JP2018064828A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which makes an appropriate notification of an operation mode of derivation operation means at a power supply resumption.SOLUTION: When a power supply to a slot machine is stopped during carrying out a navigation notification, and then the power supply is resumed, a main control unit resumes, in resuming the navigation notification, the navigation notification earlier than making an operation of a stop switch available. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a situation in which a stop operation is carried out to stop a part of reels and another part of the reels are rotating, and then the power supply is resumed, a sub control unit does not carry out a navigation performance of a stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the stop of the power supply, and carries out, with a liquid crystal display 51, a navigation performance display of an operation mode of a stop switch corresponding to the reel rotating before the stop of the power supply. The sub control unit carries out neither an operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the stop of the power supply, nor, with a speaker, a navigation performance control corresponding to the reel rotating before the stop of the power supply.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

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 stop button for stopping each reel corresponding to a plurality of reels has been proposed, and an operation order of the stop button that is advantageous to the player is notified by display or sound. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-150783 A

  As in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in the case of notifying the operation order of the stop button advantageous to the player by display or sound, when the power supply is stopped in the middle, the power supply is resumed. If the operation order is not properly notified, there may be a disadvantage for the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of appropriately notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means when power supply is resumed.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A plurality of variable display sections (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
A slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display section and generating a prize according to a display result combination (symbol combination) that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections )
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving display results corresponding to a plurality of variable display units;
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;
A notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12) capable of performing notification;
Display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of changing the display mode;
Sound output means (speakers 53, 54) capable of outputting sound;
With
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Derivation operation validation means (validation control) that validates the operation (stop operation) of the derivation manipulation means when the validation condition is satisfied after the variable display portion (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) starts to be changed. When,
Game side notification control capable of performing control (navigation notification) for notifying operation mode information (navigation number) that can identify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation unit by the notification unit (game auxiliary display 12). Means,
When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where at least one variable display part is fluctuating, a change restarting unit (re-starting) that resumes the fluctuation of the variable display part that was fluctuating before the power supply is stopped. Start control), and
Including
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Display notification for performing control (control of navigation effect display) that causes the display means (liquid crystal display 51) to notify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to at least the variable display section (the rotating reel) that is changing. Control means;
Sound for performing control (control of navigation effect sound) that causes the sound output means (speakers 53 and 54) to notify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to at least the variable display section (revolving reel) that is changing Notification control means;
Including
The derivation operation validating means, when the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is validated and the power supply is resumed, until the validation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is resumed. Without enabling the operation of the derivation operation means,
The game side notification control means is a control (navigation notification) in which the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is enabled and the operation mode information (navigation number) is notified by the notification means (game auxiliary indicator 12). When the power supply is stopped in a state where the power supply is performed and the power supply is restarted, the control for notifying the operation mode information at the notification means at a timing earlier than when the operation of the derivation operation means is validated is resumed,
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the reel being rotated) corresponding to the change is informed, the display result is derived to some of the variable display sections and other variable displays The power supply is stopped and the power supply is stopped in a situation where the section is still fluctuating (a situation where the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed, at least one reel is stopped and the other reels are rotated). When resuming,
The display notification control means notifies the display means (liquid crystal display 51) of the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (stopped reel) from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped. No control (navigation display control) is performed, and control is performed to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit (revolving reel) that was changing before the power supply is stopped by the display unit. ,
The sound notification control means uses the sound output means (speakers 53 and 54) to indicate the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (stopped reel) from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped. Control to notify (control of navigation effect sound) and control to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (revolving reel) that was changing before the power supply was stopped by the sound output means are also performed. It is characterized by not.
According to this feature, in the game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit being changed is notified, the display result is derived to some of the variable display units, and the other variable display units are still changing. When the power supply is stopped in the situation where the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit that was changing before the power supply stop is notified. Even if the power supply is stopped in the situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. On the other hand, the operation mode of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped and the operation mode of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit still changing by the sound output unit In addition to not performing the control to be notified, the control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped is not performed by the display unit. Can be reduced.
Further, when the power supply is stopped with the operation of the derivation operation means being activated and the power supply is resumed, the operation of the derivation operation means is performed during the period until the validation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is resumed. Since the activation is not performed, 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.
Further, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a state where the operation of the derivation operation unit is validated and the control is performed to notify the operation mode information by the notification unit, Since the control for informing the operation mode information by the notification means is resumed at an earlier timing than the operation is validated, the player is mistakenly 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 in an operation mode other than the operation mode.

In addition, 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 enabling condition for enabling the operation of the derivation operating means after restarting the power supply, , May be under the same conditions or different conditions.
Further, in the means 1, the display notification control means and the sound notification control means may be configured by separate control means, or may be included in one control means.
Further, in the means 1, the operation mode corresponds to any of the operation order for operating the derivation operation means, the operation timing for operating the derivation operation means, or a combination thereof.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the rotating reel) that is fluctuating is notified, the power supply is stopped in a situation where the variable display section is still fluctuating. When the supply is resumed, the display notification control unit performs the derivation operation corresponding to the variable display unit (the rotating reel) that is changing at an earlier timing than the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation unit is validated. Control (indication of navigation effect display) for informing the operation mode (operation order) of the means by the display means (liquid crystal display 51) is started.
According to this feature, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and the operation mode is notified, the operation of the derivation operation means is performed. In addition to resuming the control for notifying the operation mode information by the notification means at a timing earlier than the time when the player is activated, the control for notifying the operation mode by the display means is also restarted. It is possible to more reliably 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 validating means does not validate the operation of the derivation operation means when a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is validated,
The game-side notification control means uses the notification means (game auxiliary display 12) to detect the operation mode information even when a fluctuation abnormality (reel rotation abnormality) is detected after the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means is validated. It is characterized by continuing control (navigation notification) to notify (navigation number).
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 variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is provided with 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 reels (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are moved and displayed in a variable manner.
Excitation state control means (main control unit 41) for performing control to change the excitation state according to the control pattern (excitation pattern);
Derivation operation enabling means for activating the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the enabling condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is started;
With
The excitation state control means has stopped supplying power in a state where control is performed to change the excitation state according to a predetermined control pattern (starting pattern, constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern) of the control pattern (excitation pattern) that moves the reel. After that, when power supply is resumed, 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 said.
According to this feature, when the power supply to the slot machine is resumed after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the excitation state is changed according to the predetermined control pattern for moving the reel, Control that changes the excitation state from the first excitation state in the start control pattern that starts the movement of the reel instead of starting the control that changes the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when the power supply in the control pattern stops Thus, the reel can be smoothly moved 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 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 toward 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 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the rotating reel) is changing, the power supply is stopped in a situation where all the variable display sections are still changing. When the power supply is resumed, the display notification control unit and the sound notification control unit are configured so that the display result is derived in some of the variable display units and the other variable display units are still changing. It is characterized by performing the same control as the case where the supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted (navigation effect processing at power interruption return).
According to this feature, in a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit being changed is notified, the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where all the variable display units are still changing. If the display result is derived to some of the variable display units and the other variable display units are still fluctuating, the power supply is stopped and the same control as when the power supply is restarted is performed. Since it is good, the program capacity for reporting the operation mode of the derivation operation means when the power supply is resumed can be reduced.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
An openable / closable body (front door 1b) provided on the front surface of the slot machine;
Detection means (door opening detection switch 25) for detecting that the opening / closing body is in an open state;
Specification for performing control to output a specific notification sound (door opening notification sound) by the sound output means (speakers 53 and 54) when the detection result of the detection means is a detection result corresponding to the open / closed body being in the open state. Notification sound output control means;
With
The specific notification sound output means derives the display result to some of the variable display sections in a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (revolving reel) is informed. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where other variable display portions are still fluctuating, the detection result of the detection means (door open detection switch 25) is the opening / closing body (front door 1b). Is a detection result corresponding to the open state, a specific notification sound (door opening notification sound) is output by sound output means (speakers 53 and 54).
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize that the opening / closing body is in the open state even when the power supply is restarted and the notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit in change is resumed.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the rotating reel) is changing, the display result is derived to some of the variable display sections, and the other two or more After the power supply is stopped in a situation where the variable display section of the display is still fluctuating and the power supply is restarted, the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section corresponding to the notified operation mode (operation order) is operated. In case,
The display notification control means controls the display means (liquid crystal display 51) to notify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (revolving reel) that is changing (control of navigation effect display). )
The sound notification control means controls the sound output means (speakers 53, 54) to notify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the rotating reel) that is changing (the navigation effect sound). Control).
According to this feature, when the derivation operation means is operated in the notified operation mode after the power supply is resumed, both the display means and the sound output means are operated as in the case where the power supply is not stopped. Since the operation mode of the derivation operation unit is notified, it is possible to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit as usual after reducing the load when the power supply is restarted.

The slot machine of means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
In a game in which the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the rotating reel) is changing, the display result is derived to some of the variable display sections, and the other two or more After the power supply is stopped in a situation where the variable display section of the display is still fluctuating and the power supply is restarted, the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section corresponding to the notified operation mode (operation order) is operated. In case,
The display notification control means controls the display means (liquid crystal display 51) to notify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (revolving reel) that is changing (control of navigation effect display). )
The sound notification control means controls the sound output means (speakers 53, 54) to notify the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the rotating reel) that is changing (the navigation effect sound). (Control) is not performed.
According to this feature, when the derivation operation unit is operated in the notified operation mode after the power supply is resumed, control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit by the sound output unit is not subsequently performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load when restarting the power supply.

The slot machine of means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
In a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (the reel that is rotating) is informed, the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed when only one variable display section is changing. If you want to
The display notification control means uses the display means (liquid crystal display 51) to indicate the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (stopped reel) from which the display result has been derived before the power supply is stopped. Neither control to notify (control of navigation effect display) nor control to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (revolving reel) that was changing before the power supply was stopped,
The sound notification control means uses the sound output means (speakers 53 and 54) to indicate the operation mode (operation order) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section (stopped reel) from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped. Neither the control to be notified (control of the navigation effect sound) nor the control to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit (revolving reel) that was changing before the power supply was stopped by the sound output means. According to this feature, in a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit that is changing is informed, the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed when only one variable display unit is changing. In this case, there is only one mode of operation of the derivation operation means, and in such a situation, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is not notified by the display means or the sound output means. Can reduce the load.

  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. 4 is a timing chart for explaining control of an excitation pattern of a reel motor executed by a main control unit 41. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure for demonstrating control of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display which the main control part 41 performs, and control of the display mode of the liquid crystal display which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display and liquid crystal display before and behind a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the effect pattern used for the navigation effect which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect process at the time of a power failure return which the sub-control part 91 performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the navigation effect which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the navigation effect at the time of the return from the power interruption which generate | occur | produced during execution of 2nd stop navigation. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the navigation effect at the time of the return from the electric power interruption which occurred during execution of the 3rd stop navigation. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the production pattern in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the navigation effect at the time of the return from a power failure in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the data structure of the production pattern in Example 3. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the navigation effect at the time of the return from a power failure in Example 3. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the navigation effect at the time of the return from a power failure in Example 4. FIG.

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

  Embodiment 1 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 whose front surface is open and a housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the side 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, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry b”. ”,“ Bell ”,“ Replay a ”,“ Replay b ”, and“ Plum ”, a plurality of identifiable symbols of 21 types 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.

  Note that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the present embodiment are used by the player by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface using the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. Although it is the structure which can perform the fluctuation | variation display which moves the several symbol which can be visually recognized, the means to perform the fluctuation | variation display which moves a some symbol may be other than a reel, for example, several on the outer peripheral surface The structure etc. which can perform a fluctuation | variation display by moving the belt in which the pattern is arrange | positioned may be sufficient.

  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 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are arranged to output a detection signal when the lower end of the symbol area of symbol number 1 passes through a predetermined position on each reel for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The lower end of the symbol area of symbol number 1 is the reel reference position for each reel.

  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. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game.

  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.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state described later without opening the front door 1b by a predetermined key operation, A setting value display 24 that displays a setting value at that time while changing a setting value or checking a setting value, which will be described later, and a stop state at a predetermined timing (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function controlled to the state), and automatic settlement processing (medal stored as credits is settled (returned) regardless of the player's operation) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function controlled in the processing), and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 as described below. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the par tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has flowed into the hopper tank 34a side are detected. An insertion medal sensor 31, 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. It has been.

  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, there is provided an overflow tank 35 in which medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. 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 lines LN1 and LN2 (see FIG. 1, LN1 is a line extending from the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper stage of the right reel. , LN2 is a line extending from the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel), and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. 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 this embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN, in addition to the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 (LM1 is the left middle right reel). LM2 is a line over each middle stage of the left middle right reel, LM3 is a line over each bottom stage of the left middle right reel, and LM4 is a bottom stage of the left reel and a middle stage of the middle reel , The line that extends to the top of the right reel.) 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 stage 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, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side 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 this embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, and a 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, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given 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 on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  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 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to when the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80x20 (number of symbols per reel) = 1600 frames, so the maximum 4 frames are drawn in 190ms. 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 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 4 from the reference is used. Since the symbols up to the top of the frame can be displayed in the lower row, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, on the winning line of the reel corresponding to the stop switch The symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on 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 control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 plays the game. The production is controlled in accordance with the state, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each unit.

