JP2019130350A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's interest.SOLUTION: When power is cut off in a state in which the last stop operation from among a plurality of stop operations for stopping a plurality of reels is underway, and it is determined that period conditions are satisfied, a normal BB performance state is executed when the power is turned on in the state in which the last stop operation is underway. Meanwhile, when the power is turned on in a state in which the last stop operation is not underway, a special BB performance state differing from the normal BB performance state is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a slot machine is configured to execute a specific effect in connection with the provision of a privilege such as a bonus state or an assist time state (AT state) (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-20872 A

  By the way, some gaming machines are equipped with a backup function, for example, and depending on the situation when the power is turned off, the mode of presentation when the power is turned on changes, but the power is turned on. After that, it is expected that the control of the production will be appropriately performed to improve the interest of the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a plurality of reels, a plurality of operation units that respectively correspond to the plurality of reels and that can be stopped to stop rotation of the corresponding reels, and the plurality of reels In response to the suspension of the game, the advantageous game granting means capable of giving an advantageous game triggered by the derivation of a predetermined display result, the effect executing means for executing the effect, and the effect executing means are controlled to control the advantageous game. An effect control means for executing a specific effect in connection with the provision of power, and a power recovery processing means for executing a power recovery process when the power is turned on, for stopping the plurality of reels If the power is shut off in a state where the last display operation among the plurality of stop operations is performed and the predetermined display result to which the advantageous game is given is displayed, the power recovery process is executed. Then the last stop When the power is turned on while the operation is being performed, the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect, while when the power is turned on while the last stop operation is not performed. The gist is that the specific effect is executed in a second mode different from the first mode.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a slot machine typically. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between a combination (symbol combination) and a prize. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of transition of a game state. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a role lottery table. The flowchart which shows a game progress process. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state. The timing chart which shows an example of transition of an effect state.

Hereinafter, a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described.
The slot machine according to the present embodiment is a rotary-type game machine that is also called a pachislot. In the present specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 includes an effect display device 13 at a position on the front side of the front door 12 and visible from the player. As one of the effects, the effect display device 13 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a character or a character, for example. For example, the effect display device 13 is a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The slot machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 14 at a position on the front side of the front door 12 and visible from the player. The decorative lamp 14 incorporates a light emitter (not shown). As one of the effects, the decoration lamp 14 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitter (not shown).

  The slot machine 10 includes a speaker 15 on the front side of the front door 12. As one of the effects, the speaker 15 is configured to be able to execute effects (hereinafter referred to as “audio effects”) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, an effect execution means for executing an effect is realized by the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15. The effect executing means may be configured to include at least one of the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16 inside the machine. The reel unit 16 includes a first reel 16a, a second reel 16b, and a third reel 16c. The plurality of reels 16a to 16c are arranged in this order from the left, and are each a drum (drum) also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel.

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c.

  In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of symbol strings is composed of a total of 21 symbols from symbol number Z01 to symbol number Z21. There are a plurality of types of symbols in the present embodiment. For example, a plurality of kinds of symbols include a cherry symbol imitating cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating watermelon, a bell symbol imitating bell, a replay symbol imitating REPLAY characters, a BAR symbol imitating BAR characters, and There is a 7 symbol imitating the Arabic numeral 7.

  The reel unit 16 includes a first reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation angle of the first reel 16a, a second reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation angle of the second reel 16b, and the rotation angle of the third reel 16c. And a third reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5).

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that operates the first reel 16a, an actuator that operates the second reel 16b, and an actuator that operates the third reel 16c (all not shown). For example, the plurality of actuators that operate the reels 16a to 16c are stepping motors. In the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c can be rotated, rotated, and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a in the front door 12 below the effect display device 13 so that the reel unit 16 provided inside the machine is visible. That is, the reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, the symbols visible through the display window 12a are changed. For example, the change of the symbol is performed in such a manner that the symbol row is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side. In the present embodiment, the variation game as a game is performed by varying the symbol in at least a part of the period. In the present embodiment, the reel unit 16 realizes a game execution means for executing a variable game with a change in symbols.

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, an intermediate stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, an effective stop that can internally determine the stopped symbol combination as a winning combination by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as “effective line AL”. In the present embodiment, an effective line AL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. On the other hand, combinations other than the combination of valid stop positions are combinations of invalid stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be internally determined as winning. The number of active lines AL may be plural.

  In this specification, when the symbol is simply indicated as “stop”, the symbol is stopped at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position set in the display window 12a, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. Is meant to be. In the present specification, when “derived” is indicated, it means that the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line AL by stopping the symbol on the effective line AL. In this specification, when “winning” is indicated, it means that a predetermined symbol combination to be derived in order to win a prize is displayed on the active line AL.

  As will be described in detail later, in the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can be awarded by being displayed on the active line AL may be indicated as “combination” or “stop eye”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning combination includes a payout combination in which a medal payout is determined as an award. In this specification, “to pay out medals” is intended to include not only actually paying out medals from a medal payout port 23 described later, but also adding them to internally stored credits. In the following description, a medal to be paid out to a player as an award may be simply indicated as “award medal”. For example, the payout combination includes a cherry role, a watermelon role, a first bell role, and a second bell role.

  For the cherry role, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the cherry role may be indicated as “cherry stop eye”. For the watermelon role, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the watermelon role may be indicated as “watermelon stop eye”.

  In the first bell combination, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the first bell combination may be indicated as “first bell stop eye”. For the second bell combination, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the second bell combination may be indicated as “second bell stop eye”.

  The combination includes a bonus combination in which a bonus (bonus game state) is determined as a prize. For example, the bonus combination includes a big bonus combination. In the following description, the big bonus may be abbreviated as BB. The big bonus combination (BB combination) is provided with a big bonus (big bonus game state) as an award. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the BB combination may be indicated as “big bonus stop eye (BB stop eye)”. The BB role is not provided with a medal payout or a replay as a prize. Even if the slot machine 10 wins the BB role in the internal lottery (the role lottery described later) and does not win the BB role in the variable game won for the BB role, Until the occurrence occurs, the winning combination of the BB role is carried over to the next and subsequent variable games.

  In addition, the combination includes a replay combination (replay combination) in which a replay (replay) is provided. Replay is that the next variable game can be started without having to bet medals. In the following description, the symbol combination constituting the replaying combination may be indicated as “replaying stop eye”. Also, in the following description, the stop eye that is different from any of the cherry stop eye, the watermelon stop eye, the first bell stop eye, the second bell stop eye, the BB stop eye, and the re-play stop eye is simply “disconnect stop”. May be shown as "eye".

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 for inserting medals on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is configured such that an operation for betting a predetermined number of medals on a variable game from among credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 is possible. In the following description, betting a game medium on a variable game may be indicated as “bet”. In the present embodiment, the bet button 18 is configured to allow an operation of betting up to the maximum number of bets (three in this embodiment) that can be bet on a single variable game among the credits on the variable game. Has been. The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 20 is configured so that a bet medal or credit can be paid back.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 21 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 21 is configured to be operable to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following description, an operation that triggers the start of a variable game may be simply referred to as a “start operation”.

  The slot machine 10 includes a first stop button 22a on the front surface of the front door 12. The first stop button 22a corresponds to the first reel 16a, and is configured to be able to be operated to stop the rotation of the first reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a second stop button 22b on the front surface of the front door 12. The second stop button 22b corresponds to the second reel 16b, and is configured to be capable of an operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a third stop button 22 c on the front surface of the front door 12. The third stop button 22c corresponds to the third reel 16c, and is configured to be able to be operated to stop the rotation of the third reel 16c.

  The first stop button 22a, the second stop button 22b, and the third stop button 22c are arranged in this order from the left, and are also referred to as a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button, respectively. In the following description, the operation of the stop buttons 22a to 22c that triggers the reels 16a to 16c to stop may be simply referred to as “stop operation”. As described above, the stop buttons 22a to 22c individually correspond to a plurality of symbol sequences, and are configured to be capable of a stop operation for stopping the variation of the corresponding symbol sequences in the variation game. That is, a plurality of operation units are realized by the stop buttons 22a to 22c.

  In the following description, among the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the first (first) stop operation in the variable game is referred to as a first stop operation, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third (last) The stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The pressing order of the stop buttons 22a to 22c includes a total of six pressing orders with different stop buttons (reels) from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. In the following description, the pressing order and the pressing positions of the stop buttons 22a to 22c may be collectively referred to as “stop operation mode”.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 23 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 24 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 23. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 5). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 23 inside the machine.

  The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 configured to display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12. The information panel 30 includes a display unit for displaying the number of medals paid out, whether or not the game is replayed, the remaining number of credits, the number of bets in the variable game, and the like.

  The slot machine 10 includes a set value switch 50 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. For example, the set value switch 50 may be configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. As will be described in detail later, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to set any set value among a plurality of set values by turning on the power while the set value switch 50 is operated. . For example, a plurality of set values have different winning probabilities for a specific combination such as a BB combination in the combination lottery. In other words, the plurality of setting values have different advantages when a variable game is played in the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a total of three setting values, that is, a setting value 1, a setting value 2, and a setting value 3, as a plurality of setting values. Note that the slot machine 10 may have two kinds of setting values or four or more kinds of setting values.

Next, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 is provided with a plurality of gaming states in which at least a part of the winning probability of the combination in the internal lottery (the combination lottery described later) differs. In the slot machine 10, a plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state, a replay time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “RT gaming state”), a carryover gaming state, and a big bonus gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “BB gaming state”). Is included).

  The RT gaming state has a higher winning probability of the combined re-game players than the normal gaming state. In addition, the BB gaming state has a higher winning probability of the combined payout combination than the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the RT gaming state and the BB gaming state are gaming states that are advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the normal gaming state corresponds to a first state, and the RT gaming state corresponds to a second state that is more advantageous than the first state.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning combination of the BB combination is not generated in the variation game in the normal gaming state or the variation game in the RT gaming state, and the winning of the BB combination does not occur, the next variation game is started. Transition to carry-over gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning combination BB is won in the changing game in the normal gaming state or the changing game in the RT gaming state, when the winning of the BB role occurs, the BB game is started from the next changing game. Transition to the state. In the slot machine 10, when a winning combination of BB occurs in the change game in the carryover game state, the next change game is shifted to the BB game state.

  In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the BB game state, the BB game state ends with the end of the variable game, and the next variable game shifts to the RT game state. For example, the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out after shifting to the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 359).

  In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the RT game state, the RT game state is ended by the end of the variable game, and the next variable game is shifted to the normal game state. For example, the termination condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied when the number of executions of the variable game in the RT gaming state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).

Next, the effect state of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of effect states (so-called effect modes). In each effect state, effect state information for causing the player to recognize the effect state during the stay is notified. The effect state information may be notified by combining one or more of the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15. For example, the effect state information can be notified by changing the background image or character image displayed on the effect display device 13, the emission color of the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect or music output from the speaker 15 for each effect state. .

  In the slot machine 10, a plurality of production states include a normal production state, a replay time production state (hereinafter referred to as “RT production state”), a specific production state, and a big bonus production state (hereinafter “BB production state”). Is included). The BB effect state is an effect state of staying in the BB game state. The RT effect state is an effect state in which the user stays in the RT game state. The normal effect state and the specific effect state are effect states in which the user stays in the normal game state and the carry-over game state.

