JP2018075153A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the amusement when displaying a meter in multiple pieces.SOLUTION: A game machine includes performance means which, when a specific value is updated, selects any of multiple update performances and carries out the selected update performance. The game machine can display multiple meters in a switching manner. The performance means varies a selection ratio of the update performances to be carried out, according to a case in which the specific value is suggested in one of the multiple meters or a case in which the specific value is suggested in another meter different from the one of the multiple meters.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  A physical strength meter may be used in the production of such a gaming machine. Patent Document 1 discloses an effect of reducing the memory of the physical strength meter.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-104113

  The physical strength meter suggests the amount of physical strength, but when the amount of physical strength is large, it can be considered that the meter is divided into a plurality of displays.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest when a meter is divided into a plurality of displays.

  (1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1 or the like), and when a renewal condition is satisfied (for example, winning of a bell, watermelon, cherry, etc.), a specific numerical value (for example, physical strength, etc.) ) And a predetermined control (for example, AT) when the specific numerical value updated by the updating unit reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0). Predetermined control means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) capable of performing metering, and meter display means (for example, the sub control unit 91, etc.) for displaying a meter (for example, the meter M) that suggests the specific numerical value When the specific numerical value is updated by the updating means, an update effect is selected from among a plurality of update effects (for example, a normal attack, a special attack, etc.), and the selected update effect is executed. hand (For example, the sub-control unit 91), and the meter display means can switch and display a plurality of meters (for example, meters M1, M2, M3) according to the specific numerical value (for example, specific When the initial value is 25 and the predetermined value is 0, as shown in FIG. 16A, the physical strength 25 to 20 is switched to the meter M1, the physical strength 20 to 10 is switched to the meter M2, and the physical strength 10 to 0 is switched to the meter M3. When the specific numerical value is suggested by one meter among a plurality of meters, and the specific numerical value is suggested by another meter different from the one meter. (For example, in FIG. 23A, when one meter M1 is displayed, the special attack is selected at 90% and the meter M is selected. , M3 special attack is selected by 10% when it is displayed) game machine.

  According to such a configuration, the selection ratio of the update effect is different between one meter and the other meter, so that the sharpness is added, and attention to the effect is increased without being monotonous, and the interest can be improved.

  The update condition is not limited to winning a winning combination, but may be a condition related to an event occurring in the gaming machine. For example, the fact that a certain winning combination has been won a predetermined number of times and that the effect switch 56 has been operated can also be mentioned as the update condition. The specific numerical value is not limited to physical strength, but may be any numerical value such as the durability of the building, the durability of the vehicle (spacecraft, robot, etc.), the fighting spirit, and the spirit. The update unit may or may not always update the update condition when the update condition is satisfied. In addition, updating the specific numerical value means increasing or decreasing the specific numerical value. Examples of the method for increasing the specific numerical value include adding the update amount to the specific numerical value, or multiplying the specific numerical value by the update amount. Also good. The specific value can be decreased by subtracting the update amount from the specific value or dividing the specific value by the update amount. Also good. The predetermined value is not limited to 0, and may be any numerical value. Further, the predetermined value may change during the meter production. As an example in which the predetermined value changes, there is a case where the player becomes advantageous by winning a rare combination (probability having an occurrence probability of approximately 1/50 or less) during the meter production.

  The update effect may be accompanied by a player's operation, or may not require a player's operation. For example, when the meter is updated, a message such as “Press the button repeatedly!” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an update effect may be performed together with the operation of the effect switch 56 by the player.

  Examples of the predetermined control include control that is advantageous to the player and control that is not advantageous to the player.

  Controls that are advantageous to the player are not limited to ATs, and control that makes the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination improved (big bonus, regular bonus, challenge bonus, RT, etc.) and lottery for transitioning to an advantageous state A state in which the probability of being controlled, a probability of being controlled to a specific state that is more advantageous for the control player (probability variation state), and an achievement condition are presented and the achievement condition is satisfied for a predetermined period It may be in any state such as a state (mission) that suggests being controlled.

  Controls that are not advantageous to the player include control in which the advantage does not change (maintenance is maintained), or control such as transition to a state in which the advantage is low. For example, if the player enters the CZ but the AT does not win, the control is performed in a normal state having a lower advantage than the CZ, and thus such control is cited as a control that does not give an advantage to the player.

  As an example of the meter effect when the control is not advantageous to the player, there is an effect in which the meter M shown in FIG. 14 is not the physical strength of the enemy character but the physical strength of the own character. This is an unsuccessful production that loses to the enemy character when the physical strength of the player character becomes 0.

  “When the specific numerical value reaches the predetermined value, it is possible to perform the predetermined control (A)”, the predetermined control (for example, AT) is internally performed before the specific numerical value reaches the predetermined value. Although it is possible, control including waiting until the specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value is also included. As such control, for example, there is control in a case where an AT is won and the AT can be controlled, but an effect that a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value is performed. Further, in the control shown in (A), when the specific numerical value reaches the predetermined value, it may be possible to perform the predetermined control “immediately”, or after reaching “N games (N is 1 It may be possible to perform predetermined control on the above integer).

  The meter is a meter, a measuring instrument, such as meter M or a meter that continuously expresses a numerical value, such as the meter shown in FIG. 29 (b), as shown in FIG. 29 (c) or FIG. 29 (d). The meter may express numerical values discretely. The meter may directly or indirectly indicate a numerical value in that state. As such a thing, a metronome is mentioned, for example. The metronome indicates the tempo speed (numerical value) by the speed (state) of the pendulum.

  The “meter indicating a specific numerical value” may be a meter that accurately indicates the specific numerical value, or may be a meter that indicates an approximate specific numerical value. In addition, the meter may indicate a specific numerical value accurately in some cases and an approximate specific numerical value in other cases.

  “When a specific numerical value is suggested by one meter of a plurality of meters, and when a specific numerical value is suggested by another meter different from the one meter, the selection ratio of the update production to be executed is “Different” indicates that there is at least one meter having a different selection ratio of update effects from other meters. Accordingly, there may be a plurality of meters having different selection ratios of update effects from other meters. For example, four meters may be divided into two groups, and the change amount of the meters in the group may be the same, and the selection ratio of the update effects of the meters in different groups may be different. Moreover, the selection ratio of the update effects of a plurality of meters may be different from each other.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the one meter is a meter (for example, meter M1 or the like) that is first displayed by the meter display means, and the other meter is the one that is It is a meter (for example, meter M2, M3, etc.) displayed after the display of the meter is completed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase attention in the introduction of meter production.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1), the one meter is a meter (for example, a meter M3 or the like) displayed last by the meter display means, and the other meter is the one The meter is displayed before the meter is displayed (for example, meters M1, M2, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention as to whether or not the specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, in the update effect, an update amount in which the specific numerical value is updated by the update unit is greater than a predetermined update amount (for example, 4) A specific update effect (for example, a special attack or the like) that is easily selected by the effect means is included, and the specific update effect is easily selected by the effect means when the one meter is displayed (for example, In FIG. 23A, the special attack is selected at 90% when one meter M1 is displayed, and the special attack is selected at 10% when the meters M2 and M3 are displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an impression that the specific numerical value is updated much.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein the update effect executed by the effect means can be specified as an update effect (for example, the ball becomes a star shape) Then, the meter changes after the special attack can be identified (FIG. 25 (c)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a change in the display amount of the meter.

  (6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result, game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game, and control information transmitted from the game control means Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91 etc.) that produces an effect based on (for example, a command, etc.), and derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, etc.) operated by the player to derive a display result 8R, etc.) and operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effects, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit, The technique control means determines prior display means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and determination of the preliminary determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.). Advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) when the result becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role, etc.) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). Specific control information (e.g., first lottery) for notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (e.g., state where navigation notification is executed, etc.) and a determination result of the advance determination means (e.g., internal lottery etc.) Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the internal control command (1 internal winning command, second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91). Including Whether the specific control information transmitting unit is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) is determined by the determination result of the prior determination unit (for example, internal lottery). Can be specified when the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.) is reached, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

  According to such a configuration, in the case where the game control means and the effect control means are provided, it is possible to avoid a problem that occurs due to fraud on the effect control means side.

  (7) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result, game control means (for example, main control unit 41 or the like) that controls the game, and control transmitted from the game control means Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces an effect based on information (for example, commands), and derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C) that the player operates to derive display results. 8R, etc.) and operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit, The game control means determines prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and determination of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.). Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each result, and predetermined control (for example, setting of an internal winning flag) according to the numerical values (for example, winning numbers) set by the numerical value setting means , Navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) and the determination result of the advance determination means (eg, internal lottery, etc.) A notification state (for example, navigation notification) in which an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) that is advantageous to the player is notified when a target notification target result (for example, a notification target role) is obtained. Notification state control means for controlling to a state to be executed, etc., and specific control information (for example, first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery etc.) Etc.) to the production control means, and a numerical value (for example, set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target role, etc.) is reached. , Winning numbers, etc.) are assigned consecutive numerical values in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.), and the specific control information transmitting means is at least in the notification state (for example, navigation In a state other than the state in which notification is executed, the numerical value (for example, the winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is the predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 23). 34, etc.), the specific control cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.), although it can be specified that the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) has been obtained. Information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the result is a notification target result can be determined by whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result. Thus, it is possible to simplify the processing when transmitting the specific control information.

  (8) In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1 or the like), control is performed in accordance with the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) and the control information received from the first control means. Second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) to perform, the first control means (for example, main control unit 41) is the first in one unit game (for example, a game). Control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) at a plurality of timings including the timing (for example, the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game) Including state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) to the second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91). Information transmission means A plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) transmitted at one timing are the first timing (for example, the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game). First state control information (for example, control state command 2 or the like) that can specify a control state that does not change (for example, stop order that is advantageous to the player) and the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) And second state control information (for example, control state command 1 or the like) that can specify a control state (for example, a gaming state or the like) that can change at a second timing (for example, at the end of the game). The state control information transmitting means is configured to use a plurality of types of state control information by common control (for example, control state command batch setting processing) at any timing among the plurality of timings. For example, it is characterized by transmitting the control status command).

  According to such a configuration, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game, the first timing and the first in one unit game A plurality of types of state control information including second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at two timings, and a plurality of timings including a first timing and a second timing in one unit of game. In the configuration of transmitting each time, the plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, so that the second control unit side can grasp the control state of the first control unit in detail. The program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the special role in the 1st internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a figure which shows the winning number and transmission number of the general combination and re-game combination in the 2nd internal winning command which a main control part transmits. It is a figure which shows the navigation number in the pushing order command which a main control part transmits. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pushing order command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the winning determination command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the flow of meter production. It is a figure which shows the display mode of a meter. It is a figure which shows the example of physical strength allocation. It is a figure which shows the variation | change_quantity of a meter, and an indefinite interval meter. It is a figure which shows the meter by which more physical strength was allocated to one meter than the other meter. It is a figure which shows the example of allocation of the physical strength in the case of displaying enemy characters with different physical strength using the same number of meters. It is a figure which shows the example of allocation in case one meter is set as the meter displayed at the end. It is a figure which shows the various tables used by an update effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the CZ process (1st meter production and 2nd meter production) which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the various tables in a 3rd meter effect. It is a figure which shows each attack aspect. It is a figure which shows a mode that the meter M changes after it becomes possible to specify which update effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the CZ process (3rd meter production) which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure showing each table in the 4th meter production. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the CZ process (4th meter production) which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the display mode and other meter mode of a bar type meter. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state command which a main control part transmits with respect to a sub-control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of the game start which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the control status command batch setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the transmission command setting process at the time of the game completion which a main control part performs.

  The form for implementing the slot machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). In the range, the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, 3 is defined as the defined number of RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 is defined as the defined number of RBs). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the medals, and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned) Adjusting switch 10 that is operated when starting the game, start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and stop that is operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Switch 8L, 8C, 8R, effect switch 56 to be used in effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  The gaming state in the present embodiment includes the above-described RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB). Among RT0 to 4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. RT0, RT2 and RT4 of RT0-4 have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and RT3. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. RT0, 2 of RT0, 2, 4 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT4. RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 in that there is a high possibility that the number of ART games described later will be added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in 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 the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is achieved when a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b”) determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is prepared, and a predetermined symbol is also obtained. When the combinations are 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 (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 the present 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.

