number display over a period from when one or more bets are set.

  In addition, as described above (see FIG. 29), the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls at least one of the reels to rotate at a constant speed, and in a state where the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotating state of the rotating reels, the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated for all reels, and the reels that are determined to be abnormal are restarted. Perform restart control. Thereafter, when all the rotating reels are normally rotated, the acceptance of the stop operation is re-enabled. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), in the case of performing the navigation notification, when the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game is started, the navigation notification is given to the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. When the display data is set and then the third stop stop switch is released, the output buffer is initialized. As a result, in the case of performing the navigation notification, it is effective to accept the stop operation during the period from when the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game is started to when the third stop stop switch is released. The navigation number display on the game auxiliary display 12 is continued regardless of whether it is disabled or disabled.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36B, the main control unit 41 transmits the above-described push order command to the sub-control unit 91 when a game start operation is performed. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the navigation number based on the push order command, and when the navigation notification is specified based on the navigation number, it is specified based on the navigation number. A navigation effect suggesting an advantageous operation mode is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, a number indicating the stop order based on the navigation number is displayed at a position corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, or a stop operation based on the navigation number is performed. An image indicating timing (for example, an image of “red 7” or the like) is displayed on the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest an advantageous operation mode.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to start the navigation effect when the push order command is received when the navigation effect is performed. For example, a reel acceleration information command indicating that rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is to be started at the start of the game is received as long as the stop operation of the stop switch is enabled on the control unit 41 side. Even if the timing or the timing within the period after receiving the acceleration completion command indicating that the control for accelerating the reel to the predetermined constant speed rotation is completed with the start of the game after receiving the push order command, etc. good. In particular, when the stop operation is validated, the navigation notification is performed by starting the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side and starting the navigation effect on the sub control unit 91 side. Even if it is in the state, since the navigation notification and the navigation effect do not suggest that the role to be notified is suggested during the period from when the start operation is performed until when the stop operation is enabled, It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the role won in the lottery. In particular, after starting the rotation of the reel related to the game, the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is started and the navigation effect on the sub control unit 91 side is started. In the period from when the start operation is performed until the reel rotation control for the game is started, the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state to delay the progress of the game, and the reel effect using the reel in the freeze state In the period from when the start operation is performed until the reel rotation control for the game is started, that is, during the period in which the control is set to the freeze state, the target of notification by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Since winning of a role is not suggested, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the winning role in the internal lottery over the period Kill.

  In addition, after starting the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment ends the navigation notification when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released, and sends a game end command to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can end the navigation effect when the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is ended based on the reception of the game end command. The navigation effect only needs to be performed when the game result changes at least according to the stop order. For example, the stop switch in the stop order other than the stop order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect is operated. If it is determined that the role to be notified will not win, or if it is determined that only one role will win by performing the first stop operation or the second stop operation, etc. Before the navigation notification is terminated by-in control unit 41 side, it may be configured such that the navigation performance is terminated. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being continued even after the game result is confirmed.

  Even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can hold the stored content by supplying power from the backup power source. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power interruption is detected based on the output of the power interruption detection circuit 48, the control state in the main control unit 41 set in the RAM 41c is changed to the power interruption. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started after that, the control is started in the control state when the power interruption is detected. Can be done.

  As shown in FIG. 37, when the main control unit 41 controls the rotation of at least one reel as the game progresses, and performs navigation notification to the game auxiliary display 12, power interruption occurs. When detected, the control related to the power interruption is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-display, and the rotation control is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the control state including the excitation pattern of the reel motor of the reel, the number of steps of excitation control, the navigation number, and the like can be restored with the contents when the power interruption is detected. Perform the power interruption process as possible.

  After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the control state of the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power interruption, the power is stored in the RAM 41c when the power interruption is detected. The control state before power interruption is restored based on the control state, but the acceptance state of the stop operation by all stop switches in the control state is changed to invalid and set. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns in a state where reception of stop operations by all stop switches is invalidated.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 returns the control state to the state before the power interruption, the navigation number, the excitation pattern of the reel motor of each reel, and the number of steps are stored in the RAM 41c when the power interruption is detected. It returns with what was done. When returning, the control state on the main control unit 41 side including the return command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption and the push order command that can specify the navigation number is displayed. Various identifiable commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After that, the same control as that at the start of the above-mentioned game is executed, and the control for advancing the game based on the control state set in the RAM 41c is performed, so that the navigation number set in the RAM 41c is used. Then, the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation number display on the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to resume, and then the reel motor excitation pattern set in the RAM 41c, that is, Based on the constant speed pattern, the reel motor whose rotation was controlled before power interruption is excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern when power interruption is detected, and the corresponding reel is again rotated at a predetermined constant speed. When the reel is controlled to rotate and the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the stop operation of the corresponding reel is accepted by the stop switch. Control is performed to enable the.

  At this time, in the control of rotating the corresponding reel again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, the rotation control of the corresponding reel motor is performed based on the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern set when the power interruption is detected. In such a case, as described above (see FIGS. 31A and 31B), the corresponding reel is normally rotated according to the state of the corresponding reel (rotated state or stopped state). In some cases, the reels may not be rotated normally, and when the reels are not rotated normally, restart control is performed to rotate the corresponding reels normally.

  When the reel is rotated normally and when it is rotated normally by the restart control, when the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the corresponding reel Enables acceptance of stop operation by the stop switch. Thereafter, the control waits until the stop switch whose reception is enabled is operated, and performs control to stop the corresponding reel when the stop switch is operated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the return order command after returning from the power interruption, and then receives the press order command. Based on the navigation number specified by the press order command, the main control unit 91 When it is determined that the navigation notification is performed on the 41 side, the navigation effect that can specify the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player based on the navigation number is resumed. Thereafter, the effect is controlled based on various commands received in accordance with the progress of the game. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns from the power interruption, transmits a push order command, etc., and then restarts the rotation control of the reels, and the corresponding reels are rotated at a constant speed. The sub-control unit 91 resumes the navigation effect when receiving the push order command after returning from the power interruption, so that the sub-control unit 91 performs the main control unit 41. When the stop operation is validated on the side, it is possible to make a state in which a navigation effect is already being performed.

  As described above, when the power interruption is detected, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the output buffer of the gaming auxiliary display 12 and controls the gaming auxiliary display 12 to be hidden. In the period from when the power is detected until the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped, the navigation number by navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When power interruption is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification is displayed on the output buffer. Since the control is performed so that the data is reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over a period from when the power supply is resumed until when the main control unit 41 returns. It is like that.

  Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and then When the reel that has been controlled for rotation when power interruption is detected is rotated again at a predetermined constant speed, and the corresponding reel is rotated at a constant speed, the stop operation by the stop switch of the reel is performed. Since the control is made to enable the acceptance of the game machine, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the game auxiliary display device 12 starts displaying the navigation number by the navigation notification, and then stops by the stop switch. The acceptance of the operation is validated, and the acceptance of the stop operation is validated in the state where the navigation number is already displayed.

  Further, the main control unit 41 detects a power interruption when performing the rotation control of the reel, and thereafter, when returning from the power interruption, the main control unit 41 executes a process common to that at the start of the game and is set at the time of the return. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the main control unit 41 that controls the game and the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect. The main control unit 41 is controlled by the main control unit 41 side. The game auxiliary display 12 is capable of performing navigation notification for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player.

  In such a configuration, when a power interruption occurs in the state where the navigation notification is performed on the game auxiliary indicator 12, the navigation notification is performed even after the power interruption is restored. If the configuration is such that the stop operation is validated before the navigation notification returns, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the advantageous operation mode to be notified.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to perform navigation notification for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 side. Yes, after the reel rotation control is started at the start of the game, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted in a state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, while the predetermined activation condition is satisfied In addition, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the state where the navigation notification is being performed, in a period from when the power supply is resumed until a predetermined activation condition is satisfied. , Stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not accepted, navigation notification is resumed on the game auxiliary display 12, and after a predetermined enabling condition is satisfied, Since the stop operation by the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is received, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in a state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the power supply is restarted and then enabled. The stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is not accepted in the period until the condition is satisfied, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is resumed. Can be prevented. Further, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is being performed, the timing is earlier than the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Since the navigation notification is resumed at this time, the stop switches 8L and 8C are erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the player is notified of the advantageous operation mode by performing the navigation notification. , 8R can be prevented from being operated.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment displays, as predetermined contents, the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a small role and the error that has occurred, on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41. It is possible to display an error code indicating the content, and to display a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player as display content different from the predetermined content on the game auxiliary display 12 Therefore, when the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, a new display is made by displaying the navigation number using a display means for displaying a predetermined content. Without providing means, it is possible to display the predetermined contents and the navigation number.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment resumes power supply after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state in which a predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is performed. Thus, when the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power interruption, after the navigation notification is resumed, the rotation of the reel is controlled for the rotation when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The control is resumed. After the power supply is resumed, the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 in the same display mode as when the power supply is stopped regardless of the reel stop state. Thus, since the advantageous operation mode is notified, it is possible to simplify the control related to the resumption of the control for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 uses a plurality of different operation timings (“blue 7”, “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) as an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player. An operation mode operated at any one of the operation timings (timing to stop by LN), and an operation mode operated in any one of the multiple operation orders (eg, left middle right, left / right middle operation order, etc.) Although it is the structure which alert | reports by navigation alerting | reporting, the structure which alert | reports the operation aspect etc. by these combination may be sufficient.