  In the slot machine 10, when the gaming state transitions from each gaming state to the BB gaming state, the transition from each rendering state to the BB rendering state. The BB effect state of the present embodiment includes a normal BB effect state and a special BB effect state. The BB effect state may include an effect state different from the normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state. To the special BB effect state, the number of executions of the variable game after the end of the BB game state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) (hereinafter referred to as “specific period”). If the BB combination is won, and the winning of the BB combination occurs, the transition is possible. The normal BB effect state can be shifted when a BB combination is won in a period different from the specific period and a winning combination of the BB combination occurs.

  The normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state are different in a part or all of the display effect, the light emission effect, and the sound effect. For example, the music output as the sound effect may be different between the normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state. In the present embodiment, the BB effect state corresponds to a specific effect, and the normal BB effect state and the special BB effect state correspond to specific effects having different aspects.

  In the slot machine 10, when the gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the RT gaming state, the gaming machine transitions from the BB rendering state to the RT rendering state. In the slot machine 10, when the gaming state shifts from the RT gaming state to the normal gaming state or the carryover gaming state, the gaming machine state shifts from the RT effect state to the specific effect state. In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the specific effect state, the specific effect state ends with the end of the variable game, and the next variable game shifts to the normal effect state. The end condition of the specific effect state is satisfied when the number of executions of the variable game after the end of the BB game state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games).

  Further, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “acquired number notification effect”) for notifying the number of award medals paid out as a prize to the player in the BB gaming state. For example, in the effect display notification effect, the effect display device can recognize the number of award medals paid out to the player in the BB game state, such as an image imitating the character string “XXXX images acquired!”. This is executed by displaying information. The acquisition number notification effect is executed in the BB gaming state (BB effect state). In the acquired number notification effect of the present embodiment, the number of award medals is accumulated during a period (so-called continuous change) until the specific effect state is ended without winning the BB role after being controlled in the normal BB effect state. The result of the counting (hereinafter referred to as “acquired cumulative number”) is notified. That is, in the present embodiment, in a specific period after the end of the BB gaming state, the number of award medals is accumulated and counted for two or more BB gaming states on condition that the BB role is won again. It has become.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control command (control signal) according to the results of the processes. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. The sub board 41 performs various processes based on a control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15. The slot machine 10 includes a power supply board 42 that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credit described above. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  Further, the main board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit provided on the main board 40. For example, the random number data may be a software random number generated by the main control CPU 40a. The random number data generated in the slot machine 10 includes random number data (hereinafter, referred to as “random number data for role lottery”) used for the role lottery described later. In the present embodiment, the random number data for the lottery drawing is 16-bit numerical data, and is a total of 65536 integer values from 0 (0000H) to 65535 (FFFFH).

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator individually via a drive circuit (not shown). That is, the main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the reels 16a to 16c separately.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 20, the start lever 21, and the stop buttons 22a to 22c through a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 20, the start lever 21, and the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown).

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the set value switch 50 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the set value switch 50 is operated through a port (not shown).

Next, the power supply substrate 42 will be described.
The power supply board 42 includes a power supply circuit 42a. The power supply circuit 42a converts electric power (for example, AC 24V) supplied from an external power source into predetermined supply power (for example, DC 30V), and further converts the supplied power to configure various types of the slot machine 10 Supply to electrical parts. The power circuit 42a is connected to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 and supplies the converted electric power.

  The power supply board 42 includes a monitoring circuit 42b. The monitoring circuit 42b monitors the voltage of the supplied power. The monitoring circuit 42b outputs a power interruption signal when the voltage of the supplied power drops to a predetermined operating voltage. Here, the operating voltage is a voltage at which the slot machine 10 can operate without any trouble, and is a voltage in consideration of a predetermined safety factor. The monitoring circuit 42 b is connected to the main board 40 and the sub board 41. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are configured to be able to input a power interruption signal from the monitoring circuit 42b.

  The power board 42 includes a reset circuit 42c. The reset circuit 42c is connected to the monitoring circuit 42b. The reset circuit 42c is configured to be able to input a power interruption signal from the monitoring circuit 42b. The reset circuit 42c outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The reset circuit 42c outputs a reset signal when the power interruption signal is input. The reset circuit 42 c is connected to the main board 40 and the sub board 41. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are configured to be able to input a reset signal from the reset circuit 42c.

  The power supply board 42 includes an auxiliary power supply 42d. For example, the auxiliary power source 42d is an electric double layer capacitor. The auxiliary power supply 42d is connected to the power supply circuit 42a and stores electric power supplied from the power supply circuit 42a. The auxiliary power source 42d is connected to the main board 40, and supplies power for holding the stored contents of the main board 40 when power cannot be supplied from a power source outside the apparatus. The auxiliary power supply 42d is connected to the sub-board 41 and supplies power for holding the stored contents of the sub-board 41 when power cannot be supplied from the power supply outside the apparatus. The interruption of the power supply to the slot machine 10 corresponds to the interruption of the power supply, which is sometimes referred to as “power supply interruption”. Moreover, starting the supply of power to the slot machine 10 corresponds to turning on the power, which may be indicated as “power on”.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, a sub-control RAM 41c, and a real time clock 41d (hereinafter referred to as “RTC 41d”). For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 13, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 14, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 15 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. When power is supplied to the slot machine 10, the RTC 41d operates by supplying power from the power supply circuit 42a and measures the date and time. When power is not supplied to the slot machine 10, the RTC 41d operates by supplying power from the auxiliary power source 42d, and measures the date and time. Therefore, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to measure time and date even when power supply to the slot machine 10 is interrupted.

  Further, the sub-board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit provided on the sub-board 41. For example, the random number data may be a software random number generated by the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

  Next, the role lottery table for performing the role lottery and the lottery number will be described. The role lottery table is stored in the main control ROM 40b. As will be described in detail later, the winning lottery in the slot machine 10 is realized by determining one lottery number from a plurality of lottery numbers by lottery using random number data for winning lottery.

First, the lottery number will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, each of the plurality of lottery numbers is defined with one or a plurality of winning combinations as winning combinations that allow winning in the variable game. That is, for each of the plurality of lottery numbers, one or a plurality of symbol combinations (stop eyes) that determine a prize are determined as symbol combinations (stop eyes) that are allowed to be derived in the variation game.

  In this specification, when it is indicated that “a winning of a specific role is permitted” or “a winning of a specific role” is indicated, the specific role is defined as a role allowing a winning. It means that you have won the lottery number. That is, the lottery number can be grasped as combination information defining a combination of combinations corresponding to the condition device (condition device combination).

  In the lottery number N1, a BB combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N2, a first bell combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N3, a second bell combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N4, a watermelon combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N5, a cherry combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N6, a re-game combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. For example, in the lottery number, one or a plurality of lottery numbers, in which a BB role and a payout role are defined, and a first bell role and a second bell role are determined as winning roles in a variable game. One or more lottery numbers may also be included.

Next, the role lottery table will be described.
The slot machine 10 includes a plurality of combination lottery tables. Each of the plurality of combination lottery tables is associated with one gaming state and one set value. The plurality of combination lottery tables include combination lottery tables T11 to T13 associated with the normal gaming state, combination lottery tables T21 to T23 associated with the carryover gaming state, and combination lottery associated with the RT gaming state. There are tables T31 to T33 and role lottery tables T41 to T43 associated with the BB gaming state. Further, the role lottery tables T11, T21, T31, and T41 are associated with the set value 1, the role lottery tables T12, T22, T32, and T42 are associated with the set value 2, and the role lottery table T13. , T23, T33, T43 are associated with the set value 3.

  In each of the plurality of lottery tables, probability data is associated with each of a plurality of lottery numbers as numerical data for determining whether or not to win. For example, in the lottery table T11, the lottery number N2 is associated with “4285” as probability data. For this reason, the winning probability of the lottery number N2 is 4285/65536 when the set value 1 is set and the normal gaming state is set.

  In the plurality of winning lottery tables, an order for determining whether or not to win is determined for each lottery number. In the following description, the determination as to whether or not to win may be indicated as “winning determination”, and the order for the determination of winning may be indicated as “determination order”. For example, in the winning lottery tables T11 to T13, T21 to T23, T31 to T33, T41 to T43, the order of the lottery numbers N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6,. .

  For example, in a plurality of combination lottery tables, in the normal gaming state, the carryover gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the winning probability of the combination of the BB combination and the combination of the bell combination in the order of setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3 The probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the winning probability of the watermelon combination, the combined winning probability of the watermelon combination, and the combined winning probability of the cherry combination increase. For example, if a plurality of lottery tables have the same set value, in the normal gaming state, the carryover gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the winning probability of the combined BB role, the winning probability of the combined Bell role, Probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the combined winning probability is the same as the combined winning probability of the cherry role.

  For example, in the plurality of lottery tables, probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the winning probability of the sum of the re-gamer is increased in the order of normal gaming state <carrying-over gaming state <RT gaming state. Yes. For example, in a plurality of lottery tables, probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the winning probability of the combined replaying players is the same in the setting values 1 to 3 in the same gaming state. ing. Note that the winning probability of the lottery number for each of the plurality of gaming states and for each of the plurality of set values may be appropriately changed as long as the advantage increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3. Good.

Next, the game progress process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). For example, in the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a deletes or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation (step S104). The main control CPU 40a determines that the re-game operation flag is stored when the re-game operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and determines that the re-game operation is not performed when it is not stored. Note that the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous variation game as the bet number in the current variation game when the re-game operation is being performed.

  When it is not during the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the medal detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S105, when the operation signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the specified bet number X. The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the added amount.

  When the main control CPU 40a is in a re-game operation (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is finished, the bet number in the current variable game is the specified bet number X that can start the variable game. (Step S106). When the bet number does not match the specified bet number X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. In other words, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is possible to start the variable game. On the other hand, if the bet number in the current variation game matches the specified bet number X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation by the start lever 21 has been accepted (step S107). ). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 21, while a negative determination is made when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 21. When the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is received (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a acquires random data for the role lottery among the random number data generated in the main board 40, and for main control. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 40c (step S108).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery process (step S109). In the combination lottery process, the main control CPU 40a selects a combination lottery table associated with the current set value and the current gaming state from the plurality of combination lottery tables. The main control CPU 40a identifies the current game state by referring to the value of the main game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a identifies the current set value by referring to the value of the set value flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  For example, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the setting value is 1, the main control CPU 40a selects the role lottery table T11. When the gaming state is the setting value 2, the main control CPU 40a selects the role lottery table T12. In some cases, the role lottery table T13 is selected. The main control CPU 40a selects the role lottery table T21 when the game state is the carryover game state and the set value is 1, and selects the role lottery table T22 when the set value is 2, and when the set value is 3. A role lottery table T23 is selected.

  Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a selects the role lottery table T31 when the gaming state is the RT gaming state and the setting value is 1, and selects the role lottery table T32 when the gaming value is the setting value 2. When it is 3, the role lottery table T33 is selected. When the gaming state is the BB gaming state and the setting value is 1, the main control CPU 40a selects the role lottery table T41. When the gaming state is the setting value 2, the main control CPU 40a selects the role lottery table T42. A role lottery table T43 is selected.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the lottery number based on the selected winning lottery table and the random number data for winning lottery acquired in step S108. Judgment of the lottery number when determining and winning. When the main control CPU 40a determines that any lottery number is won, the main control CPU 40a stores the winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify the lottery number determined to be the winning. When the main control CPU 40a determines that all the lottery numbers are non-winning (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 40a may store the non-winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify the losing. The control RAM 40c may not be stored.

Here, a specific example of the role lottery process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 40a sets the lottery number having the first (first) determination order as the target of the winning determination, and therefore reads the random number data for the lottery acquired in the process of step S108, Are stored in a storage area (hereinafter referred to as a work area). This work area may be a register (not shown) or a storage area set in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the following unit determination process as a process for making a winning determination.
In the unit determination process, the main control CPU 40a adds the numerical data stored in the work area and the probability data associated with the lottery number that is the object of the winning determination to generate calculation data. The main control CPU 40a stores the generated calculation data in the work area and updates the stored contents in the work area. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the lottery number to be determined this time based on the generated calculation data and predetermined determination data. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine that the winning calculation is made when the generated calculation data exceeds the numerical data “65536” as the determination data, while the non-winning determination is made if it does not exceed the numerical data “65536”. When it is determined that the lottery number to be determined this time is winning, the main control CPU 40a stores a winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can specify the lottery number determined to be winning. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the unit determination process and the role lottery process.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the lottery number to be determined this time is not winning and the unit determination processing for all the lottery numbers has not been completed, the main control CPU 40a The lottery number next to the lottery number is set as a new determination target, and the above-described unit determination process is executed. The main control CPU 40a ends the lottery process when it is determined that the lottery number to be determined this time is non-winning and the unit determination process for all the lottery numbers is completed. In other words, in this case, the lottery number (combination) has not been won.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery according to the determination order in the selected lottery table until it is determined that any lottery number is won or until the winning determination for all lottery numbers is completed. Unit determination processing (winning determination) can be repeated for each number. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the role lottery process, thereby realizing the role lottery means for performing the role lottery for lottery.

  When the main control CPU 40a completes the role lottery process in step S109, the main control CPU 40a performs a specific lottery process for performing a specific lottery different from the role lottery (step S110). For example, whether or not the specific lottery allows a transition to a state (so-called assist time) in which a stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c necessary for generating the winning combination of the winning combination in the winning lottery is notified. It may be a lottery. The specific lottery may be a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a freeze effect. For example, the freeze effect is an effect performed by delaying the progress of the variable game by extending the time until the stop operation by the stop buttons 22a to 22c can be accepted. For example, the freeze effect includes at least one of causing the reels 16 a to 16 c to rotate and stop the effect and causing the effect display device 13 to display a predetermined image.

  When the specific lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect command transmission process (step S111). For example, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the main game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c and identifies the current game state. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a gaming state command) that can specify the current gaming state, and stores it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) by a predetermined output process.

  For example, in the effect command transmission process, when the main control CPU 40a wins a lottery number for which a winning combination is determined, a control command (hereinafter referred to as a start command) that can identify the winning lottery number. Generate and store in output buffer. In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a does not win any lottery number (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 40a may or may not generate a control command that can identify the loss.

  When the effect command transmission process ends, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step S112). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S112: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S112 and waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S113).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S114). In the process of step S114, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and a stop operation by the stop buttons 22a to 22c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c has been received (step S115). In step S115, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c shifts from a state where no operation signal is input to a state where it is input. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when no operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. When the stop operation is not received (step S115: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S115 and waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is received (step S115: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S116). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to reception of the stop operation, and stops the symbol by stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the received stop operation. Details of the reel stop process will be described later. In the process of step S116, when the main control CPU 40a accepts a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, a control command (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) that can identify the stop button that has accepted the stop operation. ) And store it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S117). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S117: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S115. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S117: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination displayed on the active line AL. This is performed (step S118).

  In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the operation signal is continuously input from the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed. In the operation end determination, when it is determined that the operation signal is continuously input from the stop button in which the third stop operation has been performed, the main control CPU 40a inputs the operation signal from the stop button in which the third stop operation has been performed. Wait until it stops. In the operation end determination, if it is determined that the operation signal is not input from the stop button in which the third stop operation is performed, the main control CPU 40a determines the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL. To do.

  With such a configuration, when the operation signal is continuously input from the stop button in which the third stop operation has been performed, the main control CPU 40a until the operation signal is not input from the stop button. The determination of the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL is awaited. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the symbol combination displayed on the active line AL after the third stop operation is completed.

  In the display symbol determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol combination (combination) for which a prize is determined is displayed on the active line AL. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a winning has occurred. In the display symbol determination, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of the symbol combination when the symbol combination (combination) that determines the prize is displayed on the active line AL.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S119). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the paying combination is won, and makes a negative determination when the paying combination is not winning. When a medal is paid out (step S119: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal payout process for driving a hopper unit (not shown) to pay out a medal (step S120). Thereby, the payout of medals is given as a prize. When a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped on the active line AL, no prize is awarded.

  When the medal is not paid out (step S119: NO) and when the process of step S120 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending the variable game (step S121). When the end process is completed, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S101.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) for instructing the end of the variable game, and stores it in the output buffer. The variable game end command can specify the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning symbol combination (combination). The change game end command is output regardless of the gaming state.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a stores the re-game operation flag in the main control RAM 40c when the re-game is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a operates replay (replay). Thereby, a re-game is awarded as a prize.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c and shifts the game state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a realizes a function as a state control means for controlling the state of the slot machine 10 as a gaming machine.

  The main control CPU 40a can identify the carry-over gaming state by the value of the main gaming state flag when the BB combination is won in the normal gaming state or the RT gaming state and the BB combination does not win. Update to value. That is, the main control CPU 40a carries over the gaming state and shifts to the gaming state. In the carryover gaming state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the value of the main gaming state flag and continues the carryover gaming state when the BB combination does not win.

  When the BB combination wins in the normal gaming state, the carryover gaming state, or the RT gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main gaming state flag to a value that can identify the BB gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the BB gaming state.

  In the BB gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main gaming state flag to a value that can identify the RT gaming state when the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the RT gaming state. As described above, for example, the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out after shifting to the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number. Note that, in the BB gaming state, the main control CPU 40a continues the BB gaming state without updating the value of the main gaming state flag when the BB gaming state end condition is not satisfied.

  In the RT gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the main gaming state flag to a value that can identify the normal gaming state when the termination condition for the RT gaming state is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state. As described above, for example, the termination condition of the RT gaming state is established when the number of executions of the variable game in the RT gaming state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). The main control CPU 40a continues the RT gaming state without updating the value of the main gaming state flag when the RT gaming state end condition is not satisfied in the RT gaming state.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of erasing (clearing) some or all of the winning flags stored in the main control RAM 40c. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a wins a lottery number (for example, lottery number N1) for which a BB role is determined as a role allowing a winning in a variable game, and the BB role has not won. In this case, information that can specify that the BB combination is won is not deleted from the winning flag. That is, when the main control CPU 40a has won the BB combination and the BB combination has not won, the main control CPU 40a carries over the BB combination.

  In the carry-over gaming state, the main control CPU 40a does not erase information that can specify that the BB combination is won in the winning flag even if the BB combination does not win. That is, when the main control CPU 40a carries over the winning combination of the BB combination, the main control CPU 40a continues to carry over the winning combination of the BB combination until the winning combination of the BB combination. In the following description, it is indicated that “bonus flag is turned on” in the winning flag, and that information that can identify that the winning combination BB is stored is indicated as “bonus flag is ON”. The fact that information that can identify that the player has won is not stored may indicate that “the bonus flag is turned off”. In the present embodiment, the bonus flag corresponds to information indicating that a bonus combination is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific storage unit is realized by the main control RAM 40c.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a deletes information that can specify that a combination different from the BB combination is selected from the winning flags regardless of whether or not the combination has won. That is, the main control CPU 40a does not carry over the winning of a role different from the BB role regardless of whether or not a winning of the role has occurred.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the medal payout process (step S120) and the end process (step S121), so that the advantageous value is obtained according to the symbol combination derived in the variable game. As a result, an advantageous value giving means for giving a prize is realized. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a realizes a function as a privilege granting unit that can grant a privilege when a predetermined display result is derived when the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. Has been.

Next, the reel stop process (step S116) performed in the game progress process will be described in detail.
In the reel stop process, the main control CPU 40a selects the effective line AL from among the symbols within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, four symbols) based on the result of the lottery and the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. Search for a symbol that can be stopped above. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that one of the searched symbols or a plurality of symbols is stopped on the effective line AL. The main control CPU 40a performs such control regarding the stop operation of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, thereby displaying on the effective line AL the symbol combination corresponding to the result of the winning lottery and the stop button stop operation mode. be able to.

  Hereinafter, with regard to the stop eye (design combination) displayed on the active line AL based on the lottery number won in the role lottery and the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the bonus stop eye and the bell stop eye It explains in detail mainly.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the lottery number N1 in the normal gaming state or the RT gaming state, the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated at the push positions (timing) where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the BB stop eye is displayed on the effective line AL regardless of the pressing order. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are not operated at the push position where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range, the main control CPU 40a stops the disengagement stop eye on the effective line AL regardless of the push order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped.

  The main control CPU 40a does not win any lottery numbers other than the lottery number that determines only the BB role, such as in the case of losing in the carryover gaming state, and at the pushing position where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range. When the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the BB stop eye is displayed on the active line AL regardless of the pressing order. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are not operated at the push position where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range, the main control CPU 40a displays the stop stop eye on the effective line AL regardless of the push order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins either of the lottery numbers N2 and N3, the reels 16a to 16c are displayed so that the bell stop eye is displayed on the effective line AL regardless of the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. Stop. When the main control CPU 40a does not win any lottery number in a game state that is not a carryover game state, the main stop CPU 40a is on the active line AL regardless of the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. The reels 16a to 16c may be stopped as shown in FIG.

Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a inputs various control commands from the main control CPU 40a, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15 so as to execute various effects based on the control command.

For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs control for shifting the effect state based on various control commands. Details will be described below.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game state command, the sub-control state flag value stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as information that can specify the current game state is changed to a game state that can be specified from the game state command. Update to the indicated value. The sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the game state that can be specified from the game state command, and controls the effect state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15 so that the effect state information indicating the effect state that can be specified from the value of the effect state flag is notified. To do.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command that can specify the RT game state, and a value indicating the RT effect state is set in the effect state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When it is being performed, the value of the production state flag is not updated. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a gaming state command capable of specifying the RT gaming state, and the value indicating the RT effect state is not set in the effect state flag, the value of the effect state flag is set to the RT effect. Update the state to an identifiable value. That is, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the RT effect state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the normal game state or the carry-over game state is input, and a value indicating the normal effect state is set in the effect state flag, and the sub-control CPU 41a When the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter stored in the RAM 41c is 0, the value of the effect state flag is not updated. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the normal game state or the carry-over game state is input, the value indicating the normal effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the sub-control CPU 41a When the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter stored in the RAM 41c is 0, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value that can specify the normal effect state. That is, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the normal effect state.