  Further, 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 the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and at the same time, controls the respective parts of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly, and becomes an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency. A control clock generation circuit 42 for generating a control clock CCLK, a random number clock generation circuit 43 for generating a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, and a game control board 40, a switch detection circuit 44 that takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41, and a motor drive signal (stepping) output from the main control unit 41. Motor drive circuit 45 for transmitting the motor phase signal) to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30; and the various displays connected to the game control board 40 with the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 When a voltage drop is detected by monitoring the voltage of the LED drive circuit 47 that transmits to the LED and the power supply supplied to the slot machine 1, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the main control unit 41 And a reset circuit 49 that provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power supply is unstable such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

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

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal. The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two. The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

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

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

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, an 8-bit free-run counter is mounted. The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later. The timer circuit 509 is a 16-bit programmable timer, counts down the set timer value based on the input of the control clock CCLK, and outputs an interrupt request signal to the interrupt controller when reaching 0000H. In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a periodic interrupt request and time measurement using the timer circuit 509.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls external interrupt requests from interrupt terminals and interrupt requests from built-in peripheral circuits (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). . The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port. Also, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 4 incorporates an output-only port having an 11-bit width. The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the ROM 41b where no program or the like is stored, the main control section 41 accesses an area of the storage area of the RAM 41c where access is prohibited. In other words, when an access to a memory area that is not accessed in normal operation is made, an illegal access reset is generated to disable the progress of the game. Even if an unauthorized program is stored in an area unrelated to the above, an unused area of the RAM 41c, etc., it is possible to prevent the unauthorized program from being executed.

  The main control unit 41 is activated when an internal or external reset occurs. At this time, the value assigned to the ROM 41b and set in the vector table in which the start address of the interrupt process is set. Is a value indicating unused or a value indicating the area where the program etc. is actually stored, and if it is not any value, it will not start, It is possible to prevent in advance the processing that was not originally intended due to the occurrence or the like.

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

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes main processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511. Also, the main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the main process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). In addition, the main control unit 41 is set to automatically prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, a predetermined order is set. The interrupt to be executed with priority is set by. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, the interrupt will occur when the interrupt process ends. The prohibition is automatically released and a new interrupt is generated at that time. In addition, other interrupts are set to be automatically disabled during the execution of the interrupt process. When the interrupt process is completed, the interrupt prohibition is not automatically canceled. Other interrupts may be prohibited by the program at the start, and the interrupt prohibition may be canceled by the program at the end of the interrupt process.

  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 the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken to repeat the process repeated in accordance with the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, presentation devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, presentation effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 are connected, and these presentation devices are controlled by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the presentation control board 90. It is driven based on this. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units. 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.

  Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

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

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

  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.

  Note that when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened, and the configuration shifts to the setting change state. Well, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. Even if the detection is not detected, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state. Thus, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, an operation for shifting to the setting change state is performed again. This is not necessary, and the setting change operation is not complicated. Further, after the transition to the setting change state, when the setting value is determined by operating the start switch 7 and then the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting from being changed.

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

  It should be noted that after the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on in a state where the number of bets has not been set, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b has been opened. In addition, a configuration for shifting to the setting confirmation state may be adopted. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed without the front door 1b being opened. In addition, in the configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the detection corresponding to the opening of the front door 1b is performed, the door opening detection switch 25 supports the opening of the front door 1b after the transition to the setting confirmation state. It is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state even if the detection to be performed is not performed. Thus, even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, an operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state again is performed. This is not necessary and the setting confirmation operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting confirmation state, when the set key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is confirmed, the door opening detection switch 25 detects that the front door 1b is opened. On the condition that the setting confirmation state is terminated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the game can proceed, and even in such a configuration, the front door 1b is not opened in an unauthorized manner. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being confirmed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The usable area in the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into a game RAM area, an unused area 4, and a non-game RAM area. Further, the game RAM area is divided into a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area 3 and a game stack area. The special work is a work that stores data that is not initialized even if the setting value is changed, and stores software random numbers, setting values, data indicating a gaming state, and the like. The important work is a work in which data which is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of a specific gaming state (RB, BB) is stored. The display data of the LED, the input / output data of the input port, the output port, the game time A time counter and the like are stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of a specific gaming state, and stores stop symbols, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like. The unused area 3 is a work that is not used by any program. The game stack area is an area in which data saved from a register of the main control unit 41 during execution of a game program to be described later is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 41c is stored when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is ON. Each of the initial conditions is established when the five initialization conditions are satisfied, that is, when the setting change state is terminated, when a specific game state (RB, BB) is terminated, or when one game is terminated. Five types of initialization are performed in different areas to be initialized according to the initialization conditions.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when data in the RAM 41c is destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on. In initialization 0, all the usable areas are initialized. . Initialization 1 is initialization that is performed when data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup with the setting key switch 37 being ON. In the initialization 1, an area other than the special work in the game RAM area is not All areas of the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization that is performed after the setting change state is completed by starting with the setting key switch 37 being ON. In initialization 2, special work and game stack areas (in use) in the game RAM area are used. Areas other than) are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed at the end of a specific gaming state. In initialization 3, the general work, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) in the game RAM area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) of the game RAM area are initialized. It should be noted that the data storage area indicating the set value and the game state is allocated to a special work, and when the data of the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of start-up with the setting key switch 37 being ON, that is, the data of the RAM 41c. When the game is normal and the setting is changed, data indicating the setting value and the gaming state is held. In addition, a storage area for a timer counter, which will be described later, is allocated to an important work and is retained without being initialized at the end of the game or at the end of a specific gaming state.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, when performing the above-described initialization, designates the start address and the end address as the initialization target RAM address, so that one byte from the designated start address. After overwriting the data with 0, calculate the logical sum of the 1-byte data, and if the calculation result is 0, repeat the process of moving to the next address until the specified end address is reached. Initialize the RAM area in the specified address range.

  When the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment is activated due to the occurrence of a reset, the main control unit 41 performs setting at activation. In the startup setting, a status flag included in the main control unit 41 is initialized. The status flag is data that holds the state of the operation result and execution result of the instruction, and particularly includes an interrupt master permission flag for setting interrupt prohibition / permission. Since the initial value of the interrupt master permission flag is a value indicating prohibition of interrupt, the main control unit 41 is started in a state where interrupt is prohibited. Then, after setting various functions with reference to the HW parameters described later, when a reset occurs according to the program stored in the program / data area, it starts in an interrupt-disabled state and then executes first Start the initial setting process.

  In the initial setting process, the main control unit 41 first sets interrupts to be prohibited, and then determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at startup, and the setting key switch 37 is ON in startup. When it is determined that the state is in the state, the process proceeds to the setting change process, and the RAM 41c is initialized at the start of the setting change process. At this time, if the data in the RAM 41c is normal, a part of the control state (setting value, gaming state, etc.) before the change is changed after the setting change by holding the special work and initializing other areas. On the other hand, if the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, the abnormality in the data in the RAM 41c can be surely solved by initializing all the usable areas including the special work. It has become.

  After initialization of the RAM 41c, the interrupt is set to be permitted, the set value is updated by 1 in the range of 1 to 6 every time the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and after the start switch 7 is detected ON, The setting value when the setting key switch 37 is detected ON is stored in the RAM 41c, and the setting change process is terminated.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 starts with the interrupt master permission flag indicating that the interrupt is prohibited and is disabled, and in the initial setting process after the start, Since the initial setting process is executed after the interruption is set to be prohibited, it is possible to prevent an unintended interruption from occurring.

  Moreover, the main control part 41 performs the main process which processes in steps according to progress of a game for every game unit after completion | finish of a setting change process. In the main process, the RAM 41c is initialized for each game unit, and the RAM 41c is also initialized at the end of the setting change process. Then, after the setting change process is completed, the main process is started from a stage before the process of initializing the RAM 41c in the main process. It is possible to perform initialization of the RAM 41c for each process by common processing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4, RB) (in this embodiment, 3 for RT0-4 and 2 for RB) is determined. Thus, the game can be started on condition that a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set.

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

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is 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.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each combination described above before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 At the time of detection). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT0-4, RB), each combination determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling 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 the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, when the stop operation is performed, the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 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. When 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.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special combination and the replaying combination are won at the same time, such as when the replaying combination is won while the special combination 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 elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. 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 the present embodiment, the stop control of the reel is performed using the 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 Configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control to output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like. These external output signals are output to a hall device such as a hall computer via the information output terminal board of the game shop (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed.

  The main control unit 41 has a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded to the player due to the occurrence of winning, and the gaming state is RB (regular bonus). RB signal indicating the effect, BB signal indicating that the gaming state is BB (big bonus), an ART signal indicating the start of ART described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, described later A setting change signal indicating the transition to the setting change mode, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit, a parallel / serial conversion circuit, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board. Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the ART signal are directly output as pulse signals to the information providing terminal board via the relay circuit. . On the other hand, the door opening signal, setting change signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals, which are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel-serial conversion circuit, and information is provided. Output to the terminal board.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends the inserted control number command, credit command, gaming state command, ART state command, internal winning command, push order command, freeze command, ART lottery result command to the sub control unit 91. Reel acceleration information command, stop operation command, sliding frame number command, stop command, game end command, winning judgment command, payout start command, payout end command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, A plurality of types of commands including a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

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

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The ART state command includes whether or not an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”), which will be described later, whether the ART is being performed, the number of remaining games until reaching a predetermined number of games, which will be described later, This is a command that can specify the number of remaining games, and is transmitted when the game is started and after the gaming state command.

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

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

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

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time, or if it is controlled to the freeze state, and when the game starts And transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted.

  The ART lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not an ART lottery or an additional lottery to be described later is won, the number of games of the winning ART or the number of games to be added, and when the game starts, It is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted in the game in which the lottery or the extra lottery is performed.

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game. It is also transmitted when the rotation of the reel is started with the end of the freeze state. Therefore, after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command, the reel acceleration information command is received and the game progresses. Not only the fact that the rotation of the reel starts but also the end of the freeze state can be specified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to the stand-by state. When one game is over and no bet amount is set and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has passed, It is transmitted after the payout of medals by the settlement (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”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 operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the main process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter. The

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification that notifies the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The AT can be controlled.

  When the main control unit 41 controls the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and based on the winning number of the winning navigation notification combination, the player In addition to notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player and transmitting a push order command that can specify the stop order that is advantageous to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51, etc. The navigation effect using is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification and execute a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state that is not controlled by the AT. In this embodiment, a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as “CZ”) is provided as one of the control triggers to the AT. In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to CZ at the time of winning the watermelon is selected by lottery. CZ continues for 10 games, and during that time, meter effects described later are executed. When a winning condition, which will be described later, is satisfied in the CZ, the AT can be controlled.

  Next, main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. One period of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game. In the present embodiment, the main process is included in the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 first prohibits an interrupt (Sc1). Next, the final address of the initialization target RAM (the final address of the game stack area (unused)) is set (Sc2).

  Next, a game area initialization process is executed to clear the area of the RAM 41c indicated by the designated address (Sc3). At this time, if the main process is started after the setting change process, the special work among the usable areas is stored as the start address of the initialization target RAM when the setting change process is ended. Since the final address of the game stack area (unused) is set as the final address of the initialization target RAM in Sc2 of the main process, the final address of the game RAM area is set. In addition, areas other than the game stack area (in use) (important work, general work, unused area 3, and stack area (unused)) are initialized. At the end of a game that is not in a specific gaming state, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the game (the start address of the unused area 3) is set in the step of Sc10 described later, and the initialization is performed in the step of Sc2. Since the final address of the target RAM (the final address of the game stack area (unused)) is set, the unused area 3 and the game stack area (unused) among the available areas are initialized. Also, at the end of the specific gaming state and at the end of the game, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state (a special work in the gaming RAM area is stored at the step of Sc11 described later). In the step of Sc2, the final address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state (final address of the gaming stack area (unused)) is set. Therefore, in the game RAM area, the general work, the unused area 3, and the game stack area (unused) are initialized.