  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 driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d, and includes a random number circuit for generating random numbers for internal lottery, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. And a main control unit 41 that directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40, and inputs from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The switch detection circuit 44 that captures the detected signal and transmits it to the main control unit 41, and the motor drive that transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R Switching the solenoid drive signal output from the circuit 45 and the main control unit 41 A solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits to the renoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 that transmits LED drive signals output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and a slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the power supply to be detected, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and when power is turned on or off And a reset circuit 49 for providing a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power supply is unstable.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. 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.

  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 the liquid crystal display 51, the production effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are connected, and these production devices are based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90. It is designed to be driven. 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. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an effect effect LED 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling drive of the reel LED 55, a sound output circuit 94 for controlling sound output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; A clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the lot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. Has been.

  In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub-control unit 91 performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which 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. 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 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 winning line (in this embodiment, the winning line LN is always activated. The winning line LN is simply referred to as a winning line) and a combination of symbols called “comb” is awarded. 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 to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. 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 Is determined using a random number. 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.

  In addition, in the internal lottery, there is a general role (hereinafter referred to as a duplicate winning role) that is elected in duplicate with the special role. If the duplicate winning role is won in the internal lottery, the special role is also duplicated. The combination of symbols constituting the duplicate winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, so that it is suggested that the special combination may be won. It has become.

  In addition, in the internal lottery, a small combination that can generate a winning by stopping the symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line LN only when the stopping operation is performed in a predetermined predetermined stopping order, A re-playing role (which may be referred to as a push order) and a small role or re-playing role that can cause a winning to occur by aligning the symbols constituting the role to the winning line LN regardless of the stopping order, Can be won).

  In addition, in the internal lottery, special roles (special small roles or special replaying roles) that are different from the normal roles are included as the roles that can be won. A right (hereinafter referred to as AT right) controlled by an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) described later can be won over the number of games.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main controller 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Control is possible in an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period during which notification can be performed, and the right to be controlled by the AT is won, and a predetermined start condition (for example, after the AT right is won, The main control unit 41 starts the AT control when the number of games elapses, and after the AT right is won, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) Control to AT. And, when controlling to the AT, it is advantageous for the player by executing the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination (corresponding combination among the above-mentioned push order combinations) according to the game state. By notifying the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and transmitting a command that can specify an operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal A navigation effect using the display 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode that is notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to reliably win the push order winning in the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state where the control is not performed by the AT.

  Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R performed by the main control unit 41 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.

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

  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. Rotation control 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. The rotation of 2R is controlled.

  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, for example, an extremely short time when an instantaneous stop occurs. For example, the reel rotation control is stopped, the reel is caught or slipped, the reel does not rotate normally, and the reel reference position is not detected. It is the number of steps set more than 336 steps required to go around, for example, 400 steps) or more. The control unit 41 determines that rotation abnormality has occurred for the reel, resets the excitation pattern of the reel motor for the corresponding reel to the start pattern, and changes the excitation state of the reel motor from the start of the start pattern. It is possible to restart the rotation of the reel.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, 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 performs validation control that validates acceptance of the stop operation of the rotating reel, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state. As a result, the stop operation for the corresponding reel is effectively received, and the stop control for stopping the rotation of the reel is started.

  The main control unit 41 starts the rotation of each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32 in the stopped state, and the step number counter is not detected for at least one of the reels without detecting the reel reference position. When a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) is reached, that is, when the number of steps after the start of rotation or the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds the number of steps required for one revolution of the reel, 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, an instantaneous stop occurs and the rotation control of the reel is stopped for a very short time, If the reel is caught or slipped, the reel will not rotate normally and the reel reference position will not be detected. If the number of counters exceeds a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps), that is, if the number of steps after the previous reel reference position is detected exceeds the predetermined number of steps, the rotation state of the reel It is determined that an abnormality has occurred, and restart control is performed to start rotation of the corresponding reel again.

  In the restart control, the corresponding step number counter is initialized for the corresponding reel, and the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set as the start pattern again, and the excitation state of the reel motor is changed from the start of the start pattern. To restart the rotation. 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 Performs validation control to validate acceptance of a stop operation of a rotating reel when the validation condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, after the restart control is performed, if the step counter exceeds a predetermined number of steps (for example, 400 steps) without detecting the reel reference position, the main control unit 41 determines that the reel It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state, and restart control is performed again. 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 set in the RAM 41c is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control when the power interruption is detected is detected. It can be returned to the state. 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 reels that were rotating at the time, set the excitation pattern of the reel motor as the start pattern, initialize the step number counter corresponding to the reel, and determine whether the stop operation is accepted or invalid for each reel. Returns to the invalid state regardless of the state before the power interruption.

  Specifically, when performing normal game control, the main control unit 41 selects the excitation pattern of the reel motor in the order of the start pattern, the constant speed pattern, and the 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). After that, 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, the rotation of the reel is controlled by a constant speed pattern before the power interruption, and when the reel is stopped during the start due to the 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. 5 (d), control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel 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.

  As described above, when the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment recovers from the power interruption by restarting the power supply to the slot machine 1, the reel that is in a rotating state when the power interruption is detected. Instead of starting the control to change the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when an interruption in the excitation pattern is detected, the reel motor excitation pattern is set as the start pattern and the first step of the start pattern By changing the excitation state from the beginning, the reel is started without once being normally rotated, so that the reel can be smoothly rotated even after the power supply is resumed. It has become.

  In this embodiment, since the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started again, when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before power interruption, the excitation pattern of the reel motor is changed. A configuration in which a start pattern is set, a step number counter corresponding to the reel is initialized, and a stop operation acceptance valid state or invalid state for each reel is returned to an invalid state regardless of the state before power interruption. However, the main control unit 41 is configured to return to the control state before the power interruption based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c when the power interruption is detected, that is, to perform the rotation control before the power interruption. The reel that has been recovered may be returned in a state where the excitation pattern and the number of steps of the reel motor at the time of power interruption are set.

  In such a configuration, at the time of recovery 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, for the reel that was controlled for rotation before power interruption. If the reel motor torque is insufficient and the reel does not rotate normally, the step number counter exceeds the predetermined number of steps, and the reel is rotated. When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and restart control is performed, the excitation pattern of the corresponding reel is reset to the start pattern and the reel is restarted. That is, when the reel is controlled to rotate in a constant speed pattern before the power interruption, restart control is performed once the reel is not normally rotated. Will be restarted. In such a configuration, if the reels are not rotated normally even though the restart control is continuously performed three times at a maximum, all the rotating reels are stopped and controlled to an error state. The error control may be started to disable the progress of the game.

  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. Since the activation control is performed, even if a momentary power failure or the like occurs, if 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.

  In addition, when power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in the condition that the stop operation validation condition is satisfied, the reel rotation is determined to be abnormal from the time when the power supply is resumed and restarted. After the control is performed, the acceptance of the stop operation is invalidated during the period from when the reel reference position is detected for all the rotating reels until the validation condition is satisfied by shifting to the constant speed rotation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reel stop control from being executed in a situation where it is unknown whether the reel is rotating normally after the power supply is resumed.

  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 starting rotation, and the acceptance of the stop operation is validated by shifting to constant speed rotation, but 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 using the game auxiliary display 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the game auxiliary indicator 12 includes two indicators 12L and 12R that can turn on / off each of the first to eighth segments, and each segment can be lit in red. It is a possible indicator. 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. In addition, by directly setting the lighting mode data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, it is possible to display the game auxiliary display 12 in the lighting mode corresponding to the lighting mode data.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the navigation notification display data is provided corresponding to the navigation numbers “0” to “9”. The navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation number “0” initializes all the output buffers of the game auxiliary display 12 to set all the first to eighth segments of the respective displays 12L and 12R to the off state. The game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed. Further, the navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation number “1” is turned on in the corresponding segment and the eighth segment among the first to seventh segments of the display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12. By turning off the other segments of 12R and the first to eighth segments of the indicator 12L, the number “1” of the navigation number and the symbol “.” Indicating that the AT is in progress are displayed on the game auxiliary indicator. 12 is data to be controlled to be displayed on the screen. Further, the navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation numbers “2” to “9” are also the first to first displays 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 like the navigation display data corresponding to the navigation number “1”. The number corresponding to each navigation number is set by turning on the corresponding segment and the eighth segment of the seventh segment and turning off the other segments of the display 12R and the first to eighth segments of the display 12L. This is data for controlling the game auxiliary display 12 to display “2” to “9” and the symbol “.” Indicating that AT is in progress.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is within a period (hereinafter sometimes referred to as AT) during the internal lottery, which is controlled during the assist time for performing the above-described navigation notification (hereinafter sometimes referred to as AT). If not, the navigation number “0” indicating that the navigation notification is not performed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In addition, when the AT is in progress, it is determined whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination. When the internal lottery result is a notification target combination, an operation mode capable of winning the notification target combination Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, navigation notification display data corresponding to the navigation number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. When the AT is being performed but the internal lottery result is not a notification target role, lighting mode data for displaying only the symbol “.” Indicating that the AT is being played is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

  Thereby, every stop order (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) notified by the navigation notification, Because the combination of segments to be lit is different, the navigation number is displayed in an identifiable manner from the combination of segments that are lit, and as a navigation notification, the stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result is displayed. The game auxiliary display 12 can be used for notification. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the eighth segment of the display 12R together with the navigation number to turn on when performing navigation notification, while turning off the eighth segment of the display 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 is such that the stop order is directly indicated (for example, when the left reel is “1”, the middle reel is “2”, the right reel is “3”, and the stop order is middle right / left). , “23” (middle-right) display mode, and when the stop order is the first right, “3-” (right-) display mode, etc.) may be used. It is not something that is directly recalled, but it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of the segments to be lit, and a display mode that cannot be easily identified without a correspondence table or the like may be used.

  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. 6C, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, each segment of the game auxiliary indicator 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 of the present embodiment detects an error while the game is in progress, an error code (E1 to E8 in the present embodiment) predetermined according to the type of the error is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When a predetermined error display condition described later is satisfied (in this embodiment, when an error is detected during the rotation control of the reels, all reels are stopped, and the reel rotation control When an error is detected when not in the middle, it is when an 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.

  When setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so that the letters and numbers of the error code are displayed and turns off the other segments. By setting the data 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 cancel condition 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 payout medals, and is the error code notified by the game auxiliary display 12? 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. 7A, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and sets the game auxiliary 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, since the navigation notification is not performed, all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are maintained in a state where they are turned off. 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. 7B, when performing navigation notification, the main control unit 41 is in the AT state when a start operation is performed in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set. If it is during AT, the lighting mode data for displaying the symbol “.” Indicating that it is in AT is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation is performed. Start notification. After that, when the internal lottery is performed and the lottery result of the internal lottery is a notification target combination, navigation notification display data corresponding to the notification target combination, that is, the winning notification target combination is awarded. The navigation notification display data for displaying the navigation number indicating the possible operation mode is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the notification of the navigation number is started.

  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.

  Further, as described above (see FIG. 5), the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the rotation at a constant speed for at least one of the reels, and in the 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. After the restart control is performed, when all the rotating reels are normally rotated, the acceptance of the stop operation is re-enabled. On the other hand, even if it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotating state of the spinning reel in a game in which navigation notification is being performed, and even if the acceptance of the stop operation is invalid for all reels, control is made to an error state. Unless the game is disabled, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the game start operation is performed, the main control unit 41 sends an operation mode command that can specify the navigation number set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. It transmits to the control part 91. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the navigation number based on the operation mode command, and when it is specified that navigation notification is performed based on the navigation number, the sub-control unit 91 is specified based on the navigation number. A navigation effect suggesting an advantageous operation mode is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, numbers, characters, and images indicating the stop order based on the navigation number are displayed at positions corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, or the navigation number By outputting the sound indicating the stop order based on the sound from the speakers 53 and 54, an operation mode advantageous to the player is suggested.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 is configured to start the navigation effect when the operation mode command is received when performing the navigation effect. 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 from when the operation mode command is received until 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 is completed. 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. 8, the main control unit 41 controls the rotation of at least one reel as the game progresses, and when the navigation assistance notification is given to the game auxiliary display 12, 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 that has been interrupted, 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. And 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 operation mode 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. It performs activation control to activate.

  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 FIG. 5), depending on the state of the corresponding reel (rotated state or stopped state), the corresponding reel may be rotated normally. In some cases, the reel does not rotate normally. When the reel does not rotate normally, restart control is performed to rotate the corresponding reel normally.

  When the reel is rotated normally and when it is rotated normally by restart control, when the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the corresponding reel Switch operation 5 for rendering the stop operation with the stop switch is enabled. 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 returns at an earlier timing than the main control unit 41 returns when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, that is, at the time of return from power interruption. Control can be started. Further, the RAM 91c included in the sub-control unit 91 has a backup area in which stored contents can be held by supplying power from a backup power supply even when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. When the power interruption is detected, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control state of the effect including the effect pattern being executed in the backup area, and after returning from the power interruption, the RAM 91c Based on the data stored in the backup area, it is possible to resume the production control based on the production pattern set when the power interruption occurred. Then, by receiving a return command from the main control unit 41, output of a display related to the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 and a sound related to the effect on the speakers 53 and 54 is started. For this reason, when the main control unit 41 side performs navigation notification when a power interruption occurs, and the sub control unit 91 performs a navigation effect corresponding to the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 returns from the power interruption. After receiving the return command from the main control unit 41, the navigation effect control is resumed, and after the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is resumed on the main control unit 41 side, the rotation is resumed. In the period until the acceptance of the stop operation of the reel inside is validated, the navigation effect is resumed based on the effect pattern at the time of the occurrence of power interruption, and the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54, etc. Notification can be resumed.