  Here, the specific counter is information for specifying whether or not the number of executions of the variable game after the end of the BB gaming state has reached a predetermined number of games. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game state command capable of specifying the RT game state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial variable game number (for example, 50 games) in a specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is one or more games, the sub-control CPU 41a is a game obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c each time a game end command is input. Update to a value indicating the number. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is in a normal gaming state or a carry-over gaming state, and has a specific period between the end of the BB gaming state and the time when a game with a prescribed number of games is played. When they are different, the normal performance state is controlled. For example, the sub control CPU 41a may set and initialize a value indicating the number of variable games = 0 in the specific counter when a game state command that can specify the BB game state is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the normal game state or the carry-over game state is input, and a value indicating the specific effect state is set in the effect state flag, and is indicated in the specific counter. When the number of fluctuating games to be played is one game or more, the value of the effect state flag is not updated. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the normal game state or the carry-over game state is input, the value indicating the specific effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the specific counter is When the displayed number of fluctuating games is one game or more, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value indicating the specific effect state. That is, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state to the specific effect state. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is in a normal game state or a carry-over game state, and during a specific period between the end of the BB game state and the execution of a variable game with a specified number of games. Controls to the specific performance state.

  The sub control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, and a value indicating the normal BB effect state is set in the effect state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Sometimes, the value of the production state flag is not updated. The sub control CPU 41a is a case where a game state command capable of specifying the BB game state is input, and a value indicating the special BB effect state is set in the effect state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Sometimes, the value of the production state flag is not updated.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a gaming state command capable of specifying the BB gaming state is input, the value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the specific condition When the value indicating that the special BB effect state can be controlled is not set in the flag, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value indicating the normal BB effect state. In the following description, a value indicating that the special BB effect state can be controlled may be simply indicated as “execution permission value”.

  Here, the specific condition flag is information for specifying whether or not the special BB effect state can be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a has a specific condition when the number of variable games indicated in the specific counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is one or more games and the winning of the BB role can be specified from the start command. Set the execution permission value in the flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an execution permission value in the specific condition flag when the BB combination is won during a specific period from when the BB gaming state is ended until the game with the specified number of games is changed. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is on condition that it is not a case where the BB role is won again in a specific period from the end of the previous BB gaming state to the time when the game with the specified number of games is changed. The normal BB effect state is controlled.

  The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a gaming state command capable of specifying the BB gaming state is input, the value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the specific condition flag is When the execution permission value is set, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value that can specify the special BB effect state. With such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a is provided with a special BB on the condition that the BB role is won again in a specific period from the end of the previous BB gaming state to the time when a game with a specified number of games is performed. Control to the production state. That is, the special BB effect state is positioned as a so-called “continuous change” effect state. When the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect state flag to a value that can specify the special BB effect state, the special condition flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c cannot be controlled to the special BB effect state. Is set and initialized (hereinafter referred to as “unexecutable value”).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 41c functions as an information storage unit that stores information. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15 constituting the effect execution means based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The production state is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a realizes a function as an effect control means. The production state corresponds to a specific production. In particular, since the BB gaming state can be said to be a privilege, it can be said that the sub-control CPU 41a executes a specific effect in connection with the provision of the privilege.

  In the present embodiment, “to win the BB role during the period from the end of the BB gaming state to the time when a game with a specified number of games is played (specific period)” is established as a predetermined first effect condition. This is equivalent to the fact that a special performance condition is established. That is, the execution permission value set in the specific condition flag corresponds to information indicating that the first effect condition is satisfied, and corresponds to information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied. Further, “winning the BB combination when it is a specific period and in the RT gaming state (second state)” corresponds to a specific effect condition included in the first effect condition. In the present embodiment, “the winning of the BB role occurs” corresponds to the fact that a predetermined second performance condition is satisfied.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the BB role is won again in the specific period after the end of the BB gaming state, the special BB effect state is controlled in the subsequent BB gaming state, When the BB combination is won in different periods, the subsequent BB gaming state is controlled to the normal BB effect state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first effect condition is satisfied and when the predetermined second effect condition is satisfied, the first effect condition is different from the case where the first effect condition is not satisfied. An effect state (specific effect) is executed.

  According to a different aspect, in the present embodiment, a special performance condition that “the BB role is won during the period from the end of the BB gaming state to the time when a game with a prescribed number of games is played (a specific period)”. Is established, and when the BB stop eye is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the special BB effect state is executed. On the other hand, the normal BB effect state is executed when the special effect condition is not satisfied and the BB stop eye is derived by the end of the last stop operation. Has been. Therefore, in this embodiment, the normal BB effect state corresponds to the specific effect according to the first aspect, and the special BB effect state corresponds to the specific effect according to the second aspect. In the present embodiment, the BB stop eye corresponds to a predetermined display result.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the acquisition number notification effect while controlling to any of the BB effect states.
Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a can acquire the accumulative accumulation that can be specified from the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c while in the BB gaming state, that is, while controlling to one of the BB effect states. The effect display device 13 is controlled so as to display information (image) indicating the number, and the obtained number notification effect is executed. Here, the number-of-acquisition counter is the number of award medals paid out in the period (so-called consecutive chain) from the normal BB effect state to the end of the specific effect state without winning the BB role. This is information for counting the (accumulated cumulative number).

  The sub-control CPU 41a receives the variable game end command while controlling to one of the BB effect states, and when the payout winning combination can be specified from the command, the sub-control RAM 41c Update the value of the acquisition number counter stored. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number obtained by adding the number of award medals determined for the winning payout combination. .

  The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a gaming state command capable of specifying the BB gaming state is input, the value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the specific condition flag is When the non-executable value is set, that is, when controlling to the normal BB effect state, the value of the acquisition number counter is updated to a value indicating the acquisition accumulation number = 0 and is initialized. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a gaming state command capable of specifying the BB gaming state is input, and a value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and When the execution allowable value is set in the specific condition flag, that is, when the special BB effect state is controlled, the value of the acquisition number counter is not initialized but maintained.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the acquisition number counter corresponds to accumulated information indicating an accumulated result obtained by accumulating the results (game results) of the variable game. In this embodiment, the sub-control RAM 41c implements a function as a result storage unit that stores accumulated information. As an effect control means capable of causing the sub control CPU 41a to execute an acquisition number notification effect in a mode corresponding to the acquisition number counter (cumulative information) stored in the sub control RAM 41c (result storage means). The function is realized. That is, in the present embodiment, the acquisition number notification effect corresponds to a special effect. And the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in this embodiment is performed by the aspect which the acquisition accumulative number to alert | report increases. Therefore, the acquisition number notification effect of the present embodiment can be said to be an effect executed by a series of effect contents.

  The slot machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a backup function. Even when the power supply to the slot machine 10 is cut off, the slot machine 10 stores part or all of the information stored in the main control RAM 40c and the information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. A part or all of the data can be backed up (held). Hereinafter, processing for realizing the backup function will be described.

The main control power-off process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a performs main control power interruption processing when the supplied power voltage drops to a predetermined operating voltage. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a receives the power interruption signal from the monitoring circuit 42b, the information related to the control state of the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as "control information") among the information stored in the main control RAM 40c. ) To be backed up, and the information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the information to be backed up in the power interruption process performed by the main control CPU 40a can specify which step of the above-described game progress process is being executed in addition to the game state flag. Processing information is included. For example, in the process of step S118 (display symbol determination process) in the game progress process, if the power supply is cut off while the operation signal is being input from the stop button where the third stop operation has been performed, the game is backed up. The process information includes information that can specify that the process of step S118 was being executed.

  In addition, the processing information to be backed up may include history information that can identify the history of the stop operation performed in one variation game. The history information includes information that can specify which stop operation has been performed among the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation, and the type of the stop button on which the stop operation has been performed. included. Note that the information to be backed up in the power interruption process performed by the main control CPU 40a may include information different from the game state flag and the history information.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 40c and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a prohibits access to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a stops operating when it receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 42c. And the control information memorize | stored in RAM40c for main control is hold | maintained with the electric power supplied from auxiliary power supply 42d, even if a supply voltage becomes 0 with a power supply interruption. In the following description, there is a case where the control information retained even after the power is shut down by the power interruption process is simply referred to as “backed up control information”.

A sub-control power interruption process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the voltage of the supplied power drops to a predetermined operating voltage, the sub control CPU 41a performs sub control power interruption processing. Specifically, when the power interruption signal is input from the monitoring circuit 42b, the sub control CPU 41a sets the control information stored in the sub control RAM 41c as a backup target, and uses the control information as a predetermined value in the sub control RAM 41c. Store in the storage area. For example, the information to be backed up in the power interruption process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a includes an acquisition number counter, an effect state flag, a specific counter, and a specific condition flag. The control information to be backed up by the sub-control CPU 41a during power interruption includes information different from the acquisition number counter, the effect state flag, the specific counter, and the specific condition flag, such as the sub-game state flag. It may be included.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a acquires the date and time measured by the RTC 41d from the RTC 41d, and information that can specify the acquired date and time (hereinafter referred to as "RTC information") as a backup target. The RTC information is stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a calculates the checksum of the sub control RAM 41c and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a sets the access to the sub control RAM 41c to be prohibited. The sub control CPU 41a stops its operation when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 42c. And the control information memorize | stored in RAM41c for subcontrol is hold | maintained with the electric power supplied from auxiliary power supply 42d, even if a supply voltage becomes 0 with a power supply interruption. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary power supply 42d realizes a function as a backup unit that retains at least a part of the storage contents of the sub control RAM 41c when the power is shut off.

Next, main power recovery processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the power supply voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage as the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs main control power recovery processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the power recovery process when the supply power voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage and the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 42c ends.

  In power recovery processing for main control, the main control CPU 40a performs setting change operation determination as to whether or not the set value switch 50 is operated. Specifically, when the operation signal is input from the set value switch 50, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting change operation determination is affirmative while the operation signal is not input from the set value switch 50. On the other hand, the setting change operation determination is negative.

  In the setting change operation determination, when it is determined that the set value switch 50 is not operated, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process for returning the backed up control information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a calculates a checksum based on the control information stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the checksum calculated and stored in the power failure process matches the checksum calculated in the current power recovery process.

  If the checksums match, the main control CPU 40a restores the backed up control information because the backed up control information is correct, and resumes the game progression process using the restored information. For example, when the process of step S114 in the game progress process is returned with the process information that can be specified, the main control CPU 40a restarts the process of step S114, starts the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c, and then performs the step. The process proceeds to S115. For example, the main control CPU 40a resumes the process of step S118 when the process of step S118 in the game progress process is restored with process information that can be specified. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a displays on the effective line AL on the condition that the operation signal is not input from the stop button in which the third stop operation is performed, similarly to the case where the power is not shut off. Display symbol judgment which judges the symbol combination currently performed is performed.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a, in principle, controls to the same gaming state as when the power is shut off. For example, when the gaming state when the power is cut off is the RT gaming state, the main control CPU 40a can control the gaming state after the power is turned on to the RT gaming state. For example, if the gaming state when the power is cut off is the carryover gaming state, the main control CPU 40a can control the gaming state after the power is turned on to the carryover gaming state. That is, if the main control CPU 40a carries over the winning of the BB role when the power is cut off, the main control CPU 40a can keep the winning of the BB role even after the power is turned on. . For example, if the gaming state when the power is cut off is the BB gaming state, the main control CPU 40a can control the gaming state after the power is turned on to the BB gaming state.

