JP2019217112A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of performing appropriate control even if various situations occur compositely.SOLUTION: A main control part is configured to perform winning determination processing when power starts to be supplied in a state in which a third stop operation is completed after power supply to a slot machine is stopped in a state in which rotation of all reels is stopped and the third stop operation continues, and is set such that a pattern combination of a winning combination is stopped at a reel during a period until the winning determination processing is performed after power supply is started when power supply is started in a state in which the third stop operation is completed after the pattern combination of the winning combination is stopped at a reel and power supply is stopped in a state in which the third stop operation continues, and the period becomes longer than a period until the determination processing is performed after completion of the third stop operation when the third stop operation is stopped without stopping power supply in a state in which the third stop operation continues.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified.

  As a slot machine of this type, when a prize is generated, a reel back lamp for irradiating a reel from behind is illuminated in a predetermined mode, and the like, thereby executing a prize notification effect for notifying that a prize has been generated. Has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-136274 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Literature 1, individual operations according to the progress of the game are configured to be repeated as a series of operations, and these operations are not always performed properly. Various situations may occur in combination, such as when stopping.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of performing appropriate control even when various situations occur in combination.

The slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
Deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Game control means for controlling the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
Derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
With
The game control means, after the display result is derived on all the variable display units, and after the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit which is the variable display unit from which the display result was derived last is released A prize determination means for performing a prize determination to determine whether the display result combination is a prize display result combination in which a prize occurs,
The effect control means,
A prize notification effect execution means capable of executing a prize information effect when it is determined by the prize determination that the combination is the prize display result combination;
Operation information suggestion effect means for executing an operation information suggestion effect indicating operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means,
A privilege suggestion means for executing a privilege suggestion effect suggesting information on granting a privilege,
Including
The prize determination means determines that the prize display result combination is derived, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued, and the final variable display is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the section is released, the winning determination is performed,
The winning display result combination is derived, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation corresponding to the final variable display section is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state in which the operation of the operation means is released, a period from the start of the power supply to the slot machine to the time when the winning determination is performed is determined by the winning display result combination. The operation of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed without stopping the power supply to the slot machine while the operation of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. Is released, the winning determination is performed after the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is released. Is set to be longer than the period of up to,
The winning notification effect execution means,
The winning display result combination is derived, and the power supply to the slot machine is stopped without stopping the power supply to the slot machine in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued, and the final variable display unit is supported. When the operation of the deriving operation means is released, the winning notification effect is executed in the first mode,
The winning display result combination is derived, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the operation of the derivation operation means is released. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in the state, the winning notification effect is executed in the second mode,
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted when the operation information suggestion effect is executed and the privilege suggestion effect is executed, the operation information suggestion effect is restarted while the operation information suggestion effect is restarted. It is characterized in that the benefit suggestion production is not restarted.
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is stopped. When the power supply is started in a state where the operation is released, the period from the start of the power supply to the time when the prize determination is performed is a prize display result combination, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit When the operation of the deriving operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is released without stopping the power supply while the operation of the operation is continued, the operation of the deriving operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is released. It is set so as to be longer than the period from when the prize is determined until the prize determination is performed, and the time required for the control required to return to the state before the power supply is stopped is sufficiently secured. After allowed is derived, winning determination can perform appropriate control even when the power supply stops before that takes place.
Further, the winning display result combination is derived, and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed without stopping the power supply while the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. In the case of cancellation, the prize notification effect is executed in the first mode, the prize display result combination is derived, and the power supply is performed in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. When the power supply is started in a state where the operation is stopped and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is released, a prize notification effect is performed in the second mode, so before the prize determination is performed. Appropriate control can be performed even when the power supply is stopped.
Further, by not restarting the privilege suggestion effect, the control after the power supply is restarted can be simplified, and the operation information suggestion effect can be restarted, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a slot machine. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of an initial setting process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a main process performed by a main control unit. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of a reel control process performed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for explaining a mode of a prize information production. It is a figure for explaining a mode of a prize information production about a pressing order small combination (increase combination). It is a figure for explaining the mode of a prize information production about a pushing order re-game combination (specific replay). It is a figure for explaining the mode of a prize information production about a specific small combination. It is a figure for explaining the mode of a prize information production about a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode of the notification at the time of starting. It is a timing chart for explaining the start timing of the winning information notification effect in a normal game in which a power interruption does not occur. It is a figure for explaining transition of the production mode at the time of the usual in the game which does not cause power interruption. It is a figure for explaining transition of the production mode after restoration from a power failure when a power failure occurs during the third stop operation and the power is restored from the power failure while the operation is continued. If a power interruption occurs during the third stop operation in the game in which the push order small role (increased role) is won, and the operation is restored from the power interruption after the operation is completed, and a prize for the push order small role (increased role) It is a figure for explaining transition of the production mode after recovery from a power failure when a power failure occurs during the execution of the notification performance and the power returns from the power failure. It is a timing chart for explaining the start timing of the winning notification effect after the power interruption recovery 2 at the time of the power interruption recovery. It is a figure for explaining transition of the production mode after power failure recovery at the time of power failure recovery 2. It is a timing chart for explaining a modification of the start timing of the winning notification effect at the time of power interruption recovery 2. It is a figure for explaining transition of the production mode after return from a power failure in a modification of the start timing of a winning notification effect at the time of power failure recovery. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation mode after a power failure recovery at the time of power failure recovery 3. It is a figure for explaining a production mode after shifting to an error state during execution of a prize information production about a pressing order small combination (increased combination), and after the error state is canceled. It is a figure for explaining an attraction mode after shifting to an error state during execution of a prize information production about a specific small combination, and the error state being canceled. It is a figure for explaining the production mode after a power failure return, when a power failure occurs during execution of a carry-over effect, and it returns from a power failure. FIG. 10 is a diagram for describing an effect mode after the power interruption is restored when a power interruption occurs during execution of the specific navigation effect performed by the sub-control unit and the power is restored from the power interruption. It is a figure for explaining the transition of the production mode of the privilege giving possibility suggestion production and the navigation production performed by the sub-control unit. It is a figure for explaining a production mode after a power failure restoration when a power failure occurs during execution of a privilege giving possibility suggestion effect and a navi production, and is returned from the power failure. It is a figure for explaining the production mode after a power failure return when a power failure occurs during the execution of the privilege giving possibility suggestion production and the power is restored. It is a figure for explaining history display and an effect menu display which a sub control part performs.

  An embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.

The slot machine of mode 1
A plurality of variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) each of which can be identified;
In a slot machine (slot machine 1), a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units.
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the effect,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
With
The game control means is configured to derive the display result on all the variable display units (all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped), and to display the final variable display unit on which the display result is finally derived. After the operation (third stop operation) of the derivation operation means corresponding to the section is released, it is determined whether or not the display result combination is a winning display result combination (a winning combination) in which a winning occurs. A prize determining means for performing a prize determination (a prize determining process);
The effect control means includes a prize notification effect execution means capable of executing a prize information effect when it is determined by the prize determination (winning determination processing) that the combination is the prize display result combination,
With
In the state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is released, the winning determination (winning determination processing) Do
The power supply to the slot machine is performed in a state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued. Is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is released. During the period until the (winning determination process) is performed, the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived, and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit (third stop operation) The operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed without stopping the power supply to the slot machine in a state where If it is divided, it is set to be longer than the period from being released operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to said final variable display portion to the winning determination (winning determination process) is performed,
The winning notification effect execution means,
The power supply to the slot machine is performed in a state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued. When the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is released without stopping, the first mode (using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for effect) is used. In which the prize information production is performed,
The power supply to the slot machine is performed in a state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued. Is stopped, and when the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means is released, the winning notification effect is executed in a second mode (a mode different from the first mode). Features.
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is stopped. When the power supply is started in a state where the operation is released, the period from the start of the power supply to the time when the prize determination is performed is a prize display result combination, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit When the operation of the deriving operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is released without stopping the power supply while the operation of the operation is continued, the operation of the deriving operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is released. It is set so as to be longer than the period from when the prize is determined until the prize determination is performed, and the time required for the control required to return to the state before the power supply is stopped is sufficiently secured. After allowed is derived, winning determination can perform appropriate control even when the power supply stops before that takes place.
Further, the winning display result combination is derived, and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed without stopping the power supply while the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. In the case of cancellation, the prize notification effect is executed in the first mode, the prize display result combination is derived, and the power supply is performed in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. When the power supply is started in a state where the operation is stopped and the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is released, a prize notification effect is performed in the second mode, so before the prize determination is performed. Appropriate control can be performed even when the power supply is stopped.

The slot machine according to mode 2 is the slot machine according to mode 1,
In the state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed (third stop operation), the power supply to the slot machine is started. The winning determination (winning determination process) is not performed until the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the variable display unit is released.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a winning determination from being performed due to a momentary power failure even though the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit has not been released.

The slot machine according to aspect 3 is the slot machine according to aspect 1 or 2,
First directing means (liquid crystal display 51),
A second production means (reel LED 55) different from the first production means,
With
After the power supply to the slot machine is started, the effect control means performs a preparation process (liquid crystal display) for causing the first effect means (the liquid crystal display 51) to execute a specific effect (normal effect, advantageous state effect, or the like). (A process of reading image data or the like into the RAM of the display unit 51), and the first rendering means (the liquid crystal display unit 51) for a preparation period from the start of the preparation process to the end thereof. A preparation mode for controlling the control mode to be a specific mode (loading image);
The winning notification effect execution means can execute the winning information effect by the second effect means (reel LED 55),
In the second aspect, the second effect means (reel LED 55) does not execute the winning notification effect until the preparation period elapses, and the second effect means (reel LED 55) does not operate when the preparation period elapses. In this embodiment, the prize notification effect is executed.
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is stopped. When the power supply is started in a state in which the operation is released, the prize notification effect is not executed until the preparation period in which the preparation process for causing the first effect unit to execute the specific effect is performed, and the preparation period is not performed. Is executed when elapses, the prize information effect can be executed at a suitable timing without the prize information effect interfering with the preparation process.

The slot machine according to mode 4 is the slot machine according to mode 3,
The effect control means is configured so that the control mode of the second effect means (reel LED 55) is in a predetermined mode (start mode) over the preparation period (a period in which the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). It is characterized by control.
According to this feature, not only the control mode of the first production means becomes a specific mode but also the control mode of the second production means becomes a predetermined mode over the preparation period, so that it is recognized that the preparation process is being executed. Easier to do.

The slot machine according to mode 5 is the slot machine according to mode 3 or 4,
The first effect means includes a display means (liquid crystal display 51),
The effect control means,
After the first setting (reading of the second data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the first image (the effect menu image) is completed, the first condition (in a state where the bet amount is not set) The first image can be displayed on the display means based on the establishment of the effect switch 56), and the second image (history display image) for displaying the second image can be displayed. After the completion of the second setting (reading of the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51), the second condition having a higher importance than the first condition is satisfied (the long press operation of the reset switch 23 is performed). That is, it is possible to display the second image on the display means based on
After the power supply to the slot machine is started, the timing of completion of the first setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is shorter than the timing of completing the second setting (to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51). Is set so that the timing at which the first data is read) is completed earlier.
Until the first setting (reading of the second data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is completed, the display mode of the display means is controlled to be the specific mode (loading image), while the first setting is If the second condition (the long press operation of the reset switch 23 is performed) is satisfied before the completion, the second image (history display image) is displayed.
According to this feature, before the first setting for displaying the first image displayed based on the satisfaction of the first condition with low importance is completed, the display mode of the display unit is set to the specific mode. Even in the case where the second condition with high importance is satisfied, the second image is displayed on the display means, so that the display with high importance can be performed quickly.

The slot machine according to mode 6 is the slot machine according to any one of modes 3 to 5,
The first effect means includes a display means (liquid crystal display 51),
First operation means (effect switch 56) operable by a player;
Second operation means (reset switch 23) operable by a staff different from the player,
With
The effect control means,
After the first setting (reading of the second data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the first image (the effect menu image) is completed, the operation of the first operating means (the effect switch 56) is started. The first image can be displayed on the display means on the basis of the second setting (reading of the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) for displaying the second image (history display image). ) Is completed, the second image can be displayed on the display means based on the operation of the second operation means (reset switch 23),
After the power supply to the slot machine is started, the timing of completion of the first setting (reading of the second data to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is shorter than the timing of completing the second setting (to the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51). Is set so that the timing at which the first data is read) is completed earlier.
Until the first setting (reading of the second data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51) is completed, the display mode of the display means is controlled to be the specific mode (loading image), while the first setting is When the second operation means (reset switch 23) is operated before completion, the second image (history display image) is displayed.
According to this feature, before the first setting for displaying the first image displayed based on the operation of the first operation unit operable by the player is completed, the display mode of the display unit is the specific mode. Even in the case where the second operation means operable by the attendant is operated, the second image is displayed on the display means, so that the display by the operation of the attendant can be performed quickly.

The slot machine according to the seventh aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Predetermination means (internal lottery) for determining a display result that allows derivation,
Derivation control means (reel control processing) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means (internal lottery) and the operation of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
When the determination to permit derivation of a special winning display result combination (a symbol combination of a special role) is made by the above-mentioned pre-determining means (internal lottery), the gaming state is changed to a special state if the special winning display result combination is derived. Game state control means for controlling the game state to a carryover state in which the determination is carried over to a subsequent game if the special winning display result combination is not derived,
Including
The effect control unit (sub-control unit 91) includes an effect execution unit capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects,
The effect execution means,
In the game in the carryover state, a determination to permit derivation of a predetermined prize display result combination (a symbol combination of a general combination) different from the special prize display result combination (a symbol combination of a special combination) by the preliminary determination means (internal lottery). When non-specified carryover effect (non-specified prize carryover effect) is executed,
In the game in the carryover state, a predetermined carryover effect (predetermined small win prize carryover) is performed when a determination is made by the advance determination means (internal lottery) to permit the derivation of the predetermined prize display result combination (general combination symbol combination). Direction, predetermined re-playing role prize carryover)
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the non-predetermined carryover effect (non-predetermined prize carryover effect), the predetermined carryover effect (predetermined small role prize carryover effect, predetermined replay) When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the game role winning carryover effect), a common effect (common carryover effect) is executed in common with
The common effect is an effect that can specify at least that the game is being carried out in the carryover state.
According to this feature, the player can carry over not only when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the non-predetermined carryover effect and the vehicle returns, but also when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the predetermined carryover effect and the vehicle returns. In addition to being able to recognize that the game is being played in the state, the power supply is stopped and returned during the execution of the non-predetermined carryover effect, and the power supply is stopped and returned during the execution of the predetermined carryover effect. It is not necessary to execute the effect, and the processing load when the power supply is stopped and returned can be reduced.

The slot machine according to mode 8 is the slot machine according to mode 7,
The predetermined prize display result includes at least a first predetermined prize display result (symbol combination of small winning combinations) and a second predetermined prize display result (symbol combination of replaying combinations),
The predetermined carryover effect includes at least a first predetermined carryover effect (predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect) and a second predetermined carryover effect (predetermined replay role prize prize carryover effect),
The effect execution means,
In the game in the carryover state, the first predetermined carryover effect is executed when it is determined by the pre-determination means (internal lottery) that the first predetermined prize display result (small winning symbol combination) is allowed to be derived. ,
In the game in the carryover state, when it is determined by the pre-determination means (internal lottery) that the second predetermined winning display result (the symbol combination of the replaying combination) is allowed to be derived, the second predetermined carryover effect (the predetermined Replaying prize winning carryover)
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the first predetermined carryover effect (predetermined small win prize carryover effect), and when the second predetermined carryover effect (predetermined replay winning prize carryover) When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the medium effect, the common effect (common carryover effect) is executed in common when the power supply is restarted.
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped and returned during the execution of the second predetermined carryover effect, not only when the power supply is stopped and returned during the execution of the first prescribed carryover effect, It is also possible to recognize that the game is being played in the carryover state, and to return when the power supply is stopped and returned during the execution of the first predetermined carryover effect and when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the second predetermined carryover effect. It is not necessary to execute a different effect between when and when the power is supplied, and the processing load when the power supply is stopped and the power is restored can be reduced.

The slot machine according to mode 9 is the slot machine according to mode 7 or 8,
The derivation control means (reel control processing) is determined by the pre-determination means (internal lottery) to permit derivation of the predetermined winning display result (a symbol combination of a predetermined small combination, a symbol combination of a replaying combination). Sometimes, the predetermined winning display result is derived regardless of the operation mode of the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R).
According to this feature, the production mode of the common production is different from the production mode of the predetermined carryover production, and even if it is not suggested that the decision to permit the derivation of the predetermined winning display result is made by the common production, it is disadvantageous for the player. Can be prevented from occurring.

The slot machine according to mode 10 is the slot machine according to any one of modes 7 to 9,
The effect execution means executes the non-predetermined carryover effect (non-predetermined winning prize carryover effect) and the predetermined carryover effect (predetermined small role prize carryover effect, predetermined replay role prize carryover effect) in the game in the carryover state. Is not started, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, the common effect (during carryover effect) is not executed.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped and returned during the game in the carryover state, if the non-predetermined carryover effect or the predetermined carryover effect is not executed before the power supply is stopped, the common effect is not executed. Even when the power supply is stopped and returned in a state where the non-predetermined carryover effect or the predetermined carryover effect has not been executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being identified as being in the carryover state.