  As a result, the main control unit 41 returns from the power interruption, transmits a return command, etc., and then restarts the rotation control of the reels. The sub-control unit 91 is configured to restart the navigation effect when a return command is issued from the main control unit 41 after returning from the power interruption while performing the enabling control for enabling the reception. After the main control unit 41 transmits the return command, the sub-control unit 91 receives the return command and resumes the navigation effect until the activation control for enabling the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is performed. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect at an earlier timing than when the stop operation is validated on the main control unit 41 side. When the stop operation is enabled on the main control unit 41 side, the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are notified by the navigation notification is in a state that is already notified by the navigation effect. Can be done.

  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 activation control is performed to validate the acceptance of the game machine, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the game auxiliary display 12 starts displaying the navigation number by the navigation notification, and then the stop switch is used. Stop operation acceptance is enabled, and stop operation acceptance is enabled when 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.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect. The main control unit 41 is a game auxiliary display controlled by the main control unit 41 side. It is the structure which can perform the navigation alert | report which alert | reports the operation aspect advantageous for a player with the device 12. FIG.

  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 applies the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player. However, as the advantageous operation mode, a plurality of different operation timings are used. An operation mode operated at any operation timing (for example, a timing at which a specific symbol such as “blue 7” or “red 7” is stopped on the winning line LN), or an operation mode based on a combination of the operation timing and the operation order Etc. may be applied.

  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 activation control for enabling the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed. On the other hand, after the navigation notification is started, an abnormality is detected in the reel rotation state. Even if it is, the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the navigation notification is continued, so that the stop switches 8L and 8C 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. , 8R can be prevented from being operated.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can transmit an operation mode command that can specify an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player to the sub control unit 91, whereas the sub control unit 91 is configured to 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 a return command that can specify that the main control unit 41 has recovered from the power interruption is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Since the rotation control of the reel is started and the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the activation control for enabling the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed, so that the activation condition is satisfied. The return command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the earliest timing. When the return command is received on the sub-control unit 91 side, the navigation effect is started, so that the slot effect is started. It is possible to start the navigation effect before the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective when the power supply to the thin 1 is resumed, and the player is notified of the advantageous operation mode. 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 the above.

  Next, the navigation effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can transmit various commands to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing. The command is transmitted every time an internal lottery is performed, and the lottery result of the internal lottery is displayed. An internal winning command that can be specified, an operation mode command that can be specified when the internal winning is performed and each stop operation of each reel, and that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, A stop command that is transmitted every time a stop operation is performed and can specify the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be stopped is included. In a game in which the above-described navigation notification is performed, an operation mode command that can specify an operation order advantageous to the player is transmitted from the start of the game, while in a game in which no navigation notification is performed, it is advantageous. Until the stop order is determined, an operation mode command that cannot specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted, and an operation mode command that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player is transmitted after the advantageous stop order is determined It has come to be.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is based on the operation mode command in a game in which navigation notification is specified on the main control unit 41 side based on the operation mode command at the start of the game. It is possible to control the navigation effect in which the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the specified navigation number is notified by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54. In the control of the navigation effect, the navigation effect display for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed by causing the liquid crystal display 51 to output a navigation effect display described later, and the speakers 53, 54 are used. Thus, it is possible to control the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by outputting a navigation effect sound described later.

  The ROM 91b provided in the sub-control unit 91 stores in advance a plurality of types of output patterns for controlling each effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 in a predetermined output mode. Each output pattern is constituted by a number and a symbol, and a unique output pattern number that is different for each output pattern is assigned. One output pattern can be specified based on the output pattern number.

  The ROM 91b stores in advance a plurality of types of effect patterns for performing a group of effects by controlling the output of each effect device based on one or more output patterns. In each effect pattern, an output pattern number of an output pattern of each effect device used for performing a group effect and an order of using the output pattern are determined. Each effect pattern is composed of a number and a symbol, and a unique effect pattern number is assigned to each effect pattern. One effect pattern can be specified based on the effect pattern number.

  The ROM 91b stores in advance a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns for performing the above-described navigation effects by controlling the output of each effect device based on a predetermined effect pattern in a predetermined order and timing. Yes. In each navigation effect pattern, the effect pattern number of the effect pattern including the effect mode that prompts the operation of the predetermined stop switch is set in the order corresponding to the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified as the navigation effect. A timing (start condition) for starting output control based on each effect pattern is set. Each navigation effect pattern is composed of numbers and symbols, and a unique navigation effect pattern number that is different for each navigation effect pattern is assigned. One navigation effect pattern can be specified based on the navigation effect pattern number. It has become.

  A plurality of types of navigation effect patterns are provided according to the type of navigation notification performed on the main control unit 41 side and the type of winning combination won in the internal lottery, and is performed on the main control unit 41 side. The navigation system is divided into groups 1 to 9 corresponding to the type of navigation notification, that is, the navigation number.

  The navigation effect patterns divided into the first group are effect patterns for notifying the operation order (the order of left middle right) of the navigation number “1” notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation effect divided into the second group. The effect pattern is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (the order of right and left) of the navigation number “1” notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation effect pattern divided into the third group is determined by the navigation notification. This is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (middle left and right order) of the notified navigation number “1”, and the navigation effect pattern divided into the fourth group is the navigation number “1” notified by the navigation notification. Is a production pattern for informing the operation order (middle right-left order), and the navigation production pattern divided into the fifth group is the operation order of navigation number “1” (order of right-left middle) informed by the navigation notification. ), The sixth pattern Divided navigation effect patterns are effect patterns for notifying the operation order (order of right middle left) of the navigation number “1” notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation effect patterns divided into the seventh group are: It is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order (first left stop) of the navigation number “1” notified by the navigation notification, and the navigation effect patterns divided into the eighth group are the navigation notified by the navigation notification. It is an effect pattern for notifying the operation order of number “1” (medium first stop), and the navigation effect patterns divided into the ninth group are the operation order of navigation number “1” notified by the navigation notification ( This is an effect pattern for informing the right first stop). The sub control unit 91 is notified by the navigation notification by the main control unit 41 by using a navigation effect pattern belonging to a group (first group to ninth group) corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the operation mode command. The operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be notified using various effect devices.

  In addition, each navigation effect pattern of the first group to the ninth group has an effect mode (for example, a blue color indicating a winning of a re-playing role, a general role indicating a lottery result of an internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side) Among them, a navigation effect pattern for performing a navigation effect is included in a mode that includes yellow or purple indicating the winning of a specific role, white indicating all internal lottery results including so-called off). When performing the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 selects the navigation effect pattern of the effect mode corresponding to the internal lottery result specified based on the internal winning command, and performs the navigation effect. It is possible to suggest an internal lottery result together with the operation order of the navigation numbers notified by the navigation notification on the control unit 41 side.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, in the first group of navigation effect patterns, the navigation that suggests the operation mode of the navigation number “1” (the operation order of left middle right) in the yellow effect mode. The effect pattern 1Y, the navigation effect pattern 1B that suggests the operation mode of the navigation number “1” (left middle right operation order) in the blue effect mode, the operation mode of the navigation number “1” (left) in the purple effect mode A navigation effect pattern 1V that suggests the middle right operation order), a navigation effect pattern 1W that suggests an operation mode (left middle right operation order) of the navigation number “1” in the white effect mode, and the like.

  The navigation effect pattern 1Y includes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a first stop navigation) that suggests a stop switch that should perform the first stop operation (first stop operation) in a state where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating. Production pattern 1YA for performing the production, and a production suggesting a stop switch to be operated as the next stop operation (second stop operation) after the first stop operation (hereinafter referred to as second stop navigation). .), An effect suggesting a stop switch to be operated as a stop operation (third stop operation) next to the second stop operation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as third stop navigation). An effect pattern 1YC for performing and an effect pattern 1YD for performing an effect when ending the navigation effect are registered.

  In the effect pattern 1YA included in the navigation effect pattern 1Y, output pattern numbers A1 and A2 of the output pattern for controlling the output of a predetermined effect device including the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are the effect patterns described later. In the control of the production based on, the registration is performed in the order to be set in the output buffer for controlling the output of each production device. In addition, a start condition for starting an effect based on the effect pattern 1YA, that is, a timing for setting an output pattern set in the effect pattern 1YA in the output buffer of each effect device is registered. In addition, after power interruption occurs, the output to be set at the time of return from power interruption as the start position of production control at the time of return from power interruption (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as start position at power interruption return) The pattern output pattern number is registered.

  As for the production patterns 1YB to 1YD, similarly to the production pattern 1YA, the output pattern number of the output pattern used for controlling the output of the predetermined production device as the production, and the order in which the output is controlled by the output pattern, The start condition for starting the production based on the production pattern and the start position at the time of power interruption return are registered.

  It should be noted that the navigation effect patterns 1B, 1V, and 1W also include an effect pattern that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery, and an effect pattern that ends the first stop navigation to the third stop navigation effect and the navigation effect. The production pattern numbers of the patterns are respectively determined. The production pattern corresponding to each production pattern number includes an output pattern number of an output pattern for controlling the output of a predetermined production device as the production, and the output pattern. The order in which the output is controlled, the start condition for starting the production based on the production pattern, and the start position at the time of power interruption return are registered.

  Thus, an effect pattern number is set in the navigation effect pattern, and an output number of the output pattern for controlling the output of each effect device is output to the effect pattern of the effect pattern number. The order to control, the start condition for starting the production based on the production pattern, and the start position at the time of power interruption return are registered, so the output pattern is selected sequentially according to the order registered in the navigation production pattern The output pattern is set in an output buffer for performing output control of the corresponding effect device, and the output of each effect device is controlled based on the output pattern, thereby performing a series of navigation effects using the effect device. It is possible to resume the navigation effect by controlling the output of the effect device with a predetermined output pattern when returning from the power interruption. To have.

  When the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment receives the internal winning command and the operation mode command from the main control unit 41 side, it is specified that the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the command. In other words, when the navigation numbers “1” to “9” are specified based on the operation mode command, the internal number specified based on the navigation number and the internal winning command specified based on the operation mode command. Based on the lottery result, one navigation effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns, the navigation effect pattern number of the selected navigation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the control of the navigation effect is started.

  In the control of the navigation effect, the ROM 91b is referred to, the navigation effect pattern corresponding to the navigation effect pattern number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is specified, and the start condition registered in the navigation effect pattern is satisfied. In addition, the production pattern number registered corresponding to the start condition is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and production control based on the production pattern is started. Then, when the last start condition registered in the navigation effect pattern is satisfied and the control of the effect based on the effect pattern is started with the corresponding effect pattern, the control of the navigation effect is ended.

  In the production control based on the production pattern, the production pattern of the production pattern number set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is specified with reference to the ROM 91b, and the output pattern corresponding to the output pattern number registered in the production pattern. Is set in the output buffer for performing the output control of the corresponding effect device, and the output of each effect device is controlled with the output pattern specified based on the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment includes a backup storage area that can hold the stored contents when power is supplied from the backup power source. If detected, data relating to the effect being executed, in particular, a flag indicating that the navigation effect is in effect, whether or not navigation notification is being performed, and a navigation effect pattern number and an effect pattern number if a navigation effect is being performed Is stored in the backup storage area as backup data and retained during power interruption. When power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and power is restored from power interruption, power interruption is performed based on the backup data. It is possible to refer to the data related to the performance performed at the time of occurrence.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs navigation effect when it is determined that the navigation effect flag is set at the time of power interruption based on the backup data when returning from power interruption, that is, when power interruption occurs. If it is, the navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return is performed, and the control of the navigation effect performed when the power interruption occurs is resumed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return, first, referring to the backup data, the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number set in the RAM 91c at the time of power interruption are acquired (Sa1). The navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number are reset in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Then, with reference to ROM91b, the start position at the time of a power interruption return registered in the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern specified based on the effect pattern number is specified (Sa2). Then, the output pattern number corresponding to the start position at the time of power interruption recovery is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54 provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa3, Sa4). ), And waits until a return command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sa5). In this state, by receiving a return command from the main control unit 41, output control based on the output pattern set in the output buffer for each rendering device is started (Sa6). Thereby, when output control of each production device is subsequently performed by the sub control unit 91, based on the output data specified by referring to the ROM 91b based on the output pattern set in the output buffer. Output control of each production device is performed.

  After starting the output control of each effect device in the step of Sa6, the navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return is terminated, and is set in the RAM 91c in the same manner as the control performed before the power interruption occurred. By performing effect control based on the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern number being present, effects according to the various commands received from the main control unit 41 and the progress of the game are performed.