  When the main control unit 41 of this embodiment starts the reel rotation control with the start of the game, the main control unit 41 starts the navigation notification that notifies the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player, and then the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Since the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted in this state, the navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than a predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the game starts, which is advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the operation mode has been notified.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts the navigation notification that notifies the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player when the reel rotation control is started at the start of the game, and then performs a predetermined validation. The configuration is such that the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted in a state where the condition is satisfied, but any configuration may be used as long as the navigation notification is started after the start of the game until the predetermined activation condition is satisfied For example, the navigation notification may be started when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, or a predetermined effective state from when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The configuration may be such that navigation notification is started at any timing within the period until the activation condition is satisfied. Even in such a configuration, after the game is started, navigation notification is started at a timing earlier than a predetermined activation condition is satisfied, so that it is not known that an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is notified. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment invalidates the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when an abnormality is detected in the rotation state of the reel after a predetermined activation condition is satisfied, and again the predetermined control condition is satisfied. When the activation condition is satisfied, the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated. On the other hand, after the navigation notification is started, even when an abnormality is detected in the reel rotation state, the navigation Since the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the notification is continued, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is notified. Can be prevented.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit a push order command that can specify an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub control unit 91, whereas the sub control unit 91 pushes the push order command. Using a liquid crystal display 51 that is controlled on the sub-control unit 91 side when a navigation effect that can identify an advantageous operation mode can be executed based on the command and navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side. Since it is possible to notify the advantageous operation mode, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing the advantageous operation mode.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restarts the power supply after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state where the validation condition is satisfied and the navigation notification is performed, When the unit 41 returns to the state before the power interruption, the navigation notification is resumed, and the push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Thereafter, the reel rotation control is started, and the predetermined validation is performed. Since the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated when the condition is established, the push order command that can specify the advantageous operation mode at an earlier timing than the validation condition is established is the sub-control unit 91. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed on the sub-control unit 91 side, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. The navigation effect can be started before the player operates, and the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode is notified. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, power supply to the slot machine 1 is started again, so that power interruption is detected when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before power interruption. This is a configuration for returning to the control state before the power interruption based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c, especially for reels that have been controlled for rotation before the power interruption. The motor is restored with the excitation pattern and the number of steps set. When returning from power interruption, the excitation state of the reel motor is changed from the excitation pattern at the time of power interruption, that is, the constant speed pattern and the number of steps. After the reels are controlled to resume rotation, if the reels do not rotate normally, the excitation pattern of the corresponding reel is reset to the start pattern and the rotation is restarted. The main control unit 41 is configured to perform start-up control. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a state where one of the reels is rotationally controlled before the power interruption, In the case of returning to this control state, the reel motor excitation pattern may be set as the start pattern for the corresponding reel.

  Specifically, when performing normal game control, the main control unit 41 selects the excitation pattern of the reel motor in the order of start pattern, constant speed pattern, and stop pattern. As shown in (a), a start pattern is selected on the condition that a valid start switch 7 has been operated, and the reel in a stopped state is started and accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Then, a constant speed pattern is selected and the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed. Then, in this state, a stop pattern is selected for the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated on condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, according to the number of sliding frames, and the stop switch is operated. The reel is stopped at the stop position corresponding to the operation of the stop switch within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms in this embodiment). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 does not select the excitation pattern until the next game is started and maintains the reel in a stopped state, as shown in FIG. The rotation of the reel is controlled by the above, and when the reel is stopped during the start due to the power interruption, the start pattern selected at the time of the power interruption is used when returning from the power interruption. By changing the excitation state from the first step of the starting pattern, it is possible to start the reel without temporarily turning the reel into a normal state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the rotation of the reel is controlled by a constant speed pattern before power interruption, and if the reel is stopped during the start due to power interruption, When returning, the excitation pattern is changed from the constant speed pattern that was selected at the time of power interruption to the start pattern, and the excitation state is changed from the first step of the start pattern so that the reel does not rotate normally once The reel can be started without.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the reel rotation is controlled by a stop pattern before power interruption, and when the reel is stopped during the control to be stopped by power interruption, When returning from a power interruption, using the stop pattern selected at the time of power interruption, changing the excitation state from the number of steps at the time of power interruption in that stop pattern, the stop pattern that was being executed at the time of power interruption By executing continuously, the stop pattern executed at the time of power interruption is executed to the end within a specific time (190 ms in this embodiment) except for the time during power interruption after starting before power interruption. Can do.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can detect occurrence of various game-related errors such as errors related to medal payout, medal insertion errors, and reel rotation errors in the main process and timer interrupt process (main). When a predetermined error display condition is satisfied after detecting various errors as described above, an error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The predetermined error display condition is that when various errors are detected in a state where the reel is not rotationally controlled with the game, the error is detected, and various errors are detected while the reel is rotationally controlled. The case is when all reels are stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs navigation notification by setting navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary indicator 12 at the start of the game as described above, and then The output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 uses the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning status when the predetermined standby period has passed since the stop switch where the 3 stop operation was performed is used as the payout number display data. And the number of medals to be paid out is displayed. In such a configuration, when the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is started, the stop switch in which the third stop operation has been performed is released, and further a predetermined standby If various errors relating to the game, especially errors relating to the insertion of medals, and errors relating to the rotation of the reel are detected in the restriction period until the period elapses, the control relating to the game is continued until the above restriction period elapses. When the limit period has elapsed, an error code indicating the content of the detected error is set as error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 After starting, control to the error state.

  Thereafter, when a release condition (for example, operation of the reset switch 23 in a predetermined procedure) according to the type of the detected abnormality is satisfied, the game control is resumed from the time before the error state control is started. . By resuming the control of the game, it is determined whether the control after the third stop operation has been performed and the predetermined period has elapsed, that is, whether or not any small role winning has occurred. When a winning combination has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set as output number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Let

  As described above, when various errors are detected in the state where the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is performed, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment detects By setting error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the navigation notification is terminated and a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the error notification is performed during the period from the start of the navigation notification to the end. Is supposed to limit what happens.

  A conventional slot machine includes a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of a game and a sub-control unit that performs control related to an effect. It is provided with a game auxiliary indicator capable of displaying an error code indicating its contents, and it is possible to transmit a command capable of specifying the internal lottery result to the sub-control unit. According to the internal lottery result specified based on the command, an operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like provided in the sub-control unit and notified.

  In such a configuration, an advantageous operation mode cannot be specified due to a problem in the sub-control unit or the liquid crystal display, and there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 side In addition to performing control to display an advantageous operation mode, an advantageous operation mode is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals to be paid out to the player is displayed. When the number of medals to be paid out and the operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 included in the main control unit 41, the number of medals to be paid out to the player on one display and the player Since advantageous operation modes are both displayed, there is a risk of misrecognizing the display contents when the display at that time is switched.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can display the number of medals to be paid out to the player as predetermined contents, and an error code indicating the contents when an error relating to the game occurs. A display device 12 is provided, and the game auxiliary display device 12 displays a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of a stop switch that is advantageous to the player as display content different from the predetermined content. It is possible, and after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and displaying the payout number of medals as the predetermined content, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is once initialized and hidden. Since the predetermined content is displayed, a new display means is not provided when the navigation number is displayed on the display directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side. By displaying the navigation number using the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out as the predetermined content, the predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the predetermined content is displayed after the display, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized and hidden to display the predetermined content, so that the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is It can be prevented that the navigation number or the predetermined content is misidentified.