The slot machine according to mode 11 is the slot machine according to any one of modes 1 to 10,
The winning notification effect execution means,
According to the winning determination (winning determination processing), the winning display result combination (symbol combination of pressing order small combination, pressing order replaying game) corresponding to the first winning (winning of the pressing order small combination, winning of the pushing order small game combination) When it is determined that the combination is a symbol combination, the first winning information effect (a winning information effect relating to the pushing order small combination, a winning information effect relating to the pushing order replaying position) is executed,
When it is determined by the winning determination (winning determination processing) that the winning combination is a winning combination of display results (a symbol combination of a special role) corresponding to a second winning (a special role winning), a second winning notification information effect (a special role). Prize information production)
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted after the first prize notification effect (the prize notification effect relating to the pushing order small combination, the prize notification effect relating to the pushing order replaying combination) is performed, Without executing the prize information production,
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted during the execution of the second prize notification effect (a prize notification effect relating to the special role), the second prize notification effect is executed.
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the prize notification effect, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified, and when the second prize is generated, the player is notified to the player. It can be surely recognized.

A slot machine according to mode 12, which is the slot machine according to mode 11,
The state after the second prize (special role prize) occurs is more advantageous than the state after the first prize (push order small role prize, push-order replay game prize) occurs. It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the prize notification effect, the player is notified that the second prize, which is more advantageous than the state after the first prize has occurred, has occurred. It can be surely recognized.

The slot machine according to aspect 13 is the slot machine according to aspect 11 or 12,
A specific operation means (start switch 7) operated by a player,
The first prize notification effect (a prize notification effect relating to the pressing order small role, a prize notification effect relating to the pressing order replaying role) ends when a predetermined time has elapsed, whereas the second prize notification effect (special). The prize notification effect regarding the role is continued until the specific operation means (start switch 7) is operated.
According to this feature, when the second winning has occurred, the player can be surely recognized.

The slot machine according to the fourteenth aspect is the slot machine according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects,
First directing means (reel LED 55),
A second production means (production decoration LED 57) different from the first production means,
With
The first aspect is an aspect in which the winning information effect is executed using the first effect means (reel LED 55) and the second effect means (effect decoration LED 57),
The second aspect is characterized in that the winning information effect is executed using the first effect means (reel LED 55) without using the second effect means (effect decoration LED 57).
According to this feature, the winning display result combination is derived, and the derivation operation corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed without stopping the power supply while the operation of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. When the operation of the means is released, the winning information effect is executed using the first effect means and the second effect means, while a winning display result combination is derived, and the derivation corresponding to the final variable display portion is performed. When the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the operation means is continued and the power supply is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is released, the first effect means is used. Since the prize notification effect is executed without using the second effect means, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified, and the player can recognize that the prize has occurred. .

The form 15 slot machine is the slot machine according to any of forms 1 to 14,
In the first aspect, the prize notification effect execution means includes the prize information effect (a prize notification effect relating to a small pressing role, a prize notification effect relating to a pressing order replaying role, a prize notification effect relating to a specific small role, a prize notification effect relating to a special role). When returning from the error state after an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled during execution of the effect), the prize notification effect is not executed in the first mode.
According to this feature, if an error state occurs during the execution of the prize notification effect in the first mode, the control returns at the time of error recovery because it returns from the error state and the prize information effect is not executed in the first mode. Can be simplified.
In the first aspect, the non-execution of the prize notification effect may be such that the prize information effect is not executed, or the prize information effect may be executed in a mode other than the first mode (for example, the second mode). A configuration may be used.

The slot machine of aspect 16 is the slot machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 15,
The effect control means,
Operation information suggestion effect means for executing an operation information suggestion effect (navi effect) indicating operation information (navi number) capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
A privilege suggestion effect means for executing a privilege suggestion effect (effect suggestion possibility suggestion effect) that suggests information on granting a privilege,
Including
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted when the operation information suggestion effect (navigation effect) is executed and the privilege suggestion effect (effect giving possibility suggestion effect) is executed, The operation information suggesting effect (navigation effect) is restarted, while the privilege suggesting effect (effect indicating the possibility of giving a privilege) is not restarted.
According to this feature, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified by not restarting the privilege suggestion effect, and the operation information suggestion effect can be restarted, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

A slot machine according to a seventeenth aspect is the slot machine according to the sixteenth aspect,
A start operation means (start switch 7) operated to variably display the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
The benefit suggestion effect (benefit grant possibility suggestion effect) starts when the start operation means (start switch 7) is operated, and after the display result is derived on all of the plurality of variable display units (all After the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped),
In the game in which the privilege suggestion effect is executed, when the power supply is stopped and then restarted after the power supply is stopped until the display result is derived on all of the plurality of variable display units after the start operation unit is operated. The feature suggestion effect is not restarted.
According to this feature, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified by not restarting at any timing when the privilege suggestion effect is executed.

The slot machine according to aspect 18, wherein the slot machine according to aspect 16 or 17,
When the operation information is suggested (navigation effect) and the benefit suggestion effect (benefit grant possibility suggestion effect) is being executed, the derivation operation means ( When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) are operated, the suggestion of the operation information (navigation effect) ends, while the benefit suggestion effect (effect suggestion possibility suggestion effect) continues.
When the suggestion of the operation information (navigation effect) is completed and the power suggestion effect (effect suggestion possibility suggestion effect) is continued and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the privilege suggestion effect is provided. Is not restarted.
According to this feature, the benefit suggestion effect continues even when the suggestion of the operation information ends when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode that can be specified by the operation information. Expectation can be maintained, and control after restarting power supply can be simplified.

The slot machine according to aspect 19 is the slot machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 18,
The game control means includes operation information suggestion means (navi notification) for suggesting operation information (navi number) capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R),
The effect control means includes operation information suggestion effect means for executing an operation information suggestion effect (navi effect) indicating operation information (navi number) capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means,
When the operation information is suggested by the operation information suggesting means (navigation notification) and power supply to the slot machine is stopped and then power supply is restarted when the operation information suggestion effect (navi effect) is being executed, When the operation information suggesting effect (navigation effect) is resumed while the operation information suggesting means (navigation notification) does not suggest the operation information and the operation information suggesting effect (navi effect) is being executed. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, the operation information suggestion effect (navi effect) is not restarted.
According to this feature, in the situation where the operation information is not suggested on the game control unit side, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified by not restarting the operation information suggestion effect, and the operation information is also not displayed on the game control unit side. In the situation where is suggested, since the operation information suggestion effect is resumed, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

The slot machine according to mode 20 is the slot machine according to any one of modes 1 to 19,
The effect control means includes a return notification effect execution means for executing a return notification effect (start time notification effect) for notifying a return from a power interruption when power supply to the slot machine is started,
The second aspect is characterized in that the return notification effect (start-up notification effect) is prioritized over the prize information effect (prize information effect).
According to this feature, the return notification effect is given priority over the prize information effect, so that the surroundings can be made aware of the return from the power interruption.

A slot machine according to mode 21 is the slot machine according to any one of modes 1 to 20,
In the state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued. When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is released, the control waits until a predetermined time elapses. After that (after performing a predetermined number of times of timer interrupt processing), the winning determination (winning determination processing) is performed.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to reliably secure the time required for the control associated with returning to the state before the power supply was stopped.

The slot machine according to mode 22 is the slot machine according to any one of modes 1 to 21,
The game control means includes a return processing means (initial setting processing) for performing a return processing for returning to a control state before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started,
The power supply to the slot machine is performed in a state where the winning display result combination (a symbol combination in which a winning occurs) is derived and the operation (third stop operation) of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display portion is continued. Is stopped and power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is released, the return processing (initial setting processing) includes the derivation operation means. Is not performed (the process of determining whether the stop switch for the third stop is being operated), and after the return process is completed, the control returns to the control state before the power supply was stopped. In a subsequent process (reel control process), a process (Sc12 step in the reel control process) of determining the state of operation of the derivation operation means is performed. You.
According to this feature, in the return process, the process of determining the operation state of the derivation operation unit is not performed, and after the return process is completed, the process of returning to the control state before the power supply is stopped is not performed. Since the processing for determining the state of the operation is performed, the return processing can be simplified.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. I have. Inside the slot machine 1, a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged in a predetermined order, and reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) arranged in the same number in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged in a see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front of the slot machine 1. They are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, and lower, and are arranged so as to be visible from the player side. As shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of types of symbols ("red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a") which can be identified. , "Cherry b", "bell", "replay", "plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. . Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section for variably displaying the symbols by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is configured. However, the variable display section may be other than the reels. By moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged, the structure may be changed and displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is constituted by physical reels, but the variable display section may be constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion part 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 for paying out medals, credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). ), The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number (3 in this embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within the range, as a credit An adjustment switch 10 that is operated when the stored medals and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for the setting of the credit and the bet amount are returned), and operated when the game is started. The start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, are provided so as to be operable by the player. It is.

  On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents thereof when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 displaying an error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an advantageous zone display indicating that the vehicle is being controlled to an advantageous zone, the number of bets 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that 1 has been set, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that 2 bets have been set, 3 BETLED 16 for notifying that 3 bets have been set, and insertion of medals. There is a game start operation by operating the insertion request LED 17 and the start switch 7 that notify the possible state by lighting. , A start valid LED 18 for notifying by light, and a waiting LED 19 for notifying by light that a wait (a state in which a predetermined period has not elapsed from the previous game start and the rotation of the reel is waiting) is in progress. A game display unit 13 provided with a replay LED 20 for notifying that a replay game is being performed by lighting. A liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying images and the like is provided on the front of the slot machine 1.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 3) for notifying by lighting that the operation of stopping the reel by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effective are respectively provided. Is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by operating a predetermined key, and during setting value change and setting value confirmation , A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, a door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b, and a flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 inside the slot machine 1. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of a hopper tank side and a medal payout port 9 side, which will be described later, and detects medals which are supplied from the medal insertion unit 4 and flow down to the hopper tank side. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 is provided (not shown).

  Further, inside the slot machine 1, a reel unit 34 for rotating and stopping the aforementioned reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to a control signal from the main control unit 41, and a control from the main control unit 41 A hopper unit 35 for paying out medals from the medal payout exit 9 according to a signal is provided.

  Further, inside the slot machine 1, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state in a normal state, and will be described later in the setting change state. A reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a set value of a winning probability (a payout rate) of an internal lottery is provided, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control is performed by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 controls the game according to the game state. The effect control is performed.

  The game control board 40 includes the above-mentioned MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, inserted medal sensor 31, reel sensor of reel unit 34 (not shown), hopper A payout sensor and a full tank sensor (not shown) of the unit 35, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and a detection signal of these connected switches and the like is input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes the above-described credit indicator 11, game assist indicators 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, insertion request LED 17, start valid LED 18, waiting LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, , Middle, right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, a reel unit 34, and a hopper unit 35, and these electric components are mounted on a game control board 40. It is driven based on the control of the main control unit 41.

  The game control board 40 is constituted by a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and has a main control unit 41 for controlling a game mounted thereon.

  The effect control board 90 includes the above-described liquid crystal display 51, a speaker capable of outputting sound, a reel LED 55 capable of irradiating predetermined positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. The effect switch 56 used, the effect decoration LED 57 used for the effect (the left-side effect decoration LED 57L and the right-side effect decoration LED 57R), the execution mode of the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) described later is controlled to the normal mode, or the eco mode. An effect device such as an effect mode setting switch 58 used for setting whether or not to control (power saving state) is connected. The output state of these effect devices is controlled by a sub-control unit 91 mounted on an effect control board 90. It can be controlled. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for performing an effect. The effect mode setting switch 58 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and can be operated by a clerk of a store where the slot machine 1 is installed, but cannot be operated by a player.

  The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is located on the front side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. Is provided so that the display area is arranged. Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the rear side of the liquid crystal display 51 is visible from the player side through the transmission area corresponding to the perspective window 3 and the perspective window 3 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes according to a set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery that affects the degree of advantage to a player such as an internal lottery. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

  To change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the power is turned on by turning on the setting key switch 37, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value, and the set value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operated from the set value 6, the display value is changed to the set value 1). Return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can proceed.

  The setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b which can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Only the clerk who has a predetermined key among the clerks of the game store to be installed can operate. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, only the clerk who possesses the key for operating the setting key switch 37 can be operated among the clerks at the game store. The reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires key operation using a predetermined key, so that only a clerk having the predetermined key can operate the reset switch 23. Further, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state in a normal state.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet amount using credits. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state is set, a predetermined pay line LN (see FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, horizontally arranged in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R) (Set across the symbols) is valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. If medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit. In this embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are being rotated, stop control is performed on the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. The reel is stopped, and the design of the reel is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  In the stop control, a control for stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operation within a maximum stop delay time (in this embodiment, 190 ms (millisecond)) from when the operation of each stop switch is performed. Is performed. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 (rotations) × 21 (the number of symbols per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames are changed. Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four frames of symbols can be drawn. That is, in the stop control, a symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and a symbol four frames away from the symbol, one symbol from a total of five symbols (retraction range). Can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

  Accordingly, in the stop control, when the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to stop the rotation, the winning combination which has been won by the internal lottery described later is used. If the symbol to be configured is within the pull-in range of four frames ahead from the symbol when the stop switch is operated, the symbol is drawn on the pay line LN, and the rotation of the reel on which the stop switch is operated is performed. On the other hand, when the symbols constituting the winning combination won by the internal lottery are not within the pull-in range, the symbols constituting the winning combination not won by the internal lottery are displayed on the winning line LN. A symbol that does not constitute any winning combination is drawn onto the winning line LN so that the reel does not stop above, and the stop switch is operated so as to stop the rotation of the reel. It is possible.

  One game is completed by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a predetermined combination of winning combinations on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In this case, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the prize and added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state is stopped on the pay line LN as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of the symbols. .

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a winning combination) is determined according to a game state, and does not require a small combination with payout of medals and a setting of a bet amount. In addition, there are a re-game combination in which a re-game that enables the next game to be started is provided, and a special combination accompanied by a transition to a game state (special state) advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the combination. In the internal lottery, the main controller 41 determines whether or not to permit winning of each of the above-mentioned roles before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the specified number of reels). When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the bet amount set), the determination is made using a random number.

  Among the winning flags of each role, the winning flag of the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set and invalid in the next game, but the winning flag of the special role is determined by the flag. This is valid until the combination of the allowed combinations is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combinations is completed. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Has become.

  Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, the stop operation order, the operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Roles, re-playing roles (hereinafter sometimes referred to as navigation target roles) can be won. In the navigation target combination, for example, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, a role that is a more advantageous stop mode than in a stop mode that is stopped when a stop operation is performed in another operation mode, In addition, a role in which when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode that is predetermined is higher than in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode, is more likely to stop. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode involving the provision of a medal, but also a stop mode involving a transition to an advantageous game state, a stop mode for avoiding a transition to an adverse game state, and the like.

  The main control unit 41 executes navigation information for notifying the navigation information capable of specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. Control can be performed during an assist time (AT) that is a possible notification period. When the right to be controlled by the AT is given to the player, the main control unit 41 starts control of the AT and controls the AT. Then, in the case where the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target combination, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player (for example, the pressing order, The operation timing is notified using the game auxiliary display 12 and a command capable of specifying an operation mode that is advantageous for the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. A navigation effect to be notified is executed using 51 or the like. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode informed by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, it is possible to reliably win the navigation target role that has been won by the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of paid out medals, an error code, and navigation information, and uses the game auxiliary display 12 in the control of the navigation notification. Although the configuration is such that the navigation information is notified by using a dedicated display device capable of displaying only the navigation information, the navigation information may be notified using the dedicated display device in the control of the navigation notification.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the main control unit 41 starts up in a state where the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited by the occurrence of the reset, and performs various processes according to the program stored in the ROM 41b. . Hereinafter, control contents of various processes performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Initial setting process]
The control content of the initial setting process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.

  After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and started up, the main control unit 41 first performs a start-up setting process to initialize all output ports, and stores an internal register of the main control unit 41 in the ROM 41b. Is initialized based on a built-in register initialization table set in advance in a predetermined area. Then, after terminating the start-up setting process, the initialization process is started with the timer interrupt disabled.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the initial setting process, first, a RAM diagnosis process for diagnosing whether or not the RAM 41c is normal based on the parity of a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is performed (Sa1). In the RAM diagnosis processing, there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c based on the parity in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and the RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c when the power supply to the slot machine 1 was stopped last time. It is determined whether or not. Then, diagnostic result data that can specify the result of the determination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the RAM diagnostic processing ends.

  After performing the RAM diagnosis processing in step Sa1, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is ON with reference to a predetermined input port (Sa2). When it is determined that the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, it is determined whether or not the RAM 41c has an abnormality based on the diagnosis result data set by the RAM diagnosis processing in step Sa1 (Sa3), and the RAM 41c is determined. If it is determined that there are no abnormalities, a return process is performed (Sa4).

  In the return process, a process of clearing an output buffer for outputting an external output signal from the external output board, a process of returning the stack pointer of the RAM 41c to a state at the time of power failure, various types of input to the input port of the main control unit 41 Input state data related to the input state of the switch detection signal, etc. (input data indicating the current input state of various switches, final data indicating that the previous and current input data are the same state, final data is Edge data indicating that the power supply has changed, a process of transmitting a return command indicating that the control state has returned to the control state before the power failure to the sub-control unit 91, and a power failure return flag indicating that the power supply has recovered from the power failure. For example, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  After performing the return process in the step of Sa4, the timer interrupt is set to be enabled (Sa5), the initial setting process is ended, and the process is shifted to the timer interrupt process. Then, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The processing returns to the main processing that was performed before the processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sa3 that there is an abnormality in the RAM 41c, the timer interrupt is set to be permitted (Sa6), and the process proceeds to error processing.