  Next, the flow of effects in one game for the control of the navigation effects performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, when the sub control unit 91 specifies that navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the internal winning command and the operation mode command at the start of the game, the internal winning command A navigation effect pattern corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the internal lottery result and the operation mode command is selected, and the navigation effect pattern number indicating the navigation effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. . Thereafter, the control of the above-described navigation effect is started, the effect pattern number registered in the navigation effect pattern of the navigation effect pattern number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the effect control based on the effect pattern described above is performed. The processing to be executed is sequentially performed, and the output pattern registered in the effect pattern is sequentially set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, whereby the output of the liquid crystal display 51 is based on the output pattern. Control of navigation effect display for controlling to a predetermined effect mode and outputting a navigation effect display, and navigation effect for controlling the output of speakers 53 and 54 to a predetermined effect mode based on the output pattern and outputting a navigation effect sound Control the sound. In this way, the sub control unit 91 controls the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound by controlling the navigation effect, and responds to the internal lottery result and the notification content (navigation number) by the navigation notification. The navigation effect is performed in the effect mode based on the navigation effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control unit 91 selects, for example, the above-described navigation effect pattern 1Y and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, that is, as an operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the navigation effect. When notifying the operation order of “left middle right”, first, an effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YA) specified based on the navigation effect pattern 1Y is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and based on the effect pattern 1YA. An output pattern corresponding to the identified first output pattern number (output pattern A1) is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. During the period in which the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the navigation information is controlled on the main control unit 41 side so that the navigation assistance display 12 has a navigation number (in this example, the navigation number “1”). Will be displayed.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the output pattern A1 being set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A1 (in this embodiment, the operation The output is controlled such that the order is left middle right order and the effect image in which the first stop navigation image “123” indicating the reel of the first stop operation appears) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A1, an image in which the first stop navigation image appears is output, which suggests the order of operation of the stop switch for the reel on which rotation control is performed on the main control unit 41 side. It will be. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, based on the output pattern A1 being set in the output buffer, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A1 (in this embodiment, the operation of the left stop switch 8L as the first stop operation) ("Left!" Voice) indicating that it should be performed. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A1, the output of the navigation effect sound suggests a reel to be stopped next among the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. become.

  Thereafter, when the output control by the output pattern A1 in the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is finished, the output pattern corresponding to the next output pattern number (output pattern A2) is displayed as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Set for each output buffer.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 11B, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation effect display based on the output pattern A2 (in the present embodiment, an operation is performed based on the output pattern A2 being set in the output buffer). The order is left middle right order, and the output is controlled so that the first stop navigation image “123” indicating the reel of the first stop operation is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A2, the first stop navigation image is output, which suggests the operation order of the stop switches for the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output a navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern A2 based on the output pattern A2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A2, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for any reel for which rotation control is performed.

  In this state, the sub-control unit 91 sets the start condition of the next effect pattern 1YB registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y by setting the last output pattern included in the effect pattern 1YA in the output buffer. It waits until it is established, that is, until the first stop operation is performed on the left reel. Then, when it is determined that the first stop operation has been performed for the left reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YB is satisfied, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YB) is stored in the RAM 91c. The output pattern corresponding to the first output pattern number (output pattern B1) specified based on the production pattern 1YB is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. .

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 11C, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation effect display based on the output pattern B1 (in the present embodiment, the first display is based on the output pattern B1 being set in the output buffer). “1” indicating the reel of the first operation in the one stop navigation image disappears, and an effect image that changes to the second stop navigation image “23” indicating the reel of the second stop operation) is displayed in the display area 51a. The output is controlled as follows. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B1, by outputting an image that changes from the first stop navigation image to the second stop navigation image, the remaining reels for which rotation control is performed on the main control unit 41 side are stopped. This suggests the order of operation of the switches. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, based on the setting of the output pattern B1 in the output buffer, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B1 (in this embodiment, the middle stop switch 8C is operated as the second stop operation). Control is performed so that a “medium!” Sound indicating that it should be performed is output. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B1, the navigation effect sound is output, which suggests the reel to be stopped next among the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. become.

  Thereafter, when the output control by the output pattern B1 in the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is finished, the output pattern corresponding to the next output pattern number (output pattern B2) is displayed as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Set for each output buffer.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2 (in the present embodiment, the first display) based on the output pattern B2 being set in the output buffer. The output is controlled so that the second stop navigation image “23” indicating the reel of the two stop operation is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2, the second stop navigation image is output, which suggests the operation order of the stop switches for the remaining reels on which rotation control is performed on the main control unit 41 side. Become. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output a navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern B2 based on the output pattern B2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B2, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for any reel on which rotation control is performed.

  In this state, the sub-control unit 91 sets the start condition of the next effect pattern 1YC registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y by setting the last output pattern included in the effect pattern 1YB in the output buffer. It waits until it is established, that is, until the second stop operation is performed for the middle reel. When it is determined that the second stop operation has been performed for the middle reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YC is satisfied, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YC) is stored in the RAM 91c. The output pattern corresponding to the first output pattern number (output pattern C1) specified based on the effect pattern 1YC is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. .

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 11E, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation effect display based on the output pattern C1 (in the present embodiment, the first display is based on the output pattern C1 being set in the output buffer). “2” indicating the second operation reel in the second stop navigation image disappears, and an effect image that changes to the third stop navigation image “3” indicating the third stop operation reel) is displayed in the display area 51a. The output is controlled as follows. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C1, an image that changes from the second stop navigation image to the third stop navigation image is output, so that the remaining reels for which rotation control is performed on the main control unit 41 side are stopped. This suggests the order of operation of the switches. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, based on the setting of the output pattern C1 in the output buffer, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C1 (in this embodiment, the operation of the right stop switch 8R is performed as the third stop operation). Control is performed so that a “right!” Voice indicating that it should be performed is output. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C1, by outputting the navigation effect sound, it is suggested which reel should be stopped next among the reels whose rotation is controlled on the main control unit 41 side. become.

  Thereafter, when the output control by the output pattern B1 in the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is finished, the output pattern corresponding to the next output pattern number (output pattern C2) is displayed as the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Set for each output buffer.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), in the liquid crystal display 51, based on the output pattern C2 being set in the output buffer, the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C2 (in this embodiment, the first The output is controlled so that the third stop navigation image “3” indicating the reel of the three stop operation is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C2, the third stop navigation image is output, which suggests the operation order of the stop switches for the remaining reels for which rotation control is performed on the main control unit 41 side. Become. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output a navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern C2 based on the output pattern C2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C2, no sound suggesting the order of operation of the stop switch is output for any reel on which rotation control is performed.

  In this state, the sub-control unit 91 sets all output patterns included in the effect pattern 1YC in the output buffer until the start condition for the next effect pattern 1YD registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y is satisfied. That is, it waits until the third stop operation is performed on the right reel. Then, when it is determined that the third stop operation has been performed on the right reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition of the effect pattern 1YD is satisfied, the effect pattern number (effect pattern 1YD) is stored in the RAM 91c. The output pattern corresponding to the first output pattern number (output pattern D1) specified based on the effect pattern 1YD is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. .

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 11G, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a navigation effect display based on the output pattern D1 (in the present embodiment, the first display is based on the output pattern D1 being set in the output buffer). The output is controlled such that “3” indicating the reel of the third operation of the three-stop navigation image disappears and the effect that the navigation effect is ended is displayed in the display area 51a. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output a navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern D1 based on the output pattern D1 being set in the output buffer. With the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern D1, the speakers 53 and 54 related to the navigation effect are not output.

  Then, the sub control unit 91 sets an output pattern in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the last effect pattern 1YD registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y, that is, the navigation effect pattern 1Y. Based on the above, a series of navigation effects are controlled to the end, and the navigation effects control is terminated. In the case where the navigation effect is performed based on the navigation effect pattern as described above, the fact that the reel stop operation is performed in the operation order other than the operation order informed by the navigation effect is a stop command. When specified based on, the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern van number set in the RAM 91c are erased, and the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is initialized to thereby obtain the navigation effect pattern. The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the above is interrupted, and the control of the navigation effect is ended.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), the sub-control unit 91 finishes the control of the navigation effect, and then can determine the presence / absence of a winning and the type of winning combination from the main control unit 41 side. Is received, a winning notification effect for notifying the winning specified based on the winning determination command (in this embodiment, a winning notification image (for example, a winning notification image suggesting that a medal will be paid out with the winning of a small role) , A character image of “8 GET!”) Is displayed, and a winning notification sound (for example, a sound of “8 GET!”) Is output to suggest that a medal is paid out.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can perform a series of navigation effects based on the internal lottery result on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect pattern according to the navigation notification. By sequentially setting the output pattern specified based on the production pattern registered in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled. To do.

  Next, in the middle of performing the navigation effect, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power supply is resumed, so that the flow of the navigation effect when returning from the power interruption is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  After the start operation of the game is performed and the control of the navigation effect is started, the sub control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 during the navigation effect, and the power interruption detection circuit 98. When the power interruption is detected, the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c are stored as backup data. And when returning from a power interruption, in the above-mentioned navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return, a navigation effect pattern and an effect pattern specified based on backup data are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and then registered in the effect pattern. The output pattern of the start position at the time of power interruption recovery is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 when the return command is received from the main control unit 41 to control the navigation effect. Resume. As described above, when the return command is received, the output pattern is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, so that the rotation control is performed when the power interruption occurs on the main control unit 41 side. From the time when the rotation control is started for the reel that has been operated and the stop operation is validated for the reel, the output of the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 can be started. .

  As shown in FIG. 12A, for example, a navigation effect is performed based on the above-described navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the stop switch for the first stop is operated, the stop switch for the second stop is operated. When power interruption occurs in a state of waiting until an operation is performed, that is, in a state where the second stop navigation is performed based on the production pattern 1YB, the sub-control unit 91 is returned when the power interruption is restored. Sets the output pattern B2 of the start position at the time of power interruption recovery registered in the effect pattern 1YB to the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and resumes the navigation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the sub-control unit 91 sets the output pattern B2 in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the navigation effect pattern when returning from the power interruption. Thereafter, when a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated on the main control unit 41 side, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker The liquid crystal display 51 starts the navigation control display based on the output pattern B2 (in this embodiment, based on the output pattern B2 being set in the output buffer). The stop switches 8L, 8 so that the second stop navigation image “23”) indicating the reel of the second stop operation is displayed in the display area 51a. , At a timing earlier than the operation of the 8R is enabled, the output control is started. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B2, the second stop navigation image is output, so that the operation order of the stop switches of the reels already stopped when the power interruption occurs is not displayed, and the power interruption occurs. In this case, the rotation control is performed, and the operation order of the stop switch of the reel whose rotation is controlled after the return from the power interruption is displayed. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output a navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern B2 based on the output pattern B2 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B2, the sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not output for the reel that has already stopped when the power interruption occurs and the reel that has been subjected to rotation control. Become. Thereby, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the output control of the navigation effect display is started at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated on the main control unit 41 side, and the navigation effect display The second stop navigation will be resumed.

  Thereafter, in the same manner as the flow of the navigation effect in one game described above, the last output pattern included in the effect pattern 1YB is set in the output buffer in this state, so that it is registered in the navigation effect pattern 1Y. It waits until the start condition of the next production pattern 1YC is satisfied, that is, until the second stop operation is performed for the middle reel.

  Then, when it is determined that the second stop operation has been performed for the middle reel based on the stop command and it is determined that the start condition for the effect pattern 1YC is satisfied, the output specified based on the effect pattern 1YC. After the patterns C1 and C2 are sequentially set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 (see, for example, FIG. 12C), when the start condition of the effect pattern 1YD is further satisfied, the effect By setting the output pattern D1 specified based on the pattern 1YD in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the navigation effect is controlled based on the navigation effect pattern when the power interruption occurs. Do.

  In addition, when the power interruption is detected, even when the second stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern other than the navigation effect pattern 1Y, the second stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern 1Y. Similarly to the case, when returning from the power interruption, the output pattern of the start position at the time of the power interruption recovery specified based on the effect pattern set when the power interruption is detected is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker. 53, 54 is set in each output buffer, and the control of the navigation effect is resumed from the output pattern of the start position at the time of power interruption recovery, and thereafter, the navigation set in the RAM 91c is performed as in the case where power interruption is not detected. The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is performed with an output pattern specified based on the effect pattern.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs a first stop operation in a game in which a navigation effect is being performed, and performs a second stop navigation indicating a stop switch of the second stop reel, that is, a game. Is started, when some reels are stopped and other reels are rotating, power interruption occurs. Then, the output pattern of the start position at the time of power interruption return registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is resumed. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51 does not perform the output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch for the reels that are already stopped when the power interruption occurs, while the power interruption occurs. Further, rotation control is performed, and output control of a navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is performed for the reels for which the rotation control is performed even after returning from the power interruption. Further, when returning from the power interruption, the output pattern of the power interruption return start position registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation is performed. By resuming the production control, the speakers 53 and 54 perform the rotation control for the reels that have already been stopped when the power interruption occurs, and the rotation control is performed after the power is restored from the power interruption. Also for the reels to be played, the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is a period until the first stop operation is performed after the game in which the navigation effect is performed is started, and the first stop navigation indicating the stop switch of the first stop reel is performed. That is, when all the reels are rotated after the game is started, and when the power interruption occurs and then returns from the power interruption, In the same way as when an interruption occurs and returns from the power interruption, the navigation effect processing at the time of interruption interruption is performed and the start at the time of interruption interruption registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of interruption The position output pattern is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is resumed. Thereby, in the liquid crystal display 51, the rotation control is performed when the power interruption occurs, and the reels for which the rotation control is performed after returning from the power interruption, that is, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, The output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is performed. Further, when returning from the power interruption, the output pattern of the power interruption return start position registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation is performed. By resuming the production control, the speakers 53 and 54 perform rotation control when the power interruption occurs, and the reels for which the rotation control is performed even after returning from the power interruption, that is, all the reels 2L, The output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed for 2C and 2R.