  When the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the payout number of medals as the predetermined content, the main control unit 41 temporarily initializes the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 and hides it. It is sufficient that the predetermined content is displayed after the state is set to the above state, and the period during which the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed may be a period at which the player or the like can recognize at least that the display has been turned off. In this embodiment, there is provided a predetermined standby period in which the main control unit 41 waits after initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the predetermined content is displayed. When the medal payout number is displayed, the game auxiliary display 12 is surely controlled to be hidden.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and displays the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the predetermined standby period for waiting is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. It is sufficient that the mode is a period in which the player or the like can recognize at least that the lamp has been turned off while switching from the navigation notification to the notification of the number of payouts. By doing so, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched. Therefore, the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily switched between the navigation notification and the payout number notification. It can be controlled to be turned off. Further, for example, when the stop switch for the third stop is operated and the stop switch is released, the timer is activated, and the predetermined time is counted by the timer. The game auxiliary display 12 may be configured to be temporarily turned off while switching from navigation notification to notification of the number of payouts by waiting for a standby period.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment provides the output buffer of the game auxiliary indicator 12 when the third stop switch is operated when the game auxiliary indicator 12 performs navigation notification. Once the game is initialized, the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, so that the display mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 is temporarily controlled to be turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the payout number. Although there is a display not related to the game (for example, “-”, “_”, etc.) while switching from the navigation notification to the notification of the number of payouts, the display content of the navigation notification and the notification of the number of payouts are displayed. The content can be prevented from being mistaken.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment temporarily displays the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 when displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displaying the payout number of medals as the predetermined content. The display amount of the medals is displayed by setting the payout number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 after the display is made non-displayed, and the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily initialized. When the payout number display data is set, the data is displayed to display the total number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a small role. The total number of medals to be paid out is displayed over the period until the game is completed, but the main control unit 41 displays the number of medals paid out on the game auxiliary display 12. In this case, after setting data for displaying 0 as initial data of the payout number display data, each time the medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c, the payout number display data is used as the number of payout medals. The total number of medals that have been paid out is displayed in order, and finally the total number of medals paid out for winning a small role is displayed. There may be. Even in such a configuration, when the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the number of medals paid out is displayed as the predetermined content after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is performed. By initializing the contents and setting the payout number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is a navigation number or a predetermined content, Can be prevented from being mistaken.

  When displaying the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated each time the medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c. And in the structure which controls to update the display of the game auxiliary display 12, the data which shows 0 sheets as the initial data of the payout number display data and hides the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Thereafter, the payout sensor 34c may be controlled to update so that the payout number display data is incremented by one each time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals. With such a configuration, the period from when the medal payout is started with the winning of the small role until the first medal payout is detected, that is, the number of paid out medals is 0. During a certain period, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed, and after that, when the payout of the first medal is detected, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed and the total number of medals for which payout has been completed. When the number of medals is displayed as the predetermined content after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation number is displayed as the display content of the game auxiliary display 12. After being displayed, after the display is once hidden, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed. The same effect as the configuration of the present embodiment is obtained, and the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is Na Or a number, or a predetermined content, can be prevented from being misidentified.

  When displaying the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated each time the medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Then, in the configuration that controls to update the display of the game auxiliary display 12, when the navigation notification is terminated and a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, 0 is displayed as initial data of the payout number display data. Data is set so that the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed, and thereafter, every time the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of medals, the payout number display data is updated so as to be incremented by one. It is good also as a structure. By adopting such a configuration, a period until a predetermined waiting time elapses after navigation notification is ended and initial data of the payout number display data is set by the payout sensor 34c. During the period from when the payout is detected to when the payout number display data is updated, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 can be in a non-display state, and the same effect as the configuration of the present embodiment can be obtained. It can be prevented that the display content displayed on the display device 12 is a navigation number or a predetermined content.

  When displaying the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated each time the medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c. And in the structure which controls to update the display of the game auxiliary indicator 12, the display content of the game auxiliary indicator 12 is initialized by initializing the navigation notification display data when the third stop operation is performed. Is temporarily hidden, and when a predetermined waiting period has elapsed after the navigation notification display data is initialized, 0 is displayed as initial data of the payout number display data and the display on the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed. Then, each time the medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c, the payout number display data is updated to be incremented by one. It may be configured. By adopting such a configuration, a period in which the navigation notification display data is initialized after the navigation notification is ended, and a predetermined waiting time elapses after the navigation notification display data is initialized. The game auxiliary display 12 has a period and a period from when initial data of the payout number display data is set to when the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of the first medal and the payout number display data is updated. The display can be made in a non-display state, and the same effect as in the configuration of the present embodiment can be obtained, and whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is a navigation number or a predetermined content is misidentified. Can be prevented. Note that during these periods, that is, the period in which the navigation notification display data is initialized after the navigation notification is terminated, the period from when the navigation notification display data is initialized until a predetermined waiting time elapses, the payout By applying only one of the periods from when the initial data of the number display data is set to when the payout sensor 34c detects the payout of the first medal and the payout number display data is updated. After the navigation notification is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, it may be in a non-display state, and the payout number of medals may be displayed, or any two of these periods may be displayed. The structure to apply may be sufficient.

  In addition, when displaying the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, the payout number display data is updated every time the medal payout is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Thus, in the configuration in which the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be updated, “1” to “9” can be displayed as display modes of the payout number on the game auxiliary display 12. A part of the display mode in the notification (navigation numbers “1” to “13” and “.”) Is included in the display mode of the payout number. However, when the displays on the two indicators 12L and 12R are integrated, for example, in navigation notification, the eighth segment of the indicator 12R and the indicators 12L and 12R corresponding to the navigation number are used. of While the first to seventh segments are turned on, in the payout number display, only the first to seventh segments of the indicators 12L and 12R corresponding to the payout number are turned on, so that the display contents and payout of the navigation notification are displayed. It is possible to prevent the display content of the number notification from being misidentified.

  After starting the game, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment starts from the start of the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed until the stop switch for the third stop operation is released. Since the navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over the period of time, the period from the start to the end of the game Thus, the player can be made to recognize an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts the third stop operation from the start of the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed from the start of the game to the end of the game. The navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period until the stop switch is released. However, as the game starts, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed as the game progresses. The navigation number is continued on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period from one start timing until the operation becomes effective until one end timing after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated as the game ends. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated with a specified number of bets set, at the start of the game. When starting the control to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed, from the start timing of any one of the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, from the end of the game For example, when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, when the payout of medals is started or finished with winning, for the next game A configuration may be adopted in which the navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period up to any one end timing when the betting number setting operation is performed.

  Among such configurations, in particular, the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed when the start switch 7 is operated with a specified number of bets set at a start timing. By starting any of the above, the navigation number display on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. In addition, one start timing is any one of when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is enabled when starting the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed, For example, during the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started at a predetermined constant speed, a reel effect that rotates the reels in a manner different from that of the normal game, etc. Even if it is configured to perform or is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined time, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started after the reel production or the freeze state is finished, It is possible to restrict the navigation number from being displayed during the period during which the reel effect is performed. In addition, when one start timing is set when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, an event that occurs during the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, for example, The display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is started at a predetermined timing at the start of the game, regardless of whether or not the reel re-acceleration or the re-acceleration of the reel accompanying the return from power interruption occurs. be able to.

  In particular, when one stop timing is set when the stop switch for the third stop operation is pressed, all the reels 2L, 2C, Since the display content on the game auxiliary display 12 can be hidden during the period from when 2R stops until the winning determination is made, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with winning, It is possible to prevent the number and the number of payouts from being misidentified.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information relating to the result of the game as a predetermined content, and is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 used to display the number of medals to be paid out to the player when a winning occurs at the end of the game. The navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch advantageous to the player is displayed as the display content different from the predetermined content, and the stop switch advantageous to the player is displayed. While the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, the payout number as a predetermined content is displayed after the game is over, so that the display period of the navigation number and the payout number display period overlap in the game auxiliary display 12. You do n’t have to.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment causes the game auxiliary display 12 to display a navigation number that can specify a stop mode that is advantageous to the player, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role. The display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals do not include a common mode. It can be prevented that the payout number is displayed as the content.

  In addition, the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals are obtained when the display on the two displays 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. In addition, any configuration that does not include a common mode may be used. For example, the display mode of the navigation number may include a configuration that includes a part of the display mode of the number of payouts and vice versa.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the number of medals to be paid out in a part of the display mode (navigation numbers “1” to “13” and “.”) Of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification. The display mode (for example, “8” when paying out 8 cards) is included, but the display mode by navigation notification is the display mode for the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” when paying out 8 cards). It is good also as a structure which does not contain. By adopting such a configuration, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals paid out It is possible to prevent the display mode from being misidentified.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 turns on the eighth segment of the display 12L in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification, while in the display mode that notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the eighth segment of the indicator 12, the display mode of one of the two indicators 12L and 12R informs the display mode of the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. The display mode can be identified, but when the display mode of at least two indicators 12L and 12R is viewed as a unit, the display mode by navigation notification and the display mode by notification of the number of medals to be paid out are identified. A possible configuration is also possible. As such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number “8” is notified in the navigation notification, “−8” is displayed as an integrated display by displaying “8” on the display 12L and “−” on the display 12R. On the other hand, in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out, “8” is displayed on the display 12L and “8” is displayed on the display 12R so that “8” is displayed as an integrated display. Thus, it is possible to prevent the display mode based on the navigation notification and the display mode based on the notification of the number of medals to be paid out from being misidentified.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while the navigation assistance display 12 displays the navigation number as an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player, Is detected, the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are hidden by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the main It is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the operation of the control unit 41 or the like becomes unstable.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when a power interruption is detected while the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Although it is the structure which controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to non-display, it may be the structure which controls the game auxiliary display 12 to non-display when a power interruption is detected. Based on the set data, by clearing the output port that outputs a control signal to the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. By restricting the output of the drive signal that is output from the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to the game auxiliary display 12, the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed. It may be configured such that. Even in such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 at the time of power interruption.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the reels to a predetermined constant speed as the game progresses, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid, and the game auxiliary display 12 has a game. The power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state in which the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the user is displayed, and the state before the power interruption is resumed. When returning, after the navigation number is displayed again on the game auxiliary display 12, when the reel whose rotation has been controlled before power interruption becomes constant speed rotation, the operation of the stop switch of the corresponding reel is accepted. By controlling to enable, when returning from the power interruption, the navigation number display on the game auxiliary display 12 can be resumed before the stop switch operation acceptance becomes valid. It is possible to prevent the stop switch will be operated in the operation mode other than the preferred operating mode, which is suggested by bi numbers.