  In the error process, the game is controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game. In addition, an error code that can specify the type of error that has occurred is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and control is performed so that the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, control of the error state is performed until it is specified that the condition for canceling the error state according to the type of the error that has occurred is satisfied. In the error processing which is shifted to when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM in the initial setting processing, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 37 being turned on, so that a setting change state described later is set. By shifting and initializing all the storage areas of the RAM 41c, it is possible to reliably eliminate the data abnormality in the RAM 41c and release the error state. On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started without setting the setting key switch 37 to the ON state, the abnormality is again detected, and the control is returned to the error state.

  If it is determined in step Sa2 that the setting key switch 37 is ON, a setting change process is performed (Sa7).

  In the setting change process, all the storage areas of the RAM 41c are initialized, and the setting is changed to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed on the gaming side. Then, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 are operated in a predetermined procedure to determine the set value, and it is detected that the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and the setting is performed. End the change processing.

  After performing the setting change process in the step of Sa7, the setting change initialization process is performed (Sa8). In the initialization process at the time of setting change, the setting change process is performed and the set value is determined, so that all of the storage areas of the RAM 41c except for the predetermined region in which the determined set value is stored are used. Initialize the available area. By the initialization of the usable area, predetermined data including the control state of the progress of the game by the main control unit 41 is reset (initialized) to a predetermined initial value. Note that the control state relating to the progress of the game includes an error state controlled when an error is detected in each processing such as a game start waiting processing described later.

  In the step Sa8, after the initialization processing at the time of setting change is performed, the processing is shifted to the main processing, and each processing is sequentially performed from the processing of the first step of the main processing (the game start waiting processing in the step of Sb1).

  As described above, in the initial setting process, when the return process is performed without detecting any abnormality in the RAM 41c, and the process returns to the main process via the timer interrupt process, in the return process (Sa4), there is no power failure. A power interruption recovery flag indicating that the power has been restored is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power interruption recovery flag is set so as to perform a reel control process described later, It is possible to specify whether or not the timing at which the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted.

[About main processing and timer interrupt processing]
The control content of the main processing performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The main process is a process repeatedly executed for each game of one unit, and one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops processing according to the control state until the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as main processing, and responds to the change in the detection state of various switches. Perform a step-by-step process.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the main process, first, a game start waiting process of waiting until a game is started is performed (Sb1). In the game start waiting process, for example, a process of waiting in a state where a bet amount can be set, and setting a bet amount when a bet amount setting operation by inserting medals or a bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed. In addition, when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the prescribed number of bets is set, the random number value for internal lottery is latched and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the prescribed number of bets is set. When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game is being performed, a process for starting the game is performed.

  In the game start waiting process, while waiting, a timer interrupt process detects a medal insertion error (for example, a selector error such as a medal jam) based on the output state of the inserted medal sensor, or a hopper. When an error related to payout of medals (a hopper error such as a jammed medal at the medal payout exit 9) is detected based on a signal from the unit 35, the game is controlled to an error state that disables the progress of the game. When controlling to the error state, an error code capable of specifying the type of the detected error is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the control is performed so that the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, when it is specified that the error condition release condition according to the type of the error that has occurred is satisfied, the error state is terminated and the apparatus returns to the standby state.

  Next, an internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery with the start of the game is performed (Sb2). In the internal lottery process, based on the random number value for the internal lottery latched when the start switch 7 is operated in the step Sb1, it is determined whether the winning of each lottery target combination is permitted (that is, the predetermined display result is displayed). A process for determining whether or not derivation is permitted) is performed.

  After performing the internal lottery process, a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stopping of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is performed (Sb3). In the reel control process, as described later, a process for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed state and a stop operation of a rotating reel by a stop switch are performed, so that the corresponding reel is controlled. Processing for stopping at a stop position corresponding to the stop operation is performed. Then, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the third stop operation (the third operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotated in the game). After the operation of the stop switch for stopping the reels is completed, the reel control process is terminated.

  After performing the reel control process, a game end time setting process for performing various settings at the time of ending the game is performed (Sb4). In the game end setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination (derived display result) stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination in which a prize occurs (a prize display result combination), and whether or not the prize is determined. In the case of a symbol combination that occurs, a winning determination process is performed to determine the type of winning combination in which a winning occurs. Then, when it is determined by the winning determination process that a small portion wins, a process of paying out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper unit 35 in accordance with the small portion winning is performed. Further, when it is determined by the winning determination processing that a winning of the re-gaming combination has occurred, a process of providing a re-game with the winning of the re-gaming combination and setting a specified number of bets is performed. Further, when it is determined by the winning determination processing that a special combination winning has occurred, processing for shifting the gaming state to a special state shifted with the special combination winning is performed. In addition, a process for displaying the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 and a process for controlling the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 in a lighting state in accordance with the setting of the number of bets by giving a re-game are performed. .

  After performing the game end setting process in step Sb4, the process returns to the game start waiting process in step Sb1, and the above-described processes are sequentially and repeatedly executed.

  The main control unit 41 can perform a timer interrupt process for interrupting the main process and performing various predetermined processes at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in the present embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt processing is set to a time longer than a time obtained by adding a time of a cycle of the processing repeated in accordance with the control state in the main processing and an execution time of the timer interrupt processing. At least one cycle of the process that repeats according to the control state between the timer interrupt process and the timer interrupt process is performed.

  In the timer interruption process, a process of controlling various displays (such as the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12) provided in the main control unit 41 to a predetermined mode set in various processes of the main process, and a reel in the main process. Processing for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel motor in a manner corresponding to various requests set by the control processing, and input state data relating to input states such as detection signals of various switches input to the input port of the main control unit 41 ( Processing to update input data indicating the current input state of various switches, determined data indicating that the previous and current input data are in the same state, and edge data indicating that the determined data has changed from the previous value), slot When it is specified that the power supply to the machine 1 has been stopped, a process of setting destructive diagnosis data in the RAM 41c and the like (described later). Processing), or the like is carried out.

  In the above-described main process, a command storage process of generating a command in accordance with the progress and situation of the game and setting the command in the command queue is appropriately executed. Then, the commands set in the command queue are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by a command transmission process executed in a subsequent timer interrupt process.

  The commands transmitted by the main control unit 41 include, for example, an internal winning command, a navigation notification command, a stop command, a winning determination command, a control state command, a reset switch command, a return command, and the like. The main control unit 41 transmits a predetermined command in accordance with the progress or the situation of the game, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the various control devices of the various rendering devices to perform in an effect mode corresponding to the progress or the situation of the game based on the received command. It is possible to control the output and perform the effect of the predetermined effect contents. Note that the main control unit 41 can appropriately transmit other commands in accordance with the progress of the game, the situation, and the like.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify a lottery result of the internal lottery in the game, and is transmitted when an internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. Based on the internal winning command, as a result of the internal lottery, whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won, and if any of the winning combinations have been won, the type of the winning combination can be specified. In addition, the internal winning command is used as a lottery result of the internal lottery, when the AT target combination which is a target for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous to the player in controlling the AT, wins the game. It is not possible to specify an operation mode that is advantageous for the user.

  The navigation notification command is a command that controls the AT and can specify an operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player when the AT target combination is won by the internal lottery. Is transmitted when an internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. When the AT control is performed, the navigation notification command can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player according to the AT target combination that has been won based on the AT command, while controlling the AT control. Is not performed, it is possible to specify a standard operation mode (for example, the order of pressing the middle left and right) based on the command, and it is not possible to specify an operation mode that is advantageous for the player. Also, as a result of the internal lottery, a standard operation mode can be specified even when a role other than the AT target role is won and when any role is desired to be won.

  The stop command indicates whether the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be stopped in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player are the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the reel to be stopped. Is a command that can specify the stop position (symbol number) of the reel, and is transmitted each time the stop switch is operated on the rotating reel and the stop control of the corresponding reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command capable of specifying the presence or absence of a winning and a combination of symbols aligned with the winning line LN, and a third stop operation (a stop switch for stopping the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R whose rotation control has been started). Is transmitted when the stop switch for the operation of stopping the third reel among the above operations is pressed, the stop switch is released, and the third stop operation is completed. Since the winning determination command is transmitted when the third stop operation is completed, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the third stop operation has been completed based on the command.

  The control state command is a command that can specify whether or not the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state (a state in which AT control is performed and navigation information is performed) that is advantageous to the player, and is used at the start and end of each game. Sent.

  The reset switch command is a command capable of specifying that the reset switch 23 has been continuously operated for a predetermined period or more, and when the bet amount is not set, the operation of the reset switch 23 is started, and Sent when the time during which the operation is continued reaches a predetermined period (3 seconds in this embodiment).

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure at the time of activation.

[Reel control processing]
The reel control process performed by the main control unit 41 in the main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the reel control process, first, a reel rotation process is performed (Sc1), and a predetermined wait time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game. On condition that the elapsed time has elapsed, an acceleration request indicating that all the reels are accelerated to the constant speed state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the rotation control of the reels by the timer interrupt processing is started. In the reel rotation processing, a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Thus, the stop control table of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is set during the acceleration control of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the timer interruption processing.

  In the timer interrupt processing, the reel motor excitation is controlled so as to control the rotation and stop of the reel motor in a manner corresponding to various requests (for example, an acceleration request and a stop request) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A pattern is set, and the excitation state of each excitation phase is sequentially updated. Thus, for example, by setting an acceleration request in the RAM 41c, an excitation pattern for accelerating the reel motor is selected as the excitation pattern of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and each excitation phase of the reel motor is determined based on the excitation pattern. Are sequentially updated, and control for starting rotation of the reel and accelerating to a predetermined constant speed state is started. When the rotation state of each reel has reached the constant speed state, a reel speed state flag that can specify that the rotation state of the relevant reel has reached the constant speed state is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c for each reel. Then, control is performed so that the rotation in the constant speed state is maintained.

  After performing the reel rotation processing in the step of Sc1, a timer interruption waiting processing is performed (Sc2). In the timer interrupt waiting process, the timer interrupt is set to be permitted, and the process waits until the timer interrupt process is performed once.

  After the timer interrupt waiting process in the step Sc2 is completed, the timer interrupt is set to be prohibited (Sc3), and then the reel speed status flag updated by the timer interrupt process and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is set. With reference to the reel speed state flag, it is specified for each reel whether or not the rotation state of the reel under rotation control is a constant speed state, and all the reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (Sc4). If it is determined in step Sc4 that at least one of the reels is not rotating at constant speed and all the reels under rotation control are not rotating at constant speed, Sc2 is determined. Then, the processing in steps Sc2 to Sc4 is repeated, and the process waits until all reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed.

  After returning to the step of Sc2 and repeating the steps of Sc2 to Sc4 and waiting, the rotation state of all the reels under rotation control becomes constant by the timer interruption processing performed in the timer interruption waiting processing of the step of Sc2. When the reel speed state flag is updated so that the state can be specified, it is determined that all the reels under rotation control are being rotated at the constant speed in the subsequent step Sc4. Become.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sc4 that all the reels under rotation control for which the stop operation has not been completed have been rotated at a constant speed, the corresponding stop switches for all the reels being rotated are controlled. The reception of the stop operation by is set to be valid (Sc5). In addition, when the reception of the stop operation is already set to be valid for the reel that is performing the rotation control, the valid state is maintained.

  Then, after the reception of the stop operation is set to be valid in the step of Sc5, it is determined whether or not a valid stop operation by the stop switch is detected in a state where the reception of the stop operation is valid for the reel under rotation control. (Sc6). In determining whether or not the stop operation has been detected, with reference to the edge data of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R updated by the timer interrupt processing, the final data of the stop switches corresponding to the reels under rotation control is determined. If there is a change from the OFF state to the ON state, it is determined that a valid stop operation has been detected for the stop switch. With this, an effective stop operation by the stop switch is detected on condition that the ON state of the stop switch is continuously detected for a certain period (at least about 2.24 ms). This prevents the ON state of the stop switch from being erroneously detected.

  In the present embodiment, it is detected that the stop data of the stop switch has changed from the OFF state to the ON state in a state where the stop operation is accepted for the reel under rotation control, that is, the predetermined number of consecutive times In this configuration, when the ON state of the stop switch is detected in the timer interrupt processing, it is determined that a valid stop operation has been detected for the reel under rotation control. However, in one timer interrupt processing, the stop switch is turned ON. A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that a valid stop operation has been detected by detecting the state.

  If it is determined in step Sc6 that a valid stop operation has not been detected, the process returns to step Sc2, repeats steps Sc2 to Sc6, and waits until a valid stop operation is detected. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sc6 that a valid stop operation has been detected, a reel rotation stop process is performed (Sc7) to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the valid stop operation detected in step Sc6. Control to make it occur. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the corresponding reel for which the stop control has been performed in step Sc7 has stopped (Sc8). If it is determined that the reel has not stopped, the process waits until the reel stops. When it is determined that the relevant reel is stopped, it is determined whether or not an effective stop operation has been performed on all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (Sc9), and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have been stopped. Does not stop, the process returns to step Sc2, and the control of steps Sc2 to Sc9 is performed for the remaining reels that have not stopped.

  Then, when an effective stop operation is performed on all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and it is determined in Step Sc9 that all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped, the power-off recovery is performed by the above-described initialization processing. After initializing a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the flag is set (Sc10), a timer interrupt waiting process is performed (Sc11). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the third stop stop switch is being operated, that is, whether or not the depressed data of the third stop switch has been terminated and the final data of the stop switch is in the OFF state (Sc12). If the finalized data of the stop switch is ON and the operation is being performed, the process returns to the step Sc10, and the operation of the stop switch for the third stop is completed while performing the processing of the steps Sc10 to Sc12. Wait until it is done.

  Then, in the step of Sc12, the operation of the third stop stop switch is terminated, and the final data of the stop switch is updated to the OFF state by the timer interrupt waiting process of Sc11, thereby stopping the third stop. It is determined that the switch is not being operated. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power interruption recovery flag is set by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sc13).

  As described above, since the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power interruption recovery flag is set is initialized in step Sc10, the predetermined area includes a period during which steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed. That is, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted and the initial setting process is performed during a period in which the pressing operation of the stop switch of the third stop is continued, the initial setting is performed. The power interruption recovery flag is set by the recovery processing performed in step Sa4 of the processing. On the other hand, if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped while the third stop stop switch is being pressed, the power-off reset flag is not set. Further, after the initialization process performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the timer interrupt process is performed and before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. The process returns to the process in the main process, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during a period in which the pressing operation of the stop switch of the third stop is continued (a period in which the steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). Then, when the power supply is resumed, the main process is resumed from the step Sc11 of the reel control process. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the operation of the stop switch for the third stop is continued (pressed), the stop is performed by the timer interrupt processing performed after the end of the initial setting processing. The ON state final data is created for the switch. Then, in step Sc12, it is determined that the third stop stop switch is being operated based on the determined data, and the processing in steps Sc10 to Sc12 is repeated until the operation of the third stop stop switch is terminated. Will be performed. Also, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, if the stop switch of the third stop (pressing) is terminated, the stop switch is executed by the timer interrupt processing performed after the end of the initial setting processing. Is determined in step S12, and it is determined in step S12 that the third stop stop switch is not being operated, so that the process proceeds to step S13.

  If it is determined in step Sc13 that the power-off recovery flag has been set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, a timer interrupt waiting process is performed a predetermined number of times (Sc14), and the timer interrupt process is performed a predetermined number of times (this execution). In this example, the power interruption recovery flag is set to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power interruption recovery flag is set, and the power interruption recovery flag is cleared (Sc15). ), End the reel control processing and return to the main processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sc13 that the power interruption recovery flag has not been set, the reel control process is terminated without performing the processes in steps Sc14 and Sc15, and the process returns to the main process.

  In the main process after the reel control process is completed, a game end setting process is performed, and various processes such as a winning determination process are performed in the game end setting process.

  In the embodiment, the OFF state of the input data of the stop switch is detected when the final data of the third stop stop switch is in the OFF state, that is, in the predetermined number of continuous timer interrupt processes. Although the third stop stop switch is determined not to be operated, the input data is in the OFF state, that is, the OFF state of the input data is detected for the stop switch in one timer interrupt process. Thus, the configuration may be such that it is determined that the operation of the stop switch has been completed.

  As described above, in the reel control process, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped during the period in which the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued (the period in which the steps Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). In step Sc12, when it is determined that the stop switch of the third stop is not being operated, that is, when the operation of the stop switch is terminated, the process proceeds to step Sc13, and the state initialized by the step of Sc10. With reference to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the reel control process is terminated without performing the timer interruption predetermined number of times waiting process (Sc14) based on the fact that the power interruption recovery flag is not set, and the main process is started. I'm going back.

  On the other hand, in the reel control process, power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during a period in which the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued (a period in which the steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in a state where the operation (pressing) of the stop switch is completed, the stop switch of the third stop is performed by the initial setting process and the timer interrupt process after the initial setting process. Is returned to the step of Sc11 in a state where the finalized data is updated to the OFF state. Thereafter, in step Sc12, it is determined that the third stop stop switch is not being operated based on the determined data (OFF state) of the stop switch, and the process proceeds to step Sc13. Then, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in a state where the power interruption recovery flag is set by the initial setting processing is referred to (Sc13), and based on the setting of the power interruption recovery flag, a timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting processing is performed. By doing so (Sc14), after a predetermined period (time required for the timer interrupt processing to be performed a predetermined number of times) has elapsed, the reel control processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the main processing.