  Further, in the game where the navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 generates a power interruption when some of the reels are rotating, and when returning from the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 performs liquid crystal based on the navigation effect pattern. When an output pattern is set in each output buffer of the display 51 and then a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated on the main control unit 41 side. The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 is started at a timing earlier than the timing at which the liquid crystal display 51 starts to be controlled. The output control of the navigation effect display on the display device 51 is started so that the operation order of the stop switch can be notified by the navigation effect display. You have me.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, for example, a navigation effect is performed based on the above-described navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the stop switch for the second stop is operated, the stop switch for the third stop is operated. When power interruption occurs in a state of waiting until an operation is performed, that is, in a state where the third stop navigation is performed based on the production pattern 1YC, when the power interruption is restored, the sub-control unit 91 Sets the output pattern Z of the start position at the time of power failure recovery registered in the production pattern 1YC to the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and resumes the navigation production.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the liquid crystal display 51 returns from the power interruption, the navigation effect based on the output pattern Z is based on the output pattern Z being set in the output buffer. The output is controlled so that the display (in this embodiment, a no-navigation image that does not suggest the operation order of the stop switch for any of the first to third reels) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern Z, rotation control is performed when a power interruption occurs even for a reel that has already stopped when a power interruption occurs by outputting an image without navigation. The operation order of the stop switch is not displayed for the reels whose rotation is controlled even after the return from power interruption. Further, in the speakers 53 and 54, the navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern Z is output-controlled based on the setting of the output pattern Z in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern Z, the sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not output for the reel that has already stopped when the power interruption occurs and the reel that has been subjected to rotation control. Become.

  After that, since the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer, the navigation effect pattern number and the effect pattern van number set in the RAM 91c are deleted, and the output for the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output. The buffer is initialized and the navigation effect control is terminated.

  In addition, when the power interruption is detected, even when the third stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern other than the navigation effect pattern 1Y, the third stop navigation is performed based on the navigation effect pattern 1Y. Similarly to the case, when returning from the power interruption, an output pattern is set in each output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer. The control of the navigation effect is terminated.

  In this way, in the game where the navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 operates the stop switch for the first stop and the second stop reel and performs the third stop navigation, that is, the game After the start, when only one reel is rotated, an electric interruption occurs, and when the electric power interruption returns, the electric interruption occurs when the first stop navigation and the second stop navigation described above are performed. In the same way as when a power failure occurs and returns from the power interruption, the navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return is performed, and the start position at the time of power interruption return registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption Is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is resumed. In the production pattern for performing the third stop navigation, the output pattern Z is registered as the output pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 as the start position at the time of power interruption return, and is output to the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51. By setting the pattern Z, in the liquid crystal display 51, even for the reels that have already been stopped when the power interruption occurs, the rotation control is performed when the power interruption occurs. Even for the reels for which the rotation control is performed after the return, the output control of the navigationless image not implying the operation order of the stop switch is performed. Further, when returning from the power interruption, the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, so that the speakers 53 and 54 also have the reels that have already been stopped when the power interruption occurs. The rotation control is performed, and the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed for the reels for which the rotation control is performed after returning from the power interruption.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can detect the open state of the front door 1b based on the output state of the door open detection switch 25 described above, and when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game ends, When the game bet number 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), the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, A door command indicating on (open state) / off (closed state) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the door command and specifies that the front door 1b is in an open state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the front door 1b is open. Notification control is performed. In the door opening notification control, an output pattern for outputting a door opening notification sound for notifying that the front door 1b is opened is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the speakers 53 and 54 The door opening notification sound is output over a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds, which is a period sufficient to make the store clerk of the store where the slot machine 1 is installed know that the front door 1b is opened). .

  Further, the sub control unit 91 is a case where power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and power supply is resumed, and when the front door 1b is specified to be open based on a door command. When the power supply is resumed, the door open notification is controlled, and when the front door 1b is specified to be open based on the door command when returning from the power interruption. Sets a door opening notification output pattern in the output buffers of the speakers 53 and 54 and controls the speakers 53 and 54 to output a door opening notification sound. Similarly, when the control of the navigation effect is resumed at the time of return from the power interruption, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the door command, the power supply is resumed. The door opening notification is controlled.

  A conventional slot machine includes a stop switch for stopping each reel corresponding to a plurality of reels, and notifies the operation order of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player by display or sound.

  In such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the stop switch operation order that is advantageous to the player is being notified by display or sound, the operation order is resumed when the power supply is resumed. If this is not properly reported, there may be a disadvantage for the player.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated to stop the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a liquid crystal display 51 that can change the display mode, and a sound. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped and the power supply was resumed in a situation in which the speakers 53 and 54 capable of outputting and at least one reel were rotating, the power was restarted before the power supply stopped A main control unit 41 capable of performing a restart control for resuming the rotation of the reel, a sub control unit 91 capable of performing a control of a navigation effect informing an operation mode of a stop switch advantageous for a player, The sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel in the control of the navigation effect. That can control the navigation effect display to be performed and the operation effect of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel to be notified using the speakers 53 and 54. It is.

  In addition, in the game for controlling the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 has some reels stopped and other reels still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation being performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where the power supply is stopped, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. The navigation effect display is not controlled, and the navigation effect display is controlled so that the liquid crystal display 51 informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped. The control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is also performed before the power supply is stopped. The operation mode of the stop switches corresponding in a a reel is configured to not perform the control of the navigation effect sound to broadcast by a speaker 53.

  In such a configuration, when a navigation effect is performed, in a game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is notified, some reels are stopped and the other reels When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a state where the power supply is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped in such a situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  On the other hand, the control for informing the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply is stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is also rotating before the power supply is stopped. Since the control of informing the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that has occurred is not performed by the speakers 53 and 54, the load on the sub-control unit 91 when the power supply is resumed can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the navigation effect display control for informing the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel using the liquid crystal display 51, and the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Although the sub-control unit 91 controls the navigation effect sound for informing the operation modes of 8L, 8C, and 8R using the speakers 53 and 54, the control means for controlling the navigation effect display, and the navigation effect sound The control means for performing the above control may be constituted by a different separate control means.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the reel restart and the sub control unit 91 controls the navigation effect, that is, the control means for controlling the navigation effect and the reel restart control. Although the control means is configured by different control means, the control means for performing reel restart control and the control means for controlling navigation effects may be performed by a single control means.

  In this embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is applied as an advantageous operation mode, and the sub-control unit 91 is advantageous for the player in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound. As an advantageous operation mode, the operation order is notified. However, as an advantageous operation mode, the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the timing at which a specific symbol is stopped on the winning line LN), the operation order, and the operation A configuration in which a combination of timings is applied and these operation modes are notified may be employed. For example, in the configuration in which the operation timing is notified by the navigation effect display as an advantageous operation mode, it is advantageous to display an image of a symbol or the like as an index of the advantageous operation timing on the display means such as the liquid crystal display 51. In the configuration in which the operation timing can be notified, and the operation timing is notified by the navigation effect sound as an advantageous operation mode, the recommended order for each timing when the reels are stopped by the sound output means such as the speakers 53 and 54. By outputting a sound or the like that suggests an advantageous operation timing for the reel to be stopped next (for example, “Aka!” Or the like that suggests a “red 7” symbol), the advantageous operation timing is set. Can be notified. Further, in the configuration in which the operation order and the operation timing are notified by the navigation effect display as the advantageous operation mode, the display means such as the liquid crystal display 51 has an image of a symbol serving as an index of the advantageous operation order and the advantageous operation timing. In an arrangement in which the operation order and operation timing are notified by the navigation effect sound as an advantageous operation mode, each reel is output from the sound output means such as the speakers 53 and 54. An advantageous operation with sound indicating the type of reel to be stopped next (for example, “Left!”, “Medium!”, “Right!”) In accordance with an advantageous operation sequence at each timing of the stop operation. By outputting a voice or the like for notifying the timing, it is possible to notify an advantageous operation order and operation timing.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 includes the liquid crystal display 51 as a display unit, and displays the operation sequence of the stop switch on the liquid crystal display 51 in the control of the navigation effect display, thereby operating the stop switch. However, a display unit other than the liquid crystal display 51 may be provided to notify the operation mode of the stop switch. For example, as a display unit, a panel disposed in the slot machine 1 and The slot machine 1 is provided with a lamp such as an LED disposed on the back surface, and the lamp is turned on in a lighting mode corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switch to notify the operation mode of the stop switch, The front door 1b is provided with a lamp such as an LED corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the lamp is operated by a stop switch. By turning on at the lighting mode corresponding to the embodiment may be configured to notify the operating mode of the stop switch.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 is stopped before the power supply is stopped by the power-return-time navigation effect process when the navigation effect is resumed. The control effect of the navigation effect sound for informing the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54 is also the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating before the power supply is stopped. , 54 is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53, 54 so as not to control the navigation effect sound to be notified by the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed. The operation mode is not notified. However, when the power supply is resumed and the navigation effect is resumed, for example, for output of the speakers 53 and 54 It is controlled so that no output pattern related to the navigation effect is set in the buffer, or the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 once set with the output pattern related to the navigation effect is initialized, and any output pattern related to the navigation effect is In the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, for example, by controlling to a state where it is not set, a configuration in which the stop switch operation mode is not notified by the speakers 53 and 54 may be employed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 uses the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped when the navigation effect is resumed. Based on the output pattern for restarting the navigation effect, the power supply is also used to control the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54. The output pattern of the speakers 53 and 54 is specified by specifying an output pattern that does not control the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before being stopped by the speakers 53 and 54. In the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, the stop switch operation mode is notified by the speakers 53 and 54. The sub-control unit 91 includes a resume navigation effect pattern and a resume effect pattern for resuming the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, and the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed. As an output pattern for resuming the navigation effect based on the navigation effect pattern for resumption and the effect pattern for resumption instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped. The control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is also the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The output pattern that does not control the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the By setting the output buffer of the chromatography mosquito 53, the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, may be configured not to perform a notification operation mode of the stop switch by the speaker 53.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, in a game that controls navigation effects, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed when the reel is still rotating, This is a configuration in which the control of the navigation effect display in which the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel at an earlier timing than the operation is validated. In such a configuration, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the stop switch operation is enabled and the stop switch operation mode is being notified, In addition to resuming navigation notification control for notifying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 at an earlier timing than the operation being validated, the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch by the liquid crystal display 51 Since the control of the player is resumed, the player accidentally operates the stop switch in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the navigation notification without knowing that the navigation number is notified by the navigation notification. This can be prevented more reliably.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment has a case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a game where the navigation effect is performed in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still fluctuating. In addition, in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where some reels are stopped and other reels are still rotating. This is a configuration in which a navigation effect process at power interruption return is performed as control common to the case where the power is cut. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating in the game that performs the navigation effect. In such a case, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a situation where some of the reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. When the power supply is resumed, the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a front door 1b that can be opened and closed provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1, and a door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b. 91, when the detection result of the door opening detection switch 25 is a detection result corresponding to the front door 1b being in the open state, the door opening notification is controlled by the speakers 53 and 54 to output the door opening notification sound. In the door opening notification control, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a game where a navigation effect is performed in a situation where some reels are stopped and other reels are still rotating. When the power supply is resumed, if the detection result of the door open detection switch 25 is a detection result corresponding to the front door 1b being open, the speaker 5 , It is configured to output a door open alarm sound by 54. In such a configuration, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the navigation effect informing the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is resumed, the front door 1b is in the open state. Can be recognized.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the navigation effect that informs the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when the navigation effect is being performed. When power supply is resumed, it is a configuration that can perform navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return and resume control of the navigation effect, and the sub-control unit 91 is in a game that is performing the navigation effect, Corresponds to the operation mode notified by the navigation effect etc. after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while one reel is stopped and the other two reels are still rotating. When the stop switch corresponding to the reel to be operated is operated, in the navigation effect control, the liquid crystal display 51 informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reel. It performs control of the effect display, a configuration for controlling the operation mode of the stop switches corresponding to the reel in the remaining rotation navigation effect sound to broadcast by a speaker 53. In such a configuration, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, when the stop switch is operated in the operation mode notified by the navigation effect or the like, the liquid crystal is the same as when the power supply is not stopped. Since the operation mode of the stop switch is notified by both the display device 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the operation mode of the stop switch is subsequently reduced by the navigation effect while reducing the load on the sub-control unit 91 when the power supply is resumed. Notification can be made as usual.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect process at the time of power interruption return when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed while performing the navigation effect. The control of the navigation effect can be resumed, and in the game where the navigation effect is being performed, the slot machine 1 can be controlled while one reel is stopped and the other two reels are still rotating. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed, the navigation effect control includes a control of the navigation effect display in which the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reel. The configuration of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels by the speakers 53 and 54, the navigation effect etc. after the power supply is resumed When the stop switch corresponding to the reel corresponding to the notified operation mode is operated, in the navigation effect control, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reel is notified by the liquid crystal display 51. The navigation effect display control may be performed while the navigation effect sound that causes the speakers 53 and 54 to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the remaining rotating reels may be performed. In such a configuration, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, when the stop switch is operated in the operation mode notified by the navigation effect, the operation mode of the stop switch is continued by the speakers 53 and 54 thereafter. Since the notification control is not performed, it is possible to reduce the load on the sub-control unit 91 when the power supply is resumed.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the navigation effect that informs the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when the navigation effect is being performed. When power supply is resumed, it is possible to perform navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return and to resume control of the navigation effect, and based on the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, In a game in which a navigation effect is being performed, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed when only one reel is rotating, By setting an effect pattern that does not perform the navigation effect in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped is operated. The control of the navigation effect display in which the mode is notified by the liquid crystal display 51 is also the control of the navigation effect display in which the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped is notified by the liquid crystal display 51. The control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped without performing the control by the speakers 53 and 54 is also rotating before the power supply is stopped. Thus, the control effect of the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed. In such a configuration, when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a game where the navigation effect is performed when only one reel is changing, there is only one mode of operation of the stop switch. In such a situation, the operation mode of the stop switch is not notified by the liquid crystal display 51 or the speakers 53 and 54, so that the load on the sub-control unit 91 when the power supply is resumed can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, in the game where the navigation effect is being performed, the sub control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while only one reel is rotating, and resumes the power supply. Is a configuration in which an effect pattern that does not perform a navigation effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c so that the navigation effect is not performed, but the power to the slot machine 1 in a situation where only one reel rotates. Even when the supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where some reels are stopped and other reels are still rotating. Similarly to the case, the control of the navigation effect display in which the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped is not performed, and the power supply is stopped. Control of the navigation effect display in which the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before being operated is notified by the liquid crystal display 51, and the stop corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped The navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is also the navigation for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54. A configuration in which the production sound is not controlled may also be used.