  After initialization of RAM in the step of Sc3, interruption is permitted (Sc4), and a game start waiting process is executed (Sc5). In the game start waiting process, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game is executed when a specified number of bets are set according to the game state and the start switch 7 is operated.

  Next, an internal lottery process is executed (Sc6). In the internal lottery process, whether or not to win the above-mentioned winning combination based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sc5 (that is, the display result is derived). The process of determining whether or not to allow) is performed.

  Next, a reel control process is executed (Sc7). In the reel control process, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the start switch 7, the result of the internal lottery in the step of Sd2, and the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player are detected. In response to this, processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  Next, a game end time setting process is executed (Sc8). In the game end setting process, when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped in the process of Sc7, a winning occurs according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The process which determines whether or not is executed. When it is determined that a winning has occurred, processing such as credit addition and medal payout is performed based on the number of payouts according to the winning. When a winning occurs, a process for setting a gaming state for the next game is executed after the medal payout is completed. Further, when no winning occurs, after the reels are stopped, processing for setting a gaming state for the next game is executed.

  When the setting process at the end of the game is completed, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the specific gaming state (Sc9). If it is not the end of the specific gaming state, the initial address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the game is determined. Set (Sc10) and return to the step of Sc1. If it is at the end of the specific gaming state, the start address of the initialization target RAM at the end of the specific gaming state is set (Sc11), and the process returns to the step of Sc1.

  Also, in the main process, a command storing process for generating a command according to the progress of the game and setting the command in the command queue is executed, and the set command is executed in the normal timer execution process (main) thereafter. It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by command transmission processing.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the special role winning number table, when no special role is won, that is, the winning winning number is “0”, the winning number of BB is “1”, The winning number is assigned “1”.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the navigation number is set to 0 indicating the standard push order (in this embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop), the stop order in which the left reel 2L is the first stop, that is, the left first 1 indicating 1 stop, stop order in which the middle reel 2C is the first stop, ie, 2 indicating middle first stop, stop order in which the right reel 2R is the first stop, ie 3, indicating right first stop, and first stop The left reel 2L, the second stop is the middle reel 2C, the third stop is the right reel 2R, and the stop order is 4, the first stop is the left reel 2L, the second stop is the right reel 2R, and the third stop is the middle reel 2C. 5 indicates a stop order, 6 indicates a stop order in which the first stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop is the left reel 2L, and the third stop is the right reel 2R, and the first stop is the middle reel 2C, the second stop. 7 indicates the stop order, with the right reel 2R and the third stop the left reel 2L. Stop is right reel 2L, second stop is left reel 2L, and third stop is middle reel 2C. 8 shows the stop order, first stop is right reel 2R, second stop is middle reel 2C, and third stop is left. 9 indicating the stop order for the reel 2L is set.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order in which the left reel 2L is stopped first is applied as the standard push order specified by the navigation number 0. However, the standard push order is disadvantageously advantageous for the player. As long as they are in a standard push order, other stop orders may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the navigation number table, a navigation number is set for each type of notification target combination among lottery target combinations, and for left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, and left bell 4. "1" is for the middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, and middle bell 4, and "2" is "3" for the right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, and right bell 4. "Is set for replay GR1," 5 "for replay GR2," 6 "for replay GR3," 7 "for replay GR4, and replay GR5 “8” is set to “9” for the replay GR6.

  In addition, for replay GR11-16, a navigation number is set according to the winning situation of the above-described extra lottery. For replay GR13 and replay GR14, navigation number 2 is set. For replay GR15 and replay GR16, navigation number 3 is set. 2 is set for the replay GR12 and the replay GR13, and the navigation number 1 is set for the replay GR14 and the replay GR15. Further, navigation numbers 1 and 2 are set for replay GR21 and replay GR24, navigation numbers 1 and 3 are set for replay GR22 and replay GR25, and navigation numbers 2 and 3 are set for replay GR23 and replay GR26. .

  Note that no navigation number is set for a normal replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, or common bell that is not a notification target combination among lottery combinations.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in the internal winning command setting process, first, the winning number of the special role set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sf1), and the acquired winning number is displayed. The transmission winning number to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sf2), and the first internal winning command is stored in the command queue based on the transmission winning number. The command transmitted by the main control unit 41 is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command content). When storing the first internal winning command in the command queue, 41 stores MODE indicating that the first internal winning command is in the first byte, and winning for sending the special role in the second byte EXT. Stores the number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, in the push order command setting process, first, the winning number of the general combination set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in the internal lottery process is acquired (Sg1), and then the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Whether or not the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT) with reference to a predetermined flag indicating whether the navigation notification is set or not Is determined (Sg2). If it is determined in step Sg2 that the navigation notification is not performed, whether or not the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is confirmed based on the stop status of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the result of the internal lottery. Is determined (Sg5), and if the winning combination is not confirmed in the winning line LN, the standard navigation number (0 in this embodiment) is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sg6).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation notification is in the state at step Sg2, or when it is determined at step Sg5 that the winning combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is determined, it is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 41b. With reference to the navigation number table (see FIG. 9), the navigation number corresponding to the winning number of the general combination acquired in step Sg1 is set as a transmission navigation number in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, if it is specified that the replays GR1 to GR6 are winning based on the internal winning numbers, the stop order in which the combination of the promotion replays is stopped on the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. The navigation number shown is set as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 16 are won and it is specified that the winning lottery is not selected, the combination of the middle replays is selected in the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped is set as a transmission navigation number. Further, when it is specified that the replays GR11 to 16 are winning and it is specified that the winning lottery is selected, the combination of special replays is selected in the winning line LN according to the type of the winning combination. A navigation number indicating the stop order to be stopped is set as a transmission navigation number.

  In addition, when it is specified that the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, one of red 7-match replay, red 7 miss-replay, blue 7-match replay, and blue 7 miss-replay depending on the type of the winning role The navigation number indicating the stop order in which the combination of the above can be stopped on the winning line LN is set as the transmission navigation number. In the present embodiment, in the navigation number table, two navigation numbers corresponding to the replay GRs 21 to 26 are set, but the main control unit 41 selects one of the navigation numbers selected by lottery. The navigation number is set as the transmission navigation number.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is a case where, for example, the game state is RT1 and the replay GR1 is won in a state where navigation notification is not performed by executing the push order command setting process. When none of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the promotion replay and the middle stage replay can be stopped, but it is not determined which combination will be stopped, so the standard navigation number (“0”) Is set as the transmission navigation number, and a push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. In addition, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, the promotion replay and the middle replay can still be stopped, and it is not determined which combination will stop, so the standard navigation number ("" 0 ") is set. When the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop and then the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, only the promoted replay can be stopped by the subsequent stop of the right reel 2R, and the combination to stop is confirmed. Therefore, even when navigation notification is not performed, a navigation number ("4") that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player (stop order for winning the promotion replay) is the transmission navigation number. Is set. When a reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped in the first stop, after the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, and when a reel other than the middle reel 2C is stopped as the second stop, the subsequent stop Regardless of the order, only the middle stage replay can be stopped, and the combination to be stopped is fixed. Therefore, even when navigation notification is not performed, a navigation number (“ 4 ") is set as the transmission navigation number.

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

  In addition, for example, when the game state is RT0, no navigation notification is performed, and the replay GR11 is won, and when none of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, the middle stage replay, special replay, Although the fall replay can be stopped, it is not determined which combination will be stopped, so the standard navigation number ("0") that cannot specify the stop order of the replay GR11 is set as the transmission navigation number. The push order command including the transmission navigation number is set. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped as the first stop, only the middle stage replay can be stopped, and the combination to stop is fixed. Therefore, even if the navigation notification is not performed, the stop advantageous to the player A navigation number (“2”) that can specify the order (stop order in which special replays are won) is set as the transmission navigation number. In addition, when the middle reel 2C is stopped as the first stop, it is determined that only the special replay is stopped. Therefore, a navigation number ("2") that can specify a stop order advantageous for the player is used for transmission. When the right reel 2R is stopped as the first stop and the right reel 2R is stopped, it is determined that only the fall replay is stopped. Therefore, a navigation number ("2") that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player. ) Is set as the transmission navigation number.

  In addition, when the game state is RT0 and the navigation notification is not performed and the replays GR12 to 16 are won, any of the middle stage replay, special replay, and fall fall replay is performed in the same manner as when the replay GR11 is won. When it is not determined whether the combination will stop, a push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and it is determined which combination of middle replay, special replay, and fall replay will stop In addition, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player (stop order in which a special replay is won) is set.

  Also, when the game state is RT2 and no navigation notification is made and the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the replays of red 7 and red 7 are missed in the same way as when the replays GR1 to 6 are won. When it is not certain which one of the replay, blue 7 complete replay, blue 7 missed replay, and promoted replay will stop, a push order command including a standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and which role When it is determined whether to stop, it is possible to specify a stop order (stop order in which red 7 complete replay, red 7 missing replay, blue 7 complete replay, blue 7 missing replay are awarded) that is advantageous to the player. Push order commands including are set.

  Further, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are won in a state where navigation notification is not performed, the same as when the replay GR 1 to 6 or the replay GR 21 to 26 is won. Thus, when it is not certain which combination of the middle bell and the upper bell 1 to 8 is to be stopped, a push order command including the standard navigation number (“0”) is set, and which combination is to be stopped. Is determined, a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player (stop order for winning the middle bell) is set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 does not control the AT, and when the notification target role is won, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order that is advantageous to the player at the timing determined for the player. A push order command including a navigation number that can specify an advantageous stop order is set and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The timing at which an advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the first stop operation is performed in the three-choice roles (replay GRs 11 to 16 and replay GRs 21 to 26 of the push-order replays), and the six-choice roles ( In the replays GR1 to GR6), it is the timing when the first stop operation is performed and it is determined that the winning combination advantageous to the player is not stopped, or the second stop operation is performed.

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

  When the sub control unit 91 specifies that the navigation notification is being performed on the main control unit 41 side based on the push order command, the first internal winning command, and the second internal winning command described above. In addition, a navigation effect is performed. When the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect, the winning of the notification target role is specified based on the second internal winning command, and the navigation number is other than “0” based on the push order command. That is, when it is specified that the pressing order advantageous to the player is other than the standard pressing order, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a stop order image indicating the stop order according to the navigation number specified based on the pressing order command. To display. In the navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image that suggests a role that may be won based on the second internal winning command. At this time, for example, when the push order bell is elected as the notification target role, by displaying the image of “bell”, it is possible to win the push order bell, and the push order replay is won. If there is, the type of replay GR that may be won is identified based on the gaming state (RT0 to RT3) on the main control unit 41 side identified based on the gaming state command or the like, and the identified replay By performing effects according to the roles included in the GR (for example, promotion replay in replay GR1-6, special replay in replay GR11-16, red 7 replay or blue 7 replay in replay GR21-26) It is possible to suggest the possibility of winning a role that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, as an effect according to the combination included in the replay GR in the navigation effect, for example, even when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are won in the internal lottery, in the winning command transmission process on the main control unit 41 side, the second internal winning is performed. “2” indicating any one of the replays GR 1 to 6, 11 to 16, and 21 to 26 is uniformly set as the command transmission winning number, but the sub-control unit 91 has the second internal Based on the winning command, the winning number for transmission is “2”, and the gaming state is identified as RT2 based on the gaming state command or the like, so that the replay GRs 21 to 26 are winning. A red 7 replay or blue by an operation according to the stop order together with an image showing the stop order corresponding to the navigation number specified based on the push order command. A role included in the replays GR 21 to 26 is displayed by displaying an image (in this embodiment, an image prompting a stop operation at the timing of aiming at red 7 and blue 7 on each reel) that suggests the possibility of winning the replay. Among them, it is possible to perform an effect according to a combination advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, a combination having a high average number of games won in the ART game number lottery).