  Here, when the main control CPU 40a restarts the process of step S118 of the game progress process for the variable game won for the BB role or the variable game in the carryover game state by executing the power recovery process (return process). The game state after the power is turned on is made different depending on whether or not the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed is operated.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a updates the gaming state flag that has been backed up when the operation of step S118 is resumed and an operation signal is input from the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed. The game state after the power is turned on is controlled to the game state when the power is turned off.

  The main control CPU 40a determines the symbol combination displayed on the effective line AL when the process of step S118 is resumed and no operation signal is input from the stop button on which the third stop operation has been performed. To do. When the main control CPU 40a determines that the symbol combination displayed on the active line AL is the BB stop eye, the main control CPU 40a updates the backed-up gaming state flag to a value indicating the BB gaming state. The gaming state after the power is turned on is controlled to the BB gaming state. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a determines that the symbol combination displayed on the active line AL is not the BB stop eye, the main game CPU 40a does not update the backed-up gaming state flag and performs power-on. The gaming state after being turned off is controlled to the gaming state when the power is shut off.

  Further, when the backed up control information is restored by the restoration process, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as “return command”) and stores it in the output buffer. For example, the return command includes a command that can specify the gaming state after the power is turned on. In the return command, when the process of step S118 is resumed as described above, the gaming state indicated by the updated gaming state flag after the process of step S118 is specified.

  On the other hand, if the checksums do not match, the main control CPU 40a initializes the control information stored in the main control RAM 40c because the backed up control information is incorrect. In this case, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “initialization command”) that can specify that the control information is to be initialized, and stores it in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a newly starts a game progress process using the initialized information. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state after the power is turned on to the normal gaming state regardless of the gaming state when the power is turned off.

  In the setting change operation determination, when it is determined that the set value switch 50 is operated, the main control CPU 40a is configured to store the setting stored in the main control RAM 40c based on the input of the operation signal from the start lever 21. A process of updating the value flag value and setting the changed set value is performed. When no operation signal is input from the set value switch 50, the main control CPU 40a initializes control information stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as “setting change command”) that can specify that the setting value changing operation has been performed, and stores the control command in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a newly starts a game progress process using the initialized information. The main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state after the power is turned on to the normal gaming state regardless of the gaming state when the power is turned off.

Next, sub-control power recovery processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the power supply voltage rises to a predetermined operating voltage as the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a performs sub-control power recovery processing. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a starts the power recovery process for sub control when the voltage of the supplied power rises to a predetermined operating voltage and the input of the reset signal from the reset circuit 42c is completed.

  In the power recovery process for the sub control, the sub control CPU 41a performs the first input determination as to whether any of the initialization command and the setting change command is input. When it is determined in the first input determination that either the initialization command or the setting change command is input, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the control information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Execute the conversion process. That is, the first input determination corresponds to a determination as to whether or not there is an instruction to initialize the information stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Here, the information to be initialized in the initialization process includes the acquisition number counter, the effect state flag, the specific condition flag, and the specific counter described above. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a sets an unexecutable value to the specific condition flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c and initializes it. Further, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the number of fluctuating games = 0 in the specific counter stored in the sub control RAM 41c and initializes it. The sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the normal effect state in the effect state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c and initializes it. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the accumulative acquisition number = 0 in the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes it.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a newly starts various processes using the initialized information. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a has a value indicating the normal effect state set in the effect state flag, an inexecutable value set in the specific condition flag, and the number of variable games indicated in the specific counter is zero. The production state is controlled based on a certain state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the acquisition number notification effect based on the state where the acquisition cumulative number indicated by the acquisition number counter is zero.

  In the first input determination, when it is determined that neither the initialization command nor the setting change command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs the second input determination as to whether or not the return command is input. If it is determined in the second input determination that the return command has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the first input determination process. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a waits until an initialization command, a setting change command, or a return command is input.

  In the second input determination, when it is determined that the return command is input, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the effect state flag to a value indicating the effect state corresponding to the gaming state that can be specified from the return command. . Specifically, when the gaming state that can be specified from the return command is any one of the normal gaming state, the carryover gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the sub control CPU 41a sets the value of the presentation state flag to the normal presentation state. Update to an identifiable value. When the gaming state that can be specified from the return command is the BB gaming state, the sub-control CPU 41a shows the rendering state when the value of the backed-up rendering state flag is a value indicating one of the BB rendering states. Do not update the flag value. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a returns to the BB effect state when the power is cut off.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is a value indicating an effect state in which the backed-up effect state flag is different from the BB effect state when the game state that can be specified from the return command is the BB game state. And when the value of the specific condition flag being backed up is the execution permission value, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value indicating the special BB effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the gaming state that can be identified from the return command is the BB gaming state, and the value of the backed-up performance state flag is a value indicating a rendering state different from the BB performance state, and When the value of the specific condition flag being backed up is an unexecutable value, the value of the effect state flag is updated to a value indicating the normal BB effect state.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a period condition relating to a period during which the power is shut off is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the function as condition determination means is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a performing period determination. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a acquires the date and time measured by the RTC 41d from the RTC 41d. The sub-control CPU 41a uses the acquired date and time, and the date and time that can be specified from the RTC information among the backed-up control information. Specify whether or not an entry has been made. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the power is turned on this time after the day after the power is shut off, the sub-control CPU 41a makes a positive determination of the period determination, while the power is shut off. When it is determined that the power is turned on on the same day, the period determination is negative.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current power-on has been performed on or after the day after the power-off is performed. For example, it is determined by whether or not 0 o'clock to 24 o'clock has passed. Note that whether or not this time the power was turned on after the day after the power was cut off can be specified from the date acquired from the RTC 41d when the power was turned on and the backed up RTC information. You may determine by comparing a date. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a according to the present embodiment executes the period determination, thereby determining whether or not the current power-on is a power-on on the next business day (so-called “inter-day power interruption”). )).

  In the period determination, when it is determined that the period condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a executes the above-described initialization process. That is, the sub control CPU 41a sets an unexecutable value to the specific condition flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c and initializes it. Further, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the number of fluctuating games = 0 in the specific counter stored in the sub control RAM 41c and initializes it. The sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the normal effect state in the effect state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c and initializes it. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the accumulative acquisition number = 0 in the acquisition number counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and initializes it.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a newly starts various processes using the initialized control information. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a has a value indicating the normal effect state set in the effect state flag, an inexecutable value set in the specific condition flag, and the number of variable games indicated in the specific counter is zero. The production state is controlled based on a certain state. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the acquisition number notification effect based on the state where the acquisition cumulative number indicated by the acquisition number counter is zero.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the execution permission value (information indicating that the first effect condition is satisfied) set in the specific condition flag is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the period condition is satisfied. In this case, it is configured to be initialized with the start of the initialization process. In the present embodiment, the value of the acquisition number counter (cumulative information indicating the accumulation result) is initialized with the start of the initialization process when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the period condition is satisfied. It is configured to be. In the present embodiment, the start of the initialization process corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the period determination that the period condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a restores the backed-up control information and resumes various processes using the control information. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state where the value of the effect state flag being backed up is set in the effect state flag. For example, when the execution permission value set in the specific condition flag is backed up, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state in which the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. For example, when the non-executable value set in the specific condition flag is backed up, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state where the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag.

  For example, when the value of the specific counter being backed up is a value indicating the number of variable games = 0, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect state based on the state where the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is zero. I do. For example, when the value of the specific counter being backed up is a value indicating the number of variable games of one or more games, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the state where the number of variable games indicated by the specific counter is one or more games. The production state is controlled.

  For example, when the value of the acquisition number counter being backed up is a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number = 0, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the rendering state based on the state where the acquisition cumulative number indicated by the acquisition number counter is zero. Control. For example, when the value of the acquisition number counter being backed up is a value indicating an acquisition cumulative number of 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the state where the acquisition cumulative number indicated in the acquisition number counter is 1 or more, The production state is controlled.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the execution permission value (information indicating that the first effect condition is satisfied) set in the specific condition flag is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the period condition is not satisfied. In this case, it is configured not to be initialized with the start of the initialization process. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the value of the acquisition number counter (cumulative information indicating the accumulation result) is configured not to be initialized with the start of the initialization process when it is determined that the period condition is not satisfied. Has been.

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to initialize the specific condition flag and the acquisition number counter when a setting change command is input even if it can be determined that the period condition is not satisfied. Has been. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if it is determined by the set value switch 50 that the period condition is not satisfied, the function as an initialization operation means capable of performing an initialization operation for initializing the specific condition flag. Is realized.

Next, a specific example of the transition of the production state in the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
First, a first specific example will be described.

  FIG. 8 shows a situation in which the value of the specific counter is a value indicating that the number of fluctuating games = 0 at time t10 and no execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. In this case, when the winning combination BB is won in the variable game and the winning combination of the BB combination does not occur, the bonus flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the carry-over gaming state (time t11). When a winning combination of BB occurs in the variable game, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and the rendering state is shifted to the normal BB rendering state based on the fact that the specific condition flag is not set ( Time t12). When the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time t13). At time t13, a value indicating a prescribed number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  When the termination condition for the RT gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state, and the effect state is shifted to the specific effect state (time t14). In a variable game within a specific period, that is, a variable game within the specified number of games after the end of the BB game state, when the BB combination is won, an execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag (time t15). At a time t15, if a winning combination of the BB combination does not occur in the variable game won for the BB combination, the gaming state is transferred to the carry-over gaming state.

  When a winning combination of BB occurs in the variable game, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and the rendering state is the special BB rendering state based on the execution permission value being set in the specific condition flag. (Time t16). At time t16, the bonus flag is turned off, and an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag. At time t16, a value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter and is initialized.

  Thereafter, when the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time t17). Further, at time t17, a value indicating the specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Next, the execution mode of the acquisition number notification effect in the situation shown in FIG. 8 will be described. In the situation shown in FIG. 8, the number-of-acquisition notification effect is executed in the normal BB effect state (time t12 to t13) and the special BB effect state (time t16 to t17). Further, in the acquisition number notification effect, in the first and second BB effect states, the acquisition number counter is updated each time a winning combination is awarded, and information indicating the acquisition cumulative number at that time is notified. Is notified.

  Here, in the second BB gaming state (time t16 to t17), the acquisition number notification effect takes over the acquisition cumulative number in the first BB gaming state (time t12 to t13), and the acquired cumulative number is the second time. It is executed while adding the acquired number in the BB gaming state. That is, the acquisition number notification effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the notification contents increase in the acquisition cumulative number.