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  In the first embodiment, an 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 are set using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. 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.

  Second Embodiment A slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91 stores a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns and effect patterns for performing a navigation effect, and each effect pattern is related to each effect device that performs output control in the navigation effect. A plurality of output patterns are registered in a predetermined order, and the sub-control unit 91 sets the output patterns specified based on the navigation effect patterns and the effect patterns in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Thus, it is possible to perform a series of navigation effects by controlling the outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to a predetermined effect mode based on the output pattern. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 has a backup area that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. It is possible to specify the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern that were used for the control of the navigation effect when the interruption occurred, and to resume the control of the navigation effect. When the navigation effect is controlled in a normal time when no power interruption occurs, a plurality of output patterns registered in one effect pattern are sequentially displayed in the order of registration from the first output pattern. The outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled by setting the output buffers of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when restarting the navigation effect at the time of return from the power interruption, among the plurality of output patterns registered in the effect pattern when the power interruption occurs, it is registered as the start position at the time of power interruption return. This is an output pattern, which is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and speakers 53 and 54 sequentially from the output pattern in the middle of the effect pattern, and controls the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and speakers 53 and 54. is there.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, one output pattern is registered in one effect pattern, and one output registered in the effect pattern as the start position at the time of power interruption recovery. The pattern is set, and when the sub control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect at the time of return from the power interruption, it starts at the time of power interruption return registered in the effect pattern when the power interruption occurs. A configuration for controlling the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 by sequentially setting the output patterns of the positions, that is, the first output pattern of the effect pattern in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 It is.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, the navigation effect pattern 1Y ′ included in the first group of navigation effect patterns includes an effect pattern 1YA ′ for performing the first stop navigation, and a second stop navigation. An effect pattern 1YB ′ for performing, an effect pattern 1YC ′ for performing the third stop navigation, and an effect pattern 1YD ′ for effecting when the navigation effect is ended are registered.

  In the production patterns 1YA ′ to 1YD ′ included in the navigation production pattern 1Y ′, an output pattern number is registered as one output pattern for controlling the output of each production device. The production pattern 1YA ′ includes an output pattern. The output pattern B12 is registered in the production pattern 1YB ', the output pattern C12 is registered in the production pattern 1YC', and the output pattern D12 is registered in the production pattern 1YD '.

  The output pattern A12 is an output pattern in which a series of output control based on the output patterns A1 and A2 in the first embodiment described above is performed by one output pattern. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern A12, the first stop navigation image is displayed. After the appearing image is output, the output of the first stop navigation image is maintained. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern A12, a sound (in this embodiment, “left!”) Indicating a reel to be stopped next is output at the timing when the first stop navigation image appears. After that, the sound suggesting the reel to be stopped next is not output.

  The output pattern B12 is an output pattern in which a series of output control based on the output patterns B1 and B2 in the first embodiment described above is performed by one output pattern. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B12, the first stop navigation is performed. After changing from the image to the second stop navigation image, the output of the second stop navigation image is maintained. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B12, a sound indicating the reel to be stopped next at the timing when the first stop navigation image changes to the second stop navigation image (in this embodiment, “medium!”). ) Is output, and then no sound suggesting a reel to be stopped next is not output.

  Further, the output pattern C12 is an output pattern in which a series of output control based on the output patterns C1 and C2 in the first embodiment is performed by one output pattern. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern C12, the second stop navigation is performed. After changing from the image to the third stop navigation image, the output of the third stop navigation image is maintained. Further, in the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern C12, a voice (in this embodiment, “right!”) Suggesting a reel to be stopped next at the timing when the second stop navigation image changes to the third stop navigation image. ) Is output, and then no sound suggesting a reel to be stopped next is not output.

  Further, the output pattern D12 is the same output pattern as the output pattern D1 in the above-described first embodiment, and in the navigation effect display based on the output pattern D12, the output of the image where the third stop navigation image is ended is maintained. . Further, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern D12 does not output the speakers 53 and 54 related to the navigation effect.

  In the production patterns 1YA ′ to 1YD ′, one output pattern included in each production pattern is set as the start position at the time of power interruption return, and the output pattern A12 is used as the start position at the time of power interruption return of the production pattern 1YA ′. The output pattern B12 is the start position at the time of power interruption return of the effect pattern 1YB ', the output pattern C12 is the start position at the time of power interruption return of the effect pattern 1YC', and the output pattern D12 is the start position at the time of power interruption return of the effect pattern 1YD '. It is registered.

  In the ROM 91b, a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns (for example, a navigation effect pattern 1B, a navigation effect pattern 1V, a navigation effect pattern 1W, etc.) are divided into a first group to a ninth group as in the first embodiment. As in the navigation effect pattern 1Y ′, one output pattern is registered for each effect pattern registered in each navigation effect pattern, and is used as a start position when power is restored. One output pattern registered in the production pattern is set.

  Thus, in the effect pattern of the present embodiment, one output pattern is registered for one effect pattern, and the one output pattern is set as the start position at the time of power interruption recovery. Thereby, the sub-control part 91 of a present Example performs the navigation effect process at the time of a power failure return similar to Example 1 when returning from a power failure, and based on the effect pattern when a power failure occurs When the control of the navigation effect is resumed, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker are set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 sequentially from the first output pattern registered in the effect pattern. The outputs of 53 and 54 are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, for example, a navigation effect is performed based on the above-described navigation effect pattern 1Y ′, and after the first stop switch is operated, the second stop stop switch is operated. When a power interruption occurs in a state where the operation is in a standby state until the operation is performed, that is, in a state where the second stop navigation is performed based on the output pattern B12 specified by the effect pattern 1YB ′, the power is restored from the power interruption. In doing so, the sub-control unit 91 sets the output pattern B12 of the start position at the time of power interruption return registered in the effect pattern 1YB ′ to the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, Restart the navigation production.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the sub control unit 91 sets an output pattern in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 based on the navigation effect pattern when returning from the power interruption. Thereafter, when a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated on the main control unit 41 side, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker 53 , 54 output control is started, and the liquid crystal display 51 outputs a navigation effect display based on the setting of the output pattern B12 in the output buffer, and the first stop navigation is displayed in the display area 51a. The stop switch 8L, so that the display of the second stop navigation image is maintained after the image that changes from the image to the second stop navigation image is displayed. C, and a timing earlier than the operation of the 8R is enabled, the output control of the navigation effect display is started. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern B12, since the second stop navigation image is output, the operation order of the stop switch of the reels that have already stopped when the power interruption occurs is not displayed, and the power interruption occurs. In this case, the rotation control is performed, and the operation order of the stop switch of the reel whose rotation is controlled after the return from the power interruption is displayed. The speakers 53 and 54 output a navigation effect sound based on the setting of the output pattern B12 in the output buffer, and at a timing when the navigation effect display changes from the first stop navigation image to the second stop navigation image. Then, at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated so that a sound indicating a reel to be stopped next is output (in the present embodiment, “medium!”). Then, output control of the navigation effect sound is started. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern B12, a sound (in this embodiment, “medium!”) Indicating a reel to be stopped next is output, so that the rotation is controlled even after returning from the power interruption. The operation order of the reel stop switch is displayed. Thereby, on the sub-control unit 91 side, output control of the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound is started at an earlier timing than the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is activated on the main control unit 41 side. The second stop navigation of the navigation effect will be resumed.

  Thereafter, in this state, when the stop switch for the second stop is operated and the start condition of the effect pattern 1YC ′ is satisfied, the effect pattern 1YC ′ is set in the RAM 91c, and the effect pattern 1YC ′ is set. Since the registered output pattern C12 is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, the third stop navigation is performed.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs a first stop operation in a game in which a navigation effect is being performed, and performs a second stop navigation indicating a stop switch of the second stop reel, that is, a game. Is started, when some reels are stopped and other reels are rotating, power interruption occurs. Then, the output pattern of the start position at the time of power interruption return registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of the navigation effect is resumed. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51 does not perform the output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch for the reels that are already stopped when the power interruption occurs, while the power interruption occurs. Further, rotation control is performed, and output control of a navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is performed for the reels for which the rotation control is performed even after returning from the power interruption. Further, when returning from the power interruption, the output pattern of the power interruption return start position registered in the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the navigation is performed. By resuming the production control, the speakers 53 and 54 do not perform the output control of the navigation production sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch for the reels that are already stopped when the power interruption occurs. When power interruption occurs, rotation control is performed, and for reels for which rotation control is performed after recovery from power interruption, output control of navigation effect sound indicating the operation sequence of the stop switch is performed. ing.

  Further, in the game where the navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 generates a power interruption when some of the reels are rotating, and when returning from the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 performs liquid crystal based on the navigation effect pattern. When an output pattern is set in each output buffer of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 and then a return command is received from the main control unit 41 side, that is, on the main control unit 41 side, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R The output control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is started at an earlier timing than the operation is enabled, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective on the main control unit 41 side. The output control of the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the navigation effect on the speakers 53 and 54 at an earlier timing Output control by the start of, and is capable of notifying an operation order of the stop switch by navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform control to output a navigation effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54 in the game of performing the navigation effect in the above-described navigation effect control. In the control of the navigation effect, the output pattern for outputting the navigation effect sound is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped when the navigation effect is being performed. When the power supply is resumed and it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the door command, the control of the navigation effect and the door are performed when the power supply is resumed. The opening notification is controlled.

  In the case where the control of the navigation effect and the door opening notification are performed when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 first starts the control of the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed. Then, by performing the navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return, after setting the output pattern of the navigation effect in the output buffer of the speakers 53, 54, the door opening notification is controlled to output the speakers 53, 54. The door opening notification output pattern is set in the buffer.

  Thereby, in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, the output pattern of the navigation effect is overwritten with the output pattern of the door opening notification, and thereafter, only the door opening notification sound is output, The door opening notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 with priority over the navigation notification sound.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a part of the reels stopped and the other reels still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation being performed in the game for controlling the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the situation, the liquid crystal display 51 shows the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. The control of the navigation effect display in which the liquid crystal display 51 is informed of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped is not performed. The control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed, and the power supply is stopped. The operation mode of a rotating stop switch corresponding to the reel is a structure for controlling the navigation effect sound to broadcast by a speaker 53 and 54 before.

  In such a configuration, when a navigation effect is performed, in a game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is notified, some reels are stopped and the other reels When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a state where the power supply is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped in such a situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  On the other hand, since control for notifying the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that has been stopped before the power supply is stopped is not performed by the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, when the power supply is resumed. The load on the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 uses the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped when the navigation effect is resumed. On the basis of the output pattern for restarting the navigation effect, the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed. For output of the speakers 53 and 54, an output pattern for controlling the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is specified. By setting the buffer, the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed is used for the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. In this configuration, the speakers 53 and 54 notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating before the power supply is stopped. The sub-control unit 91 includes a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, and when the navigation effect is restarted when the power supply is restarted. Sets the output pattern based on the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped. Thus, in the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. Without notification in accordance with aspects of the speakers 53 and 54, the operation mode of the stop switch may be configured to perform notification by the speaker 53, 54 corresponding to the reel was rotating before the power supply is stopped.