  Next, the control content of the winning determination command transmission process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a winning number (0 to 64) is assigned in advance for each type of winning combination for the special combination and the general combination, and a winning number table in which a winning number is set for each type of winning combination is a predetermined number in the ROM 41b. Stored in the area. Winning number 0 is assigned to the outlier. Winning numbers 1 to 29 are assigned to bells (upper bells 1 to 8 (24 types), middle bells (1 type), and right-down bells (4 types)). The winning numbers 30, 31 are assigned to watermelons (middle stage watermelon, right-down watermelon). Winning numbers 32-34 are assigned to cherries (middle cherries, square cherries). Winning numbers 35-62 are replay (middle replay (2 types), right-up replay (2 types), promotion replay (1 type), fall replay (9 types), special replay (2 types), red 7-match replay ( 1 type), red 7 missing replay (5 types), blue 7 uniform replay (1 type), blue 7 missing replay (5 types)). The winning number 63 is assigned to BB (blue 7 assortment). The winning number 64 is assigned to RB (red 7 assortment).

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the winning determination command setting process, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM is acquired based on the winning determination result in the winning determination process (Sh1), and the winning determination command is based on the winning number. Is stored in the command queue (Sh2), and the winning determination command setting process is terminated. When storing the winning determination command in the command queue, the main control unit 41 stores MODE indicating the winning determination command in the first byte, and stores the winning number in EXT of the second byte.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment is configured to stop the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R step by step every time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and is advantageous for the player. The order is fixed before the operation of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, the third stop operation is completed, and the main control unit 41 performs navigation in the push order command setting process. When the internal lottery result becomes a notification target in a state other than the state in which the notification is executed, when the stop order advantageous to the player is determined, that is, when the first stop and second stop operations are performed Thereafter, since a push order command including a navigation number that can specify a stop order advantageous to the player according to the internal winning result is set and transmitted, even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated, In accordance with whether or not the sub-control unit 91 is operated in the order of stop advantageous for the player when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target role, while preventing the stop order advantageous for the player to be specified Production can be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a push order replay and a push order bell as notification target roles for performing navigation notification, and the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, In other words, the internal lottery results are assigned consecutive numbers in the first numerical range (2 to 19) as the winning application numbers of the lottery target roles of replay GR1-6, replay GR11-16, and replay GR21-26, and the internal lottery The winning number when the result is the push order bell, that is, the internal lottery result is the second numerical range as the winning number of each lottery subject of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 Since the consecutive numerical values (23 to 34) are assigned, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is in the first numerical range or the second numerical value when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination. In the numerical range Depending on whether either a push order replay internal lottery result, since it is possible to determine whether the push order bell, can be simplified processing for setting the second internal winning command in internal winning command setting process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a first state (RT0, RT1, RT2) and a second state (for example, RT1 or RT2 as the first state, RT1 as the first state, It is possible to control to a plurality of gaming states (RT0 to 4, RB) including RT0 or RT2 for RT1 and RT0 or RT1 for RT2 as the first state. The types of push order replays as notification target roles determined in the internal lottery are different (in this embodiment, for example, in RT0, while replay GRs 11 to 16 are lottery target roles, replay GR1 to 6 and replay GR21 to 26 is not a lottery target, but in RT1, replays GR1 to 6 are lottery targets, while replays GR11 to 16 and replay GR21 to 26 are lottery targets. In RT2, the replay GRs 21 to 26 are the lottery target roles, while the replay GR1 to 6 and the replay GRs 11 to 16 are not the lottery target roles, but the game target RT0 to 2 and the notification target roles that are the targets of the internal winnings. In the first state, the winning number when the internal lottery result is the push order replay, and the internal lottery result is the push order replay when the gaming state is the second state. Since the winning numbers are all assigned to the first numerical range (2 to 19), the internal lottery result is pushed in both the first state and the second state in the internal winning command setting process. Processing for determining whether or not forward replay is performed can be made common.

  In addition, in the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment responds to the internal lottery result when the internal lottery result is a role other than the notification target role or in a state that is not controlled by the AT. When the second internal winning command including the winning number (0 to 20, 20 to 22, 35 in the present embodiment) is set and the internal lottery result is the push order replay which is the notification target combination, When one winning number (2 in the present embodiment) included in the numerical range (2 to 19) is included and the internal lottery result is a push order bell that is a notification target role, the second numerical range (23 to 34) ), The second internal winning command including one winning number (23 in the present embodiment) is set, and the internal lottery result is a notification target role in a state where it is not controlled by the AT. Also inform The second internal winning command including the winning number corresponding to the internal lottery result is transmitted even if it is a role other than the elephant role, or the second lottery regardless of whether the internal lottery result is a notification target role or not. The process of creating and sending the internal winning command can be shared.

  In the internal winning command setting process, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment determines whether the notification target combination is the notification target combination when the internal lottery result becomes the notification target combination regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT. Although it is possible to specify that it has been won, it is configured to set the second internal winning command related to the general role so that it is not possible to specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player, but when it is not controlled by the AT When the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination, the fact that the notification target combination has been won can be specified, but the second internal winning related to the general combination so that the stop order advantageous to the player cannot be specified While the command is set and the state is controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination, a winning number corresponding to the type of the notification target combination won, for example, pressing When replay GR11 is won as a replay, it is controlled by AT by setting a second internal winning command including a winning number “8”, and when middle bell 1 is won as a push order bell, including a winning number “27”. In this state, the second internal winning command that can identify the type of the notified role to be notified may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, it is possible to specify a stop order advantageous for the player according to the type of the role to be notified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command. The control unit 91 can notify the stop order advantageous for the player by the navigation effect. Further, in such a configuration, in the state controlled by the AT, the winning number of the lottery subject in the internal lottery can be specified from the winning number included in the second internal winning command. For example, when the replay GR 21 is won, an effect suggesting the possibility that the red 7 replay included in the replay GR 21 is won can be performed.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, 1 to 35 are assigned as the winning numbers for the general roles, and the winning numbers for the push order replay that is the notification target role are continuously set in the first numerical range (2 to 19). The winning number of the push order bell that is the notification target combination is continuously set in the second numerical range (23 to 34), and the winning numbers of the non-notifying target combination are the first numerical range and the second numerical range. However, it may be configured such that the winning numbers of all the non-notification target roles are continuously set in the third numerical value range. By adopting such a configuration, whether or not the internal lottery result is a notification target combination is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target combination. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process when transmitting the second internal winning command, and determine whether the winning number assigned to the non-notifying subject combination is within a predetermined numerical range. The processing to be performed can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, in the internal winning command transmission process, regardless of the gaming state, the same type of notification target role group (in this embodiment, the push order replay group, the push order bell For each group, the same winning number for transmission (in this embodiment, “2” for the push order replay group and “23” for the push order group is set uniformly) is set. The second internal winning command including the credit winning number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In the internal winning command transmission process, the group of notification target roles to which the same winning number for transmission is set is at least Regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, when the internal lottery result becomes a notification target combination, it can be specified that the notification target combination is won, but it is advantageous for the player to stop For the group of the same type of notification target combination that is a lottery target in one gaming state, one advantageous role for the player is included for each group. It is good also as a structure which divides into a some group and sets the winning number for transmission which is different for every divided group. As a result, it is possible to specify on the sub-control unit 91 side whether the notification target combination belonging to any one of the plurality of groups has been won, and to execute an effect corresponding to the specified group. As such a configuration, for example, with respect to the push order replay of the present embodiment, the replay GRs 21 to 26 that are the lottery targets in the gaming state RT2 are used for the player (in this embodiment, red 7 replay and blue 7 In order to include one replay), the first group (replay GR21 to 23) and the second group (replay GR24 to 26) are divided into different transmissions for the first group and the second group, respectively. By configuring the credit winning number (for example, 2A, 2B), the sub-control unit 91 receives the second internal winning command including the transmission winning number indicating the first group when the gaming state is RT2. By receiving, it is possible to specify that the first group has been won and to perform an effect suggesting the possibility of red 7 replay winning a prize. By receiving the second internal winning command including the winning number for transmission indicating the second group, it is specified that the second group is winning and suggests that Blue 7 Replay may win It is possible to execute the effect to be performed, that is, to perform the effect more specified for the role advantageous to the player.

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

  As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control unit 91 executes timer interrupt processing (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area (Sp1). Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved in the stack of the RAM 91c, the destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so as to become 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In Sp3, when the power interruption flag is not set, the sub control unit 91 executes a command analysis process (Sp4). In the command analysis process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a command is stored in the command buffer, and acquires a command from the command buffer if the command is stored in the command buffer.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes command control processing (Sp5), executes reel stop command reception processing (Sp6), and ends the processing.

  In the present embodiment, the meter effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91 during the above-described CZ. In the following description, four meter effects from the first meter effect to the fourth meter effect will be described. First, the flow of meter effects common to each meter effect will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the flow of the meter effect. The meter effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91. The meter in this embodiment suggests the physical strength of the enemy character EC in the confrontation effect between the player character MC and the enemy character EC. The physical strength of the enemy character EC is an example of a specific value. The sub-control unit 91 can switch and display a plurality of meters (in this embodiment, three meters M1, M2, and M3). The meter M1 is a meter displayed first, and the meter M3 is a meter displayed last.

  Physical strength is assigned to each of the three meters M1, M2, and M3. For example, when the physical strength of the enemy character EC is 25, physical strength of 5 is assigned to the meter M1, 10 to the meter M2, and 10 to the meter M3. Details of the allocation method will be described later. In the following description, when each of the meters M1, M2, and M3 is not particularly distinguished, an arbitrary meter may be simply expressed as a meter M. In this embodiment, three meters are taken as an example, but a plurality of meters may be used.

  The sub control unit 91 updates (decreases in the present embodiment) the physical strength of the enemy character EC when an update condition described later is satisfied. Then, when the physical strength of the updated enemy character EC reaches a predetermined value (“0” in the present embodiment), it can be controlled to an advantageous state (AT in the present embodiment) advantageous to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, first, the meter M1 is displayed. In the present embodiment, a progress display 601 is displayed together with the meter. The progress display 601 indicates the total number of meters (in this embodiment, “3”) and the number of meters already displayed. The meter already displayed is “1” if the currently displayed meter is the meter M1, “2” if the currently displayed meter is the meter M2, and “3” if the currently displayed meter is the meter M3. is there. In place of the already displayed meter, the number of meters not displayed or the number of meters not displayed plus 1 may be used. For example, if the currently displayed meter is the meter M1, the number of undisplayed meters is 2, so that 1 is added to the number of meters not displayed. 3 ”. Therefore, when the currently displayed meter is the meter M1, “3/3” is displayed in the progress display 601. This progress display 601 makes it easy to convey the current situation to the player.

  FIG. 14B shows a screen on which the meter M1 is 0 and the meter M2 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 14B, the meter M2 is decreased by giving an attack. FIG. 14C is a diagram showing a screen in which the meter M3 becomes 0 and the confrontation is won. In the confrontation effect, the player is notified that the AT is controlled by winning the confrontation by decreasing the meters M1, M2, and M3 one after another by the attack of the own character MC, setting the last meter M3 to 0.

  Next, a display mode of a meter applicable to each meter effect will be described. In the present embodiment, which meter is being displayed among the plurality of meters is displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, in each meter effect, the color may be changed for each of the meters M1, M2, and M3. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display mode of the meter. FIG. 15A to FIG. 15C are diagrams showing the colors of the meters M1, M2, and M3 by hatching. In the present embodiment, the meter M1 is displayed in blue. The meter M2 is displayed in green. The meter M3 is displayed in red. In this way, by changing the color and displaying, the player can recognize which of the plurality of meters is displayed.

  In general gaming machines, blue, green, and red are used as colors indicating the degree of expectation for an advantageous state (in this embodiment, the degree of expectation for an AT). And the expectation to an advantageous state is high in order of blue, green, and red. Therefore, the color displayed on the meter suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous state, and the closer the specific numerical value is to the predetermined value, the higher the expected degree indicated is the color indicated by the predetermined color. The Thereby, a player can recognize suitably that a predetermined value is near.

  FIG. 15D is a diagram showing a switching effect. In the example of FIG. 15D, a switching effect executed when switching from the meter M2 to the meter M1 is shown. As shown in FIG. 15D, the switching effect is an effect in which the area around the meter shines for a moment. Thereby, it can be made easy to tell the player that the meter has been switched.