  In the reel control process, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during a period in which the operation (pressing) of the stop switch of the third stop is continued (a period in which the steps from Sc10 to Sc12 are performed). If the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted while the operation (pressing) of the stop switch is continued, the stop switch of the third stop is performed by the initial setting process and the timer interrupt process after the initial setting process. Is returned to the step of Sc11 in a state where the finalized data is updated to the ON state. Thereafter, in the step Sc12, it is determined that the third stop stop switch is being operated based on the determined data of the stop switch, so that the process returns to the step Sc10, and the processes of the steps Sc10 to Sc12 are performed. It becomes. That is, while the operation (pressing) of the third stop switch is continued, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and the operation of the stop switch is continued (pressed). When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped during the period in which the operation (pressing) of the third stop stop switch is continued, in the step Sc10. After the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the power interruption recovery flag is set is initialized, if it is determined in step Sc12 that the third stop stop switch is not being operated, the process proceeds to step Sc13. Then, referring to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c initialized in the step of Sc10, based on the fact that the power-off recovery flag is not set, without performing the timer interrupt predetermined number of times waiting processing (Sc14), The reel control process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

[About power interruption processing]
Next, a power interruption process performed by the main control unit 41 when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and a power failure occurs will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the power interruption processing, first, all registers provided in the main control unit 41 are saved in a stack area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd1).

  Next, the destruction diagnosis data is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd2). Then, the output states of all output ports including the output port that outputs the command are initialized (Sd3). As a result, the output state of the output port corresponding to the command output before the start of the power interruption process is also initialized.

  Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated such that the exclusive OR is 0 for a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sd4). Then, access to the RAM 41c is prohibited (Sd5). Thereafter, the voltage drops, the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops, and the state shifts to a standby state. Then, when the voltage is reduced in the standby state, the main control unit 41 is in an operation stop state internally, and reliably stops operation in the event of power failure.

  When the power supply of AC100V is stopped by the above processing, the power interruption processing is performed so that the data for the destructive diagnosis and the data for the RAM parity adjustment are retained even during the power failure by the backup power supply. The data is recorded in a predetermined area of the backed-up RAM 41c, the RAM access is prohibited, and the output port is cleared.

[About prize information production]
The winning notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow a prize to be won in each role by an internal lottery. The role may be referred to as a role), which includes a pressing small role, a pressing order replaying role, a specific small role, and a special role. Each internal lottery target role includes one or a plurality of winning combinations, and when one internal lottery target role is won in the internal lottery, a winning role included in the internal lottery target role (for example, an increase role described later) , A specific replay, the above-mentioned special role, etc.) are simultaneously won. Then, when the symbol combination of the winning combination included in the internal lottery target winning in the internal lottery is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as a display result, a winning is generated for the winning combination.

  The pushing order small combination is an increasing combination (in this embodiment, “Bell-Bell-Bell” is stopped at the payline LN) in which medals of a number larger than the bet number (9 in this embodiment) are paid out. In this example, an internal lottery target role includes a winning combination in which a medal of the number of medals equal to or less than the number of bets (one in this embodiment) is paid out, and a predetermined operation mode assigned in advance. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the (operation order in the present embodiment), among the winning combinations included in the pressing order small combination, the increasing combination wins, while the operation other than the corresponding operation mode is performed. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in this mode, the decreasing role may be awarded among the winning combinations included in the pushing small role, but none of the winning roles may be awarded. . The internal lottery target role includes a plurality of push order small wins having different predetermined operation modes in which the increasing win is won. When the push order small win is won, the predetermined operation corresponding to the pressed type of the push order small win is performed. In this manner, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated.

  The pressing order replaying game is a specific replay as a winning combination (in this embodiment, a winning is generated when “red 7-red 7-red 7” is stopped on the winning line LN) and a predetermined replay (book In the embodiment, the role is an internal lottery target role that includes a role in which “replay-replay-replay” is stopped on the payline LN and a prize is generated. The specific replay and the predetermined replay are replays to which a replay (replay game) is given by winning. In addition, the push order replaying game is performed in a specific operation mode assigned in advance (in this embodiment, an operation sequence in which the left reel is set to the first stop, and an operation timing at which “Red 7” can be stopped on each reel). By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the specific replay among the winning combinations included in the pushing order replaying game on the winning line LN, while the specific operation is performed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation mode other than the mode (in the present embodiment, the operation sequence and the operation timing), the symbol combination of the predetermined replay among the winning combinations included in the push order replaying game is operated. This is a hand stopped at the winning line LN. The internal lottery target combination includes a plurality of push order re-games having different specific operation modes, and when the push order re-game is elected, a specific operation mode corresponding to the selected type of the push order re-game is performed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the symbol combination of the specific replay can be stopped on the payline LN.

  The specific small combination has a lower probability of winning in the internal lottery than other internal lottery target combinations, but has a higher ratio of winning at the same time as the special combination than other combinations. When the symbol combination (display result) of the winning combination included in the specific small combination stops at the winning line LN, it is suggested that the special combination is highly likely to have been won at the same time. In addition, an AT lottery in which it is determined whether the right to be controlled is given to the AT when the specific small role is won in the internal lottery is performed. In the AT lottery that is triggered by the winning of the specific small role, it is determined that the right to be controlled by the AT is granted with a higher probability than in the case where the selection is performed by the winning of another internal lottery target role. Thus, when a prize of a winning combination included in a specific small combination occurs, it is an advantageous situation as compared with a case where another prize occurs.

  The special combination is a combination that is shifted to a gaming state (special state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol combination (special display result) of the special combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs as described above. is there.

  At the start of each game, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the winning result of the internal lottery (whether or not a winning has occurred, and the type of the selected internal lottery target combination). In addition, when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in each game and the operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation is ended, the prize determination processing is performed in the game end time setting processing described above. Then, a command capable of specifying the result of the winning determination (presence or absence of winning, symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN (display result)) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 notifies that a prize has occurred when it is specified that a prize has occurred after each game is started. It is possible to perform a winning notification effect. The sub-control unit 91 performs a prize notification effect by using at least one of the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for effect, a type of a winning combination in which a prize has occurred, and a situation in which the prize information effect is performed. The output of each effect device is controlled to an output mode described below in accordance with (for example, a normal state to be described later, a power interruption recovery time 1 to 3 and an error cancellation time). After starting the prize notification effect, the sub-control unit 91 terminates the prize information effect when a predetermined condition described later (for example, a predetermined period elapses, the start switch 7 is operated, and the like) is satisfied. .

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not stopped during the game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a power interruption) and during the game. In the case where a power interruption has occurred but the power is restored before the third stop operation related to the game is performed (normal time) and the control of the AT is performed, the pushing order is When it is specified that the additional role included in the small role has been won, it is controlled to perform a prize notification effect relating to the pushing small role (increased role), and a prize notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as described later. Is displayed, a prize notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to light in the prize notification mode (see FIG. 9).

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is a normal time, and after the conditions for shifting to the AT state in which the AT control is performed are satisfied, first in the internal lottery in the game in which the push order replaying game is won, the push When it is specified that a specific replay included in the forward replaying game has won, a prize notification effect is controlled so that a prize notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and a speaker Control is performed so as to output a winning notification sound from 53 and 54, and to light the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in a winning notification mode (see FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is playing a game and is performing a third stop operation (a state in which the stop switch related to the third stop operation is being continuously pressed), an electric power interruption has occurred. Thereafter, in a state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the power is restored from the power failure while the operation is continued (at the time of power failure recovery 1), the control of the AT is performed. In such a case, even when it is specified that the increasing role included in the pushing order small winning combination has been won, the specific replay included in the pushing order replaying game has won when the transition condition to the AT state is satisfied. Is specified, the prize notification effect is controlled not to be performed, the prize notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the prize notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect Decoration L Is controlled so as not to light up in prize notification manner to D57 (see FIG. 17 (a) (b) (c)).

  The sub-control unit 91 supplies power to the slot machine 1 in a state where the power is cut off during the game and the third stop operation is being performed, and then the operation is terminated. Is resumed from power interruption (at the time of power interruption recovery 2), it is specified that the increasing hand included in the pushing order small hand has won when the above-described AT control is being performed. Also, when the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, even when it is specified that a specific replay included in the pushing order replay has won, a prize notification effect is controlled not to be performed, Control is performed such that the winning notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are not turned on in the winning notification mode (FIG. 17A). (B (C) reference).

  In addition, after a power failure occurs during a winning notification effect, the sub-control unit 91 returns from the power failure (at the time of power failure recovery 3). Even if a prize notification effect for notifying the prize of the increasing role included in the pushing order small role is performed, or even if a prize notification effect for notifying the prize of the specific replay included in the pressing order replaying position is performed, When returning from the power failure, control is performed so that the winning notification effect is not restarted, the winning notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the winning notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect Control is performed so that the decorative LED 57 is not turned on in the winning notification mode (see FIGS. 17D, 17B, and 17C).

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 generates an error (for example, when a medal is inserted) when performing a prize notification effect regarding a role other than the specific small role and the special role (for example, a pressing small role, a pressing sequence replaying game, and the like). When an error or an error relating to the payout of medals) has occurred, the prize notification effect is ended, and an error notification effect for notifying that the control is in an error state by the main control unit 41 is started. Then, when the error state is released (when the error is released), the error notification effect is ended. At the time of this error cancellation, before performing the error notification effect, that is, before performing the error notification effect, even when performing the prize notification effect of notifying the prize of the increasing role included in the pushing small role when the error occurs, that is, when the error occurs. Even if a prize notification effect for notifying the prize of the specific replay included in the push order replaying game is performed, control is performed so that the prize notification effect is not restarted when the error is released, and the liquid crystal display 51 is awarded. Control is performed so that the notification image is not displayed, the prize notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are not turned on in the prize notification mode (see FIG. 23).

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the sub-control unit 91 performs a prize notification effect on the specific small combination when it is normal and when it is specified that the winning combination included in the specific small combination has won. As described later, the specific small role winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the specific small role winning notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are set to the specific small size. It is controlled to light up in the winning combination notification mode (see FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so as to perform a prize notification effect relating to the specific small combination when it is determined that the winning combination included in the specific small combination has been won at the time of the power interruption recovery 1 and when the winning combination included in the specific small combination has been won. Unlike at the time, the control is performed so that the winning notification effect is performed using only the reel LED 55. That is, while controlling to light the reel LED 55 in the specific small role winning mode, the control is performed so as not to display the specific small role winning notification image on the liquid crystal display 51. Regarding the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production, the output mode is controlled by giving priority to the control of the notification production at start-up, which will be described later. The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light in the winning notification mode.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs control such that a prize notification effect relating to the specific small combination is performed even when it is specified that the winning combination included in the specific small combination has been won at the time of the power interruption recovery 2 and when the winning combination included in the specific small combination has been won. Unlike the normal state, the control is performed so that the winning information effect is performed using only the reel LED 55. That is, while controlling to light the reel LED 55 in the specific small role winning mode, the control is performed so as not to display the specific small role winning notification image on the liquid crystal display 51. Regarding the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production, the output mode is controlled by giving priority to the control of the notification production at start-up, which will be described later. The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light in the winning notification mode (see FIGS. 19 and 21).

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is 3 at the time of power-off recovery, and if a prize notification effect relating to the specific small role is being performed when the power interruption occurs, the prize information production is performed when returning from the power-off. However, unlike normal times, the control is performed such that a prize notification effect relating to a specific small combination is performed using only the reel LED 55. That is, while controlling to light the reel LED 55 in the specific small role winning mode, the control is performed so as not to display the specific small role winning notification image on the liquid crystal display 51. Regarding the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production, the output mode is controlled by giving priority to the control of the notification production at start-up, which will be described later. The decoration LED 57 is controlled so as not to light in the winning notification mode (see FIG. 23).

  In addition, when an error (for example, an error related to insertion of a medal or an error related to payout of a medal) occurs while performing a prize notification effect regarding a specific small role, the sub-control unit 91 continues control of the prize notification effect. At the same time, it controls the error notification effect. During the period in which the error notification effect is performed, the output mode of the effect device related to the error notification effect is controlled prior to the error notification effect. When the error is released, the error notification effect is terminated, while the control of the winning notification effect is continued, and the output mode of the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for the effect is changed before the occurrence of the error. To the output mode that is continued from As a result, when the error is cleared, the specific small combination winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of turning on the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in the specific small combination winning notification mode is restarted (see FIG. 24). As for the output from the speakers 53 and 54, if the specific small role winning notification sound whose output has been started before the occurrence of the error is continuing at the time of error cancellation, the specific small role winning notification sound is output to the speakers 53 and 54. If the specific small role winning notification sound is not continuing at the time of error cancellation, the sound corresponding to the control state (for example, a normal production sound output at the time of a normal production, or an output in the AT state) By controlling such that the advantageous state effect sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, a specific small role winning information sound is output at the time of error cancellation according to the time elapsed from the start of the winning information effect. In some cases, the specific small role winning notification sound may not be output.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (c), the sub control unit 91 is in normal time, and when it is specified that a special role has been won, the sub-control unit 91 controls to perform a prize notification effect on the special role, as described later. In addition, a special role winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a special role winning notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on in the special role winning notification mode. (See FIG. 12).

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 performs control to perform a prize notification effect on the special role when it is specified that the special role has been won at the time of the power-off recovery 1. While displaying the special role prize notification image on the device 51 and controlling the reel LED 55 to light up in the special role prize winning mode, the special decoration prize notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production is displayed. Control is performed so as not to light in the special role winning notification mode.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 controls to perform a prize notification effect concerning the special role when it is specified that the special role has been won at the time of the power-off recovery 2 and, unlike the normal case, the liquid crystal display While displaying the special role prize notification image on the device 51 and controlling the reel LED 55 to light up in the special role prize winning mode, the special decoration prize notification sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production is displayed. Control is performed so as not to light in the special role winning notification mode.

  Also, at the time of power interruption recovery 3, when the power interruption occurs, the sub-control unit 91 restarts the prize information production when returning from the power interruption, if the prize information production has been performed on the special role. Unlike the normal operation, the control is performed so as to display the special-prize winning notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 and to control the reel LED 55 to light up in the special-prize winning mode. Control is performed so as not to output the special role winning notification sound and not to light the effect decoration LED 57 in the special role winning notification mode.

  In addition, when an error (for example, an error relating to insertion of a medal or an error relating to payout of a medal) occurs while performing a prize notification effect relating to a special combination, the sub-control unit 91 continues control of the prize information production. , Control of the error notification effect. When the error is released, the error notification effect is terminated, while the control of the winning notification effect is continued, and the output mode of the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for the effect is changed before the occurrence of the error. To the output mode that is continued from As a result, when the error is cleared, the special role winning notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the control of turning on the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in the special role winning notification mode is restarted. As for the outputs from the speakers 53 and 54, as in the case of the prize information production relating to the specific small combination, when the error is cleared, a special combination prize information sound is output in accordance with the time elapsed since the start of the prize information production. In some cases, the special role prize notification sound may not be output.

  Next, a description will be given, with reference to FIG. 9 to FIG. 12, of the effect of the prize notification effect relating to the push order small combination, the push order re-game combination, the specific small combination, and the special combination.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 91 increases the winning combination (in the present embodiment, included in the pushing order small combination) in the game in which the navigation notification is performed by the control of the AT based on the command from the main control unit 41. When it is determined that the symbol combination in which "Bell-Bell-Bell" stops on the payline LN), the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decorative LED 57 for production are used. Control to start the prize information production related to the small pressing order. Then, a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, a predetermined period (10 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the prize information production, and medals are inserted until the predetermined period elapses). Alternatively, at least one of the following conditions must be satisfied: a bet amount setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 or a credit adjustment operation by the adjustment switch 10; and an error state controlled by the main control unit 41. ) Is established so as to end the prize notification effect relating to the small pressing order.

  In the prize notification effect relating to the pushing small role, a prize notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a bell, and an image of “GET!”) That indicates that a prize of the increasing role included in the pushing small role has occurred. A character image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a prize notification sound for notifying that a small prize has been won (in the present embodiment, a payout sound indicating the number of medals to be paid out with the increased prize). Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Further, by turning on the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in a prize notification mode for notifying that a prize has occurred (in the present embodiment, a white mode and a mode of blinking at predetermined time intervals), the pressing order is reduced. Notifies that the role has won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, based on a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 first determines that the push order replaying game has been won by the internal lottery after the conditions for shifting to the AT state are satisfied. , When it is determined that a specific replay (in this embodiment, a symbol combination in which “red 7-red 7-red 7” stops at the winning line LN) included in the pushing order replaying game has won. Then, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for production are controlled to start a prize notification production relating to the pushing order replaying game. Then, a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, at least one of the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the next game and the control of the main control unit 41 to the error state) When the first condition is satisfied), the control is performed so as to end the prize notification effect relating to the pressing order replaying game.

  In the prize notification effect relating to the push order replay, the prize notification image (in the present embodiment, the symbol combination “red 7 red 7 red”) for notifying that the prize of the specific replay included in the push order replay has occurred. 7) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a prize notification sound (in this embodiment, a bet amount setting sound associated with the prize of the replaying game) for notifying that a replaying game has been won is output to the speaker. Output from 53 and 54. Furthermore, by turning on the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 in a prize notification mode for notifying that a prize has occurred (in the present embodiment, a white mode and a mode of blinking at a predetermined time interval), the fact that the specific replay has been won. Notify.

  As shown in FIG. 11, based on a command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that a specific small role has won by an internal lottery and that a winning combination included in the specific small combination has won. At this time, control is performed so as to start a prize notification effect relating to a specific small role using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57. Then, when a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, the operation of the start switch 7 or the operation of credit adjustment by the adjustment switch 10 in a state where the specified number of bets is set) is satisfied. Then, control is performed so as to end the prize notification effect relating to the specific small combination. In the present embodiment, the prize notification effect relating to the specific small winning combination is terminated on condition that the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the specified number of bets is set. Or a predetermined operation performed by the player, such as an operation of setting a bet amount by the MAXBET switch 6 or an operation of the staging switch 56.