  In addition, for example, a movable body for production (a so-called accessory, etc.) that is a member controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and capable of performing an effect is provided, and the movable body is operated when returning from a power interruption. In the configuration capable of performing the operation confirmation control for confirming the operation, the sub-control unit 91 performs the operation confirmation control of the movable body when resuming the control of the navigation effect when returning from the power interruption. By restricting this and resuming the control of the navigation effect, the navigation effect sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the operation sound of the movable body are prevented from overlapping due to the navigation effect. In addition, the player or the like can be surely recognized of the notification of the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation effect sound. Further, in such a configuration, for example, when the game when returning from the power interruption or all the games within the AT period resumed by the return from the power interruption are completed, the navigation effect sound and the movable body By adopting a configuration in which the operation confirmation control is performed at a timing that does not overlap with the operation sound, the operation of the movable body can be confirmed after the return from the power interruption.

  Further, for example, in the configuration capable of performing return sound output control for outputting the power failure return notification sound for notifying that the power supply has been recovered from the power failure by the speakers 53 and 54 at the time of recovery from the power failure, the sub control unit 91 When the control of the navigation effect is resumed at the time of return from the power interruption, the control of the return sound output control is restricted and the control of the navigation effect is resumed. It is possible to prevent the navigation effect sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 from overlapping with the power interruption return notification sound, and to ensure that the player or the like is notified of the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation effect sound. Can do. In addition, at the time of the return from the power interruption, the control of the navigation effect is resumed, and the return sound output control is performed. The speaker 53 and 54 output the navigation effect sound at a louder volume than the power interruption return notification sound. In this configuration, it is possible to give priority to the output of the navigation effect sound over the power interruption recovery notification sound. Even in such a configuration, the player can be surely notified of the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation effect sound. Can be recognized. In the configuration in which the control of the navigation effect is resumed at the time of return from the power interruption and the return sound output control is performed, for example, a game at the time of return from the power interruption or a period during AT that is resumed by the return from the power interruption When all the games in the game are over, the return sound output control is performed at a timing where the navigation effect sound and the power interruption return notification sound do not overlap. This can be notified.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, in a game that controls navigation effects, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed when the reel is still rotating, Control of navigation effect display in which the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel at an earlier timing than the operation is validated, and the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel It is the structure which starts control of the navigation effect sound which alert | reports an aspect with the speakers 53 and 54. FIG. In such a configuration, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the stop switch operation is enabled and the stop switch operation mode is being notified, In addition to resuming navigation notification control for notifying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 at an earlier timing than the operation being validated, the navigation effect display for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch by the liquid crystal display 51 And the control of the navigation effect sound for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 are resumed, so that the player can mistakenly perform the navigation without knowing that the navigation number is notified by the navigation notification. It is possible to more reliably prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode identified by the notification.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment has a case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a game where the navigation effect is performed in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still fluctuating. In addition, in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where some reels are stopped and other reels are still rotating. This is a configuration in which a navigation effect process at power interruption return is performed as control common to the case where the power is cut. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating in the game that performs the navigation effect. In such a case, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a situation where some of the reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. When the power supply is resumed, the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a front door 1b that can be opened and closed provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1, and a door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b. 91, when the detection result of the door opening detection switch 25 is a detection result corresponding to the front door 1b being in the open state, the door opening notification is controlled by the speakers 53 and 54 to output the door opening notification sound. In the door opening notification control, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a game where a navigation effect is performed in a situation where some reels are stopped and other reels are still rotating. When the power supply is resumed, if the detection result of the door open detection switch 25 is a detection result corresponding to the front door 1b being open, the speaker 5 , Is configured to output a door open alarm sound by priority than the Navi performance sound by 54. In such a configuration, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the navigation effect informing the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is resumed, the front door 1b is in the open state. It can be recognized by the door opening notification sound.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 when the navigation effect is being performed, and restarts the power supply based on the door command when the power supply is resumed. Is identified as being in the open state, the door opening notification sound is output by overwriting the output pattern of the navigation effect sound in the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54 with the output pattern of the door opening notification sound. The navigation notification sound is not output, but the volume of the door opening notification sound is set higher than the volume of the navigation notification sound so that the player can output the door opening notification sound more easily than the navigation notification sound. The door opening notification sound may be output from the speakers 53 and 54 with priority over the navigation notification sound by controlling or the like.

  In the present embodiment, when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the liquid crystal display 51 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that has been stopped before the power supply is stopped. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is notified by the liquid crystal display 51, while the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. A configuration in which the speakers 53 and 54 notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating before the power supply is stopped without performing the notification of the operation mode of the corresponding stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54. However, in the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to at least the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. Any configuration is possible as long as the operation mode of the stop switch is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, and the notification by the speakers 53 and 54 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped is not performed. The operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, while the reel is stopped before the power supply is stopped. The stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped was also configured to notify the operation mode by the liquid crystal display 51 and stopped before the power supply was stopped. Before the power supply is stopped without notification by the speakers 53 and 54 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel While the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel being rolled is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, the power supply is also stopped for the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. For the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the operation, the operation mode may not be notified by the liquid crystal display 51.

  The configuration is such that the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating before the power supply is stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel corresponds to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped. While notifying the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54, while notifying the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped, As for the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is also notified by the liquid crystal display 51. As a configuration to be performed, for example, the sub control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect for restarting the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted. When the navigation effect is resumed when the power supply is resumed with the turn and resumption effect pattern, instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern set when the power supply is stopped, The liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are configured to perform output control based on the output pattern based on the navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern. The navigation effect display is an effect form for resumption that does not include the effect aspect that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side, and the power supply is made by notifying the operation mode of the stop switch. Regardless of the type of navigation effect pattern used when it was stopped, the liquid crystal display 51 gives a notification. In the control of the navigation effect display, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern can be used as a common pattern in each of the first to ninth groups. The data capacity of the replay effect pattern can be reduced.

  In addition, as a navigation effect pattern for restart and an effect pattern for restart, the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51 is a pattern that informs the operation mode of all stop switches in the effect mode based on one output pattern. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the game in which the navigation effect is performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped before the first stop operation is performed. Even when the supply is resumed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed after the first stop operation and before the second stop operation. However, in the control of the navigation effect display that is notified by the liquid crystal display 51, the control of the navigation effect is resumed using the common resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern. Can, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of the resume for navigation effect pattern and effect pattern for the resumption on Navi effect display.

  Further, the configuration is such that the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped While the notification of the operation mode of the corresponding stop switch is not performed by the speakers 53 and 54, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating before the power supply is stopped is notified by the speakers 53 and 54. Thus, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped and the stop switch corresponding to the reel being rotated before the power supply is stopped are also controlled by the liquid crystal display 51. In the configuration in which the notification is not performed, the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that has been stopped before the power supply is stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 1 and the control for notifying by the speakers 53 and 54 and the control for notifying the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that has been rotated before the power supply is stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 are not performed. When this is done, the load on the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  A third embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91 stores a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns and effect patterns for performing a navigation effect, and each effect pattern is related to each effect device that performs output control in the navigation effect. A plurality of output patterns are registered in a predetermined order, and the sub-control unit 91 sets the output patterns specified based on the navigation effect patterns and the effect patterns in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Thus, it is possible to perform a series of navigation effects by controlling the outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to a predetermined effect mode based on the output pattern. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 has a backup area that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. It is possible to specify the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern that were used for the control of the navigation effect when the interruption occurred, and to resume the control of the navigation effect. When the navigation effect is controlled in a normal time when no power interruption occurs, a plurality of output patterns registered in one effect pattern are sequentially displayed in the order of registration from the first output pattern. The outputs of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled by setting the output buffers of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, when restarting the navigation effect at the time of return from the power interruption, among the plurality of output patterns registered in the effect pattern when the power interruption occurs, it is registered as the start position at the time of power interruption return. This is an output pattern, which is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and speakers 53 and 54 sequentially from the output pattern in the middle of the effect pattern, and controls the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and speakers 53 and 54. is there.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the ROM 91b stores a plurality of types of navigation effect patterns and effect patterns for performing a navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where the user is performing, a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect are included.

  The resumption navigation effect pattern and the resumption effect pattern are effect modes (for example, blue indicating the winning of the re-playing role, a specific combination of the general roles) indicating the lottery result of the internal lottery performed on the main control unit 41 side. In the stage of resumption that does not include yellow or purple indicating the winning of the role, white indicating all internal lottery results including so-called off), the stop switch corresponding to each group of the first group to the ninth group This is a pattern for informing the operation mode of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R irrespective of whether the reel is stopped or rotated.

  In addition, the restart navigation effect patterns are included in the first to ninth group navigation effect patterns, and the restart effect patterns are registered in each of the restart navigation effect patterns. Are registered output patterns for controlling the output of the effect device corresponding to the effect mode for resumption.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 uses the navigation effect that was used in the control of the navigation effect that was performed before the interruption of power when the navigation effect was resumed. Based on the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern included in the first to ninth groups corresponding to the pattern, the output patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are specified, and each output buffer is specified. By setting to, the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is controlled to an effect mode for resumption, and the stop switch that has been informed by the navigation effect performed when the power supply is stopped It is the structure which alert | reports an operation aspect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, the first group of navigation effect patterns includes a navigation effect pattern 1R as a resume navigation effect pattern. In the navigation effect pattern 1R, the effect pattern 1RA for performing the first stop to the third stop navigation at the time of return from the power interruption and the effect pattern 1RD for performing the effect when the navigation effect is ended are registered. .

  An output pattern number is registered as one output pattern for controlling the output of each effect device in effect patterns 1RA and 1RD included in navigation effect pattern 1R. Output pattern RA1 and effect are included in effect pattern 1RA. The output pattern D1 is registered in the pattern 1RD.

  The output pattern RA1 is an output pattern that performs output control so as to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the first group of navigation effect patterns. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern RA1, the left middle right stop order is displayed. An image showing is output. In addition, the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern RA1 does not output a sound or the like (for example, “Left!” Or the like) notifying the operation mode of the stop switch.

  In the production pattern 1RA, the output pattern RA1 is registered as the start position at the time of power failure return, and the start condition is set that the return command is received and the stop command of the first stop or the second stop is received. In the production pattern 1RD, the output pattern Z is registered as the start position at the time of power interruption return, and it is set that the stop command for the third stop is received as the start condition.

  When the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment returns from the power interruption and it is specified that the navigation effect flag is set at the time of the power interruption based on the backup data, that is, when the power interruption occurs. When the navigation effect is being performed, the navigation effect process at the time of power interruption return is performed, and the control of the navigation effect that was performed when the power interruption occurred is resumed. In the power interruption return navigation processing, the first to ninth groups to which the navigation performance pattern set at the time of power failure belongs are specified based on the backup data, and the restart navigation performance pattern of the group and The resume effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. After that, based on the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, the processing for sequentially executing the effect control based on the effect pattern described above is performed in the same manner as in the case where no power interruption occurs. Thus, instead of the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern that were used when the power interruption occurred, the navigation effect is performed in an effect mode based on the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, for example, a navigation effect is performed based on the above-described navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the first stop switch is operated, the stop switch of the second stop is operated. When a power interruption occurs in a state where the operation is performed, that is, in a state where the second stop navigation is performed based on the effect pattern 1YB and the output pattern B1, The sub-control unit 91 sets a resume navigation effect pattern belonging to the first group in which the effect pattern 1YB is registered and a resume effect pattern registered in the restart navigation effect pattern in predetermined areas of the RAM 91c. The output pattern RA1 at the start position at the time of power failure recovery set in the replay effect pattern is output to the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Constant to, to resume the navigation performance.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the liquid crystal display 51 returns from the power interruption, the navigation effect based on the output pattern RA1 is based on the output pattern RA1 being set in the output buffer. The output is controlled so that the display (in this embodiment, all navigation images “123” indicating the operation mode of the stop switch for all reels) is displayed in the display area 51a. In the navigation effect display based on the output pattern RA1, the entire navigation image is output, so that the operation order of the stop switch of the reel that has already stopped when the power interruption occurs, and the rotation control when the power interruption occurs. The operation order of the stop switch of the reel whose rotation is controlled after the return from the power interruption is displayed together. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 are controlled to output a navigation effect sound (silence in this embodiment) based on the output pattern RA1 based on the output pattern RA1 being set in the output buffer. In the navigation effect sound based on the output pattern RA1, no sound suggesting the operation order of the stop switch is output for the reel that has already stopped when the power interruption occurs or the reel that has been subjected to rotation control. Become.

  After that, the navigation effect is performed based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, and the stop command for the second stop is operated to receive the stop command. The output pattern RA1 is set again in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the output of the entire navigation screen is maintained as the navigation effect display on the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation effect on the speakers 53 and 54 is maintained. The state where no sound is output is maintained.