A second specific example will be described.
FIG. 9 shows that in the period during which the specific gaming period is controlled in the specific period, the power supply is cut off in a state where the specific condition flag is not set, and the period condition is satisfied when the power is turned on. Shows the situation. Further, in the situation shown in FIG. 9, it is assumed that when the power is turned on, the setting value changing operation is not performed and the backup is normally performed. In the following description, only portions different from the situation shown in FIG. 8 will be described in detail, and description of similar portions will be omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the situation from time t20 to time t24 is the same as the situation from time t10 to time t14 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is shut off when the game state is the normal game state and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed within the specific period (time t25a). At time t25a, a value indicating the normal effect state is set in the effect state flag, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is OFF, and A non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. These pieces of control information are retained even during the time when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power interruption process (time points t25a to t25b).

  Here, if the slot machine 10 is turned on without the operation of the set value switch 50 on the next day after the power is cut off, the gaming state is the normal gaming state (the bonus flag is OFF). (Time t25b). At time t252b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of a return command that can specify the normal game state. At the time t25b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, so that the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and a value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when so-called “inter-day power interruption” is performed, at least a part of the control information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is initialized.

  Next, even if the BB combination is won in the variable game after the power is turned on, since the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter, the specific condition flag is executed. The permission value is not set (time t26). At the time t26, in the variable game won for the BB combination, if no winning of the BB combination occurs, the gaming state is transferred to the carry-over gaming state.

  Next, when a winning combination of BB occurs in the variable game, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is the normal BB effect based on the fact that the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. The state is shifted (time t27). At time t27, the bonus flag is turned off.

  Next, when the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the rendering state is transitioned to the RT rendering state (time t28). Further, at time t28, a value indicating a prescribed number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Moreover, the execution aspect of the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the condition shown in FIG. 9 is demonstrated. At time t25b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is affirmative, the acquisition number counter is initialized to a state in which a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number = 0 is set. Thereafter, in the second BB gaming state (time points t27 to t28), the number-of-acquisition notification effect is executed as the normal BB effect state is controlled. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without taking over the acquisition cumulative number when the power is cut off with the initialization of the acquisition number counter. . That is, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the period condition is satisfied, after the power is turned on, it is acquired so as to follow the effect contents when the power is turned off. The number notification effect (special effect) is not executed.

  Here, if the setting value is not changed, the specific counter and the specific condition flag are not initialized even when the power is turned on while the period condition is satisfied. It is also possible to do. However, when such a configuration is adopted, even if the effect state immediately after the power is turned on is controlled to the normal effect state, the state shifts to the special BB effect state with the occurrence of winning of the BB role. From this situation, the player can grasp that the setting value change operation is not performed. When it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting value changing operation is performed, the enjoyment of guessing the setting value set in the slot machine 10 is reduced, and as a result, the player's interest is reduced. There is a risk that.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the period condition is satisfied (when power is interrupted across days), the setting value changing operation is performed even when the setting value changing operation is performed. Even when it is not performed, the specific counter and the specific condition flag are initialized. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, even if the number of executions of the variable game from the last BB gaming state before the power cut-off has not reached the specified number of games, the BB role is won after the power is turned on, and the BB When the winning combination of the combination occurs, the normal BB effect state is controlled. Therefore, in the first invention of the present application, it becomes difficult to grasp whether or not the setting value changing operation is performed, and the enjoyment of guessing the setting value set in the slot machine 10 is created and the interest of the player is improved. Can be made.

  Also, if the setting value change operation is not performed, it may be configured that the acquisition number counter is not initialized even when the power is turned on while the period condition is satisfied. . However, when such a configuration is adopted, even if the production state immediately after the power is turned on is controlled to the normal production state, the accumulative number of acquisitions is not 0 with the occurrence of the BB winning combination. From the situation where the acquisition number notification effect is started in the state, the player can grasp that the setting value changing operation is not performed.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the period condition is satisfied (when power is interrupted across days), the setting value changing operation is performed even when the setting value changing operation is performed. The acquisition counter is initialized even when it is not performed. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, even when the number of executions of the variable game from the last BB gaming state before the power cut-off has not reached the specified number of games, the BB role is won after turning on the power, and the BB When the winning combination of the combination occurs, the acquisition number notification effect is executed from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0. Therefore, in the first invention of the present application, it becomes difficult to grasp whether or not the setting value changing operation is performed, and the enjoyment of guessing the setting value set in the slot machine 10 is created and the interest of the player is improved. Can be made.

  Here, in the situation shown in FIG. 9, when it is assumed that the power is turned on to the slot machine 10 without operating the set value switch 50 on the day when the power is cut off, The gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state (the bonus flag is OFF) (time t25b). At time t25b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of a return command that can specify the normal game state. At time t25b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is negative, and therefore the specific condition flag and the specific counter are not initialized. That is, based on the control information being backed up, the execution impossible value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating that the number of variable games is one game or more is set in the specific counter. Will be restored.

  Further, at time t25b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is negative, so the acquisition number counter is not initialized. In other words, based on the control information being backed up, the state is returned to the state where the value indicating that the accumulated number of acquisitions is 1 or more is set in the acquisition number counter. That is, in the slot machine 10, the control information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is not initialized even if the power is shut off for a short time.

  Next, in the variable game after the power is turned on, when the BB combination is won, a value indicating the number of variable games of one or more games is set in the specific counter. Is set (time t26). At the time t26, in the variable game won for the BB combination, if no winning of the BB combination occurs, the gaming state is transferred to the carry-over gaming state.

  Next, when a winning combination of BB occurs in the variable game, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and the performance state is not the normal BB performance state, and the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. Is shifted to the special BB effect state (time t27). At time t27, the bonus flag is turned off, and an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag. Furthermore, at time t27, when the value indicating that the accumulated number of acquisitions is 1 or more is set in the acquisition number counter, and the power is cut off based on the transition to the special BB effect state. The acquisition number notification effect is started in a state in which the acquisition number counter is taken over.

A third specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the situation from time t30 to time t33 is the same as the situation from time t10 to time t13 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is shut off when the game state is the RT game state and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed within the specific period (time t34a). At time t34a, a value indicating the RT effect state is set in the effect state flag, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, and the bonus flag is OFF. In addition, a non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. These pieces of control information are retained even during the time when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10 by the execution of the power interruption process (time points t34a to t34b).

  The next day after the power is cut off, if the slot machine 10 is turned on without the operation of the set value switch 50, the gaming state is returned to the RT gaming state (the bonus flag is OFF). (Time t34b). At time t34b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of a return command that can specify the RT gaming state. At the time point 34b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is affirmative, the execution impossible value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power-off state is the RT gaming state (second state), the period condition is established by the sub-control CPU 41a (condition determining unit). Even when it is determined that the player is playing, the state after the power is turned on can be controlled to the RT gaming state.

  Next, even if the BB combination is won in the variable game after the power is turned on, the specific condition flag is set based on the fact that the value indicating the variable game number = 0 is set in the specific counter. The execution permission value is not set to the value, and the execution impossible value is maintained (time t36). At time t36, the bonus flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state.

  In the subsequent floating game, when a winning combination of BB occurs, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and based on the fact that the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, the rendering state is the normal BB rendering. The state is changed (time t37). At time t37, the bonus flag is turned off.

  Next, when the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the effect state is shifted to the RT effect state (time point t38). At time t38, a value indicating a prescribed number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Moreover, the execution aspect of the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the condition shown in FIG. 10 is demonstrated. At time t34b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is affirmative, the acquisition number counter is initialized to a state in which a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number = 0 is set. Thereafter, in the second BB gaming state (time points t37 to t38), the acquisition number notification effect is executed in accordance with the normal BB effect state. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without taking over the acquisition cumulative number when the power is cut off with the initialization of the acquisition number counter. .

  Here, in the situation shown in FIG. 10, assuming that the slot machine 10 is turned on without the operation of the set value switch 50 on the day when the power is cut off, the gaming state is RT gaming. The state is returned (the state where the bonus flag is OFF) (time t34b). At time t34b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of a return command that can specify the RT gaming state. At the time point 34b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is negative, the acquisition number counter, the specific condition flag, and the specific counter are not initialized.

  Next, when the winning combination BB is won in the variable game after the power is turned on, the execution of the specific condition flag is permitted based on the fact that the value indicating the number of variable games of one or more games is set in the specific counter. A value is set (time t36). At time t36, the bonus flag is turned on, and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state.

  In the subsequent variable game, when a winning combination of BB occurs, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and the performance state is not the normal BB performance state, and the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. Is shifted to the special BB effect state (time t37). At time t37, the bonus flag is turned OFF, and an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag. Furthermore, at time t37, when the value indicating that the accumulated number of acquisitions is 1 or more is set in the acquisition number counter and the power is cut off based on the transition to the special BB effect state. The acquisition number notification effect is started in a state in which the acquisition number counter is taken over.

A fourth specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the situation from time t40 to time t45 is the same as the situation from time t10 to time t15 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is shut off when the game state is the carry-over game state within the specific period and the process of step S118 in the game progress process is not being executed (time t46a). At time t46a, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is ON, and an execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. These pieces of control information are retained even during the time when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10 by the execution of the power interruption process (time points t46a to t46b).

  The next day after the power is cut off, if the slot machine 10 is turned on without the operation of the set value switch 50, the gaming state is carried over and the gaming state is restored (the bonus flag is ON). (Time t46b). At time t46b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of a return command that can specify the carry-over gaming state. At the time 46b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is affirmative, the execution impossible value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the bonus flag (information indicating that the bonus combination is won) is the initial value even when the value of the specific condition flag is initialized to the non-executable value. It is configured not to be converted to

  Next, when a winning combination of BB occurs in the variable game after the power is turned on, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, and the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag. Thus, the effect state is shifted to the normal BB effect state (time point t47). At time t47, the bonus flag is turned off.

  Next, when the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the rendering state is transitioned to the RT rendering state (time t48). At time t48, a value indicating a prescribed number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Moreover, the execution aspect of the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the condition shown in FIG. 11 is demonstrated. At time t46b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, so that the acquisition number counter is initialized to a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number = 0. Thereafter, in the second BB gaming state (time points t47 to t48), the number-of-acquisition notification effect is executed as the normal BB effect state is controlled. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without taking over the acquisition cumulative number when the power is cut off with the initialization of the acquisition number counter. .

A fifth specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the situation from time t50 to time t56 is the same as the situation from time t10 to time t16 shown in FIG. Then, it is assumed that the power is shut off when the gaming state is the BB gaming state and the process of step S118 in the gaming progress process is not being executed (time t57a). At the time t57a, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is not set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is turned on, and an unexecutable value is set in the specific condition flag. At time t57a, a value indicating the special BB effect state is set in the effect state flag. These pieces of control information are retained even when no power is supplied to the slot machine 10 by executing the power interruption process (time points t57a to t57b).

  The day after the power is cut off, if the slot machine 10 is turned on without the operation of the set value switch 50, the gaming state is returned to the BB gaming state (time t57b). At time t57b, the effect state is changed to the special BB effect state based on the input of the return command that can specify the BB game state and the fact that the value indicating the special BB effect state is set in the effect state flag. Will be restored. At the time 57b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is affirmative, the execution impossible value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power is shut off in the state where the BB effect state is already executed, the BB effect state in the same manner as when the power is turned off is Is configured to be executed even after it is input.