  In the prize notification effect regarding the specific small winning combination, the winning combination included in the specific small winning combination (in this embodiment, “Cherry-any-any” (any indicates any symbol is acceptable)) stops at the winning line LN. A specific small role winning notification image (in this embodiment, an image of the symbol “Cherry” constituting the winning combination) for notifying that the winning of the symbol combination has occurred is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the specific small winning combination is displayed. A specific small role winning notification sound notifying that a winning of a role has occurred (in the present embodiment, a payout sound indicating the number of medals to be paid out with the winning of the winning role, and a specific sound output when the specific small role is won) Sound) is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Further, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on in a specific small role winning notification mode (in this embodiment, a red mode and a mode of blinking at a predetermined time interval) for notifying that a specific small role winning has occurred. Informing that the winning combination of the particular small role has won.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when it is specified that the special role has been won based on a command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, Control is performed so as to start a prize notification effect relating to the special combination by using the effect decoration LED 57. Then, when a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a predetermined number of bets for starting the next game is set) is established, the special Control is performed so as to end the prize information production relating to the role.

  In the prize notification production for the special role, a special role prize notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of “bonus start!”) Indicating that a prize of the special role has occurred is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time, a special combination winning notification sound (in this embodiment, a fanfare sound for a predetermined time) is output from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify that a special combination winning has occurred. Further, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are lit in a special role prize notification mode (in this embodiment, illuminated in a rainbow color mode) for notifying that a special prize has been generated, thereby winning the special role. Notifies that the role has won.

[Start-up notification effect]
Next, a description will be given of an effect mode of the startup notification effect with reference to FIG.

  When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control state of each rendering device in a RAM included in the sub-control unit 91, and stores the control state in the RAM when the power supply is restarted. Based on the stored data, control is performed to return the control state of each effect device to the state before the power supply was stopped.

  Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 transmits data for displaying images, videos, characters, and the like for effects from a ROM provided on the effect control board 90 to a liquid crystal display. A startup process is performed in which the RAM of the device 51 is read in advance. Then, after the start-up process is completed, the control unit controls to display an image or the like corresponding to the control state in the display area using the data read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51. The sub-control unit 91 controls the start-up effect over a period in which the start-up process is being performed, and controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the decorative LED 57 for effect to a predetermined output mode. It is possible to notify that the slot machine 1 has been restarted.

  When data such as effect images are read from the ROM to the RAM in advance on the liquid crystal display 51, data for displaying loading images described later and management information of the slot machine 1 described later (game history, error history, etc., described later) ) Is read with priority given to character data used for displaying, and after the reading of the data is completed, control is performed so as to read data such as images and videos used for directing in a normal game. By prioritizing the reading of the character data, it is possible to display the loading image and the management information relatively early after the restart of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and restarted, the sub-control unit 91 controls to perform a start-up notification effect, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54. By using the effect decoration LED 57, it is notified that the slot machine 1 has been restarted.

  In the start-up notification effect, the slot machine 1 is running for a predetermined period from the time when the character data is completely read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 to the time when the data such as images and videos used for the effect are completely read into the RAM. (In this embodiment, a character image of "Loading ..." indicating that the device is being started and a character image of "60%" indicating the progress of the startup process) are displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the display 51. The character image portion of the loading image that indicates the progress of the startup process is sequentially updated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 5% of the startup process) according to the progress of the startup process. Then, after the data such as the image used for the effect in the normal game is read into the RAM, the display of the loading image is ended.

  In the start-up notification effect, a start-up sound (in this embodiment, a predetermined warning sound) for notifying that the slot machine 1 has been restarted is provided for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, after the restart of the slot machine 1). , 30 seconds).

  In addition, in the start-up notification effect, the slot machine 1 is notified of the fact that the slot machine 1 has been restarted (in this embodiment, a red mode and blinks at predetermined time intervals) for a predetermined period (in this embodiment, the slot mode). Control is performed so that the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on for 30 seconds (after restarting the machine 1).

[About the execution timing of the prize determination process and the production mode of the prize information production]
During normal times (when no power interruption occurs during the game, and when power interruption occurs during the game, but is restored before the third stop operation related to the game is performed), the main control unit The timing at which the sub-control unit 91 starts the prize determination process and the production mode of the prize notification production performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 performs a reel control process by setting a specified number of bets and performing a game start operation by the start switch 7 during the game start waiting process. Is started, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R is started, and each time the stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, the corresponding reel is stopped. Then, after the stop switch relating to the third stop operation is depressed and the stop operation is started, the stop switch relating to the third stop operation is released and the stop operation is terminated, thereby executing the reel control process. Then, the winning determination process is performed.

  Hereinafter, a period from the time when the third stop operation is started in normal times to the time when the third stop operation is ended may be referred to as a first specific period. In addition, a period from the time when the third stop operation is completed in normal time to the time when the winning determination process is performed may be referred to as a second specific period.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT in the game, and when the push order small combination is won by the internal lottery, the game start operation by the start switch 7 is performed. (3) Control is performed so as to perform navigation notification over a period until the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15D, the sub control unit 91 performs the game on the main control unit 41 side during the game in which the reel control processing is performed on the main control unit 41 side. Control is performed such that a normal effect or an advantageous state effect is performed in accordance with a control state relating to the AT (an AT state in which AT control is performed, a non-AT state in which AT control is not performed, and the like) (a normal effect in FIG. 15). . In the normal effect, a normal effect image displayed in the non-AT state (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character strolling around the city) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the normal effect sound output in the non-AT state (the present embodiment) In such a case, control is performed so that sounds in the city, such as a running sound of a car and footsteps of a pedestrian, are output from the speakers 53 and 54. In the advantageous state effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an advantageous state effect image displayed in the AT state (in this embodiment, an image in which a predetermined character flies in outer space, see FIG. 17A). Unlike the effect sound, control is performed such that the advantageous state effect sound (BGM output in the AT state in this embodiment) output in the AT state is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  When the main control unit 41 performs the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation notification from the time when the game start operation is performed by the start switch 7 to the time when the third stop operation is performed. Is controlled so as to perform a navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R notified by (see FIG. 27 and the like).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14, in the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any winning combination has occurred, and determines whether there is a winning and the combination of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN. In the present embodiment, a command that can specify a symbol combination of “Cherry-any-any” (any indicates any symbol is included) included in the specific small combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. . Thereafter, when it is determined by the winning determination process that any small winning combination has occurred, a payout process of medals is performed, and a predetermined number of medals according to the winning small winning portion (in the present embodiment, (2 coins) from the hopper unit 35 and control to display the number of paid-out medals on the game auxiliary display 12. After the payout process is completed, the game start waiting process is started, and the process waits until an operation related to the start of the next game (operation of the start switch 7 in a state where a specified number of bets is set) is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is specified that the winning of any combination has occurred based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the winning has occurred, as shown in FIG. One mode (a mode in which a prize notification effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for effect, that is, a prize notification image corresponding to the generated prize is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and The prize information sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on in the prize information mode corresponding to the generated prize. Notify that it has been done. After that, an end condition (in this embodiment, an end condition corresponding to the specific small winning combination (the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a specified number of bets is set)) according to the type of the generated winning is established. By doing so, the prize information production is ended.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 stops power supply to the slot machine 1 before specifying that any winning combination has occurred based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and When the supply is started, when it is specified that the winning of any of the winnings has occurred based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the power interruption does not occur as described above. In the same manner as described above, a control to perform a prize notification effect in the first mode is performed to notify that a prize has occurred.

  Next, at the time of power-off recovery 1 (after a power-off occurs while the game is being performed and the third stop operation is being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted while the operation is being continued) The main control unit 41 starts the prize determination process and the sub-control unit 91 performs the prize notification effect in a case where the specific small combination wins. 14 and FIG.

  At the time of power-off recovery 1, the main control unit 41 releases the stop switch related to the third stop operation of the game and ends the stop operation in the same manner as in the above-described normal case, thereby executing the reel control processing. Is completed, and a winning determination process is performed. Subsequent processing is also performed sequentially, as in the normal case.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the sub-control unit 91 determines that when the stop switch for the third stop is pressed during the game and the operation is continued, When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted in the state where the operation is continued (at the time of power failure recovery 1), that is, the first specific period shown in FIG. In the case where a power failure occurs during the power failure and the power is restored from the power failure, when the power is restored from the power failure, as shown in FIG. While displaying on the display 51, control is performed to turn on the decoration LED 57 for effect in the start-up mode, and control is performed so that the start-up sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Then, as shown in FIG. 16D, when reading of data such as images into the RAM on the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, the operation of the stop switch for the third stop of the game is continued. The control is performed such that the effect image (normal effect image in the present embodiment) corresponding to the control state before the power interruption occurs is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the stop switch related to the third stop of the game is completed, the control is performed so that the winning notification effect is performed. In the prize notification effect at this time, if the third stop operation of the game is terminated after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start-time notification effect accompanying the return from power interruption, the above-described normal time In the same manner as when no power interruption occurs during the game, control is performed so as to perform a prize notification effect in the first mode (see FIG. 15 (e)), while start of the start notification effect at the time of return from the power interruption. Thereafter, if the third stop operation of the game is terminated before the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for effect provide a start-up notification effect. The second mode (the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect) different from the first mode is controlled by giving priority to the control and controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the reel LED 55 to perform the winning notification. Of decorative LED 57 In this embodiment, a prize notification effect is performed without using at least one effect device. In the present embodiment, the specific small role prize notification image corresponding to the generated prize is generated without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for effect. The display is performed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the reel information 55 is turned on in a specific small role winning notification mode corresponding to the generated prize).

  Further, even when the power interruption is restored 1 and the special role is won, the main control unit 41 starts the winning determination process at the timing when the third stop operation is finished, and the sub control unit 91 In two modes (without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the decorative LED 57 for production), a special role prize notification image corresponding to the generated prize is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the reel LED 55 is displayed in the special role prize notification mode corresponding to the generated prize. Is controlled to perform a winning notification effect (not shown).

  Next, at the time of power interruption recovery 2 (after a power interruption occurs while the game is being performed and the third stop operation is being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted with the operation terminated). Power to the slot machine 1), and when the small push order has been won in the internal lottery, and when a prize notification effect for the small push order is performed, the power to the slot machine 1 is reduced. The timing at which the main control unit 41 starts the winning determination process and the production mode of the winning notification effect performed by the sub control unit 91 when the supply is resumed and the power is restored from the power cut will be described with reference to FIG. .

  The main control unit 41 returns to the reel control process when returning from the power interruption, when the power interruption is restored 2 and the push order small combination has been won by the internal lottery, the reel control processing is performed. In the process, a waiting process for a predetermined number of timer interrupts is performed, and after waiting for a predetermined period to elapse, a winning determination process is performed in the game end setting process. If it is determined in the winning determination process that any small winning combination has occurred, a payout process is performed, and a process of paying out a number of medals according to the winning small winning portion is performed. Control is performed so that the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game assistance display 12.

  Also, at the time of power interruption recovery 2 and in the case where the pushing order small combination has been won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 is also set in the same manner as in the case where the pushing order small combination is won by the internal lottery. Returns from a power interruption, performs a predetermined number of timer interrupt waiting processes, and waits until a predetermined period elapses before performing a winning determination process.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), it is 2 at the time of power-off recovery, and the push order small combination has been won by the internal lottery, or as shown in FIG. In the event that a power failure occurs and a return is made during a prize notification effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, the sub-control unit 91 controls so as not to perform the prize information effect. After returning from the power interruption, the start-up sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 by the control of the start-up notification effect until a predetermined period elapses, and the decoration LED 57 for effect is turned on in the start-up mode. Will be done.

  Further, even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the power is restored from the power interruption while the prize notification effect regarding the pushing order replaying game is performed, the prize notification effect regarding the pressing order small combination is performed. In the same manner as in the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the power is returned from the power cut, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so as not to perform the winning notification effect, thereby returning from the power cut. After that, until the predetermined period elapses, the start-up sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 by the control of the start-up notification effect, so that the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to be turned on in the start-up mode. (Not shown).

  Next, at the time of power interruption recovery 2 (after a power interruption occurs while the game is being performed and the third stop operation is being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted with the operation terminated). The main control unit 41 starts the prize determination process, and the prize notification performed by the sub control unit 91 when the specific small win is won by the internal lottery. The effect mode of the effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 18, after a power interruption occurs in a state where the game is being performed and the third stop operation is being performed, the main control unit 41 sends a signal to the slot machine 1 in a state where the operation is terminated. By restarting the power supply and recovering from the power interruption, the controller first performs an initial setting process, then returns to the reel control process, performs a timer interrupt waiting process a predetermined number of times in the reel control process, and waits for a predetermined period. After waiting until the elapse, the reel control process is terminated, and a winning determination process is performed. Hereinafter, a period from when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted to when the winning determination process is performed may be referred to as a third specific period.

  In the power interruption recovery time 2, in the third specific period from when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the power is restored from the power interruption to when the main control unit 41 performs the winning determination process, the power is restored from the power interruption. In addition, after performing the initial setting process, the reel control process further performs a timer interrupt waiting process for a predetermined number of times upon return from the power interruption, so that in the above-described normal state, the winning determination is performed from when the third stop operation is completed. It is configured to be longer than the second specific period until the processing is performed. As a result, the time required for the control required to return to the state before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped is sufficiently secured, so that the symbol combination in which the winning occurs is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. After that, appropriate control can be performed even when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped before the winning determination process is performed.

  On the other hand, at the time of power-off recovery 2, the sub-control unit 91 first controls the start-up notification effect to display the loading image on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Then, control is performed so that the startup sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 for a predetermined period, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on in the startup mode for a predetermined period.

  In this state, as shown in FIG. 19D, when it is specified that a prize has occurred based on a command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 controls the prize notification effect. Do. At this time, in the liquid crystal display 51, the loading image is continued to be displayed until the reading of the data such as the image into the RAM in the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, and the output of the start-up sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect are performed. The lighting of the decoration LED 57 in the startup mode is controlled so as to be continued until a predetermined period elapses after the control of the startup notification effect is started.

  In the control of the prize notification effect, the speaker 53, 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 give priority to the control of the start notification effect performed earlier, and the specific small role prize notification sound is transmitted from the speakers 53, 54. The output is not performed, and control is performed so that the effect decoration LED 57 is not turned on in the specific small role winning notification mode. Further, while the specific small role winning notification image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be lit in the specific small role winning notification mode, and the second mode (the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54). , Reel LED 55, and decoration LED 57 for production, a prize notification production is performed without using at least one production device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and the decoration LED 57 for production are not used. (A mode in which the reel LED 55 is turned on in the specific small role winning notification mode corresponding to the generated prize).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (e), when the reading of the data such as the image into the RAM is completed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the loading image on the liquid crystal display 51 is terminated, and the power interruption occurs. The control is performed so as to display an effect image (in the present embodiment, a normal effect image) according to the control state before the operation. At this time, the output modes of the speakers 53 and 54 and the lighting mode of the effect decoration LED 57 are set to output the start-up sound and start-up sound when the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start-up notification effect control was started. The lighting in the mode is continued. Thereafter, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the control mode is switched so that the normal effect sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on in the normal effect mode (not shown).

  Next, at the time of power interruption recovery 2 (after a power interruption occurs during a game and the third stop operation is being performed, power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted with the operation being terminated) A modified example of the start timing of the winning notification effect in the case of being returned from the power interruption will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 in a state where the game is being performed and the third stop operation is being performed, and then the third stop operation is completed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, first, a start-up notification effect is controlled, and a read control for reading data such as an image used for the effect into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. The LCD 53 displays a loading image notifying that the player is in the vehicle, controls the speakers 53 and 54 to output start-up sounds, and controls the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to light up in a start-up manner. When the main control unit 41 performs a prize determination process and receives a command capable of specifying that a specific small role or a special role has won as a result of the prize determination, a prize notification is performed. For the effect devices (the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect decoration LED 57) for which the control of the start-up notification effect is being performed, the start-up notification effect is performed with priority. For the effect device (reel LED 55) in which the control of the start notification effect is not performed, the winning notification effect is controlled. However, the sub control unit 91 performs the third stop operation during the game. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted in a state where the third stop operation is completed, the control of the start-time notification effect is performed. Then, the control of the prize notification effect may be started after the control is ended, so that the control of the prize information effect may be simultaneously performed for a predetermined effect device for the predetermined effect device after the control of the start time notification effect. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform the start-up notification effect using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect decoration LED 57. At least one of these effect devices is used. It may be configured to perform a start-up notification effect by using this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, as such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to stop the power supply to the slot machine 1 while the game is being performed and the third stop operation is being performed. In the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in a state where the third stop operation has been completed, the start-up notification effect is controlled only on the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 is loaded. After the image is displayed (see FIG. 21C), the control of reading the data such as the image used for the effect into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is ended, and the control of the start-up notification effect is ended. Then, during a period in which the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a prize determination process is performed on the main control unit 41 side, and it is determined that a prize of a specific small role or a special role has occurred. In the second mode, after the control of the start notification effect is ended, the control of the winning notification effect is started, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to be turned on in a predetermined winning notification mode. (This is a mode in which a prize notification effect is performed without using at least one of the effect devices out of the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57. In the present modification, the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53 , 54, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on in a prize notification mode corresponding to the generated prize, and a prize notification effect is performed (FIG. 21D). Reference).