  When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment returns the control state to the state before power interruption, the main control unit 41 returns the state of accepting operation of the stop switch and the excitation pattern of the reel to the state before power interruption. At the time of return of the control unit 41, the operation acceptance of the stop switch is validated and the rotation control of the reel is started with the excitation pattern before power interruption. Rotation control will be started by an excitation pattern, that is, a constant speed pattern for rotating at a constant speed rotation, but in order to start rotation of a stopped reel, torque is insufficient and rotation does not start. After starting the reel rotation control, the reel sensor does not detect the reference position for a predetermined period (when the reel is rotated, the reel sensor detects the reference position). When a period longer than the time required for detection) has elapsed, it is determined that the reel rotation error has occurred, the operation of the stop switch is invalidated, and the excitation pattern is changed to a start pattern for accelerating from the stop state. Since the reel rotation control is started again, the reel can be accelerated to a predetermined constant speed. Then, it is possible to validate the stop switch operation acceptance that has been invalidated as a result of the reel rotation error when the reel has been accelerated to a predetermined constant speed. In such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 is restored, the navigation notification display data is reset in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the slot machine When the power supply to 1 is resumed, after the display of the navigation number by the navigation notification is started on the game auxiliary display 12, it is possible to validate the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch. When the stop operation by the stop switch can be performed, the navigation number can be surely displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the navigation notification. Further, in such a configuration, when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop operation by the stop switch is once validated and then invalidated, and then the reel rotation control is performed again. When the reel rotates at a constant speed, the stop operation by the stop switch is re-enabled, but when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification display data is displayed in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. By resetting, the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 can be continuously displayed even after the main control unit 41 is restored until the stop operation by the top switch is validated again. When the player can perform a stop operation with the stop switch, the navigation number is surely displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation information is displayed. It can be carried out.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R after the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started in a state where the specified number of bets is set. In a state before the game is finished by stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed with a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player. When an error that causes an error code to be displayed is detected, when an error is detected during the game by starting the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 when the game ends. Since the display of the error code as the predetermined content is restricted on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period until the game ends, the game auxiliary display 12 Whether the display content displayed is navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode, or an error code as a predetermined content, it can be prevented from being misidentified.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays an error code as a predetermined content other than the navigation number in a state in which the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the condition to be satisfied is satisfied, the predetermined content is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 until the game ends. However, in the state where the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, other than the navigation number In other words, the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is the navigation number or the predetermined content, even if the display content other than the error code is applied as the predetermined content. Can be prevented from being misidentified.

  Next, the control regarding the setting of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment sets the payout number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the first display content of the medal given by the small role winning is given. The number of payouts can be displayed, and by setting navigation notification display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display a navigation number that suggests a stop operation mode advantageous to the player as the second display content Furthermore, by setting error display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs as special display contents.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the main control unit 41 has a period during which payout number display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout number is displayed as the first display content. If an error display condition is satisfied as a predetermined display switching condition for switching the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 to the special display content, the error state is controlled and the output buffer A evacuation process for evacuating data to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is performed, and the payout number display data set in the output buffer is evacuated to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, by initializing the output buffer and controlling the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 to non-display, by setting error display data as data for displaying the special display content in the output buffer, While controlling to display the error code as the special display content on the game auxiliary display 12, it is controlled to the error state and stands by.

  Then, when the reset switch 23 is operated according to a predetermined operation procedure, when the error condition is canceled and the return condition is satisfied, a return process is performed to return the data saved in the RAM 41c to the output buffer. The payout number display data for displaying the payout number as the first display content is returned from the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display 12 displays the payout number as the first display content. .

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment detects the error because the error display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the error display condition is satisfied after the error is detected. In the period from when the error display condition is satisfied, the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are restricted from being changed, and an error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the period has elapsed. Be able to.

  In addition, when an error is detected when the game is started and at least one reel is controlled to rotate, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment performs a stop operation of all the reels, When the game is finished by stopping the reel, the error is notified. However, when the game is started and the reel is controlled to rotate, an error is detected when an error is detected. In such a configuration, the main control unit 41 may detect the error when displaying the navigation number as the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12. In some cases, an error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the total number of medals to be paid out as a payout number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 as a result of winning a small role (in this embodiment, 8). If an error is detected during the period in which the total number of medals to be paid out is displayed as the first display content by setting the data to be displayed, then the error display condition is When established, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched to display an error code indicating the content of the error detected as the special display content (see FIG. 35). When displaying the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting initial data of the payout number display data, the payout sensor 34c detects the medal payout. The payout number display data may be updated every time and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 may be controlled to be updated. In such a configuration, each time a payout of the medal is detected by the payout sensor 34c. During the control of paying out a predetermined number of medals with the winning of a small role while updating the payout number display data, for example, a payout error (E1) is detected due to insufficient medals in the hopper unit 34. If the error display condition is satisfied, the payout number display data for displaying the number of medals last detected by the payout sensor 34c (for example, the fourth number) is saved in the save area. It will be. Thereafter, by temporarily initializing the output buffer, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed, error display data indicating a payout error is set in the output buffer, and an error code is displayed. When the return condition is satisfied, the payout number display data for displaying the number of medals (for example, the fourth piece) detected last by the payout sensor 34c is used as the payout number display data. By returning to the output buffer 12, the display of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display 12 can be returned to the display contents when an error is detected.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), the main control unit 41 is in a period in which navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation number is displayed as the second display content. If an error display condition is subsequently detected, the error state is controlled, and then the error state is controlled, and a common saving process is performed when the first display content is switched to the special display content. The navigation notification display data set in the output buffer can be saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  Then, the error display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the error code is displayed as the special display content, while waiting in the error state, and when the return condition is satisfied, it is saved in the RAM 41c described above. When the data of the first display content is restored to the output buffer, the navigation notification display data of the RAM 41c is restored to the output buffer by performing a common restoration process, and the game auxiliary display 12 is set to the state before error detection. Similar navigation numbers can be displayed.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can be used when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 or when the navigation notification display data is set. By performing a common saving process, the payout number display data and the navigation notification display data can be saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 returns the payout number display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation notification display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Even when returning to the output buffer, by performing a common return process, the payout number display data and the navigation notification display data saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c can be returned to the output buffer. ing.

  In the configuration in which both the number of medals paid out to the player and the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on one display as in the present embodiment, the display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out The processing and the display processing for displaying the advantageous operation mode may interfere with each other, and an unintended display may be performed on the game auxiliary display.

  On the other hand, the game auxiliary display 12 provided in the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can display display contents based on the predetermined data by setting predetermined data in the output buffer. The main control unit 41 sets the payout number display data as the predetermined data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and pays out medals to be given as a first display content by winning a small role It is possible to display the number of images, and by setting navigation notification display data in the output buffer, it is possible to display a navigation number suggesting a stop operation mode advantageous to the player as the second display content. In addition, by setting error display data in the output buffer, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs is displayed as special display contents. When the error display condition is satisfied as a condition for displaying the special display content in a state where the game auxiliary display device 12 displays the payout number of medals as the first display content, After executing the save process and saving the payout number display data set in the output buffer to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the error display data for displaying the error code as the special display content is set in the output buffer. When the return condition is satisfied by displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 and the error state is canceled, the return processing is executed, and the payout number display data saved in the RAM 41c is output to the output buffer. By returning to, it is possible to display the number of medals paid out again as the first display content on the game auxiliary display 12. The above save process is executed when an error display condition is satisfied in a state in which a navigation number indicating a stop operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed as the second display content on the game auxiliary display 12. Thus, after the navigation notification display data set in the output buffer is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the error display data for displaying the error code as the special display content is set in the output buffer. An error code is displayed on the display unit 12, and when the return condition is satisfied by canceling the error state, the above-described return processing is executed to output the navigation notification display data saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By returning to the buffer, it is possible to display the navigation number again as the second display content on the game auxiliary display 12, Data or second table for making the first display content set in the output buffer when a condition for switching to the display of the special display content is satisfied during the display of the first display content or the second display content The data for saving the contents, the special display contents are set in the output buffer, the special display contents are displayed, and the data for displaying the first display contents saved when the return condition is satisfied, or the second Since the data for displaying the display contents is returned to the output buffer and the first display contents or the second display contents are displayed again, different types of information can be displayed correctly.