  Based on the flow of the meter effects described above and the display modes of the meters applicable to each meter effect, the first meter effect and the second meter effect characterized by the allocation of physical strength to the meter M will be described. The update conditions common to each meter effect will be described together with the description of the meter effect and the second meter effect.

  The first meter effect will be described. The first meter effect is characterized by a physical strength allocation method. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of physical strength allocation. In the 1st meter production, even if the update amount for updating the specific numerical value is the same, the amount of change of the meter when one of the meters is displayed is different from the one meter. It is produced so that the amount of change of the meter when the meter is displayed is different.

  Briefly explaining the first meter production, even if the meter has the same shape, the production is different. Therefore, the physical strength allocated to one meter and another meter is different. By doing in this way, the amount of change between one meter and another meter is sharpened, and attention to the production can be increased without becoming monotonous. In the following description, the physical strength allocation method in the first meter effect may be expressed as the first allocation method. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing an example of assignment in a case where one meter is a meter that is displayed first, and another meter is a meter that is displayed after the display of one meter is completed.

  In FIG. 16A, the physical strength of the enemy character EC is 25 as an example. Of the physical strength 25, physical strength 5 is allocated to the meter M1, and physical strength 10 is allocated to the meters M2 and M3. Accordingly, in the meter effect executed in the allocation example of FIG. 16A, the first meter M1 decreases quickly. Thereby, attention in introduction in meter production can be raised.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram showing an example of assignment in the case where one meter is a meter that is displayed last and another meter is a meter that is displayed before the display of one meter is performed. is there.

  In FIG. 16B, the physical strength of the enemy character EC is 25 as an example. Of the physical strength 25, physical strength 5 is assigned to the meter M3, and physical strength 10 is assigned to the meters M1 and M2. Accordingly, in the meter effect executed in the allocation example of FIG. 16B, the last meter M3 decreases quickly. Thereby, a degree of attention can be raised suitably about whether a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  In addition, when the decrease in the meter is quick, the player has a higher expectation, so pay attention to the meter production. On the other hand, when the decrease of the meter is slow, the player pays attention to the meter production because he wants to decrease it quickly. That is, since the player pays attention to the meter effect regardless of whether the decrease is early or late, also in the case of FIG. 16A, the degree of attention can be suitably increased as to whether or not the specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value. In addition, in the case of FIG. 16 (b), it is possible to increase the attention in the introduction of the meter effect.

  In this way, in the meter production that the player pays attention to, in this embodiment, by providing meters with different amounts of change, it becomes possible to add sharpness that could not be obtained with conventional technology, so it does not become monotonous , Can further increase the attention to meter production.

  As described above, by assigning different physical strengths to a plurality of meters, even if the physical strength to be decreased is the same, the amount of change in the meters is different. FIG. 17A is a diagram showing the amount of change of two meters to which different physical strengths are assigned. FIG. 17 (a) shows that, in the meter M1 to which the physical strength 5 is assigned and the meter M3 to which the physical strength 10 is assigned, although the amount of reduction is greatly different, it is updated with the same update amount 2. ing.

  The meter described above is a meter in which the amount corresponding to physical strength 1, that is, the interval corresponding to physical strength 1 is constant within one meter. Therefore, when updated with the same physical strength in the same meter, the meter has the same amount of change. Next, an example of a meter in which the interval is not constant will be described. FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating Example 1 in which the interval is not constant. The meter M3 shown in FIG. 17 (b) is a meter that is less likely to decrease at the beginning and is likely to decrease later. The meter M3 shown in FIG. 17C is a meter that tends to decrease at the beginning and becomes less likely to decrease later. A meter M3 shown in FIG. 17 (d) is a meter that randomly determines an interval. In any of the meters M3 in FIG. 17B to FIG. 17D, the amount of change in one meter is different, so that the sharpness is added and attention to the production can be increased without becoming monotonous.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 17B to 17D, a meter in which the interval is not constant is referred to as an indefinite interval meter. This irregular interval meter can be applied to any production from the first meter production to the fourth meter production.

  One meter described with reference to FIG. 16 is allotted less physical strength than the other meters, but one meter may be assigned more physical strength than the other meters. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a meter in which one meter is assigned more physical strength than the other meters.

  In FIG. 18A, the physical strength of the enemy character EC is 20 as an example. Of the physical strength 20, physical strength 10 is assigned to the meter M1, and physical strength 5 is assigned to the meters M2 and M3. Therefore, in the meter effect executed in the allocation example of FIG. 18A, the decrease is slow in the first meter M1, and the decrease is fast in other meters. Thereby, while being able to raise the attention by introduction in meter production, the degree of attention can be raised suitably about whether a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  In FIG. 18B, the physical strength of the enemy character EC is 20 as an example. Of the physical strength 20, physical strength 10 is assigned to the meter M3, and physical strength 5 is assigned to the meters M1 and M2. Accordingly, in the meter effect executed in the allocation example of FIG. 18B, the decrease is slow in the last meter M3, and the decrease is fast in other meters. Thereby, while being able to raise the attention by introduction in meter production, the degree of attention can be raised suitably about whether a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  In the first allocation method described above, the meters with different amounts of change may be the first meter, the last meter, or a meter other than the first and last meters.

  Next, the second meter effect will be described. The second meter production is also characterized by a physical strength allocation method. In general confrontation effects in game machines, a plurality of enemy characters with different physical strengths are often prepared. For example, a boss, a medium boss, a small fish, etc. are prepared, and the physical strength of the boss is different from that of the small fish. That is, the difference amount between the initial value of the specific numerical value (physical strength) and the predetermined value (0) differs between the physical strength of the boss and the small fish.

  In such a case, in the second meter effect, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of the meters M1, M2, and M3 is used regardless of whether the first amount or the second amount is set as the difference amount. When a meter is displayed and a specific value is suggested by one meter (for example, meter M1) of a predetermined number of meters even when either the first amount or the second amount is set, update The amount of change that changes in accordance with the amount of update performed is rendered to be the same.

  Briefly describing the second meter effect, the meter is provided with the same amount of change between the boss and the small fish. By doing in this way, since the amount of change is the same regardless of the amount of difference in one meter, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of physical strength assignment when enemy characters having different physical strengths are displayed using the same number of meters. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of assignment when one meter is a meter that is displayed first. FIG. 19A shows an example of allocation of the physical strength of an enemy character having a physical strength (difference amount) 25, and FIG. 19B shows an example of allocation of the physical strength of an enemy character having physical strength (difference amount) 45. In FIG. 19, one meter is a meter M1.

  In FIG. 19A, among the physical strength 25, physical strength 5 is assigned to the meter M1, and physical strength 10 is assigned to the meters M2 and M3. In FIG. 19B, among the physical strength 45, physical strength 5 is allocated to the meter M1, and physical strength 20 is allocated to the meters M2 and M3. Thereby, since the change amount is the same regardless of the difference amount in one meter, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value. In addition, the introduction of meter production can increase the attention. In the following description, the physical strength allocation method in the second meter effect may be expressed as a second allocation method.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of assignment in the case where one meter is the meter displayed last. In FIG. 20A, among the physical strength 25, physical strength 5 is assigned to the meter M3, and physical strength 10 is assigned to the meters M1 and M2. In FIG. 20B, among the physical strength 45, the physical strength 5 is assigned to the meter M3, and the physical strength 20 is assigned to the meters M1 and M2. By doing in this way, attention degree can be raised suitably about whether a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  In the second allocation method described above, the meter having the same change amount may be the first meter, the last meter, or a meter other than the first and last meters. The first assignment method is a method for assigning physical strength of one enemy character, and the second assignment method is a method for assigning physical strength between a plurality of enemy characters. Therefore, the first assignment method and the second assignment method are mutually exclusive. Since they are not exclusive, the two methods can be applied simultaneously.

  Next, update conditions common to each meter effect will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing various tables used in the update effect. FIG. 21A shows an update amount table. The update amount table indicates a selection ratio of update amounts. This update amount table is stored in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41. In addition to the update amount, the main control unit 41 determines the initial value of the enemy character's physical strength at the start of CZ. The determined initial value of the physical strength is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the start of CZ.

  The update condition for updating the specific numerical value is to win the bell, watermelon and cherry during CZ. Therefore, the update condition is not satisfied when the game is lost or the replay is won. When the bell, watermelon, and cherry are won in the CZ, the main control unit 41 draws the update amount using the update amount table.

  As shown in the update amount table, when the bell is elected, the rate that the update amount is 1 is 70%, the rate that the update amount is 2 is 20%, and the rate that the update amount is 3 is 10%, and the rate at which the update amount is 4 or more is 0%. When a watermelon is won, the rate at which the update amount is 1 is 30%, the rate at which the update amount is 2 is 30%, the rate at which the update amount is 3 is 20%, and the update amount is 4 The rate at which the update amount is 5 is 5%, and the rate at which the update amount is 6 or more is 0%.

  When a corner cherry is won, the rate of update amount 3 or less is 0%, the rate of update amount 4 is 30%, the rate of update amount 5 is 30%, and the update amount The rate at which 6 is 6 is 30%, the rate at which the update amount is 8 is 10%, and the rate at which the update amount is 10 is 0%. When the middle cherries are elected, the rate at which the update amount is 4 or less is 0%, the rate at which the update amount is 5 is 30%, the rate at which the update amount is 6 is 40%, and the update amount The ratio at which 8 is 8 is 20%, and the ratio at which the update amount is 10 is 10%.

  The main control unit 41 transmits the update amount selected by the update amount table to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes an update effect based on the update amount. In this manner, by determining the update amount for updating the specific numerical value every time the update condition is satisfied, the player can be focused on when the update condition is satisfied.

  The main control unit 41 may determine the update amount between 10 games in advance without performing the lottery using the update table. Such a production is also called a finished race. FIG. 21B is a diagram showing a work race table. In the completed race table shown in FIG. 21 (b), the enemy character has a physical strength of 30, and two update amounts are provided for each game when winning and defeating. In the present embodiment, only the finished race table of FIG. 21B is shown as an example, but in general, a plurality of finished race tables are prepared.

  Note that, in the completed race table shown in FIG. 21B, the same update amount is obtained from the first game to the ninth game. This is for maintaining the interest to the end by making it impossible for the player to determine whether or not the game is fake because the same update amount is used for the ninth game in both cases of winning and losing. The sub-control unit 91 that has received the update amount executes an update effect based on the update amount. This completes the description of the update condition. Next, an update effect in the first meter effect and the second meter effect will be described.

  In the first meter effect and the second meter effect, a normal attack and a special attack are provided as update effects. Special attacks are attacks that appear more powerful than normal attacks. When the sub control unit 91 receives the update amount, the sub control unit 91 calculates a change amount of the meter M according to the update amount. For example, when the update amount is 3 and the physical strength 5 is assigned to the meter M, the change amount is 60%, and when the physical strength 10 is assigned to the meter M, the change amount is 30%. .

  FIG. 21C is a diagram showing an updated effect table in the first meter effect and the second meter effect. The update effect table indicates the selection ratio of the update effect. The sub-control unit 91 draws an update effect using the update effect table based on the calculated change amount. As shown in the update effect table, when the amount of change is greater than 0% and less than or equal to 40%, the rate at which the normal attack is selected is 100%, and the rate at which the special attack is selected is 0%. When the amount of change is greater than 40 and less than or equal to 60, the rate at which the normal attack is selected is 50%, and the rate at which the special attack is selected is 50%. When the amount of change is greater than 60, the rate at which the normal attack is selected is 0%, and the rate at which the special attack is selected is 100%. As described above, by executing the update effect according to the change amount of the meter, it is possible to prevent the change of the meter M from causing a sense of incongruity.

  Next, the processing content of the sub control unit 91 in the meter effect will be described. As described above, the main control unit 41 transmits the initial value of the enemy character's physical strength to the sub-control unit 91 at the start of CZ, and transmits the update amount to the sub-control unit 91 each time the update condition is satisfied. The sub control unit 91 executes the update effect at the time of the third stop. Therefore, the update effect is executed in the reel stop command reception process of Sp6 in FIG. The update effect is an effect of updating the attack of the player character MC and the meter M.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the CZ process (first meter effect and second meter effect) executed by the sub-control unit 91. This CZ process is a process executed from the start to the end of CZ. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the currently played game is a game at the start of CZ (St1). In the case of a game at the start of CZ (St1: YES), the initial value of the physical strength received from the main control unit 41 is set in the meters M1, M2, and M3 according to the first allocation method or the second allocation method described above ( St2), this process is terminated.