  Next, at the time of power failure recovery 3 (when a power failure occurs during execution of the prize information production and then the power is restored from the power interruption), and a prize information production relating to the specific small role is performed A description will be given, with reference to FIG. 22, of an effect of a winning notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 when a power interruption occurs in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22A, the sub-control unit 91 returns to FIG. 22C when a power failure occurs after a power failure occurs during a prize notification effect related to the specific small role. As shown in FIG. 7, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the control of the start notification effect is started, the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the start sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Is output, and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to be turned on in a startup mode. Then, the control for reading data such as images used for effects into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 ends, thereby ending the display of the loading image on the liquid crystal display 51 and the control state before the power interruption occurs. Is switched to display the effect image (normal effect image in this embodiment) corresponding to. Further, after starting the control of the start-up notification effect, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the effect control state before the power failure stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 91 and refers to the prize information effect for the specific small combination. Is performed, control is performed so as to restart the prize notification effect relating to the specified small role. At this time, with regard to the effect devices (the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect decoration LED 57) for which the control of the start time notification effect is performed, the control of the start time notification effect is prioritized, and the start time notification effect is given. The effect device (reel LED 55) for which the effect control is not performed is controlled so as to control the winning notification effect, so that the reel LED 55 is turned on in the specific small role winning notification mode. Thereby, when the power interruption is restored, and when the power interruption occurs while the prize information production relating to the specific small role is being performed, when the prize information production is restarted, the second mode (the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and a decoration LED 57 for production. In this embodiment, a prize information production is performed without using at least one production device. In the embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and the decoration LED 57 for production are Instead, the reel LED 55 is turned on in a prize notification mode corresponding to the generated prize).

[About the production mode after the error state is cleared]
When the prize notification effect relating to the push order small combination (increased combination) is being performed, the main control unit 41 controls the state to an error state, and then, when the error state is released, the effect state is shown in FIG. It will be described based on.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the AT state on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 performs an advantageous state effect indicating that the control is performed to the AT state. Then, when the advantageous state effect is being performed, that is, when the state is controlled to the AT state, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, in the game in which the small push order has been won, the pressed push that has been won When it is determined that the winning of the additional role included in the small order win has occurred, the prize notification effect on the pushing small role (increased role) is performed while continuously controlling the advantageous state effect, and the liquid crystal display is displayed. At the same time, a prize notification image is displayed on the display 51, a prize notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to be lit in the prize notification mode.

  In this state, for example, when detecting a selector error based on an input signal of the inserted medal sensor 31, the main control unit 41 controls the error state to disable the progress of the game, After the displayed display mode is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, an error code (for example, E5) indicating that the selector error has occurred is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the error code is specified. A possible command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the sub-control unit 91 performs a prize notification effect relating to the small pressing order (increased combination) and performs a prize notification effect based on a command received from the main control unit 41. If it is specified that the control is performed in the error state, the control of the error notification is performed while the control of the winning state effect is continued while the control of the advantageous state effect is continued. In the control of the error notification, an error notification image (in the present embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character indicating the type of the generated error) that notifies the type of the occurring error specified based on the received command. The image “selector error (E5)” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an error notification sound (in this embodiment, a predetermined warning sound) for notifying that an error has occurred is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Then, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are illuminated in an error notification mode (in this embodiment, a mode that is brightest and conspicuous as compared with modes controlled by other controls such as a normal effect mode and a winning notification mode). Control.

  When a predetermined operation for canceling the error state is detected, the main control unit 41 cancels the error state and issues a command that can specify that the error state has been canceled to the sub control unit. It is transmitted to 91. Further, control is performed so that the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated, and the display mode is returned to the display mode before displaying the error code (in the present embodiment, the display mode for displaying the number of payouts).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23C, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the error state has been released based on the command received from the main control unit 41, thereby controlling the error notification. To end. At this time, the control for restarting the prize notification effect performed before starting the control of the error notification is not performed, and the control of the advantageous state effect performed when the control of the prize information effect is performed is not performed. Control to continue. As a result, after the control of the error notification is ended, the advantageous state effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the advantageous state effect sound is controlled to be output from the speakers 53 and 54. In addition, the reel LED 55 is turned on in the normal mode, and the effect LED 57 is controlled to be turned on in the advantageous mode.

  Although not particularly shown, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to be in the error state even if a prize notification effect relating to the push order replaying game is performed before being controlled to the error state by the main control unit 41. To end the control of the prize notification effect, control to perform error notification over the period of being controlled to the error state, and after the error state is released, before the control to the error state, press the small part. As in the case of performing the prize information production, the control for restarting the prize information production performed before starting the control of the error notification is not performed, and the control of the prize information production is performed. Control is performed so as to continuously perform the advantageous state effect control that has been performed.

  Next, based on FIG. 24, when the prize notification effect relating to the specific small winning combination is being performed, the main control unit 41 controls the error state and then cancels the error state based on FIG. Will be explained.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the non-AT state on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 performs a normal effect indicating that the control is performed to the non-AT state. Then, for example, when the normal effect is being performed, that is, when the AT is not controlled in the AT state, in the game in which the specific small role has been won based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the specific small winning When it is specified that a winning combination included in the combination has occurred, a prize notification effect on the specific small combination is performed while continuing to control the normal production, and the specific small combination prize notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed, and a specific small role winning notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to be lit in the specific small role winning notification mode.

  In this state, for example, when a selector error is detected, the main control unit 41 controls the state to an error state to disable the progress of the game, and changes the display mode displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to a predetermined state of the RAM 41c. After being saved in the area, an error code (for example, E5) indicating that the selector error has occurred is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and a command capable of specifying the error code is sent to the sub control unit 91. To send.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), the sub-control unit 91 controls an error state based on a command received from the main control unit 41 in a state in which a prize notification effect relating to a specific small combination is being performed. When it is specified that the game is to be performed, the control of the error notification is performed while the control of the prize notification effect and the control of the normal effect are continued. In the control of the error notification, the error notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by controlling the output mode of each rendering device prior to the control of the prize notification effect, and the error notification sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The output is controlled so that the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on in the error notification mode.

  When a predetermined operation for canceling the error state is detected, the main control unit 41 cancels the error state and issues a command that can specify that the error state has been canceled to the sub control unit. It is transmitted to 91. Further, control is performed so that the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated and the display mode returns to the display mode before the error code is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24C, the sub-control unit 91 controls the error notification by specifying that the error state has been released based on the command received from the main control unit 41. To end. And. The control is performed such that the control of the prize notification effect and the control of the normal effect, which have been performed before the control of the prize information effect, are continuously performed. Thereby, after the control of the error notification is ended, the normal effect image and the specific small role winning notification image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the normal effect sound is controlled to be output from the speakers 53 and 54. You. In addition, the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled to be turned on in the specific small winning combination mode. That is, when the prize notification effect relating to the specific small winning combination is being performed and the error state is released after being controlled to the error state, the prize notification effect performed by the sub control unit 91 is in the first mode ( The liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, and the decorative LED 57 for production are different from the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, the reel LED 55, and the decorative LED 57 for production. In the mode of use).

  Although not particularly shown, the sub-control unit 91 also provides an error notification for a period during which the error state is controlled even when a prize notification effect relating to the special combination is performed before the main control unit 41 controls the error state. After the error state is released, the control of the prize information production is performed in the same manner as when the prize information production about the specific small role is performed before being controlled to the error state. The control is performed so that the control of the prize notification effect and the control of the normal effect or the advantageous mode effect that have been performed before are continuously performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to be in an error state by the main control unit 41 while performing the prize notification effect relating to the specific small combination, and when the error state is released. By controlling the prize information production performed before being controlled to the error state to be continuously performed, the prize information production is performed in the second mode different from the first mode (without using the speakers 53 and 54, Although the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, and the effect decoration LED 57 are used to restart the operation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a prize when the prize notification effect is controlled to an error state. The control is performed so that the notification effect is temporarily terminated, and the prize notification effect is newly started in the second mode (a mode using at least the reel LED 55) when the error state is released. That may be configured.

[About production during carryover]
The effects during the carryover performed by the sub-control unit 91 (predetermined small role prize carryover effect, predetermined replaying game prize carryover effect, non-predetermined prize carryover effect, common carryover effect) will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery with the internal lottery target combination as a lottery target. Then, when the symbol combination of the winning combination included in the internal lottery target winning in the internal lottery stops on the winning line LN, the winning of the winning combination occurs. A predetermined number of medals are paid out to the internal lottery target combination regardless of the operation mode (operation order and operation timing in this embodiment) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R switches for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. In this embodiment, the symbol combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops at the line LM3 that extends to the upper left reel, the middle reel, and the lower right reel. Regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R switches for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (small combination for paying out medals) (in this embodiment, the operation order and operation timing), the replaying is performed. (In this embodiment, the symbol combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” stops at the payline LN) and the winning of the replaying game with (In this example, the role of the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7") special role to be transit to the advantageous special state to have the player is included.

  Further, in a game in which a special combination has been won by an internal lottery, when the selected special combination is won, the main control unit 41 performs control to shift to a special state advantageous to the player. In addition, in the game where the special role is won in the internal lottery, if the special role won is not won, the state where the special role is won will be carried over to the next game until the special role wins To control. Hereinafter, a state in which the winning of the special role is carried over may be referred to as a carryover state.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the carry-over state is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and performs a predetermined execution condition (for example, In a game in which a period (for example, three games, etc.) has passed and a lottery that determines whether or not to perform a carryover effect has been won, etc., it is determined that the game has been carried over. Perform a suggestion during carryover. In the carryover production, there is a predetermined small role prize prize-winning production that suggests that the predetermined small role has been won by the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state, and a predetermined replay role in the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state. In the re-playing game prize winning carryover effect that indicates that the winning has been performed, and in the non-predetermined prize carryover effect that indicates that no role has been won by the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state, and in the carryover state And a common carryover effect indicating that the game has returned from a power cut.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the sub-control unit 91 performs a non-predetermined prize carryover effect in a game in which the carryover state is specified and no role has been won in the internal lottery. It is possible to control as follows. In the non-predetermined prize carryover effect, a symbol combination image of a winning special role (in this embodiment, an image of a symbol combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By controlling not to display a winning combination suggestion image to be described later that suggests winning of another combination on the liquid crystal display 51, it is indicated that none of the combinations has been won by the internal lottery in the game in the carryover state. I do. By performing the non-predetermined prize carryover effect, the player can recognize that it is possible to stop the symbol combination of the special role winning in the game on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect in a game in which it is specified that the predetermined small role has been won by the internal lottery in the carryover state. It can be controlled to do so. In the predetermined small role prize carryover effect, a symbol combination image of a winning special role (in this embodiment, an image of a symbol combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display a winning combination suggestion image (in the present embodiment, an image of a symbol "bell") indicating a predetermined small winning combination in the game, It indicates that the predetermined small role has been won in the internal lottery in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (c), the sub-control unit 91 determines that the predetermined re-gaming role has been won in the internal lottery and that the predetermined re-gaming role has been won. It is possible to control to produce an effect. In the predetermined replay combination winning carryover effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a symbol combination image of the winning special combination (in this embodiment, an image of a symbol combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”). At the same time, by controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display a winning combination suggestion image (in this embodiment, an image of a symbol of “replay”) indicating the re-playing combination that has been won in the game, the carryover state Suggests that the replaying game has been won by the internal lottery in the game at.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25D, the sub-control unit 91 performs a non-predetermined winning prize carryover effect, a predetermined small role prize carryover effect, and a predetermined replay role prize carryover effect in the carryover state game. In either case, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the effect during the carryover is restarted, but is performed when the power supply is stopped. Regardless of the type of carry-over effect that was performed, without restarting in any type of carry-over effect, by restarting in a common common carry-over effect, the game in the game in the carry-over state While continuing to suggest that there is, it suggests that the game has returned from a power cut. In addition, even if it is a game in the carryover state, when the power interruption occurs, the sub-control unit 91 does not perform the carryover effect, and when returning from the power interruption, the common carryover effect. Is controlled so as not to carry out any production during carryover.

  In the common carryover effect, along with the symbol combination image of the winning special role (in this embodiment, the image of the symbol combination of "blue 7-blue 7-blue 7"), the fact that the game has returned from the power interruption is indicated. By displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a suggested return suggestion image (in this embodiment, a character image of "-Recovered from power cut-off"), it is indicated that the game is a game and the game returns from a power cut. Suggest that you have done so.

  In this manner, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the predetermined small-game winning prize as the carry-over effect while performing the predetermined replaying game winning prize carry-over effect as the carry-over effect. Also, by returning from the power interruption, performing the common carryover effect, the carryover effect is restarted, so the player returned from the power interruption while performing the predetermined small role winning carryover effect. It is possible to recognize that the game in the carryover state is being performed not only at the time but also at the time of returning from the power interruption while performing the predetermined carryover winning combination carryover effect.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91, when returning from the power interruption during performing the predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect, and when returning from the power failure while performing the predetermined replay game winning prize carryover effect, By performing the common carryover effect, it is not necessary to execute a different effect, and the processing load when returning from a power interruption can be reduced.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined small role winning carryover effect when a predetermined small role in which a prize is won is won regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C , Regardless of the operation mode of the 8R, when the predetermined re-playing role in which a prize is won is won, the predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect is performed. By returning, the common carryover effect is performed, so the production mode of the common carryover effect is different from the production mode of the predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect and the directing mode of the predetermined small role prize carryover effect. Even if it is not suggested that a winning combination or a predetermined replaying combination is won, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  In addition, even if the game is in the carryover state, when the power interruption occurs, if the effect during the carryover is not performed, the sub control unit 91 returns to the common carryover effect when returning from the power interruption. Since no carry-over effect is performed, even when returning from a power interruption in a situation where the carry-over effect has not been performed yet, it is possible to prevent the player from being identified as being in the carry-over state.

[About specific navigation effects]
A specific navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery target to be selected by the main control unit 41 includes a specific operation mode (in the present embodiment, the operation order is right-middle-left and “white 7” in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R). By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R at the operation timing at which the symbol can be stopped on the pay line LN, the specific symbol combination (the symbol combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7") is changed to the reels 2L, 2C, While being stopped at 2R, a prize of a re-gaming combination is generated and a re-game is awarded, while a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, whereby a symbol other than the specific symbol combination is operated. The combination is stopped, but includes a specific re-gaming combination in which a re-gaming winning is generated and a re-game is awarded, as in the case of operating in the specific operation mode.

  The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying that the specific replaying game has been won when the specific replaying game has been won in the internal lottery. An identifiable command is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Also, regardless of whether the AT is controlled or not, when the specific replay is won by the internal lottery, the navigation notification is not performed and the navigation auxiliary display 12 can specify the specific operation mode. Is not displayed.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the AT state on the main control unit 41 side based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and indicates that the specific replaying game has been won by the internal lottery. Is specified, control is performed so as to perform a specific navigation effect of notifying the specific operation mode of the selected specific replaying game using the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, in the control of the specific navigation notification, a symbol combination suggesting image (in this embodiment, a “white 7” image) indicating the winning of the specific replaying game and a specific operation mode are indicated. By displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a specific navigation effect image (in the present embodiment, a numeral image of “321” and an image of a left-pointing arrow indicating a stop order of right, middle, and left), a specific replaying game is performed by an internal lottery. Is notified that the specific symbol combination can be stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the specific operation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, the sub-control unit 91 performs the control to display the above-described loading image and the like when the power is restored after the power failure occurs in the state where the specific navigation effect is performed. After that, an effect image (in this embodiment, an advantageous state effect image) corresponding to the control state before the power interruption occurs is displayed, and the lighting mode (the present embodiment, which is controlled before the power interruption occurs, is controlled). In the normal mode), the control is performed so that the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 are turned on, while the specific navigation effect performed before the power interruption occurs is not restarted.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment does not perform the navigating notification on the main control unit 41 side when the specific replaying game is won by the internal lottery, but the sub control unit 91 side It is possible to perform a specific navigation effect for notifying the specific operation mode.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 performs the specific navigation effect in a situation where the navigation notification is not performed on the main control unit 41 side and the specific operation mode according to the winning combination in the internal lottery is not notified. Even when the sub-control unit 91 is informing the specific operation mode according to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the specific navigation effect will not be restarted when returning from the power interruption. By not restarting the specific navigation effect, control after returning from a power interruption can be simplified.

[About indication of possibility of granting privileges]
The effect that the sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of giving a privilege will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification when the navigation target role performing the navigation notification is won by the internal lottery when controlling the AT as described above, and the operation mode is advantageous for the player. Is displayed on the game assist display 12 to notify the player of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. In the navigation notification control, a command that can specify a navigation number that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous for the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91, the AT is controlled by the main control unit 41 based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the navigation target role is won by the internal lottery. When a navigation number that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is specified, the navigation effect is controlled, and an operation that is advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification on the main control unit 41 side is performed. The mode is notified using the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, when it is specified that the predetermined role that can be won at the same time as the special role is won in the internal lottery by the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 suggests the possibility that the special role has been won as a privilege. A suggestion effect lottery for deciding whether or not to perform a benefit imparting possibility suggestion effect is performed. In the suggested effect lottery, when a special combination is won along with a predetermined combination, the ratio of determining to perform a benefit giving possibility suggestion effect is set high. In the present embodiment, the effect indicating the possibility of the special role being won is indicated by the effect of the possibility of giving the privilege, but as a privilege, the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is provided. (E.g., winning a lottery that determines whether or not to generate an advantageous state, permitting transition to an advantageous state, etc.), and a period during which the advantageous state is controlled (fixed value, termination condition May be applied.

  In addition, in the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege, the start is performed by operating the start switch 7 for starting the game, and the progress is made in a stepwise manner every time the stop operation is performed by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Is continued even after all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and after all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the result notification for notifying whether or not the special combination is won is performed. It has become.