  Further, by executing a common saving process, the payout number display data set in the output buffer is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the navigation notification display data set in the output buffer is saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Since it is possible to save, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the save processing for saving these display contents.

  Further, the main control unit 41 executes a common evacuation process when a switching condition for displaying the special display content is satisfied even when the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed. The non-display data set in the output buffer may be saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. With such a configuration, regardless of the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, Since the processing when the switching condition for displaying the special display content is satisfied can be made common, the capacity of the processing performed when the switching condition for displaying the special display content is satisfied can be reduced.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment restores the payout number display data saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c to the output buffer by executing a common return process, and is saved in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Since the navigation notification display data can be restored to the output buffer, the capacity of the restoration process for restoring these display contents can be reduced.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while displaying the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player on the game auxiliary display 12. When the power interruption is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized so that the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed. Regardless of the displayed content, when the power interruption is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 may be initialized. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 during power interruption regardless of the display state on the game auxiliary display 12.

  In addition, the main control part 41 of a present Example can display a predetermined display content on the game auxiliary display 12 by setting predetermined data to the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and a display is possible. When switching the contents, the data set in the output buffer is saved in the RAM 41c and new data is set to switch the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 to the display contents based on the new data. However, when the first output buffer and the second output buffer are provided so as to be switchable, and the first output buffer is set as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the first output buffer is set. While the display contents based on the data set in the output buffer of the game are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the second output buffer is used as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. When the buffer is set, the display contents based on the data set in the second output buffer are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the output buffers are the first output buffer and the second output buffer. It is good also as a structure which can switch the display content of the game auxiliary | assistant display 12 by switching by.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41, in the configuration in which the first output buffer and the second output buffer are provided as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, the main control unit 41 displays the game auxiliary display. This occurs when an error is detected when the payout number display data is set in the first output buffer set as the output buffer of the game machine 12 to display the payout number on the game auxiliary display 12. While the error display data including the error code indicating the content of the error being set is set in the second output buffer, the payout number display data set in the first output buffer is held as it is. After that, when the error display condition is satisfied, the error assist condition is controlled, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched from the first output buffer to the second output buffer. Control is made to display an error code based on the error display data set in the output buffer No. 2, while controlling to an error state and waiting.

  Then, when the reset condition is satisfied by canceling the error state by operating the reset switch 23 according to a predetermined operation procedure, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is changed from the second output buffer to the first output buffer. By switching to the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 displays the payout number based on the payout number display data held in the first output buffer. Further, when the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched when the return condition is satisfied, the second output buffer is initialized based on the cancellation of the error state.

  Although not shown, the navigation assistance display data is set in the first output buffer by using the output buffer of the gaming assistance display 12 as the first output buffer, and the navigation number is displayed on the gaming assistance display 12. When an error is detected and an error code indicating the content of the error that has occurred is displayed on the gaming auxiliary display 12, the error display data is displayed in the second output buffer when the error is detected. After that, when the error display condition is satisfied, the error buffer can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 by switching the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to the second output buffer. When the return condition is satisfied, the display content of the game auxiliary indicator 12 is changed by switching the output buffer of the game auxiliary indicator 12 to the first output buffer. It is possible to return to a fine number.

  By adopting such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment, the number of medals to be awarded as a first display content by winning a small role, and a stop operation advantageous to the player as a second display content It is possible to display a navigation number suggesting an aspect and an error code indicating the content as a special display content when the error occurs on the common game auxiliary display 12.

  When the main control unit 41 detects an error, the main control unit 41 sets error display data including an error code indicating the content of the error that has occurred in the second output buffer, the error state is canceled, and the return condition is satisfied. Since the error display data is erased by initializing the second output buffer, the second output is output over the period from when the error is detected until the return condition is satisfied, that is, during the period in which the error occurs. Since the error display data is held in the buffer, it is possible to perform a predetermined determination process, for example, determination of an error occurrence state, using the data set in the second output buffer. Yes.

  Further, the main control unit 41 sets the error display data in the second output buffer when an error is detected, while holding the data set in the first output buffer as it is. By using data set in the output buffer, it is possible to perform predetermined determination processing, for example, determination of a control status such as whether navigation notification is in progress or payout.

  In addition, after setting the error display data in the second output buffer, the main control unit 41 switches the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to the second output buffer when the error display condition is satisfied. After switching the buffer to the second output buffer, the display contents based on the data set in the second output buffer can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 without delay.

  Also in such a configuration, when displaying the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12, after setting the initial data of the payout number display data, every time a payout of the medal is detected by the payout sensor 34c. The payout number display data may be updated to control the display of the game auxiliary display 12 so that an error occurs while the payout number display data is being updated. When the error display condition is satisfied, during the period in which the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 based on the second output buffer, the payout number display data that is in the process of being updated is the first output. Since it is held in the buffer, when the return condition is satisfied, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed on the basis of the first output buffer. The display of the payout number in aid display 12, can be returned to the display contents when an error is detected.

  In this way, the main control unit 41 sets the first output buffer and the second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for causing the game auxiliary display 12 to display predetermined display contents. In the configuration including the output buffer, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player as the normal display content and the error code indicating the content of the error occurring as the special display content. 12 is configured so that the first output buffer is set as the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation notification display data is set in the first output buffer, so that the normal display contents The navigation number can be displayed as a switching condition for displaying the special display contents while the normal display contents are displayed. Based on the data set in the second output buffer, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched from the first output buffer to the second output buffer when the error display condition is satisfied. When the special display content is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the return condition is satisfied by canceling the error state, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is changed from the second output buffer to the first output buffer. By switching to, the navigation auxiliary display 12 again displays the navigation number as the first display content, so that different types of information can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as in the configuration of the present embodiment. Each can be displayed correctly.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 has a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for causing the game auxiliary display 12 to display predetermined display contents. In the configuration including the error control condition, the main control unit 41 is the content of the error that has occurred before the error display condition is established as the switching condition for displaying the error code as the special display content and after the error is detected. By setting the error display data including the error code indicating the error display data to display the error code as the special display content without being aware of the timing when the error display condition is satisfied, the second output The timing set in the buffer can be designed relatively freely.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 has a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for causing the game auxiliary display 12 to display predetermined display contents. In the configuration including the first data buffer, it is possible to refer to data set in the first output buffer or the second output buffer in a predetermined determination process (for example, error determination). Since a predetermined determination process can be performed using data set in the output buffer or the second output buffer (for example, in the case of error determination, data set in the second output buffer), a predetermined determination can be made. It is not necessary to have data used for processing separately from display content data.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 has a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for causing the game auxiliary display 12 to display predetermined display contents. In the configuration comprising the above, as the normal display content, the medal payout number (first display content) to be paid out to the player upon winning, and the advantageous operation advantageous to the player, in which the display period does not overlap with the first display content The main control unit 41 includes the navigation number (second display content) indicating the mode, and the main control unit 41 sets the first display content and the second display content in the first output buffer, thereby allowing the game auxiliary display 12 to By displaying the number of medals to be paid out and the navigation number, it is possible to display the game auxiliary display by setting the first output buffer for both different display contents that do not overlap the display period. Can be displayed in 12, it is not necessary to provide an extra output buffer.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 has a first output buffer and a second output buffer as output buffers for setting the game auxiliary display 12 and data for causing the game auxiliary display 12 to display predetermined display contents. In the configuration comprising: when the power interruption is detected regardless of which display is being performed on the game auxiliary indicator 12, the first output buffer and the second output buffer are set. It is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 at the time of a power interruption.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the game control board 40 can be connected to the test apparatus 1300 via the first interface board (IF1) 1100 and the second interface board (IF2) 1200, and the slot A test signal generated in relation to a game result in the machine 1 is output from the game control board 40 to the test apparatus 1300, and a test signal is input from the test apparatus 1300 to the game control board 40. The simulation test can be automatically performed by connecting the game control board 40 and the test apparatus 1300.

  The game control board 40 is connected to the IF1 board 1100 and connected to the first information output circuit 40a for outputting the first test signal, the input circuit 40d for inputting the test signal, and the IF2 board 1200 for the second test. A second information output circuit 40b for outputting a signal is mounted.

  The first test signal indicates the control state and the game result. The insertion request ramp signal, the start possible ramp signal, the BB signal, the RB game signal, the replay game signal, and the first to third reels can be stopped. Ramp signal, first to third reel index signal, payout request signal, payout count signal, stop signal, set value display 7 segment display ag signal, internal winning flag 1-8 signal, signal delaying signal, first A reel motor excitation signal, a second reel motor excitation signal, and a third reel motor excitation signal are included. These first test signals are output under the control of the main control unit 41.