  Next, when the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the rendering state is transitioned to the RT rendering state (time t58). Further, at time t58, a value indicating a prescribed number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Moreover, the execution aspect of the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the condition shown in FIG. 12 is demonstrated. At time t57b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the acquisition number counter is initialized to a value indicating that the acquisition cumulative number = 0. In the BB gaming state (time t57b to t58) after the power is turned on, the obtained number notification effect is executed. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without taking over the acquisition cumulative number when the power is cut off with the initialization of the acquisition number counter. . In this case, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured not to execute the obtained number notification effect in the BB gaming state after the return.

A sixth specific example will be described.
FIG. 13 shows that in the change game in the carry-over gaming state, the third stop operation is performed from the first stop operation, the power is shut off while the stop button that performed the third stop operation is operated, and When the power is turned on, the period condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the operation of the first stop button 22a is started at a time point t61, and the operation of the first stop button 22a is ended at a subsequent time point t62. Here, it is assumed that at the time when the first stop operation is started, there is a symbol constituting the BB stop eye within the pull-in range, and the symbol is stopped on the effective line AL.

  Next, the operation of the second stop button 22b is started at a time point t63, and the operation of the second stop button 22b is ended at a subsequent time point t64. Here, it is assumed that at the time when the second stop operation is started, there is a symbol constituting the BB stop eye within the pull-in range, and the symbol is stopped on the effective line AL.

  Next, the operation of the third stop button 22c is started at time t65. Here, it is assumed that, at the time when the third stop operation is started, there is a symbol constituting the BB stop eye in the pull-in range, and the symbol is stopped on the effective line AL. Thereby, at time t65, the BB stop eye is displayed on the effective line AL.

  Next, it is assumed that the power is shut off while the third stop button 22c is being operated (time t66a). At time t66a, a value indicating the number of fluctuating games of one or more games is set in the specific counter, the bonus flag is turned on, and an execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. At time t66a, information that can specify that step S118 of the game progress process is being executed is set as the main control process information. At time t66a, a value indicating the specific effect state is set in the effect state flag. These pieces of control information are retained even during the time when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10 by the execution of the power interruption process (time points t66a to t66b).

  Here, the power to the slot machine 10 is turned on without the operation of the set value switch 50 and the operation of the third stop button 22c on the next day after the power is cut off. (Time t66b). In this case, at the time point 66b, the gaming state is returned to the carryover gaming state (the state where the bonus flag is ON) (time point t66b). At time t66b, the effect state is returned to the normal effect state based on the input of a return command that can specify the carry-over gaming state. At the time point 66b, the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, so that the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. It is initialized to the state.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the third stop button 22c is completed, the combination of symbols displayed on the active line AL is determined as the process of step S118 in the game progress process (time t67). At time t67, since the BB stop eye has already been stopped on the active line AL, it is determined that a winning combination of BB has occurred. Therefore, the game state is shifted to the BB game state, and the effect state is shifted to the normal BB effect state based on the fact that the non-executable value is set in the specific condition flag (time point t67). At time t67, the bonus flag is turned off.

  Next, when the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the rendering state is transitioned to the RT rendering state (time t68). At time t68, a value indicating the prescribed number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Moreover, the execution aspect of the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the condition shown in FIG. 13 is demonstrated. At time t66b, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, the acquisition number counter is initialized to a state in which a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number = 0 is set. Thereafter, in the second BB gaming state (time points t67 to t68), the number-of-acquisition notification effect is executed as the normal BB effect state is controlled. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without taking over the acquisition cumulative number when the power is cut off with the initialization of the acquisition number counter. .

A seventh specific example will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the situation from time t70 to time t75a is the same as the situation from time t60 to t65a shown in FIG. Here, on the day after the power is turned off, the slot machine 10 is turned on without being accompanied by the operation of the set value switch 50 and the operation of the third stop button 22c. (Time t76b). In this case, at the time point 76b, the symbol combination displayed on the active line AL is determined as the process of step S118 in the game progress process. At time t76b, since the BB stop eye has already been stopped on the active line AL, it is determined that a winning combination of BB has occurred. Along with this, the gaming state is returned to the BB gaming state.

  Thereafter, a return command capable of specifying the BB gaming state is output to the sub-board 41 (sub-control CPU 41a). At this time, the value of the specific condition flag backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c has not been initialized yet, so the execution permission value remains set. Therefore, at time t76b, unlike the above-described sixth specific example, based on the fact that the return command that can specify the BB gaming state is input and that the execution permission value is set in the specific condition flag. The production state is returned to the special BB production state. Thereafter, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub control CPU 41a is affirmative, the execution impossible value is set in the specific condition flag, and the value indicating the number of variable games = 0 is set in the specific counter. The state is initialized (time t77).

  Next, when the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the RT gaming state, and the rendering state is transitioned to the RT rendering state (time t78). At time t78, a value indicating a specified number of games (for example, 50 games) is set in the specific counter, and measurement of the specific period is started.

  Moreover, the execution aspect of the acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the condition shown in FIG. 14 is demonstrated. At time t77, since the determination result of the period determination by the sub-control CPU 41a is affirmative, it is initialized to a state in which a value indicating the acquisition cumulative number = 0 is set in the acquisition number counter. In the subsequent BB gaming state (time points t77 to t78), the obtained number notification effect is executed. In this case, the acquisition number notification effect is started from the initial state where the acquisition cumulative number = 0 without taking over the acquisition cumulative number when the power is cut off with the initialization of the acquisition number counter. .

  As described above, among the plurality of stop operations for stopping the plurality of reels 16a to 16c, the power supply is shut off while the last stop operation is performed, and the period condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the power is turned on while the last stop operation is being performed, the BB effect state is executed in the normal BB effect state. On the other hand, when the power is turned on in a state where the final stop operation is not performed, the BB effect state is executed in a special BB effect state different from the normal BB effect state.

  More specifically, when the power is shut off in the state where the last stop operation is performed, and it is determined that the period condition is satisfied, the last stop operation is performed. When the power is turned on while the specific condition flag is initialized, the normal BB effect state is executed assuming that the BB stop eye is derived after the specific condition flag is initialized. On the other hand, if the power is turned on in the state where the last stop operation has not been performed, the special BB effect state is executed assuming that the BB stop eye has been derived before the specific condition flag is initialized. It can be said. When it is determined that the period condition is not satisfied, the specific condition flag indicates that the last stop operation is performed when the power is turned on while the last stop operation is performed. It is not initialized at any time when the power is turned on.

According to the slot machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, in the case where the period condition regarding the period in which the power is shut off is satisfied, when the second effect condition is satisfied, the case where the first effect condition is not satisfied It becomes difficult to estimate whether or not the internal storage contents in the slot machine 10 are initialized depending on whether or not the effect state (specific effect) is executed in a different manner. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the impediment to guessing the state of the slot machine 10 and improve the interest of the player.

  (2) In particular, according to the present embodiment, when a so-called “inter-day power interruption” is performed and the BB combination is won, the specific condition flag and the specific counter are initialized. Even if the BB winning combination occurs, the state is always shifted to the normal BB effect state. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be made difficult to recognize whether or not a setting value change operation has been performed based on the effect state in the first BB gaming state after the power is turned on.

  (3) According to this embodiment, when the period condition regarding the period during which the power is shut off is not established, the specific condition flag (the state where the first effect condition is established) is not initialized. Since it is maintained, it is possible to change the aspect of the effect by further generating a winning combination of BB (establishing the second effect condition). Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, among the first effect conditions, a specific effect condition that is established when the RT game state (second state) is established, that is, an execution permission value is set during the RT game state. Even when the specific condition flag is initialized, the state after the power is turned on can be controlled to the RT gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial player's interest while suppressing the impediment to guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, whether or not the current power is turned on after the day after the power was cut off is determined based on a predetermined time (for example, 0:00 to It is determined by whether or not 0 o'clock of 24 o'clock has elapsed. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it can be determined whether it is an electric power interruption over a day appropriately.

  (6) According to the present embodiment, even if it is initialized that the specific condition flag, that is, the first effect condition is satisfied, it can be in a state of winning the bonus combination. . Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial player's interest while suppressing the impediment to guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

  (7) According to the present embodiment, the internal stored contents in the slot machine 10 are initialized according to the aspect of the acquisition number notification effect when the period condition regarding the period in which the power is shut off is established. It becomes difficult to guess whether it has been done or not. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the impediment to guessing the state of the slot machine 10 and improve the interest of the player.

  (8) In particular, according to the present embodiment, when the so-called “inter-day power interruption” is performed, the acquisition number counter is initialized, so even if a winning combination of BB occurs, the accumulated number of acquisitions The acquisition number notification effect is executed in the state of = 0. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be made difficult to recognize whether or not a setting value change operation has been performed based on the acquired number notification effect in the first BB gaming state after the power is turned on.

  (9) According to the present embodiment, the acquisition number counter (cumulative information) is maintained without being initialized when the period condition relating to the period in which the power is shut off is not satisfied. The acquisition number notification effect (special effect) can be continued according to the mode corresponding to the counter. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (10) According to the present embodiment, the state after the power is turned on is controlled to the RT gaming state (second state) even when the period condition regarding the period during which the power is turned off is satisfied. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial player's interest while suppressing the impediment to guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

  (11) According to the present embodiment, when the power is turned off while the last stop operation is being performed, and when the power is turned on while the last stop operation is being performed, While the normal BB effect state is executed, the special BB effect state is executed when the power is turned on while the final stop operation is not performed. Therefore, the specific effect can be executed in an appropriate manner depending on whether the state of the last stop operation when the power is turned on is closer to the state of the last stop operation when the power is turned off. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (12) According to this embodiment, depending on whether the power is turned on in the state where the last stop operation is performed, the BB stop eye (predetermined display) before the power is substantially shut off. It is possible to vary whether or not the result is derived. For this reason, the BB effect state (specific effect) can be executed in an appropriate manner according to the state of the last stop operation when the power is turned on. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (13) According to the present embodiment, when the period condition regarding the period during which the power is shut off is not satisfied, the specific condition flag (a state where the special performance condition is satisfied) is not initialized. Since it can be maintained, the mode of the BB effect state can be varied by further deriving the BB stop eye (predetermined display result). Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (14) According to the present embodiment, the power is turned on even when a specific effect condition that is established when the RT game state (second state) is initialized among the special effect conditions. The later state can be controlled to the RT gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to protect the substantial player's interest while suppressing the impediment to guessing the state of the slot machine 10.

  (15) According to the present embodiment, when the power is shut off in a state where the BB effect state has already been executed, the power is turned on in the BB effect state in the same manner as when the power is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately return to the state before the power is shut off.

  (16) According to the present embodiment, the specific condition flag (information indicating that the special performance condition is established) can be arbitrarily initialized by operating the set value switch 50 (initialization operation means).