  If it is not a game at the start of CZ (St1: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a game other than losing or replay has been won (St3). If the loss or replay is won (St3: NO), the sub-control unit 91 ends this process. When a winning other than a loss or replay is won (St3: YES), the sub-control unit 91 acquires the update amount received from the main control unit 41 (St4). The sub-control unit 91 calculates a change amount from the update amount, and draws an update effect using the update effect table (St5). The sub-control unit 91 executes the lottery update effect (St6), and ends this process.

  In the CZ process of FIG. 22 described above, the update effect is lottery based on the change amount, but the update effect may be lottery based on the update amount. An advantage of executing the update effect based on the amount of change is that the possibility that the meter changes as the update effect looks is great. The merit of executing the update effect based on the amount of change is that it matches the actual amount of physical strength update.

  Next, the third meter effect will be described. The third meter effect is characterized by a method for selecting an update effect. In the third meter effect, the selection ratio of the update effect to be executed is different when one meter among a plurality of meters is displayed and when another meter different from the one meter is displayed. It is a meter production.

  The third meter effect will be briefly described. For example, when the meter M1 is displayed, a special attack is likely to occur, and when other meters are displayed, the special effect is difficult to occur. By doing so, the selection ratio of the update effect is different between one meter and the other meter, so that the sharpness is added and attention to the effect can be increased without becoming monotonous. The special attack in the third meter effect is an example of the specific update effect. The renewal effects include a special attack and a normal attack.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing various tables in the third meter effect. In the third meter effect, an update effect is drawn using two tables, a meter reference update effect table and an update amount reference update effect table. The meter reference update effect table is a table for drawing an update effect in accordance with the displayed meter. The update amount standard update effect table is a table for drawing lots of update effects according to the update amount.

  FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B are diagrams showing a meter reference update effect table. The meter reference update effect table shows the selection ratio of update effects. FIG. 23A shows a meter reference update effect table with one meter as the first meter M1, and FIG. 23B shows a meter reference update effect table with the one meter as the last meter M3. FIG.

  In the meter reference update effect table of FIG. 23A, when the displayed meter is the meter M1, the ratio of selecting the special attack is 90%, and the ratio of selecting the normal attack is 10%. On the other hand, when the displayed meters are meters M2 and M3, the ratio of selecting the special attack is 10%, and the ratio of selecting the normal attack is 90%. The meter reference update effect table in FIG. 23A realizes an effect in which one meter is a meter that is displayed first, and the other meter is a meter that is displayed after the display of one meter is finished. it can. By doing in this way, attention in introduction in meter production can be raised.

  In the meter reference update effect table of FIG. 23 (b), when the displayed meter is the meter M3, the ratio of selecting the special attack is 90%, and the ratio of selecting the normal attack is 10%. On the other hand, when the displayed meters are the meters M1 and M2, the rate of selecting the special attack is 10%, and the rate of selecting the normal attack is 90%. According to the meter reference update effect table in FIG. 23 (b), one meter is the meter that is displayed last, and the other meter is the meter that is displayed until one meter is displayed. realizable. By doing in this way, attention degree can be raised suitably about whether a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  In this way, in any meter-based update effect table, selection of the update effect to be executed is performed when one meter is displayed and when another meter different from the one meter is displayed. The ratio is different.

  The update amount standard update effect table shown in FIG. 23C shows the selection ratio of update effects. In the update amount reference update effect table, when the update amount is 0 to 3, the rate at which the normal attack is selected is 100%, and the rate at which the special attack is selected is 0%. When the update amount is 4 to 6, the rate at which the normal attack is selected is 50%, and the rate at which the special attack is selected is 50%. When the update amount is 7 or more, the rate at which the normal attack is selected is 0%, and the rate at which the special attack is selected is 100%. Thus, the special attack is easily selected when the update amount for updating the specific numerical value is larger than a predetermined update amount (for example, 4). Also, as shown in the meter reference update effect table in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the special attack is easily selected when one meter is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the amount of updating of the specific numerical value is large.

  In the third meter effect, the meter M changes after it becomes possible to specify which update effect (normal attack or special attack) the update effect. In order to explain this specifically, first, the attack modes of the normal attack and the special attack will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing each attack mode, FIG. 24 (a) is a diagram showing a normal attack, and FIG. 24 (b) is a diagram showing a special attack.

  What is common to each attack mode is that the ball is deformed after colliding with an enemy character and the attack mode can be specified. As shown in FIG. 24A, in a normal attack, a ball that collides with an enemy character has a shape extending in the longitudinal direction. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, the ball that collided with the enemy character in the special attack becomes a star shape.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a state in which the meter M changes after it becomes possible to specify which update effect. First, as shown in FIG. 25A, the player character MC performs a ball attack on the enemy character EC. Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the ball collides with the enemy character EC, but since it is impossible to specify which update effect, the meter M1 does not change. Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, when the ball is deformed into a star shape, the update effect can be specified as a special attack, and thereafter the meter M1 changes. By doing in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to the change of the display amount of a meter.

  In the example of FIG. 25, the meter M1 changes when the update effect can be specified, but it may be after the update effect can be specified. For example, when the attack ends or when the attack ends. The meter M1 may be changed after a certain time.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the control content of the CZ process (third meter effect) executed by the sub-control unit 91. This CZ process is a process executed from the start to the end of CZ. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the currently played game is a game at the start of CZ (Sj1). In the case of a game at the start of CZ (Sj1: YES), the initial value of the physical strength received from the main control unit 41 is set in the meters M1, M2, and M3 according to the first allocation method or the second allocation method described above. (Sj2), this process is terminated.

  If it is not a game at the time of starting CZ (Sj1: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a game other than a loss or replay has been won (Sj3). When the loss or replay is won (Sj3: NO), the sub-control unit 91 ends this process. In the case where a win other than a loss or replay is won (Sj3: YES), the sub-control unit 91 acquires the update amount received from the main control unit 41 (Sj4). The sub-control unit 91 draws an update effect using the update amount reference update effect table described in FIG. 23C (Sj5). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the lottery update effect is a normal attack (Sj6).

  If the update effect is a special attack (Sj6: NO), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to Sj8. When the update effect is a normal attack (Sj6: YES), the sub-control unit 91 redraws the update effect using the meter-based update effect table described with reference to FIG. 23A or FIG. Sj7). The sub-control unit 91 executes the lottery update effect (St8), and ends this process.

  As described above, in the third meter effect, the selection ratio of the update effect is different between one meter and another meter, so that the sharpness is added and attention to the effect can be increased without becoming monotonous. In addition, by using not only the meter reference update effect table but also the update amount reference update effect table, the difference in the selection ratio by the displayed meter is produced, and the effect is not caused based on the update amount. Can be executed.

  Next, the fourth meter effect will be described. The fourth meter effect is characterized by a meter changing method. The fourth meter effect is a meter effect that selects the number of times to change the meter when the specific numerical value is updated, and changes the meter by the selected number of times, and one meter of a plurality of meters is displayed. This is a meter effect in which the selection ratio of the number of times is different when the other meter different from the one meter is displayed. To briefly explain the fourth meter effect, for example, when the meter M1 is displayed, it is a meter effect in which the number of meter changes is large, and when another meter is displayed, the meter change number is small. By doing in this way, the selection ratio of the number of times of changing between one meter and another meter is different, and it is possible to increase the attention to the production without becoming monotonous.

  In the fourth meter effect, since the meter is changed once for each attack, the number of attacks matches the number of changes. Therefore, in the following description, the number of attacks is used instead of the number of changes.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing each table in the fourth meter effect. In the fourth meter effect, an update effect is drawn using three tables: a meter reference update effect table, an update amount reference update effect table, and an arrival time effect table. The meter reference update effect table is a table for drawing the number of attacks in accordance with the displayed meter. The update amount reference update effect table is a table for drawing the number of attacks according to the update amount. The arrival time effect table is a table for drawing the number of attacks when the physical strength reaches 0 by updating the physical strength.

  FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B are diagrams showing a meter reference update effect table. The meter reference update effect table indicates the selection ratio of the number of attacks. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a meter reference update effect table in which one meter is displayed as the first meter M1, and FIG. 27B shows the meter M3 displayed as one meter last. It is a figure which shows the meter reference | standard update production table.

  In the meter reference update effect table of FIG. 27 (a), when the displayed meter is the meter M1, the rate of selecting the 3rd attack is 60%, and the rate of selecting the 2nd attack is 30%. Yes, the rate at which a one-time attack is selected is 10%. On the other hand, when the displayed meters are meters M2 and M3, the rate at which the three-time attack is selected is 10%, the rate at which the two-time attack is selected is 30%, and the one-time attack is selected. The percentage is 60%. By doing in this way, attention in introduction in meter production can be raised.

  In the meter reference update effect table of FIG. 27 (b), when the displayed meter is the meter M3, the rate of selecting the 3rd attack is 60%, and the rate of selecting the 2nd attack is 30%. Yes, the rate at which a one-time attack is selected is 10%. On the other hand, when the displayed meters are the meters M1 and M2, the rate of selecting the 3 times attack is 10%, the rate of selecting the 2 times attack is 30%, and the 1 time attack is selected. The percentage is 60%. By doing in this way, attention degree can be raised suitably about whether a specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  Thus, in any meter-based update effect table, the selection ratio of the number of attacks is different when one meter is displayed and when another meter different from the one meter is displayed. Different.

  The update amount criterion update effect table shown in FIG. 27C shows the selection ratio of the number of attacks. In the update amount standard update effect table, when the update amount is 0 to 3, the rate of selecting the 3rd attack is 0%, the rate of selecting the 2nd attack is 20%, and the 1st attack is selected The percentage to be played is 80%. When the update amount is 4 to 6, the rate of selecting 3 attacks is 20%, the rate of selecting 2 attacks is 60%, and the rate of selecting 1 attack is 20% . When the update amount is 7 or more, the rate of selecting the 3rd attack is 80%, the rate of selecting the 2nd attack is 20%, and the rate of selecting the 1st attack is 0%.

  As described above, when the amount of updating the physical strength is larger than the predetermined update amount, the number of times larger than the predetermined number is easily selected. Specifically, when the predetermined update amount is set to 6, when the update amount for updating the physical strength is 7 or more, the number of times (three times) larger than the predetermined number of times (one or two times) is easily selected. By doing so, it is possible to give the player the impression that the specific numerical value is updated much.

  The arrival time effect table shown in FIG. 27C shows the selection ratio of the number of attacks. In the arrival stage table, the rate at which the 3rd attack is selected is 80%, the rate at which the 2nd attack is selected is 20%, and the rate at which the 1st attack is selected is 0%.

  In this manner, since the attack is selected at least twice at the time of arrival, the player can be focused on the number of changes in the meter. In general, since the player feels uplifted during the attack, the player can feel more uplifted by a plurality of attacks in which an attack is performed for a longer time compared to a single attack. In addition, the player gets stronger in the body every time he attacks, so the more the number of attacks, the more the interest is improved, and the interest is doubled by reaching, so the effect of attacking multiple times when reaching is very effective It is.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the CZ process (fourth meter effect) executed by the sub-control unit 91. This CZ process is a process executed from the start to the end of CZ. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the currently played game is a game at the start of CZ (Sk1). In the case of a game at the start of CZ (Sk1: YES), the initial value of the physical strength received from the main control unit 41 is set in the meters M1, M2, and M3 according to the first allocation method or the second allocation method described above. (Sk2) This process is terminated.

  If it is not a game at the time of starting CZ (Sk1: NO), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a game other than a loss or replay has been won (Sk3). When the loss or replay is won (Sk3: NO), the sub-control unit 91 ends this process. When a game other than a loss or replay is won (Sk3: YES), the sub-control unit 91 acquires the update amount received from the main control unit 41 (Sk4).