  The insertion request lamp signal is a drive signal of the insertion request LED 17, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the insertion request LED 17 is lit, and can specify whether or not a medal insertion is requested.

  The start enable lamp signal is a drive signal of the start valid LED 18, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the start valid LED 18 is lit, and can specify whether or not a game start operation is requested. .

  The BB in-progress signal, RB game in-progress signal, and replay game in-progress signal are signals indicating that the gaming state is BB, during RB, and during the replay game, respectively, and the gaming state at that time can be specified.

  The first to third reel stop enable lamp signals are signals indicating whether the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are driven, that is, whether the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are lit. It is possible to specify whether or not the left reel, middle reel, and right reel can be stopped.

  The first to third reel index signals are detection signals of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and can specify the passage of the reference positions of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel.

  The payout request signal is a drive signal for the hopper motor 34b, that is, a signal indicating whether or not the hopper motor 34b is being driven, and it is possible to specify that a medal payout operation is being performed.

  The payout count signal is a signal that is output every time a medal payout associated with winning is detected, and is a signal that causes the test apparatus 1300 to count the payout of medals.

  The stop signal is a signal indicating that the stop state is controlled.

  The 7-segment display a to g signals for setting value display are drive signals for LEDs constituting each segment of the setting value display 24, and the setting values displayed on the setting value display 24 can be specified. .

  The internal winning flags 1 to 8 are signals indicating the winning status of the combination. Further, the signal delaying signal is a signal indicating that the signal is in a delayed state with the execution of an effect during the game.

  The first to third reel motor excitation signals are drive signals for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, that is, the reel motors that drive the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the drive status of each reel can be specified. .

  The test signals include an input switch signal, a reel start switch signal, first to third reel stop switch signals, a payout switch signal, a stop release switch signal, a setting key switch signal, and a setting switch signal. Input to the substrate 40. These test signals are signals that function in the same manner as the detection signals of the various switches and sensors provided in the slot machine 1, detected by the switch detection circuit 44 provided in the game control board 40, and each test signal by the main control unit 41. The detection of a switch or sensor corresponding to is determined.

  The insertion switch signal is a signal corresponding to the insertion medal sensor 31, and the reel start switch signal is a signal corresponding to the start switch 7. The first to third reel stop switch signals are signals corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, respectively. The payout switch signal is a signal corresponding to the payout sensor 34c. The stop release switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset switch 23. The setting key switch signal is a signal corresponding to the setting key switch 37. The setting switch signal is a signal corresponding to the reset / setting switch 38.

  The first information output circuit 40a is a circuit for outputting a first test signal to the IF1 board 1100, and the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a passes through the IF1 board 1100. Output to the test apparatus 1300.

  The input circuit 40d is a circuit for inputting a test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 via the IF1 substrate 1100. The test signal input to the input circuit 40d is detected by the switch detection circuit 44. .

  The IF1 substrate 1100 includes an input terminal to which the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a is input, and an output terminal to output the input first test signal to the test apparatus 1300. ing. The input terminal and the output terminal are connected via a photocoupler, and the information included in the first test signal output from the first information output circuit 40a is electrically insulated from the test apparatus 1300. Is transmitted to the side. The IF1 substrate 1100 includes an input terminal to which a test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 is input, and an output terminal that outputs the input test signal to the input circuit 40d. The input terminal and the output terminal are connected via a photocoupler, and information included in the test signal output from the test apparatus 1300 is transmitted to the input circuit 40d in an electrically insulated state. It has become. The first test signal and the test signal may be transmitted while the input terminal and the output terminal are electrically insulated. For example, the input terminal and the output are output via a photo interrupter or an isolator. The structure which connects with a terminal may be sufficient.

  The second test signal indicates an operation mode notified by the navigation notification, and includes a game start signal and a navigation notification signal. The second test signal is output under the control of the main control unit 41.

  The game start signal is a signal indicating the start of the game. The navigation in-progress signal is output from the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification display data for displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 in the control related to the navigation notification using the game auxiliary display 12 described above. This is a drive signal for lighting the eighth segment of the display 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the fact that the navigation notification is executed and the type of the winning notification target role and game Is turned on when a navigation number indicating a stop operation mode advantageous to the user is displayed on the display devices 12L and 12R, no navigation notification is executed, and no navigation number is displayed on the display devices 12L and 12R. It is a signal indicating whether or not the navigation notification is being executed due to the off state sometimes.

  The display signal is based on the fact that the navigation notification display data, the payout number display data, and the error display data are set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 in the control related to the navigation notification performed using the game auxiliary display 12 described above. This is a drive signal for turning on the first to seventh segments of the display devices 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display device 12 in a lighting mode for displaying any one of the navigation number, the number of payouts, and the error code. It includes a plurality of information such as information, information relating to the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and information relating to an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs.

  The navigation notification signal is a signal generated by extracting only the information related to the navigation notification from the display signal by the conversion circuit 40c mounted on the second information output circuit, and the navigation number is displayed during the navigation notification. It is a drive signal for lighting the first to seventh segments of the indicators 12L and 12R in the lighting mode to be displayed, and is a signal that can specify the navigation number indicating the stop operation mode notified by the navigation notification.

  The second information output circuit 40b is a circuit for outputting a second test signal to the IF2 substrate 1200, and the second test signal output from the second information output circuit 40b passes through the IF2 substrate 1200. Output to the test apparatus 1300.

  In addition, a navigation in-progress signal and a display signal input to the game auxiliary display 12 provided on the game control board 40 are branched and input to the second information output circuit 40b on the game control board 40. And a conversion circuit 40c that converts the display signal into a navigation notification signal by enabling or disabling the display signal based on the in-navigation signal, and outputs the navigation signal. The display signal of the display device 12 can be output to the IF2 substrate 1200 as a navigation notification signal.

  The IF2 substrate 1200 is a test apparatus based on the input terminal to which the second test signal output from the second information output circuit 40b is input and the input second test signal (game start signal, navigation notification signal). An IF2 control unit 1203 that converts the second test signal to be recognizable on the 1300 side, and an output terminal that outputs the second test signal generated by the IF2 control unit 1203 to the test apparatus 1300. .

  The IF2 control unit 1203 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, a reset circuit for resetting the CPU, and the like. The navigation notification signal output from the second information output circuit 40b is used as a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation. Signal and stop strobe signal are converted and output. The stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, and stop strobe signal output from the IF2 control unit 1203 are output from the output terminal via the photocoupler. The IF2 control unit 1203 side and the test apparatus 1300 side The signal is transmitted in a state where and are electrically insulated. The IF2 control unit 1203 and the output terminal are electrically insulated from each other as long as the stop execution position signal, the stop reel designation signal, and the stop strobe signal are transmitted. For example, a photo interrupter or an isolator is connected. Alternatively, the IF2 control unit 1203 and the output terminal may be connected via each other.

  The stop execution position signal is a signal indicating the most recommended stop operation position for the reel indicated by the stop reel designation signal described later according to the current gaming state and effect mode, and the corresponding reel included in the most recommended stop operation position. The number of steps (0 to 336) of the reel motor can be specified.

  The stop reel designation signal is a signal that designates whether the reel that recommends the stop operation at the stop operation position indicated by the stop execution position signal is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel. The reel to which the stop operation at the stop operation position indicated by the execution position signal is applied can be specified.

  The stop strobe signal is a signal for requesting acquisition of a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal.

  The game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 are connected via a power supply line, and power used by a device such as a photocoupler mounted on the IF1 board 1100 is supplied from the game control board 40 via the power supply line. On the other hand, the game control board 40 and the IF2 board 1200 are not connected by the power line, and the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 are connected via the power line and supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100. Part of the generated power is supplied as power used by devices such as the IF2 control unit 1203 and the photocoupler mounted on the IF2 substrate 1200 via the IF1 substrate 1100. Therefore, as the power supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100 via the power line, the power used by the device mounted on the IF1 board 1100 and the power used by the device mounted on the IF2 board 1200 , Both of which are ensured.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is equipped with a connection terminal to which wiring from the IF1 board 1100 and IF2 board 1200 can be connected, and a first information output circuit 40a, a second information output circuit 40b, and an input circuit 40d. A possible socket is provided, and a wiring pattern for transmitting a first test signal output from the main control unit 41 and various drive circuits to the socket of the first information output circuit 40a, and a second test signal are provided. A wiring pattern for transmitting to the socket of the second information output circuit 40b and a wiring pattern for transmitting a test signal from the connection terminal to the switch detection circuit 44 via the input circuit 40d are formed. The first test signal and the second test signal output from the various drive circuits are the wiring pattern, the first information output circuit 40a, Is outputted through the second information output circuit 40b and the connecting terminal, the connecting terminal, an input circuit 40d and the test signal inputted via the wiring pattern are inputted to the switch detection circuit 44.

  In addition, since the connection terminal includes, for example, a signal pin that can connect a probe from the IF1 board 1100 and a connector that can connect a cable from the IF1 board 1100, the connection terminal can be connected to the IF1 board 1100 via these connection terminals. It is possible to easily connect the wires.