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another example as follows.
The sub-control CPU 41a affirms the period determination when the length of the period from when the power is cut off until the power is turned on exceeds a predetermined period (for example, 6 hours). The period determination may be negatively determined when the length of the period from when the shutdown is performed to when the power is turned on does not exceed a predetermined period (for example, 6 hours). In other words, the period determination need not directly determine whether or not the current power has been turned on after the day after the power was cut off. What is necessary is just to be able to determine whether or not is performed between the business hours and the next business hours.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the period condition is not satisfied, the effect state after the power is turned on may be returned to the effect state when the power is turned off. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the effect state flag as a backup target in the sub-control power interruption process, and is indicated by the value of the effect state flag being backed up in the sub-control power recovery process. It is good to return to the production state.

  -When the BB combination is won in the RT gaming state (RT effect state), the sub-control CPU 41a has a special BB effect state different from the special BB effect state during the BB game state based on the winning of the BB role. You may control to. In this case, when the BB combination is won in the RT gaming state (RT effect state), the sub control CPU 41a can execute the special BB effect state on the special condition flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Information to be displayed (hereinafter referred to as a special permission value) may be set. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where a gaming state command capable of specifying the BB gaming state is input, the value indicating any BB effect state is not set in the effect state flag, and the special condition When the special permission value is set in the flag, the value of the effect state flag may be updated to a value that can specify the special BB effect state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may use the special condition flag as a backup target in the sub-control power interruption process, and execute the same process as the above-described specific condition flag in the sub-control power recovery process. .

  The sub control CPU 41a may be configured not to initialize the acquisition number counter even when the determination result of the period determination is affirmative at the time point t57b in the situation illustrated in FIG. In this case, in the BB gaming state (time t57b to t58) after the power is turned on, the sub control CPU 41a takes over the acquired cumulative number when the power is cut off and restarts the acquired number notification effect. It becomes possible.

  The sub-control CPU 41a, for example, when the power is shut down in the RT gaming state, such as the time point t34b in the situation shown in FIG. 10, and when the determination result of the period determination is affirmative, The acquisition number counter may not be initialized. In this case, after the power is turned on (time t34b to t38), the sub control CPU 41a takes over the RT effect state when the power is shut off and the acquired cumulative number, and can resume the effect. It becomes possible. The sub-control CPU 41a may perform the same control when the power is shut off during the third stop operation in the variable game in the RT gaming state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a has transitioned from the RT gaming state to the carry-over gaming state, and has not reached a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) that is predetermined as a variable number of games that can be controlled to the RT gaming state. Sometimes, the RT effect state may be controlled until the specified number of games is over.

  -You may change the aspect of a some BB production state. For example, in the BB effect state, in addition to or instead of the number-of-acquisition notification effect, the number of times the BB role is continuously won again after the specific period ends after the predetermined BB game state is reached (so-called , The number of consecutive channels) may be accumulated and counted, and an effect executed according to a series of effect contents may be executed, such as notifying the counted cumulative continuation number. For example, the BB effect state may be executed by a series of effect contents that develop the effect contents in stages as the number of consecutive channels increases.

  -A series of production contents is not limited to contents that increase the cumulative number of acquisitions. For example, the series of effect contents may be an effect content in which a childhood character A appears, an effect content in which a student character A appears, and an effect content in which an adult character A appears. For example, the series of effect contents may be effect contents including a background image depicting a morning landscape, effect contents including a background image depicting a daytime landscape, and effect content depicting a night landscape. As described above, the content of the production may be any content as long as the content of the production changes step by step, and a predetermined relevance can be recalled to the content before and after the production. .

  -You may perform acquisition number alerting | reporting effect in the production state different from a BB production state. For example, the acquired number notification effect may be continuously executed in the RT effect state or the specific effect state within the specific period even after the end of the BB effect state. That is, the special effect is not limited to being executed during the BB gaming state.

-The specific effect may not be the effect state. For example, the specific effect may be a predetermined effect that is executed during a period in which a variable game is performed, such as a notice effect.
The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect different from the acquired number notification effect as a special effect in addition to or instead of the acquisition number notification effect. For example, the special effect may be an effect state (effect mode).

  The main board 40 may include a predetermined switch or the like as initialization means for initializing the control information being backed up separately from the set value switch 50. Further, the mode of changing the set value using the set value switch 50 can be changed as appropriate.

  The sub-board 41 may include sub-control initialization means for initializing the backed-up control information. For example, the sub-control initialization unit may be realized as an initialization switch provided on the sub-board 41. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an operation signal is input from the initialization switch in the power recovery process for sub-control, and if it is input, the control information that has been backed up is displayed. On the other hand, if it is not input, the control information backed up may be restored.

  The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to transition to the RT gaming state without going through the BB gaming state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may set a value indicating the RT gaming state in the gaming state flag on condition that a predetermined winning combination of a transitional role has occurred. Further, the slot machine 10 may have a plurality of RT gaming states.

  The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to notify the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 22a to 22c necessary for winning the winning combination. The state in which such notification is performed is a so-called assist time gaming state (AT gaming state). The state of the RT gaming state and the AT gaming state is a so-called assist / replay time gaming state (ART gaming state). For example, the main control CPU 40a performs a transition lottery (so-called AT lottery or ART lottery) as to whether or not the transition to the AT gaming state (ART gaming state) is allowed in the processing of step S110 of the game progress processing. Good. Then, the main control CPU 40a may make a transition to the ART gaming state when the transition lottery is won and a winning of a predetermined transition combination has occurred.

  -The specific effect which changes a mode based on the success or failure of the 1st effect condition and the 2nd effect condition may be the ART effect state in the above-mentioned ART game state in addition to or instead of the BB effect state. For example, in the case of applying to the ART gaming state, the first effect condition is “to win the transition lottery again after the ART gaming state ends and the specific period elapses”, and “predetermined transition It may be determined as a second performance condition that a winning combination is generated.

The slot machine 10 may not have a bonus combination.
The slot machine 10 may include a regular bonus combination (RB combination) that defines a regular bonus gaming state (RB gaming state) as a bonus in addition to or instead of the BB combination as a bonus combination. For example, the termination condition of the RB gaming state may be that the number of executions of the variable game in the RB gaming state has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times). It may be that the predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) has been reached.

  -The number of symbol combinations (combination, stop eye) that determine the award may be changed as appropriate. For example, the slot machine 10 may have two or more types of watermelon roles with different stop eyes, may have two or more types of cherry roles with different stop eyes, and may have two or more types of replays with different stop eyes. You may be equipped with a game player.

-The symbol combination (combination) defined in the lottery number may be changed as appropriate.
・ The lottery order of lottery numbers may be changed as appropriate.
The slot machine 10 may include four or more reels.

The slot machine 10 may have one type, two types, or three types of production states, and may have five or more types of production states.
The slot machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 41. The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may include a one-chip microcomputer having functions of a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a sub control RAM 41c.
The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the slot machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 13, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 14, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 15. You may further provide the control board which controls a group collectively. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the game medium may be a game ball.
-Instead of the slot machine 10, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine includes a game board having a game area, one or a plurality of start openings opened in the game area, and a grand prize winning opening that can be freely opened and closed. In the pachinko gaming machine, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 executes a big hit lottery when a game ball has entered the start opening, and when the big hit lottery is won, the big winning opening is opened. It is configured to give a big hit game.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(B) A plurality of reels, a plurality of operation units that respectively correspond to the plurality of reels and capable of stopping operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reels, and with the stop of the plurality of reels, A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege when a predetermined display result is derived, an effect executing means for executing an effect, and the effect executing means are controlled, and a specific effect is given in relation to the grant of the privilege. Effect control means for executing, and condition determining means for determining whether a period condition relating to a period during which the power is cut off when the power is turned on, and for stopping the plurality of reels Among the plurality of stop operations, when the power is shut off in the state where the last stop operation is being performed and the condition determining means determines that the period condition is satisfied, When the power is turned on in a state where the stop operation is being performed, the specific effect is executed according to the first mode, while the power is turned on in a state where the last stop operation is not being performed. The specific effect is executed in a second mode different from the first mode.

  (B) comprising information storage means for storing information, and backup means for retaining at least a part of the stored contents of the information storage means when the power is shut off, wherein the effect control means comprises the information storage means The effect execution means is controlled based on the information stored in the information storage means to execute the specific effect, and the information stored in the information storage means that a predetermined special effect condition is established. When the special display condition is satisfied and when a predetermined display result is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the second aspect When the effect is executed and the special effect condition is not satisfied, and the predetermined display result is derived by the end of the last stop operation, the first aspect When the specific effect is executed and the power is shut off in the state where the last stop operation is performed, and when the condition determination unit determines that the period condition is satisfied, When the power is turned on in the state where the last stop operation is performed, the predetermined display result is derived after the information indicating that the special performance condition is satisfied is initialized. When the power is turned on in a state in which the last stop operation is not performed while the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect, information indicating that the special effect condition is satisfied Assuming that the predetermined display result has been derived before is initialized, the specific effect is executed according to the second aspect.

  (C) The information indicating that the special performance condition is satisfied is that the last stop operation is performed when the condition determination unit determines that the period condition is not satisfied. Initialization is not performed either when the power is turned on in a state, or when the power is turned on in a state where the last stop operation has not been performed.

  (D) comprising state control means for controlling the state of the gaming machine, wherein the state of the gaming machine includes a first state and a second state that is advantageous compared to the first state, and the special state The production condition includes a specific production condition that is established when the state is the second state, and when the state when the power is shut off is the second state, the condition determination unit performs the period. Even when it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the state after the power is turned on can be controlled to the second state.

(E) The period condition may be satisfied when a period from when the power is turned off to when the power is turned on exceeds a predetermined period.
(F) The period condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned off until the power is turned on.

  (G) Provided with specific storage means capable of storing information indicating that the bonus combination is won, and the special performance condition is established when the bonus combination is won, and the bonus combination is won The information indicating that the special performance condition is satisfied may not be initialized even if the information indicating that the special performance condition is satisfied.

(H) When the power is cut off in a state where the specific effect is being executed, the specific effect in the same manner as when the power is turned off may be executed even after the power is turned on.
(I) Even if it is determined by the condition determination means that the period condition is not satisfied, an initialization operation for initializing information indicating that the special performance condition is satisfied is possible. An initialization operation means may be provided.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... Decoration lamp, 15 ... Speaker, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 41 ... Sub board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 42 ... Power supply board, 42d ... Auxiliary power.

Claims (1)

Multiple reels,
A plurality of operation units corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and capable of a stop operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reels;
Advantageous game granting means capable of giving an advantageous game triggered by a predetermined display result being derived when the plurality of reels are stopped;
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means and executing a specific production in association with the provision of the advantageous game;
Power recovery processing means for executing power recovery processing when the power is turned on, and
When the power is shut off in the state where the last stop operation is performed among the plurality of stop operations for stopping the plurality of reels and the predetermined display result to which the advantageous game is given is displayed. When the power recovery process is executed, when the power is turned on in the state where the final stop operation is performed, the specific effect is executed according to the first aspect, while the final stop is performed. A gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is executed in a second mode different from the first mode when the power is turned on while no operation is performed.