  Next, the flow of the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege and the effect form will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27A, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect lottery and determines to perform the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege, the sub-control unit 91 determines a predetermined precursor period (for example, 3 to 5). At the start of the game after the elapse of the game or the like, the control of the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege is started. In the present example, a battle effect in which a predetermined character confronts the game is applied, and at the start of the effect giving possibility suggestion effect, for example, first, a battle effect image (at the start) (in the present example) , An image in which the ally character and the enemy character face each other) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, control is performed so that battle effect sounds (in this embodiment, predetermined BGM output during the battle effect) are output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In addition, in the game in which the sub control unit 91 performs the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege, when the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 operates in an advantageous manner for the player. Is displayed on the game assistance display 12, and a command capable of specifying the operation mode is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, when it is specified that the control of the AT is performed on the main control unit 41 side and the navigation notification is performed in the game in which the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege is performed, At the start of the game, a battle effect image (in this embodiment, a numeral image of “321” that informs the right-middle-left operation order) informing the operation mode informed by the navigation information is battled on the liquid crystal display 51. It is controlled to be displayed together with the effect image. In addition, control is performed such that navigation sound indicating the operation mode notified by the navigation notification is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 (b) to (d), after the effect giving possibility indicating effect and the navigation effect are started, each time the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the effect giving possibility indicating effect is given. Is controlled so that the battle effect image is updated so as to proceed, and the navigation effect image is updated so as to correspond to the operated stop switch. During this time, the main control unit 41 maintains the display of the navigation number on the game assistance display unit 12 until the third stop operation is detected, and hides the navigation number when the third stop operation is detected. Control.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (e), the sub control unit 91 specifies that all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have been stopped and the third stop operation has been terminated, thereby indicating the possibility of providing the privilege. The control is performed so that the effect is further advanced and the confirmation notification is performed. In the confirmation notification, a battle effect image (at the end) (in the present embodiment, an image of a character suggesting that the ally character has won, and a character image of “victory” suggesting that the ally character has won) are displayed on the liquid crystal display. Is controlled to be displayed on the display 51.

  As shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power-off after the power-off occurs while performing the benefit-providing possibility indicating effect and the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51. When the game is returned, control is performed so that the navigation effect is restarted, and control is performed so as not to restart the benefit-giving possibility suggestion effect, regardless of the power interruption in any stage of one game. By not resuming the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege, the control after returning from the power interruption can be simplified, and the navigating effect can be restarted, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

  When the sub-control unit 91 is performing an effect indicating the possibility of providing a privilege and the navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51, after a power interruption occurs, when returning from the power interruption and restarting the navigation effect, , Regardless of which reel has not been stopped yet, a common navigation effect image indicating the operation order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation (in this embodiment, the operation order is the right-middle-left operation order) By displaying the “321” numeric image) on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation effect is restarted, and the process of displaying the navigation effect image can be simplified.

  In addition, the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege is started by operating the start switch 7 for starting the game, and is continued even after all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. During the execution of the effect indicating the possibility of giving a privilege, the power is turned off at any timing from the time when the start switch 7 for starting the game is operated to the time when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. After the occurrence of the power failure, control is performed so as not to restart the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege even when the vehicle returns from the power cut. Even if a power failure occurs at any timing of the battle effect, the control after returning from the power interruption can be simplified by not restarting the battle effect thereafter.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the sub-control unit 91 is notified by the navigating notification and the navigating effect when the liquid crystal display 51 performs the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege and the navigating effect. When the reel stop operation is performed in an operation corresponding to the operation mode different from the operation mode, control is performed so as to end the navigation effect and continue the battle effect. Even if the reel stop operation is performed in a manner different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, even if the navigation effect ends, the effect indicating the possibility of granting the privilege is continued, so that the special role as a privilege is obtained. Expectation for the possibility of winning can be maintained.

  On the other hand, even when the reel stop operation is performed in an operation correspondence different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 controls the navigation notification until the third stop operation in the game is performed. The display of the navigation number is continued on the game assistance display unit 12 by continuing.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and (c), the sub control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by performing a reel stop operation in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Is terminated, but control is performed so that the benefit-giving possibility suggestion effect is not restarted when the power-off occurs and the power-off state is restored while the privilege-giving possibility suggestion effect is continued. Even if the navigation effect is ended when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege is continued. As the power supply can be expected to be maintained, a power interruption occurs during the performance suggestion of the possibility of giving the privilege, and when returning from the power failure, the performance suggesting the possibility of giving the privilege is terminated. Control after the restart of supply can be simplified.

[About history display and production menu display]
The history display and the effect menu display performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 provides the effect control board 90 with data for displaying effect images, videos, characters, and the like. A start-up process for reading from the ROM into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 in advance is performed. In the start-up processing, character data (hereinafter, referred to as first data and hereinafter) used for displaying data for displaying the above-described loading image and management information (for example, game history and command history to be described later) of the slot machine 1 described below. Call), and the reading of the first data is completed, so that the liquid crystal display 51 can display the management information of the slot machine 1 (game history and error history described later). . Then, after the reading of the first data (data for displaying the loading image, etc.) into the RAM is completed, the effects in the normal game (normal effect images, advantageous state effect images, effect menu images, operation request effect images) And the like (hereinafter, referred to as second data) such as an image and a video used for the image data. When the reading of the second data is completed, it is possible to start an effect related to the game. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 performs control to sequentially display predetermined effect images based on the data stored in the RAM of the sub-control unit 91, the progress of the game, the presence or absence of an operation by the player, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 30A, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the sub-control unit 91 starts the startup process and then reads the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51. Upon completion of the processing for controlling the display, control is performed so that the display of the loading image (in this embodiment, the character image of “Loading... -30%-”) on the liquid crystal display 51 is started.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30B, after the display of the loading image is started on the liquid crystal display 51, the store of the slot machine 1 is installed based on the command received from the main control unit 41. If it is specified that the reset switch 23 has been long-pressed (in this embodiment, an operation in which the reset switch 23 is kept pressed for a predetermined time (for example, three seconds) or more) by a staff member or the like, the history display image is displayed. (In the present embodiment, the title of the history display and selectable item images (“simple history display”, “detailed history display”, “command history display”)) are controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Then, as illustrated in FIG. 30C, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation by the effect switch 56 in a state where the history display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and performs the operation by the operation. A display image corresponding to the selected item can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By operating the effect switch 56 while the history display image is being displayed, for example, by selecting the item of “simple history display”, a simple history display image (in this embodiment, A display image including a simple history of errors detected by the slot machine 1 is displayed (see FIG. 30C), and when the item “Detailed history display” is selected, the corresponding display image is displayed. , A detailed history display image (in this embodiment, a display image including detailed contents of the history of errors detected by the slot machine 1) is displayed (not shown), and the item of “command history display” is selected. As a result, a command history display image (a display image including a command reception history by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment) is displayed as a corresponding display image (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 30D, after the sub-control unit 91 finishes reading the second data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 by the startup process, it responds to the control state before the power interruption occurs. The effect image (normal effect image in this embodiment) is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, based on the command received from the main control unit 41, it is specified that the operation of the effect switch 56 has been performed by the player or the like in a state where the bet amount has not been set, so that the effect menu image is displayed. It can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The sub-control unit 91 can adjust the volume of the production-related sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 by operating the production switch 56 and the like by the player or the like while the production menu image is displayed. The screen of “volume adjustment”, the screen of “symbol arrangement / payout display” in which the symbol arrangement and payout of the reels of the slot machine 1 are displayed, and the game history in the slot machine 1 for a predetermined period (for example, one week). It is possible to display a "game history display" screen on which (for example, the number of times controlled to the special state or the advantageous state) is displayed.

  The sub-control unit 91 sets the production switch 56 at a timing when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped and the third stop operation is completed, and at a timing predetermined according to the progress of the game. Is performed (not shown), and it is determined whether or not it has been determined that a privilege (for example, a winning of a special role) will be given by operating the performance switch 56. Can be performed (not shown), and the operation request effect and the result can be reported using the above-described second data. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the sub-control unit 91 starts the process at the time of starting, finishes reading the first data into the RAM, and further reads the second data into the RAM. After the operation is completed, an operation request image (for example, an image of the effect switch 56 and a character image of "press!" ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an operation request effect. When the operation switch 56 is operated in a state where the operation request image is displayed, it is determined whether or not a privilege is given. Suggested result image (for example, an image of a predetermined character notifying that a privilege is given and a character image of "victory", an image of a predetermined character notifying that a privilege is not given, and a character image of "sorry" Etc.) is controlled to perform a result notification by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, when returning from the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 performs the startup process, preferentially reads the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, and can display the loading image and the like. In this state, the history display image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the operation of the reset switch 23 performed by a staff member or the like.

  The sub-control unit 91 causes the first data to be read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display device 51 and then causes the second data to be read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display device 51 in the startup process performed when returning from the power interruption. In this state, the effect images and the like can be displayed, and based on the operation of the effect switch 56 performed by the player or the like, the effect menu image, the result notification image of the operation request effect, and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to do.

  When returning from the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 performs a startup process, preferentially reads the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51, and sets a state in which a loading image or the like can be displayed. By loading the second data into the RAM, control is performed so that the effect image can be displayed. Therefore, before the loading of the second data into the RAM is completed, the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Even when the history display image is displayed, the history display image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the display start condition of the history display image is satisfied by the long press operation of the reset switch 23 having a relatively high importance. Therefore, it is possible to quickly display a history display image with high importance.

  In the startup process, the first data is preferentially read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 so that the second data is read and the effect image and the like are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The reading of the first data is completed at a timing earlier than the possible timing. Thereby, the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 of the second data for displaying the effect menu image displayed based on the operation of the effect switch 56 operable by the player or the like or the result notification image of the operation request effect is displayed. Before the reading of the data is completed, and even when the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, when the reset switch 23 operable by the staff or the like is operated, the history display image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Since the information is displayed on the display 51, the display by the operation of the staff or the like can be quickly performed.

[Effects]
As a conventional slot machine, when a prize is generated, a reel back lamp that irradiates a reel from behind is illuminated in a predetermined manner, and the like, and a prize notification effect for notifying that a prize has occurred is executed. is there.

  In the slot machine having such a configuration, individual operations according to the progress of the game are repeated as a series of operations, but these operations are not always performed properly, such as when power supply is stopped halfway, Various situations can occur in combination.

  On the other hand, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 for controlling a game, a sub-control unit 91 for controlling an effect, and a method for the player to stop the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. And stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be operated. The main control unit 41 stops the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and after the third stop operation is completed, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R The sub-control unit 91 performs a prize determination process of determining whether the stopped symbol combination is a symbol combination of a winning combination in which a prize occurs. The sub-control unit 91 performs the prize determination process on the main control unit 41 side. When it is determined that the symbol combination of the combination has stopped, it is a configuration capable of executing a winning notification effect for notifying that a winning has occurred. Further, the main control unit 41 performs the third stop after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state where the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the third stop operation is continued. When the power supply is started in a state where the stop operation has been completed, a winning determination process is performed. The symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the third stop operation is continued. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is completed, the winning determination process is performed from the time when the power supply is started. In the period until, the symbol combination of the winning combination on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the third stop operation is performed without stopping the power supply to the slot machine 1 while the third stop operation is continued. When the work is finished, it is set to be longer than the period of time the said third stop operation win determination process is performed from when terminated. Further, the sub-control unit 91 supplies power to the slot machine 1 in a state where the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the third stop operation is continued. When the third operation is terminated without being stopped, the winning information effect is performed in the first mode (the mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decorative LED 57 for effect), while the reel is displayed. After the symbol combination of the winning combination (special small combination, special combination) is stopped in 2L, 2C, and 2R and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the third stop operation is continued, the third stop is performed. When the power supply is started in a state where the operation has been completed, the prize information production is performed in the second mode (a mode different from the first mode, and without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production). Is configured to perform in a manner) using Kutomo reel LED 55.

  According to this configuration, after the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the third stop operation is continued, and then the third stop operation is performed. When the power supply is started in the terminated state, the period from the time when the power supply is started to the time when the prize determining process is performed is a period in which the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped, and the third stop operation is continued. When the third stop operation is stopped without stopping the power supply in a state in which the third stop operation is stopped, the period is set to be longer than the period from when the third stop operation is stopped to when the winning determination process is performed. Since the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, it is possible to sufficiently secure the time required for the control associated with the return to the state before the power supply was stopped. Can do After the symbol combination corresponding to the winning symbol combination is stopped, before the winning determination process is performed, even when the power supply stops, it is possible to perform appropriate control after the power supply is resumed.

  Further, the symbol combination of the winning combination (special small combination, special combination) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the third stop operation is performed without stopping the power supply while the third stop operation is continued. Is completed, the prize notification effect is performed in the first mode, while the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) is stopped, and the power supply is performed in a state where the third stop operation is continued. If the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation has been completed after the stoppage, the power supply is stopped before the winning determination process is performed, because the winning notification effect is performed in the second mode. Even in such a case, after the power supply is restarted, the fact that a winning combination (special small role, special role) has occurred is notified, and processing when the power supply is restarted is reduced to perform appropriate control. Can be.

  After the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state where the third stop operation is continued. When the power supply is started in the state where the third stop operation is being performed, the winning determination process is not performed until the third stop operation is completed.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the winning determination process from being performed due to a momentary power failure even though the third stop operation has not been completed.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the power to the slot machine 1 in a state where the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the third stop operation is continued. After the supply is stopped, when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is completed, a winning notification effect is provided. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, a liquid crystal display is performed. The liquid crystal display 51 performs a preparation process for causing the device 51 to execute a specific effect (a normal effect, an advantageous state effect, and the like). Is controlled so as to display a loading image suggesting that the prize is in progress, and a winning notification effect can be performed in the second mode using the reel LED 55. Is a mode for performing prize notification effect by controlling the Le LED55 are lit.

  In such a configuration, by performing the prize notification effect before the preparation period elapses, it is possible to promptly notify that the prize has occurred before the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped.

  In addition, as a second mode of the prize notification effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the reel LED 55 to be in the lighting state before the elapse of the preparation period to perform the prize notification effect. In this configuration, a winning notification effect is performed using the reel LED 55 without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the decorative LED 57 for effect.

  In such a configuration, the prize notification effect does not hinder the preparation process, and the prize information effect can be performed using the reel LED 55 at a suitable timing.

  In addition, as a second mode of the prize notification effect, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the reel LED 55 to be in the lighting state before the elapse of the preparation period to perform the prize notification effect. In this configuration, a winning notification effect is performed using the reel LED 55 without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57, and the speakers 53 and 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 are controlled such that the start-time notification effect is performed with priority. Configuration.

  In such a configuration, the speaker 53, 54 and the decoration LED 57 for effect perform a start-up notification effect, so that it is easy to recognize that the preparation process is being performed.

  In this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 in a state where the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the third stop operation is continued. Thereafter, when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation has been completed, it is possible to perform a winning notification effect using the reel LED 55 in the second mode. This is a mode in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lighting state before the lapse of a lapse of time to perform a prize notification effect. , A winning notification effect may be performed by controlling the reel LED 55 to be turned on after the preparation period has elapsed.

  According to this configuration, a state in which the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the power supply is stopped while the third stop operation is continued, and then the third stop operation is ended When the power supply is started, the prize notification effect is not performed until the preparation period in which the preparation process for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to execute the specific effect is performed, and the prize notification is performed after the preparation period elapses. Since the effect is performed, the prize notification effect does not disturb the preparation process, and the prize information effect can be performed at a suitable timing.

  After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment performs a preparation process for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a specific effect (a normal effect, an advantageous state effect, or the like), and The liquid crystal display 51 can be controlled to display a loading image indicating that the preparation period is being performed during a preparation period from the start of the preparation process to the end thereof. This is a configuration in which the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to a lighting state (start-up mode) over a display period.

  According to this configuration, not only the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over the preparation period, but also the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (startup mode), so that the preparation process is being executed. Can be easily recognized.

  In the present embodiment, after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the sub-control unit 91 performs a preparation process for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a specific effect (a normal effect, an advantageous state effect, or the like). In this configuration, the loading image is displayed over the preparation period, and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled to the lighting state (startup mode) during the preparation period. However, the reel LED 55 is set to the non-lighting state over the preparation period. A configuration for controlling may be used.

  According to this configuration, not only the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 over the preparation period, but also the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting mode, so that it is easy to recognize that the preparation process is being performed. .

  In order to display the first image (normal effect image, advantageous state effect image, effect menu image, etc.) on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment stores the second image in the ROM provided in the sub-control unit 91. After the first setting for reading the data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, the first condition (the operation of the effect switch 56 by the player or the like in a state where the bet amount is not set) is satisfied. It is possible to display the first image (effect menu image) on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the result, and to display the second image (history display image) in the ROM provided in the sub-control unit 91. After the second setting for reading the first data into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, the second condition (a reset switch by a store clerk or the like of the store where the slot machine 1 is installed) is more important than the first condition. 23 is performed), the second image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the establishment of the power-on operation, and the power-on operation is performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. In the processing, by controlling the first data to be read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display device 51 prior to the second data, the second setting is performed more than the timing when the first setting is completed after the power supply is started. The setting is performed so that the timing of completing the setting is earlier, and the control is performed such that the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 until the first setting is completed, while the second condition is set before the first setting is completed. Is established, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the second image.

  According to this configuration, before the first setting for displaying the first image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the establishment of the first condition of low importance is not completed, and loading to the liquid crystal display 51 is completed. Even when an image is displayed, if the second condition with high importance is satisfied, the second image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the display with high importance can be performed quickly. .