  The connection terminals are provided for the purpose of connecting the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, and the connection terminals for inputting and outputting these test signals and test signals are shipped to the amusement store. This is not necessary for the game control board 40 of the slot machine. For this reason, the gaming control board 40 of the present embodiment has a plurality of cutting holes for cutting the portion provided with the connection terminals, and can be cut along these cutting holes. At the time of shipment, the portion where the connection terminal is provided can be cut off so that unnecessary signals cannot be input and output. Thereby, for example, the internal winning flag 1-8 signal is detected in the hall device, the winning status of the internal winning flag is identified from the internal winning flag 1-8 signal, and the fact is notified, etc. It can be prevented from being easily used for the purpose. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40.

  The first information output circuit 40a and the second information output circuit 40b are provided for the purpose of outputting the first test signal and the second test signal to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, respectively. The input circuit 40d is provided for the purpose of inputting a test signal from the IF1 board 1100, and is not necessary for the game control board 40 of the slot machine shipped to the game store. is there. For this reason, the game control board 40 of this embodiment is provided with sockets in which the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d can be mounted. (2) The information output circuit 40b and the input circuit 40d can be easily removed, and the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d are not required when shipped to the game store. It is possible to make it impossible to input / output a simple signal. Thereby, for example, the internal winning flag 1-8 signal is detected in the hall device, the winning status of the internal winning flag is identified from the internal winning flag 1-8 signal, and the fact is notified, etc. It can be prevented from being easily used for the purpose. Further, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary signal from being easily input to the game control board 40.

  The number of slot machines provided for testing by a third-party organization is usually about several units. In addition, the slot machines for mass production shipped to amusement stores receive these test signals and test signals. Since there is a low need for output, these slot machines for mass production may be equipped with a game control board 40 that has a wiring pattern but is not provided with the connection terminals described above. The manufacturing cost of the slot machine can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal is formed on the game control board 40, the IF1 board 1100, the IF2 board 1200, and the test apparatus 1300 can be installed only by mounting the connection terminals. It becomes possible to connect easily. Also, only the test slot machine is provided with a wiring pattern for transmitting test signals and test signals, and connection terminals for connection with the IF1 board 1100, IF2 board 1200, and test apparatus 1300. These wiring patterns and connection terminals may not be provided. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be further reduced.

  In addition, the slot machine for mass production is mounted with the game control board 40 which has a wiring pattern but does not have the sockets for the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b and the input circuit 40d described above. In this case, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be reduced. Further, in this case, since the wiring pattern for transmitting the test signal and the test signal is formed on the game control board 40, the socket is mounted, and the first information output circuit 40a and the second information output circuit 40b are mounted. By simply attaching the input circuit 40d, it is possible to easily connect the IF1 board, the IF2 board, and the test apparatus 1300. In addition, a wiring pattern for transmitting test signals and test signals only to the test slot machine, and a socket for mounting the first information output circuit 40a, the second information output circuit 40b, and the input circuit 40d are provided for mass production. The slot machine may be configured without these wiring patterns and sockets. That is, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the test signal, but the test signal may not be actually output. Thereby, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine for mass production can be further reduced.

  In this embodiment, such a test signal and test signal are exchanged between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1300, so that a simulation test is automatically performed. As a result of these tests, the payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be output. Specifically, the ratio of the number of times when the payout count signal is detected during the period to be tested (the number of medals to be paid out) to the number of times the insertion switch signal is output during the period to be tested (the number of medals consumed) is calculated. The result (consumption number / payout number) is output as the payout rate.

  The IF2 control unit 1203 first shows a reel that recommends a stop reel designation signal as the first stop reel in accordance with the presence / absence of navigation notification within a maximum of 2 seconds from the time when the main control unit 41 outputs the game start signal. In addition to updating to the output state, the stop execution position signal is updated to an output state indicating a recommended stop operation position for the reel, and after completion of the update of the stop reel designation signal and the stop execution position signal, a fixed time (50 ms) A stop strobe signal is output over a period of time, the recommended first stop reel and its stop operation position are notified to the test apparatus 1300, and after the stop strobe signal is stopped, a predetermined time (50 ms) is waited. Next, in a similar procedure, the test apparatus 1300 is notified of the second stop reel and its stop operation position that are sequentially recommended, and the test apparatus 1300 is notified of the third stop reel and its stop operation position. After the notification of the third stop reel and its stop operation position, the stop execution position signal and the stop reel designation signal are cleared when a certain time (50 ms) has passed.

  As described above, the IF2 control unit 1203 sequentially sets the first stop reel and its stop operation position, the second stop reel and its stop operation position, the third stop reel and its stop operation position to the test apparatus 1300 in accordance with the recommended operation mode. In response to the notification, the operation procedure recommended by the test apparatus 1300 can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the first stop reel and its stop operation position, the second stop reel and its stop operation position, the third stop reel and its stop operation position are continuously provided to the test apparatus 1300 for a maximum of 2 seconds. However, instead of continuously transmitting these, it is also possible to transmit them sequentially when the game starts and when the reels stop.

  The ROM of the IF2 control unit 1203 stores a recommended operation mode table in which recommended operation modes are registered in advance according to the presence / absence of navigation notification. The IF2 control unit 1203 recommends according to the presence / absence of navigation notification. An operation mode is acquired from the recommended operation procedure table, and a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal are output based on the acquired operation mode. Note that the recommended operation mode table registered in advance may not be provided, and the recommended operation mode may be acquired using a program in which the IF2 control unit 1203 determines the recommended operation mode according to the presence / absence of navigation notification.

  In this embodiment, the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is not performed, and if the navigation numbers (10 to 13) suggesting the winning of BB and RB are not output, the middle left stop The stop operation position that outputs the stop reel designation signal in the order of the order, and can draw in the constituent symbols of the corner cherries 1, 2, the middle stage watermelon, and the right-down watermelon that can be missed for the corresponding stop reel. The stop execution position signal shown is output. Note that such an operation mode corresponds to an operation mode in which the medal payout rate is highest in a situation where navigation notification is not performed.

  Further, when the navigation notification signal indicates that navigation notification is being performed and the navigation number (10 to 13) suggesting winning of BB or RB is output, the stop order is left middle right. A stop reel designation signal is output in order, and a stop execution position signal indicating a stop operation position at which a symbol constituting a special combination corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn is output for the corresponding stop reel. For example, when BB1 is won as a special role and 11 is output as the navigation number, stop execution indicating the stop operation position at which the symbol of “blue 7” can be drawn for each rotating reel If the position signal is output, and other BBs 2, 3, and RB are elected as special roles, and 10, 12, and 13 are output as the navigation numbers, “red” is displayed according to the output navigation number. The stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which the symbols “7”, “White 7”, and “BAR” can be drawn is output.

  When the navigation notification signal indicates that the navigation notification is being performed, the stop reel designation signal is output in the order of the stop order specified from the navigation notification signal, and any corresponding stop reel is output. A stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position is output.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a recommended operation mode is acquired according to the presence / absence of navigation notification, and a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal indicating the acquired operation mode are output to the test apparatus 1300. It is possible to output a reel stop switch signal in an operation mode recommended according to the presence or absence of navigation notification on the device 1300 side, and a payout rate close to the market payout rate can be obtained by a test by the test device 1300.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the special combination (BB, RB) is won as a result of the internal lottery, the winning combination is established after the execution conditions for the special combination navigation notification determined on the main control unit 41 side are satisfied. The test apparatus 1300 generates a stop execution position signal and a stop reel designation signal indicating an operation mode for stopping a symbol corresponding to the navigation number by setting a navigation number (10 to 13) that suggests the symbol constituting the special role. In the slot machine in the market, after winning the special role in the internal lottery, after the special control is notified by the sub-control unit 91, the operation is performed in a stop operation mode in which the special role is won. In the same game as when a special role is won and a special role navigation notification condition is established and a confirmation notification is made, the navigation number is output and the special role is entered. Is thereby becomes possible to output a reel stop switch signal from the operation mode, it is possible to obtain a payout rate close to the payout rate of the market by the test by the test device 1300.

  Further, in this embodiment, a signal that can specify the number of steps of the reel motor corresponding to the output timing of the stop switch signal recommended as the stop execution position signal is output to the test apparatus 1300. Even when the number of symbols and the number of steps assigned to one symbol differ depending on the type of slot machine, the test apparatus 1300 can share the output control of the stop switch signal with respect to the stop execution position signal.

  The test system including the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment and a test apparatus 1300 capable of performing a game test using the slot machine has a first test signal out of the test signals output from the game control board 40. The second test signal is output to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. The second test signal is output to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF1 board 1100.