  Then, when the stop switch for the third stop is operated and the stop command is received, the output pattern Z is set in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, and the liquid crystal by the control of the navigation effect is set. The output control of the display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is finished.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), when returning from the power interruption, the control of the navigation effect is started and the navigation effect sound is not output, and when a winning occurs in the game. The control for displaying the winning notification display is performed while the control for outputting the winning notification sound is not performed.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs a first stop operation in a game in which a navigation effect is being performed, and performs a second stop navigation indicating a stop switch of the second stop reel, that is, a game. Is started, when some reels are stopped and other reels are rotating, power interruption occurs. Instead of the effect pattern of the navigation effect performed at the time of power interruption, the output pattern of the start position at the time of power interruption return specified based on the navigation effect pattern for restart and the effect pattern for restart is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker 53. , 54 are set in the output buffers, and the control of the navigation effect is resumed. Thereby, in the liquid crystal display 51, even for the reel that has already been stopped when the power interruption occurs, the rotation control is performed when the power interruption occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the recovery from the power interruption. Also for the reels for which navigation is performed, the output control of the navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is performed. In addition, in the speakers 53 and 54, rotation control is performed on the reels that have already been stopped when the power interruption occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the power interruption occurs. Also for the reel to be performed, the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed.

  In addition, when a power interruption occurs in the game in which the navigation effect is being performed and then the sub control unit 91 recovers from the power interruption, the sub control unit 91 performs a navigation effect process at the time of power interruption to perform the navigation performed at the time of the power interruption. Instead of the production effect pattern, the output pattern of the power interruption return start position specified based on the resume navigation production pattern and the resume production pattern is set in the output buffers of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. Then, since the control of the navigation effect is resumed, the effect mode that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery included in the navigation effect pattern that was used when the power interruption occurred in the resumed navigation effect effect mode. It is designed not to take over.

  The output pattern registered in the resume navigation pattern and the resume effect pattern does not take over the effect mode that suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery included in the navigation effect pattern that was used when the power interruption occurred. Regardless of the type of navigation effect pattern used when the power interruption occurred, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern are common in each group of the first group to the ninth group. The data capacity of the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern used in the navigation effect control when restarting from the power interruption are the normal navigation used in the navigation effect control before the power failure occurs. The effect pattern differs from the effect pattern by the effect pattern, and when restarting from the power interruption, the resume navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern for restart are used in the control of the navigation effect, so that it is performed before the power interruption occurs. The navigation effect is resumed without taking over the effect mode of the navigation effect, but the internal lottery corresponding to the normal navigation effect pattern and effect pattern as the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern. Navi effect pattern for resumption including rendition modes suggesting the lottery result and replay effect pattern (for example, patterns in which the color of the image differs depending on the lottery result ) And when resuming from a power interruption, select a navigation effect pattern for resumption and a recreation effect pattern for resumption including a performance aspect similar to that produced by the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern performed before the power interruption occurred Then, by resuming the navigation effect based on the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern, at least the effect mode of the navigation effect that was performed before the occurrence of power interruption in the resumed navigation effect A configuration in which a part is inherited may be used.

  For example, if the navigation effect that was performed prior to the occurrence of a power outage suggests the stop switch stop order and the winning of a specific role in the yellow effect mode, the yellow effect mode is resumed. By resuming the navigation effect based on the navigation effect pattern for restart and the effect pattern for resumption, the yellow effect mode suggesting the lottery result of the internal lottery is taken over, and the navigation performed before the occurrence of the power interruption If the production suggests the stop switch stop order and the winning of a specific role in the blue production mode, the navigation production based on the restart navigation production pattern and the resume production pattern in the blue production mode By resuming, the blue production mode suggesting the lottery result of the internal lottery will be taken over.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a part of the reels stopped and the other reels still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation being performed in the game for controlling the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the situation, the liquid crystal display 51 shows the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped. The control of the navigation effect display to be notified by the control of the navigation effect display to notify the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply is stopped by the liquid crystal display 51 is also performed. The control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is also rotated before the power supply is stopped. It is configured to not perform the control of the navigation presentation sound that the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel was informed by the speakers 53 and 54.

  In such a configuration, when a navigation effect is performed, in a game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is notified, some of the reels are stopped and the other reels are stopped. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed while the machine is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to any reel is notified. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged even if the power supply is stopped.

  On the other hand, the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped, and the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped Since the control to be notified by the speakers 53 and 54 is not performed, the load on the sub-control unit 91 when the power supply is resumed can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 is stopped before the power supply is stopped by the power-return-time navigation effect process when the navigation effect is resumed. The control effect of the navigation effect sound for informing the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53 and 54 is also the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is rotating before the power supply is stopped. , 54 is set in the output buffer of the speakers 53, 54 so as not to control the navigation effect sound to be notified by the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed. The operation mode is not notified. However, when the power supply is resumed and the navigation effect is resumed, for example, the output buses of the speakers 53 and 54 are used. It is controlled not to set any output pattern related to the navigation effect in the fa, or the output buffer of the speakers 53, 54 once the output pattern related to the navigation effect is initialized, and any output pattern related to the navigation effect is In the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, for example, by controlling to a state where it is not set, a configuration in which the stop switch operation mode is not notified by the speakers 53 and 54 may be employed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 includes a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, and the navigation is performed when the power supply is restarted. In the case of resuming the production, an output pattern for resuming the navigation production based on the navigation production pattern for resumption and the production pattern for resumption instead of the navigation production pattern and production pattern set when the power supply is stopped. As described above, the control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 was also rotating before the power supply was stopped. Specify the output pattern that does not control the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel by the speakers 53, 54, In the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed by setting the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54, the operation mode of the stop switch by the speakers 53 and 54 is not notified. When restarting the navigation effect when the power supply is resumed, the output pattern for restarting the navigation effect is based on the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern that were set when the power supply was stopped. The control of the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped by the speakers 53 and 54 is also the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. The output pattern that does not control the navigation effect sound that informs the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the By setting the output buffer of the chromatography mosquito 53, the navigation effect when the power supply is restarted, may be configured not to perform a notification operation mode of the stop switch by the speaker 53.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment has a case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a game where the navigation effect is performed in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still fluctuating. In addition, in the control of the navigation effect display and the control of the navigation effect sound, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where some reels are stopped and other reels are still rotating. This is a configuration in which a navigation effect process at power interruption return is performed as control common to the case where the power is cut. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 and restarts the power supply in a situation where all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are still rotating in the game that performs the navigation effect. In such a case, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a situation where some of the reels are stopped and the other reels are still rotating. When the power supply is resumed, the program capacity for notifying the operation mode of the stop switch can be reduced.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the game in which the navigation effect is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the navigation effect process at the time of power interruption return, Instead of the effect pattern of the navigation effect that was sometimes performed, the output pattern of the start position at the time of power interruption return specified based on the navigation effect pattern for restart and the effect pattern for restart is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. It is the structure which sets to each output buffer and restarts the control of a navigation effect, and the effect aspect which suggests the lottery result of the internal lottery performed in the main control part 41 side as a navigation effect pattern for restart and the effect pattern for restart Because it includes a resumption navigation effect pattern and a resumption effect pattern that notify the operation mode of all stop switches in a rendition effect mode that does not include When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in the game in which the video presentation is performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped before the first stop operation is performed. Even when the supply is resumed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed after the first stop operation and before the second stop operation. However, the control of the navigation effect can be resumed using the common resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern, and the data capacity of the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern can be reduced.

  As described above, the third embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the third embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment can also be applied to the third embodiment.

  Embodiment 4 of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as in the above-described third embodiment, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed as a navigation effect pattern and an effect pattern in a situation where the navigation effect is being performed. In this case, a restart navigation effect pattern and a restart effect pattern for restarting the navigation effect are stored in the ROM 91b.

  The resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern are provided as a common pattern for all the first to ninth groups of navigation effect patterns, and a navigation effect is performed on the resume effect pattern. No output pattern Z is set.

  When the sub-control unit 91 resumes the navigation effect when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 displays the output pattern specified based on the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern on the liquid crystal display. This is performed when the power supply is stopped by controlling the output of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 to the effect mode for resumption by setting them in the output buffers of the 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. It is the structure which alert | reports the operation mode of the stop switch alert | reported by the navigator production.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), for example, a navigation effect is performed based on the above-described navigation effect pattern 1Y, and after the operation of the first stop stop switch, the second is performed. When a power interruption occurs in a state of waiting until the stop stop switch is operated, that is, in a state where the second stop navigation is performed based on the production pattern 1YB and the output pattern B1, the power supply is restored from the power interruption. In doing so, the sub-control unit 91 sets the resume navigation effect pattern and the resume effect pattern in predetermined areas of the RAM 91c, respectively, and outputs the output pattern Z set in the resume effect pattern to the liquid crystal display 51 and The navigation effect is resumed by setting the output buffer of the speakers 53 and 54.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 return from the power interruption, the navigation is performed based on the setting of the output pattern Z in each output buffer. It is controlled so that the effect display and the navigation effect sound are not output.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 18C and 18D, the navigation effect is performed based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern set in the RAM 91c, and the second stop and the third stop are performed. When the stop switch is operated and each stop command is received, the output pattern Z is set again in the output buffer of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53, 54, and the navigation effect display is also controlled by the navigation effect sound. The state where no control is performed is maintained, and the control of the navigation effect is ended by receiving the stop command for the third stop.

  As shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, the sub control unit 91 does not control the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound by the control of the navigation effect in the game returned from the power interruption. In the control unit 41, by returning from the power interruption as described above, the control of the navigation notification is resumed and the control of displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is resumed. Even when it is not performed, the player or the like can recognize the operation mode of the stop switch by the navigation notification.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs the navigation effect processing at the time of power interruption return when the power interruption occurs in the game where the navigation effect is performed and then returns from the power interruption. Instead of the effect pattern of the navigation effect, the output pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 is set in each output buffer based on the restart navigation effect pattern and the restart effect pattern, thereby controlling the navigation effect. In the liquid crystal display 51, the rotation control is performed on the reel that has already been stopped when the power interruption occurs, and the reel is restored from the power interruption. Even for reels for which rotation control is performed later, output control of navigation effect display indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed. In addition, in the speakers 53 and 54, rotation control is performed on the reels that have already been stopped when the power interruption occurs, and the rotation control is performed even after the power interruption occurs. Also for the reel to be performed, the output control of the navigation effect sound indicating the operation order of the stop switch is not performed. That is, at the time of return from the power interruption, the control of the navigation effect display and the navigation effect sound by the navigation effect is not performed at all, so that the load on the sub-control unit 91 when the power supply is resumed can be reduced. .

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment includes a common pattern for all the groups of the first group to the ninth group of the navigation effect pattern as the navigation effect pattern for restart and the effect pattern for restart. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted when the navigation effect is performed, the navigation effect pattern used for the control of the navigation effect when the power supply is stopped Regardless of the type of the effect pattern, the common resumption navigation effect pattern and the resumption effect pattern are set in the RAM 91c, and the control of the navigation effect is started. Based on the resumption navigation effect pattern and the resumption effect pattern Since the output patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are set, the navigation effect pattern and the effect pattern used when power interruption does not occur Correspondingly, there is no need to provide a resume navigation effect pattern and a resume effect pattern, and it is only necessary to provide a single resume navigation effect pattern and a resume effect pattern. The data capacity can be reduced.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a part of the reels stopped and the other reels still rotating due to the first stop operation or the second stop operation being performed in the game for controlling the navigation effect. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a situation where the power supply is stopped, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel stopped before the power supply is stopped is set to the speakers 53 and 54. The control of the navigation effect sound to be notified by the above-described configuration is not performed nor the control of the navigation effect sound to be notified by the speakers 53 and 54 of the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped. is there.

  In such a configuration, when a navigation effect is performed, in a game in which the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is notified, some reels are stopped and the other reels When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a state where the power supply is still rotating, the operation mode of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that was rotating before the power supply was stopped Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped in such a situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  On the other hand, as for the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was stopped before the power supply was stopped, and the operation mode of the reel corresponding to the reel that was rotated before the power supply was stopped, the speaker Since control to notify by 53 and 54 is not performed, the load of the sub-control unit 91 when power supply is resumed can be reduced.

  As described above, the fourth embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the fourth embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the fourth embodiment.

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)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine that can derive a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and can generate a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
A derivation operation means that is operated by a player to derive a display result corresponding to a plurality of variable display units;
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;
A notification means capable of performing notification;
Display means capable of changing the display mode;
Sound output means capable of outputting sound;
With
The game control means
A derivation operation enabling means for activating the operation of the derivation operating means when the enabling condition is satisfied after the variable display portion starts to change; and
A game-side notification control means capable of performing control to notify operation mode information capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit by the notification unit;
Change restarting means for restarting the change of the variable display unit that was changing before stopping the power supply when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a situation where at least one variable display unit is changing;
Including
The production control means
Display notification control means for performing control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to at least the variable display section being changed by the display means;
A sound notification control means for performing a control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to at least the variable display section being changed by the sound output means;
Including
The derivation operation validating means is configured such that when the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is activated and the power supply is resumed, the derivation operation validating means until the validation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is resumed. Do not activate the operation,
The game side notification control means is when the power supply is stopped and the power supply is resumed in a 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. , Restart the control to notify the operation mode information in the notification means at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is validated,
In a game in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display section in the fluctuating state is displayed, the display result is derived to some of the variable display sections, and the power is output while the other variable display sections are still changing. When supply stops and power supply resumes,
The display notification control means does not perform control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped, and is changing before the power supply is stopped. Perform control to inform the display means of the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit,
The sound notification control means is also a variable that the sound output means notifies the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived before the power supply is stopped. A slot machine that does not perform control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the display unit by the sound output means.

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