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment includes an effect switch 56 that can be operated by a player or the like, and a reset switch 23 that cannot be operated by a player and can be operated by a store clerk at which the slot machine 1 is installed. After the first setting for reading the second data for displaying the first image (the effect menu image) on the liquid crystal display 51 into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 is completed, the effect switch 56 is operated as the first condition. The first image (the effect menu image) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 on the basis of the operation, and the first data for displaying the second image (history display image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After the second setting to be read into the RAM is completed, the second condition is that the reset switch 23 is long-pressed (operation continued for a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) or more). The second image (history display image) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the first data has priority over the second data in the start-up process performed when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. Then, control is performed so as to be read into the RAM of the liquid crystal display 51 so that the timing at which the second setting is completed is earlier than the timing at which the first setting is completed after the power supply is started. The setting is performed, and control is performed so that the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 until the first setting is completed. On the other hand, if the reset switch 23 is pressed long before the first setting is completed, the second control is performed. This is a configuration for displaying an image.

  According to this configuration, before the first setting for displaying the first image displayed based on the operation of the effect switch 56 operable by the player is completed, the loading image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Even if it is displayed, if the reset switch 23 which can be operated by the attendant is operated, the second image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the display by the operation of the attendant can be performed quickly. .

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the special combination when the special combination is won by the internal lottery and the symbol combination of the selected special combination stops on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and a prize is generated. If the symbol combination of the special combination is not stopped, the winning state of the special combination is controlled to the carryover state carried over to the subsequent game, and the sub-control unit 91 can execute a plurality of types of effects. If the internal lottery target role different from the special role has not been won in the internal lottery in the game controlled in the carryover state by the control unit 41 side, that is, if no general role has been won, the non-predetermined prize While performing a carry-over effect, when an internal lottery target role different from the special role is won in the internal lottery in a game controlled in the carryover state, that is, the special role and one of the general roles overlap and win When a predetermined prize carryover effect (predetermined small role prize carryover effect or replaying game prize carryover effect) is executed, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped during the execution of the non-predetermined prize carryover effect and the power is supplied. Is executed, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted during the execution of the predetermined winning carryover effect, the common carryover effect is executed, and the common carryover effect is executed. The effect is a configuration that indicates that the game is being carried over in the carryover state and that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been resumed.

  According to this configuration, the player is not only when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the non-predetermined winning carryover effect and returns, but also when the power failure occurs and returns during the execution of the predetermined winning carryover effect. At the same time, it is possible to recognize that the game is being carried out in the carryover state, and when the power supply is stopped and returned during the carryover effect, and when the power supply is stopped during the predetermined prize carryover effect, the power supply is stopped and returned. It is not necessary to execute different effects at different times, and it is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and returned.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to indicate that the game is being carried over in the carryover state and that the power supply to the slot machine 1 has been resumed by the common carryover effect. In the effect, at least a configuration that indicates that a game is being carried out in the carryover state may be sufficient, and a configuration that indicates only that a game is being carried out in the carryover state in the common carryover effect may be used. Even in such a configuration, the player is returned not only when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the non-predetermined prize carryover effect but also when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the predetermined prize carryover effect. At the same time, it is possible to recognize that the game is being carried out in the carryover state, and when the power supply is stopped and returned during the carryover effect, and when the power supply is stopped during the predetermined prize carryover effect, the power supply is stopped and returned. It is not necessary to execute different effects at different times, and it is possible to reduce the processing load when the power supply is stopped and returned.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can perform a lottery with an internal lottery target role different from the special role in the internal lottery as a lottery target. This is a configuration that includes a small role and a replay role. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect when a predetermined small role is won by an internal lottery in a game in a carryover state in which a special role winning is carried over, and in the carryover state, When a predetermined re-gaming role is won by an internal lottery in a game, a predetermined re-gaming role prize carryover effect is executed, and after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the execution of the predetermined small role prize carryover effect, the power is stopped. A common common carryover effect is executed when the supply is restarted and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the execution of the predetermined replay winning combination carryover effect. Configuration.

  According to this configuration, the power supply to the player is stopped not only when the power supply is stopped and returned during the execution of the predetermined small role winning prize carryover effect, but also during the execution of the predetermined replay game winning prize carryover effect. When the player returns, the player can recognize that the game is being carried over in the carryover state, and when the power supply is stopped during the performance of the predetermined small role winning carryover effect and returns, and when the predetermined replaying game winning carryover effect is performed. It is not necessary to execute a different effect between when the power supply is stopped and the power is restored during the execution of, and the processing load when the power supply is stopped and the power is restored can be reduced.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment sets the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R both when the predetermined small combination is won by the internal lottery and when the predetermined replay combination is won by the internal lottery. Regardless, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled so as to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination according to the winning lottery target combination.

  According to this configuration, the production mode of the carryover effect is different from the production mode of the predetermined winning combination carryover effect (predetermined small role winning carryover effect, the predetermined replaying game winning carryover effect), and the predetermined small role and the predetermined replay game are different. Even if it is not suggested by the effect during the carryover that the role has been won, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a non-predetermined prize carryover effect and a predetermined prize carryover effect (a predetermined small role prize carryover effect, a predetermined replay game) in a game controlled in the carryover state by the main control unit 41 side. When the execution of the role prize carryover effect is not started, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted, the carryover effect (non-predetermined prize carryover effect, the predetermined prize carryover effect, This is a configuration that does not execute the common carryover effect).

  According to this configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and returned during the game in the carryover state, the non-predetermined prize carryover effect or the predetermined prize carryover effect must be executed before the power supply is stopped. If the power supply is stopped and returned in a state where the non-predetermined prize carryover effect or the predetermined prize carryover effect is not yet executed, the carryover effect is not executed, so that the player is in the carryover state. Can be prevented from being specified.

  In the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to the first prize (winning of the pressing order small combination and winning of the pressing order replaying game) is determined by the main control unit 41 by the prize determination processing. When it is determined that the game has stopped at 2R, the first prize notification effect (a prize notification effect relating to the pushing order small combination, a prize notification effect relating to the pressing order replaying combination) is performed, and the second prize (special) is determined by the prize determination process. When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning of the role has stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a second winning information effect (a winning information effect on the special role) is performed, and a first winning information effect is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not performed when the first prize notification effect is performed and the second prize notification effect is performed. After being stopped, when the power supply is resumed is configured to perform second prize notification effect.

  According to this configuration, when the power supply is stopped while performing the prize information production corresponding to the occurrence of any of the prizes, the type of the prize information production performed before the power supply was stopped is changed to Accordingly, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified, and when the second winning (winning of the special role) has occurred, the occurrence of the second winning can be surely recognized by the player. be able to.

  In the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to the first prize (winning of the pressing order small combination and winning of the pressing order replaying game) is determined by the main control unit 41 by the prize determination processing. When it is determined that the game has stopped at 2R, the first prize notification effect (a prize notification effect relating to the pushing order small combination, a prize notification effect relating to the pressing order replaying combination) is performed, and the second prize (special) is determined by the prize determination process. When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning of the role has stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a second winning information effect (a winning information effect on the special role) is performed, and a first winning information effect is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is not performed when the first prize notification effect is performed and the second prize notification effect is performed. After the power is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the second winning notification effect is performed. After the second winning (winning of the special role) occurs, the main control unit 41 performs the first winning (pressing). This is a configuration in which the state is controlled to a more advantageous state (special state) than the state after the prize of the small order combination and the prize of the push order re-game combination have occurred.

  According to this configuration, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the prize notification effect, the state after the first prize (the prize in the small push order and the prize in the second replay game) is generated. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the second winning (winning of the special role), which is in an advantageous state, has occurred.

  After starting the first prize notification effect (the prize notification effect relating to the pushing order small combination, the prize notification effect relating to the pressing order replaying combination), the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment sets a predetermined period (in this embodiment, 10 seconds), the effect is terminated, whereas after the second prize information effect (a prize information effect on the special role) is started, the specified number of bets is set, The configuration is continued until the start switch 7 is operated, and the second winning notification effect is ended by operating the start switch 7.

  According to this configuration, when the second winning (winning of the special role) has occurred, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the occurrence of the second winning.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a prize notification effect (a prize notification effect for a specific small part, a prize notification effect for a special part) using the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for the effect. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped during the prize notification effect, the prize notification effect is performed using the reel LED 55. This is a configuration in which the winning notification effect using the decorative LED 54 and the effect decoration LED 57 is not executed.

  According to this configuration, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the prize notification effect, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified, and the corresponding role notifies the player that the prize has occurred. Can be recognized.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the power to the slot machine 1 in a state where the symbol combination of the winning combination (specific small combination, special combination) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the third stop operation is continued. When the third operation is terminated without stopping the supply, the winning notification effect is performed in the first mode (a mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decorative LED 57 for effect). After the symbol combination of the winning combination (special small combination, special combination) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the third stop operation is continued, When the power supply is started in a state where the three stop operations are completed, the prize information production is performed in the second mode (a mode different from the first mode, and without using the speakers 53 and 54 and the decoration LED 57 for production). (A mode using reel LED 55), the first mode of the prize information production is a mode using the reel LED 55 and the decoration LED 57 for production, and the second mode uses the reel LED 55, but the decoration for the production. In this embodiment, the operation is performed without using the LED 57.

  According to this configuration, the symbol combination of the winning combination (special small combination, special combination) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the power supply is stopped without stopping the third stop operation. When the third stop operation is released, a prize notification effect is performed using the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57, while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have a winning combination (specific small combination, special combination). When the power supply is stopped in a state where the symbol combination is stopped and the third stop operation is continued, and the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is completed, the reel LED 55 is used for the effect. Since the winning notification effect is performed without using the decorative LED 57, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified, and the player can be made aware that the winning has occurred.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs a prize notification effect regarding a predetermined pressing order small combination and a prize notification effect regarding a pressing order replaying combination in a first mode (the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, the decoration for the effect). When the game is performed in the mode using the LED 57) and the game is returned from the error state after the error state in which the progress of the game is disabled, the winning notification effect is not performed. In the first mode, no winning notification effect is performed.

  According to this configuration, if an error state occurs during the execution of the prize notification effect relating to the predetermined push order small combination and the prize notification effect relating to the push order replaying combination, the prize notification effect will not be generated even if the error state is restored. Since it is not executed, control at the time of error recovery can be simplified.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs the prize information production for the specific small combination and the prize information production for the special combination in the first mode (the mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the decoration LED 57 for production). When returning from the error state after entering the error state where the progress of the game is disabled when performing, control to continue to perform the prize notification effect that was performed before the error state By restarting the prize notification effect in the second mode (the mode using the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55, and the decorative LED for effect 57 without using the speakers 53 and 54) than the first mode, the first mode is achieved. This is a configuration in which no winning notification effect is performed in the mode.

  According to this configuration, if the prize notification effect relating to the specific small role and the prize notification effect relating to the special role are performed in the first mode, an error state occurs, and even if the error state is restored, the first mode is applied. Since the prize notification effect is not executed, control at the time of error recovery can be simplified.

  In the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment, a special role is won as the navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R notified by the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, and the information regarding the grant of the privilege. The power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while performing the navigating effect and performing the effect giving possibility suggestion effect. Is resumed, the navigation effect is restarted, but the effect indicating the possibility of giving the privilege is not restarted.

  According to this configuration, the control after the restart of the power supply can be simplified by not restarting the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege, and the navigation effect can be restarted, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to perform a battle effect as a benefit-giving possibility suggestion effect. May be suggested. Further, in the present embodiment, in the effect of indicating the possibility of giving a privilege, the configuration suggesting the possibility that the special role has been won as a benefit is provided, but as a benefit, it is possible to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. (E.g., winning a lottery that determines whether or not an advantageous state occurs, allowing the transition to the advantageous state, etc.), and the period during which the advantageous state is controlled (fixed value , An average value that fluctuates depending on the termination condition).

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can execute a privilege giving possibility suggestion effect that indicates a possibility that a special role has been won as information on granting a privilege. When the start switch 7 is operated, the privilege is displayed. In addition to the start of the presentation of the possibility of giving the bonus, the game continues to perform the presentation of the possibility of giving the bonus even after all of the plurality of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. In the case where the power supply is stopped after the power supply is stopped between the time when the switch 7 is operated and the time when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the effect that the privilege can be given is not restarted. It is.

  According to this configuration, the power supply is stopped by restarting the privilege provision possibility indication after the power supply is stopped, regardless of the timing during which the privilege provision possibility indication effect is being performed. Control after restart can be simplified.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of executing a navigation effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and a privilege giving possibility suggesting effect for suggesting information on granting a privilege. When performing the effect and performing the effect indicating the possibility of granting the privilege, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode informed by the navigation operation, the navigation operation is performed. At the same time, the effect suggesting the possibility of giving the privilege is continued. Then, after ending the navigating effect and continuing the effect giving possibility suggestion effect, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the effect giving possibility indicating effect is not restarted. The configuration is such that control is performed as follows.

  According to this configuration, even if the navigation effect is ended when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode that can be specified by the navigation effect, the effect indicating the possibility of providing the privilege is continued. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for granting a privilege and to simplify control after restarting power supply.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can perform navigation notification that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The sub-control unit 91 controls the stop switch 8L, which is notified by the navigation notification. This is a configuration capable of performing a navigation effect capable of specifying the operation mode of 8C and 8R. When the navigation notification and the navigation effect are being performed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and then the power supply is restarted. In this case, the main control unit 41 restarts the navigation notification, and the sub control unit 91 restarts the navigation effect. On the other hand, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply is restarted while the navigation notification is not performed and the navigation effect is performed, the sub-control unit 91 is configured not to restart the navigation effect. is there.

  According to this configuration, in a situation where the navigation notification is not performed on the main control unit 41 side, the control after restarting the power supply can be simplified by not restarting the navigation effect, and the navigation notification is also performed on the main control unit 41 side. In such a situation, the navigation effect is restarted, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment can perform a start-up notification effect of notifying the return from the power interruption when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, and the third stop operation is continued. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in the state where the power supply is stopped and the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is completed, a winning notification effect is performed in the second mode. In the second mode of the notification effect, at least the reel LED 55 is used as a winning notification mode to perform a winning notification effect, while the speakers 53 and 54 output a startup sound, and the effect decoration LED 57 is turned on in the startup mode. This is a mode in which the activation notification effect is prioritized.

  According to this configuration, the start-time notification effect is given priority over the winning notification effect, so that the surroundings can be notified of the return from the power interruption.

  The slot machine 1 includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game, and the main control unit 41 stops a symbol combination in which a winning occurs on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and continues a third stop operation. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and when the power supply is started in a state where the third stop operation is completed, a timer interrupt waiting process is performed a predetermined number of times in the reel control process. After waiting until a predetermined period elapses, a winning determination process is performed in the game end setting process.

  According to this configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, by performing a timer interrupt waiting process for a predetermined number of times in the reel control process, the process waits until a predetermined period elapses. Thus, it is possible to reliably secure the time required for the control associated with the return to the state.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can perform various processes including an initial setting process for performing a return process for returning to a control state before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is started. In the state where the symbol combination causing the winning in 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the third stop operation is continued, and the third stop operation is ended, When the power supply is started, in the initial setting process, the process of determining the operation states of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R based on the determined data is not performed, and after the initial setting process ends and before the power supply is stopped. In the processing (reel control processing) after returning to the control state, the operation state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is determined based on the determined data.

  According to this configuration, in the initial setting process, the process of determining the operation state of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not performed, and after the return process ends, the process returns to the control state before the power supply was stopped. Since the processing for determining the operation states of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed, the return processing can be simplified.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and includes any changes or additions without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

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

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by the occurrence of a prize. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility values may be applied.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 12 Game auxiliary display 12a Advantageous section notification LED
41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
Deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Game control means for controlling the game,
Effect control means for controlling the effect,
Derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
With
The game control means, after the display result is derived on all the variable display units, and after the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit which is the variable display unit from which the display result was derived last is released A prize determination means for performing a prize determination to determine whether the display result combination is a prize display result combination in which a prize occurs,
The effect control means,
A prize notification effect execution means capable of executing a prize information effect when it is determined by the prize determination that the combination is the prize display result combination;
Operation information suggestion effect means for executing an operation information suggestion effect indicating operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means,
A privilege suggestion means for executing a privilege suggestion effect suggesting information on granting a privilege,
Including
The prize determination means determines that the prize display result combination is derived, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued, and the final variable display is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the section is released, the winning determination is performed,
The winning display result combination is derived, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped while the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the derivation corresponding to the final variable display section is performed. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in a state in which the operation of the operation means is released, a period from the start of the power supply to the slot machine to the time when the winning determination is performed is determined by the winning display result combination. The operation of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is performed without stopping the power supply to the slot machine while the operation of the derivation operation unit corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued. Is released, the winning determination is performed after the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is released. Is set to be longer than the period of up to,
The winning notification effect execution means,
The winning display result combination is derived, and the power supply to the slot machine is stopped without stopping the power supply to the slot machine in a state where the operation of the deriving operation means corresponding to the final variable display unit is continued, and the final variable display unit is supported. When the operation of the deriving operation means is released, the winning notification effect is executed in the first mode,
The winning display result combination is derived, the power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the final variable display section is continued, and the operation of the derivation operation means is released. When the power supply to the slot machine is started in the state, the winning notification effect is executed in the second mode,
When the power supply to the slot machine is stopped and the power supply is restarted when the operation information suggestion effect is executed and the privilege suggestion effect is executed, the operation information suggestion effect is restarted while the operation information suggestion effect is restarted. A slot machine that does not resume bonus suggestions.

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