  In such a configuration, when power lines are connected from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 to supply power to the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, respectively, the game control boards 40 and 1 Wiring between the interface board (IF1) and the IF2 board 1200 increases.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 can be connected via a power line, and power is directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF1 board 1100. Thus, power is not directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and power supplied to the IF1 board 1100 is supplied from the IF1 board 1100 to the IF2 board 1200. The wiring between the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 and IF2 board 1200 can be reduced.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game control board 40 can output a first test signal to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF1 board 1100, and to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. In contrast, the game control board 40 can be connected to the IF1 board 1100 via a power line, and the game control board 40 can directly supply power to the IF1 board 1100. While it can be supplied, it is not connected to the IF2 board 1200 via the power supply line, and power is not directly supplied from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, but to the IF2 board 1200 via the IF1 board 1100. On the other hand, since power can be supplied, the wiring between the game control board 40 and the IF1 board 1100 and IF2 board 1200 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 can output a navigation notification signal including information related to navigation notification to the IF2 substrate 1200 as the second test signal. The IF2 substrate 1200 receives the navigation notification signal. Is provided with an IF2 control unit 1203 that generates signals (stop execution position signal, stop reel designation signal, stop strobe signal) in a mode that can be input by the test apparatus 1300, and the IF2 control unit 1203 is a game control board. 40 is operated by the power supplied from the game control board 40 via the IF1 board 1100, so that it is not necessary to output power from the game control board 40 to the IF2 board 1200, and only the second test signal is outputted. Thus, the IF2 control unit 1203 generates a signal that can be input by the test apparatus 1300 and outputs the signal to the test apparatus 1300. And next, it is possible to simplify the test signal output from the gaming control board 40.

  The game control board 40 may generate a second test signal that can be input by the test apparatus 1300, and output the second test signal to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 board 1200. good.

  The IF1 board 1100 only relays the first test signal output from the game control board 40, but the IF1 board 1100 also has a control unit on which a CPU and the like are mounted, It is good also as a structure which changes into the aspect which can input the output 1st test signal in the testing apparatus 1300, and simplifies the test signal output from the game control board 40 by setting it as such a structure. Can do.

  In this embodiment, the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200 are mounted with photocouplers, and the input terminals and output terminals of each board are connected via the photocouplers, and output from the game control board 40. The first test signal and the second test signal are output to the test apparatus via the photocouplers mounted on the IF1 board 1100 and the IF2 board 1200, whereby the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1300 are electrically connected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the other device from being damaged due to an abnormality in one device.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is equipped with indicators 12L and 12R that display the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are notified by the navigation notification, and the indicators 12L and 12R are displayed by the navigation notification. A display signal that is a drive signal for turning on the LED is branched and output to the IF2 substrate as a navigation notification signal via the second information output circuit 40b, whereby the indicators 12L and 12R. The driving signal can be used as a navigation notification signal.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification when controlling to the AT, and the game control board 40 sends a first test signal indicating the result of the game to the IF1 board 1100. The configuration includes a first information output circuit 40a for outputting, and a second information output circuit 40b for outputting a second test signal to the IF2 substrate 1200 as a navigation notification signal including information related to navigation notification. The control unit 41 may not perform navigation notification, and the game control board 40 may not output a navigation notification signal to the IF2 board 1200. In such a configuration, the first information output circuit 40a of the present embodiment is not used. And a means for executing a navigation notification and a means for outputting a navigation notification signal by outputting a test signal indicating a game result to the IF1 board 1100 using a common circuit. Regardless of whether obtain, it is possible to share the circuit for outputting a test signal indicating the result of the game against IF1 substrate 1100 in the gaming control board 40.

  In the present embodiment, the display signal and the in-navigation signal are input to the second information output circuit 40b, and only the information related to the navigation notification is extracted from the display signal by the conversion circuit in the second information output circuit 40b, and the navigation notification is performed. The signal is generated and the navigation notification signal is transmitted from the second information output circuit 40b to the IF2 board 1200. However, the main control unit 41 directly generates a signal including only information related to the navigation notification. The signal may be transmitted to the IF2 substrate 1200 from the second information output circuit 40b by inputting the signal to the second information output circuit 40b.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which outputs as a navigation alerting | reporting signal using all the one part data of the 1st internal winning command, 2nd internal winning command, and pushing order command which are transmitted with respect to the sub-control part 91. With such a configuration, it is not necessary to generate a signal only for outputting a navigation notification signal. As such a configuration, for example, the main control unit 41 can transmit a push order command to the IF2 control unit 1203, and the IF2 control unit 1203 identifies a navigation number based on the push order command, and A stop reel designation signal is output in the order in which the reels stop in accordance with the navigation number, and a stop execution position signal indicating a stop operation position at which the configuration symbol corresponding to the navigation number can be pulled in for the corresponding stop reel is output. It is good also as composition to do.

  Further, in this embodiment, the lighting mode for turning on the indicators 12L and 12R by the navigation notification is that the indicators 12L and 12R are turned on by one lighting mode at the time of winning the role to be notified, from the first stop. Although all stop orders up to the third stop can be specified, the drive signal for turning on the indicators 12L and 12R is branched in this lighting mode and transmitted to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 substrate 1200. The lighting mode for turning on the indicators 12L and 12R by navigation notification shows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be stopped next, and then switches the lighting mode every time the stop operation is performed, thereby sequentially changing the stop order. It may be configured to notify so that it can be specified. In such a configuration, it is possible to specify all stop orders from the first stop to the third stop when the notification target combination is won. It is preferable that the main control unit 41 generates the signal and transmits it to the test apparatus 1300 via the IF2 substrate 1200, so that the test apparatus 1300 is notified by the navigation notification at an earlier stage. It is possible to specify the stopping order.

  In this embodiment, the stop operation mode (stop order and stop operation timing) that is advantageous for the player is notified as the navigation notification, but the advantage for the player does not change as an effect. However, a configuration may be adopted in which navigation notification for performing a reel stop operation in a predetermined stop operation mode is performed. As such a configuration, for example, as one replaying player who wins a replay regardless of the stop order and is given a replay, the operation is performed in one stop order (for example, right middle left stop order). When the combination of symbols 1 (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”) is stopped and the stop operation is performed in the other stop order (for example, stop order of left middle right), the first symbol In a configuration in which a combination of symbols different from the combination (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”) is stopped, when the main control unit 41 decides to stop the first symbol combination as an effect. When the navigation number indicating one stop order is output and it is determined not to stop the combination of the first symbols, the navigation number indicating the other stop order is output. IF2 control to stop the combination of 1 symbol 1203 identifies a navigation number based on the push order command, outputs a stop reel designation signal in the order of the stop order of the reels according to the navigation number, and a configuration pattern corresponding to the navigation number for the corresponding stop reel By outputting a stop execution position signal indicating the stop operation position at which it can be pulled in, a stop operation close to a slot machine on the market can be performed even by a test by the test apparatus 1300.

  Further, with such a configuration, for example, a configuration in which the advantage after the next game is changed on condition that the combination of the first symbols is stopped (the combination of the first symbols is stopped). A configuration for shifting to a predetermined gaming state, a configuration in which the number of games controlled by the AT is increased by stopping the combination of the first symbols, etc.), and the first symbol combination by the navigation number Even in the configuration in which the stop operation mode for stopping the player is suggested to the player, the stop reel designation signal is output in the order of the reel stop sequence corresponding to the navigation number, and the corresponding stop reel is configured according to the navigation number By outputting a stop execution position signal indicating a stop operation position at which a symbol can be drawn, a payout rate close to the market payout rate can be obtained by a test by the test apparatus 1300.

  Further, by adopting such a configuration, for example, a combination having the same degree of advantage (for example, replay), a combination constituted by a combination of the first symbols and a combination constituted by the combination of the second symbols. In the case of winning in the internal lottery, a stop operation mode capable of winning the combination of the first symbol combination in order to stop the reel of the first symbol combination as an effect is shown. When the navigation number is output, the stop operation position at which the stop reel designation signal is output in the order of the stop of the reel according to the navigation number, and the configuration symbols corresponding to the navigation number can be drawn in for the corresponding stop reel By outputting a stop execution position signal indicating, the reel is stopped at a content close to the content of the reel stop mode stopped in the slot machine on the market by the test by the test apparatus 1300. It is possible.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and modification of this invention were demonstrated with drawing, this invention is not limited to this Example, Even if there is a change and addition in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention, this invention. Needless to say, it is included in

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, bets using game balls as game values are calculated. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine in which a bet amount is set by using only credit as a game value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Production control means for producing an effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
A notification means capable of performing notification;
With
The game control means includes
Derivation operation validation means for validating the operation of the derivation operation means when the validation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display section is started,
A notification control unit capable of performing control to notify the operation mode information capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit by the notification unit;
Including
The derivation operation validating means establishes the validation condition again after resuming the power supply when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. Without activating the operation of the derivation operation means until
The notification control unit resumes power supply after the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation unit is validated and control in which the notification unit notifies the operation mode information. And a slot machine which resumes the control of causing the notification means to notify the operation mode information at a timing earlier than when the operation of the derivation operation means is validated.

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