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the predetermined value is reached from the acquired update amount (Sk5). When the predetermined value is reached (Sk5: YES), the sub-control unit 91 draws the number of attacks using the arrival time effect table described with reference to FIG. 27D (Sk10), and proceeds to Sk9. When the predetermined value is not reached (Sk5: NO), the sub-control unit 91 draws the number of attacks using the update amount reference update effect table described in FIG. 27C (Sk6). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of lottery attacks is a single attack (Sk7).

  If the number of attacks is two or three (Sk7: NO), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to Sk9. When the number of attacks is one (Sk7: YES), the sub-control unit 91 re-lots the update effect using the meter-based update effect table described with reference to FIG. 27 (a) or 27 (b) ( Sk8). The sub-control unit 91 executes the lottery update effect (St9), and ends this process.

  As described above, in the fourth meter production, the selection ratio of the number of times of changing between one meter and the other meter is different, so that the sharpness is added and attention to the production can be increased without becoming monotonous. In addition, by using not only the meter reference update effect table but also the update amount reference update effect table, the difference in the selection ratio by the displayed meter is produced, and the effect is not caused based on the update amount. Can be executed. Furthermore, the player's interest at the time of arrival can be improved by the arrival time effect table.

  In each meter production described above, a bar-type meter is used as an example. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a bar-type meter display mode and other meter modes. In each of the meter effects described above, the decrease in the physical strength of the meter M was blank (white), but as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the next meter displayed is displayed. Also good. First, the meter M2 is displayed for the decrease when the meter M1 is displayed. In this embodiment, since the meter M1 is displayed in blue and the meter M2 is displayed in green, the decrease when the meter M1 is displayed is displayed in green. Similarly, the decrease when the meter M2 is displayed is displayed in red, which is the color of the meter M3. The decrease when the meter M3 is displayed is blank (white). By displaying in this way, the player can recognize which of the plurality of meters is displayed, and the player can recognize the next meter.

  FIG.29 (b) to FIG.29 (d) is a figure which shows an example of another meter aspect. FIG. 29 (b) is a diagram showing a needle meter, FIG. 29 (c) is a diagram showing a digital meter, and FIG. 29 (d) is a meter in which a rectangular area surrounding a number is lit (hereinafter, “ It is a figure showing a "scoring meter").

  In this embodiment, the meter M is displayed in a different color, but the meters shown in FIGS. 29B to 29D can also be displayed in a different color. For example, in the case of a needle meter, the color of the needle or the color of the board is changed. For digital meters, change the color of the numbers. In the case of a scoring meter, change the lighting color.

  In addition to the other meter modes described above, an edgewise meter may be used. Further, the meter may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of the mode, or the meter may be displayed on a display unit different from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, for example, the needle meter may be a mechanical meter. Furthermore, although the display mode of the meter in each meter effect is a mode in which only one meter M is displayed, the meters M1, M2, and M3 may be displayed at the same time, and the meter to be updated may be switched.

  In each of the meter effects described above, the update of the specific numerical value is an update that decreases the specific numerical value, but it may be an update that increases or may be an update that both increases and decreases. Moreover, each meter effect was performed with the confrontation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any effect may be used as long as the meter is displayed.

  Each meter effect can also be applied to pachinko machines. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a production operation unit such as a production switch and a button, similarly to the production switch 56. In many cases, a confrontation effect is provided as a reach effect. Therefore, for example, in reach production, a pachinko gaming machine that updates a specific numerical value by operation of the production operation unit is given as an application example. The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine in this case is as follows.

  An update means (pachinko game machine) capable of performing a game, and updating a specific numerical value (for example, physical strength) when an update condition is satisfied (for example, an operation of a production operation unit) For example, when the specific numerical value updated by the updating means reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), a predetermined control (for example, a big hit) is performed. Predetermined control means (for example, a control board on the main side of a pachinko gaming machine) and meter display means (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) And the meter display means can switch and display a plurality of meters (for example, meters M1, M2, M3) according to the specific numerical value, The stage is an update effect to be executed when a specific numerical value is suggested by one of a plurality of meters and when a specific numerical value is suggested by another meter different from the one meter. Gaming machines with different selection ratios.

  According to such a configuration, the pachinko gaming machine is similarly sharpened by the amount of change between one meter and another meter, and the attention to the production can be increased without becoming monotonous.

[Modification]
A modification of the process for the main control unit 41 to transmit a command will be described.

  At the start of the game, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment updates various control states (for example, whether or not a gaming state or a navigation notification is executed, etc.) and updates the game. Controls related to the game (for example, internal lottery, navigation notification, lottery regarding the advantageous state advantageous to the player, etc.) are performed based on the controlled state, and at the end of the game, the result of the game (for example, each reel Various control states are maintained or updated in accordance with the combination of symbols stopped and the result of the lottery regarding the advantageous state. Also, at the start and end of the game, control state commands that can specify various control states at that time are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Note that the control state includes a plurality of types of states that are uniquely set according to the gameability, design concept, etc. of each model of the slot machine 1, and the number of control state commands is the type of the control state. It is set according to the number.

  As shown in FIG. 30, a control state command that can specify a control state is a control state that can specify a control state that can change between the start and end of a unit of the game among the control states. A command 1 and a control state command 2 that is specific to the game and can specify a control state that does not change between the start of the game and the end of the game.

  The control state command 1 includes a plurality of gaming state related commands that can specify the control state related to the gaming state in the main control unit 41, and AT control as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player during the AT. A plurality of AT related commands A capable of specifying a control state related to being present, and a plurality of AT related commands B capable of specifying a control state related to non-AT, that is, control of the AT is not being performed, The control state command 2 includes a plurality of in-game unique information commands that can specify a control state unique to the game.

  The game state related command includes, for example, a command that can specify the game state in the main control unit 41, and a game state that is transferred when a predetermined number of games are played. A command that can specify the number of remaining games until the controlled gaming state ends, and when the gaming state is shifted by paying out a predetermined number of medals, A command or the like that can specify the number of remaining medals until the game state is completed is included.

  The AT-related command A includes, for example, a command that can specify the number of rights controlled by the AT as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the remaining games in which the AT controlled by the game is continued. Commands that can specify the number are included.

  The AT-related command B includes, for example, a command that can specify the cumulative number of normal games performed in a normal state in which no AT control is performed after the previous AT control is completed, When the number of games reaches a predetermined number of games, when the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a command that can specify the number of remaining games until the advantageous state is controlled, and the right to be controlled by the AT is granted. And the number of remaining games until the control of the AT is started.

  The in-game unique information command group is controlled by, for example, an AT command that can specify the winning status of an AT lottery that determines whether or not to grant the right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A command that can specify the additional number of games, a command that can be determined according to the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game, a stop order that is advantageous for the player, and a command that can be determined according to the internal lottery result at the start of the game A command that can specify the type of effect (for example, a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period, a reel effect that is performed using a reel in the freeze state, an effect that suggests an internal lottery result, etc.).

  As described above, in the first command transmitted from the main control unit 41 of this embodiment to the sub-control unit 91, the first byte (MODE) represents the command classification, and the second byte (EXT) represents the command. It represents the content. Each command included in the control state command is also composed of 2 bytes like the other commands. In particular, as shown in FIG. 30, the MODE of a series of commands included in the control state command is transmitted. It is set to a continuous numerical value (B0 to CF in this embodiment) corresponding to the order.

  In addition, data indicating specific command contents to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as EXT in each command included in the control state command is set in a predetermined data address area of the RAM corresponding to each data. Similarly to the MODE value, the data address of each data is set to be a continuous numerical value corresponding to the transmission order, and the initial value (the first of the control state commands) is set. Are obtained by sequentially performing addition processing (processing for adding 1) starting from the data address of the command transmitted to.

  Next, a game start transmission command setting process executed at the start of the game, which is a process for transmitting a command executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, will be described.

  The main control unit 41 executes a winning number setting process when a game start operation is performed, and sets a winning number that can identify the winning status of the internal lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM according to the result of the internal lottery. After that, stop order data setting processing is executed, stop order data that can specify a stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result or stop order that is advantageous to the player cannot be specified, but a standard push order (for example, Stop order data that can specify the first left stop) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereafter, a transmission command setting process at the start of the game is executed, a control state command that can specify the control state at the start of the game, an internal winning command that includes a winning number that can specify the internal lottery result, Set to command queue to send to.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the game start transmission command setting process, first, a control state update process for updating a corresponding control state among a plurality of control states in accordance with the start of the game is executed (Sa1). . In the control state update process, among the control states, for example, the gaming state, the number of games remaining until the predetermined gaming state ends, the number of remaining medals until the predetermined gaming state ends, the cumulative number of normal games For example, the control state determined by the result of the previous game is maintained without being updated.

  After executing the control state update process in the step of Sa1, the control state command batch setting process for collectively setting the above-described command group included in the control state command capable of specifying each control state in the command queue is executed ( Sa2).

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the control state command batch setting process, the MODE value set in a predetermined area of the RAM is set to the initial value (in this embodiment, the MODE of the game state related command included in the control state command). B0) is set (Sb1). Further, the value of the data address set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the initial value (the address value of the area where the game state related command data is stored) (Sb2). Further, the value of the number of processes set in the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the number of commands included in the control state command group (Sb3).

  Thereafter, the timer interrupt is set to disabled (Sb4), and the MODE of a predetermined area of the RAM is set to the command queue in a state where the timer interrupt is disabled (Sb5). Then, the data stored in the RAM area at the address corresponding to the value of the data address is acquired, set as EXT in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb6), and the EXT is set in the command queue (Sb7).

  Thereafter, a timer interruption waiting process is executed (Sb8). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to “permitted”, waits until the timer interrupt process (main) is performed, and returns to the caller process after the timer interrupt process (main) is completed. In the timer interrupt process (main), the normal time command transmission process is executed every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed, and the data set in the command queue (MODE and EXT constituting the command) Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 byte by byte. Therefore, when the timer interrupt waiting process is executed in the step Sb8, the normal command transmission process is executed, and is set first among the MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7. The MODE is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as the first byte of the command.

  After the timer interrupt wait process in step Sb8 is completed, the timer interrupt wait process is executed again (Sb9). As a result, EXT set later in MODE and EXT set in the command queue in the steps Sb5 and Sb7 is set as the second byte of the command by the normal command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main). It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and two sets of timer interrupt waiting processes in steps Sb8 and Sb9 are executed, so that one set of MODE and EXT constituting one command is sub-control unit. 91 is transmitted.

  Thereafter, 1 is added to the MODE value of the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb10), and 1 is added to the data address value of the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb11). Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of times of processing in the predetermined area of the RAM (Sb12), and it is determined whether or not the value of the number of times of remaining processing after the subtraction is 0 (Sb13). It is determined whether MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for the command.

  When it is determined in step Sb13 that the value of the remaining number of processing times is not 0, that is, for all commands in the control state command group, MODE and EXT have not been set in the command queue, and commands that have not been set in the command queue yet Is left, the process returns to the step of Sb4, and the timer interruption is set to be prohibited again, and the processing of the steps of Sb10 and Sb11 is performed after the processing of the steps of Sb5 to Sb7 is performed. The process of sequentially setting MODE and EXT of commands not yet set in the command queue in the command queue is repeated.

  If it is determined in step Sb13 that the remaining number of processes is 0, that is, if MODE and EXT are set in the command queue for all commands included in the control state command group, the control state command batch setting process is performed. Is terminated, and the process returns to the calling game start command transmission process.

  In the command transmission process at the start of the game, after the control state command batch setting process in the step Sa2 is completed, the internal winning command setting process (first internal winning command) is executed (Sa3), and based on the internal lottery result The MODE and EXT of the first internal winning command that can specify the winning status of the special role are set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereafter, command transmission processing for setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM to the command queue is executed (Sa4).

  In the command setting process, as shown in FIG. 33, the timer interrupt is disabled (Sc1), the MODE of the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the command queue, and then the EXT of the predetermined area of the RAM is set to the command queue. (Sc2). Then, the prohibition of the timer interrupt set in the step of Sc1 is canceled (Sc3), the command setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the game start transmission command setting process.

  After the command setting process in the step of Sa4 is completed, in the game start transmission command setting process, an internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) is executed (Sa5), and the general combination based on the internal lottery result The second internal winning command MODE and EXT that can identify the winning status of the second is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereafter, command transmission processing is executed (Sa6), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue. The MODE and EXT of the second internal winning command set in the command queue in the command setting process in step Sa6 are interrupted by a timer at a predetermined timing after which the interrupt is performed in the same manner as in the command setting process in Sa4. When the normal command transmission process is executed in the process (main), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After executing the command setting process corresponding to the internal winning command setting process (second internal winning command) in step Sa6, the command setting process is ended, and the game start transmission command setting process is ended. Thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed such as rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in accordance with the start operation.

  In the game start transmission command setting process, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then the internal winning command. An internal winning command that is transmitted in common regardless of the type of the slot machine 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by executing the setting process, and thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to specify that control according to the progress of the game is started based on the transmission of the common internal winning command. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the common internal winning command, specifies on the main control unit 41 side that the control according to the progress of the game is performed thereafter, and performs the control. The control of the production etc. which respond | corresponds can be started now.

  Next, a process for the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment to transmit a predetermined command at the end of the game will be described based on FIG.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the third stop operation for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation control has been started in accordance with the game start operation (when the stop switch for the third stop operation is released). That is, at the end of the game, a transmission command setting process at the end of the game is executed to set the command queue in order to transmit the control state command and the command related to the game result to the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the game end transmission command setting process, first, after setting the MODE and EXT of the door command in a predetermined area of the RAM based on the output state of the door opening detection switch 25 (Sd1), the command transmission is performed. Processing is executed (Sd2), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue.

  Thereafter, a control state update process is executed (Sd3), and the corresponding control state is updated based on the end of the game and the game result. In the control state update process, among control states, a combination of symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, a control state that can change according to the game result, for example, a gaming state or a predetermined gaming state is completed The remaining number of games, the number of rights controlled by the AT, etc. are updated or maintained in accordance with the result of the game, and the control state changes as the game is played in a predetermined state, for example, The number of remaining medals until the end of the game state, the cumulative number of normal games, the number of remaining games controlled by the AT, etc., are decremented by 1 according to the game being played in the corresponding state. Maintained without being updated or subtracted, and the control result that does not change regardless of the result of the game or the game being played in a predetermined state, for example, the winning situation of the AT lottery, Advantageous stop order for the technique's, is controlled so as to maintain without changing for the type of production.

  After performing the control state update process in the step of Sd3, the control state command batch setting process described above is performed (Sd4), and the control state command 1 and the control state that can specify the control state updated or maintained in the step of Sd3 Command 2 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  After that, a winning number set in a predetermined area of the RAM is acquired based on the combination of symbols aligned with the winning line LN, and the winning number command MODE and EXT are set in the predetermined area of the RAM based on the winning number. (Sd5) A command transmission process is executed (Sd6), and MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM are set in the command queue. Thereafter, in the same manner as the winning number command is set in the command queue in the steps Sd5 and Sd6, a predetermined command to be transmitted upon completion of the game (for example, a payout number command, a game end command, a payout start command, a payout end) For command, error command, etc., after setting MODE and EXT in a predetermined area of the RAM, command transmission processing is executed to set MODE and EXT in the command queue. Then, after setting MODE and EXT in the command queue for all commands to be transmitted with the end of the game, the game end transmission command setting process is terminated. Thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed, such as paying out medals and setting a replay according to the result of the game.

  Thus, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the control state command batch setting process when the third stop operation is finished for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R as the second timing, that is, at the end of the game. When executed, the plurality of commands included in the control state command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs a control state update process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game, and performs control to update or maintain a control state that can change with the end of the game. By executing the control state command batch setting process, the control state command batch setting process transmits a control state command that can specify the control state updated or maintained by the control state update process.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 executes the control state command batch setting process in the transmission command setting process at the end of the game to transmit all the control state commands that can be uniquely set for each model of the slot machine 1, and then wins a prize. A command that is transmitted in common regardless of the model of the slot machine 1 such as a number command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and thereafter, control according to the progress of the game is performed. Based on the transmission of a common command such as a number command, it can be specified that control according to the progress of the game is started. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the common command, specifies on the main control unit 41 side that the control according to the progress of the game is performed thereafter, and responds to the control. Control of production and the like can be started.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  Further, in this embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is completed, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. In this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction. However, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. .

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  As described above, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is (1) a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1 or the like), and establishment of an update condition (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) Update means (for example, the main control unit 41, etc.) for updating a specific numerical value (for example, physical strength, etc.) triggered by the win, etc., and the specific numerical value updated by the updating means is a predetermined value (for example, 0, etc.) When it reaches the value, a predetermined control means (for example, the main control unit 41) capable of performing a predetermined control (for example, AT) and a meter (for example, the meter M) for indicating the specific numerical value are displayed. Update one of a plurality of update effects (for example, a normal attack, a special attack, etc.) when the specific numerical value is updated by the meter display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91). Production And an effecting means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes the selected update effect, and the meter display means has a plurality of meters (for example, meters M1, M2, M3) can be switched and displayed (for example, when the initial value of the specific numerical value is 25 and the predetermined value is 0, as shown in FIG. 16A, the physical strength 25 to 20 is the meter M1, and the physical strength 20 to 10 is Meter M2, physical strength 10-0 can be displayed by switching to meter M3), and the production means is one meter among a plurality of meters when the specific numerical value is suggested, and the one meter Is different from the case where the specific numerical value is suggested by another meter, and the selection ratio of the update effect to be executed is different (for example, in FIG. 23A, if one meter M1 is displayed) Special attack is selected by 90%, the meter M2, M3 special attack is selected by 10% when it is displayed) gaming machine.

  According to such a configuration, the selection ratio of the update effect is different between one meter and another meter, so that the sharpness is added and attention to the effect can be increased without becoming monotonous.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the one meter is a meter (for example, meter M1 or the like) that is first displayed by the meter display means, and the other meter is the one that is It is a meter (for example, meter M2, M3, etc.) displayed after the display of the meter is completed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase attention in the introduction of meter production.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1), the one meter is a meter (for example, a meter M3 or the like) displayed last by the meter display means, and the other meter is the one The meter is displayed before the meter is displayed (for example, meters M1, M2, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention as to whether or not the specific numerical value reaches a predetermined value.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the update effect includes the effect when the update amount by which the specific numerical value is updated by the update unit is greater than a predetermined update amount. A specific update effect (for example, a special attack or the like) that is easily selected by the means is included, and the specific update effect is easily selected by the effect means when the one meter is displayed (for example, FIG. The special attack is selected at 90% when one meter M1 is displayed, and the special attack is selected at 10% when the meters M2 and M3 are displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an impression that the specific numerical value is updated much.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein the update effect executed by the effect means can be specified as an update effect (for example, the ball becomes a star shape) Then, the meter changes after the special attack can be identified (FIG. 25 (c)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a change in the display amount of the meter.

  (6) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result, game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game, and control information transmitted from the game control means Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91 etc.) that produces an effect based on (for example, a command, etc.), and derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, etc.) operated by the player to derive a display result 8R, etc.) and operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effects, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit, The technique control means determines prior display means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and determination of the preliminary determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.). Advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.) when the result becomes a notification target result (for example, notification target role, etc.) to be notified (for example, navigation notification). Specific control information (e.g., first lottery) for notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (e.g., state where navigation notification is executed, etc.) and a determination result of the advance determination means (e.g., internal lottery etc.) Specific control information transmitting means (for example, internal winning command setting process) for transmitting the internal control command (1 internal winning command, second internal winning command, etc.) to the effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91). Including Whether the specific control information transmitting unit is controlled to the notification state (for example, a state in which navigation notification is executed) is determined by the determination result of the prior determination unit (for example, internal lottery). Can be specified when the notification target result (for example, notification target combination, etc.) is reached, but the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player) cannot be specified. The specific control information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means.

  According to such a configuration, in the case where the game control means and the effect control means are provided, it is possible to avoid a problem that occurs due to fraud on the effect control means side.

  (7) A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc.) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided, and a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display unit, In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or the like) that can generate a prize according to the display result, game control means (for example, main control unit 41 or the like) that controls the game, and control transmitted from the game control means Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that produces an effect based on information (for example, commands), and derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C) that the player operates to derive display results. 8R, etc.) and operation mode notification means (for example, navigation notification, navigation effect, etc.) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (for example, stop order) of the derivation operation unit, The game control means determines prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived, and determination of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery, etc.). Numerical value setting means for setting different numerical values (for example, winning numbers) for each result, and predetermined control (for example, setting of an internal winning flag) according to the numerical values (for example, winning numbers) set by the numerical value setting means , Navigation notification, command creation, reel 2L, 2C, 2R stop control, etc.) and the determination result of the advance determination means (eg, internal lottery, etc.) A notification state (for example, navigation notification) in which an advantageous operation mode (for example, a stop order advantageous for the player) that is advantageous to the player is notified when a target notification target result (for example, a notification target role) is obtained. Notification state control means for controlling to a state to be executed, etc., and specific control information (for example, first internal winning command, second internal winning command) regarding the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, internal lottery etc.) Etc.) to the production control means, and a numerical value (for example, set by the numerical value setting means when the notification target result (for example, a notification target role, etc.) is reached. , Winning numbers, etc.) are assigned consecutive numerical values in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 2-19, 23-34, etc.), and the specific control information transmitting means is at least in the notification state (for example, navigation In a state other than the state in which notification is executed, the numerical value (for example, the winning number) set by the numerical value setting means is the predetermined numerical range (for example, 2 to 19, 23 to 23). 34, etc.), the specific control cannot specify the advantageous operation mode (for example, stop order advantageous for the player, etc.), although it can be specified that the notification target result (for example, a notification target combination) has been obtained. Information (for example, the second internal winning command or the like) may be transmitted to the effect control means (for example, the sub control unit 91 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the result is a notification target result can be determined by whether or not the numerical value used when performing the predetermined control is within a predetermined numerical range assigned to the notification target result. Thus, it is possible to simplify the processing when transmitting the specific control information.

  (8) In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1 or the like), control is performed in accordance with the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41 or the like) and the control information received from the first control means. Second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) to perform, the first control means (for example, main control unit 41) is the first in one unit game (for example, a game). Control state of the first control means (for example, the main control unit 41) at a plurality of timings including the timing (for example, the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game) Including state control information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) to the second control means (for example, sub-control unit 91). Information transmission means A plurality of types of state control information (for example, control state commands) transmitted at one timing are the first timing (for example, the start of the game) and the second timing (for example, the end of the game). First state control information (for example, control state command 2 or the like) that can specify a control state that does not change (for example, stop order that is advantageous to the player) and the first timing (for example, at the start of the game) And second state control information (for example, control state command 1 or the like) that can specify a control state (for example, a gaming state or the like) that can change at a second timing (for example, at the end of the game). The state control information transmitting means is configured to use a plurality of types of state control information by common control (for example, control state command batch setting processing) at any timing among the plurality of timings. For example, it is characterized by transmitting the control status command).

  According to such a configuration, the first state control information that can specify the control state that does not change at the first timing and the second timing in one unit game, the first timing and the first in one unit game A plurality of types of state control information including second state control information capable of specifying a control state that can change at two timings, and a plurality of timings including a first timing and a second timing in one unit of game. In the configuration of transmitting each time, the plurality of types of state control information are transmitted by common control at any timing, so that the second control unit side can grasp the control state of the first control unit in detail. The program capacity when the first control means transmits the state control information can be reduced.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 12 game auxiliary display 41 main control unit 41c RAM
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A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An update means for updating a specific numerical value when the update condition is satisfied,
Predetermined control means capable of performing predetermined control when the specific numerical value updated by the update means reaches a predetermined value;
Meter display means for displaying a meter suggesting the specific numerical value;
When the specific numerical value is updated by the update means, an effect means for selecting any update effect from a plurality of update effects and executing the selected update effect;
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The meter display means can switch and display a plurality of meters according to the specific numerical value,
The rendering means is executed when the specific numerical value is suggested by one meter among a plurality of meters and when the specific numerical value is suggested by another meter different from the one meter. A game machine with a different selection ratio of renewal effects.

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