JP2020072836A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine which can avoid a state advantageous to a player even if the player has not performed a stop operation following notified pressing order.SOLUTION: Main control means controls such that: in a preparation state for an AT game, AT is started if the game stays in RT3; and, in the preparation state of the AT game, AT is not started if the game is switched from non-RT to RT1 or switched from RT1 to RT2, but AT is started if the game is switched from RT2 to RT1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  Conventionally, a slot machine has been widely known as one of the gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when the player inserts a specified number of game media such as medals and game balls, the operation of the start switch becomes effective, and when the player operates the start switch in this state, the winning lottery is performed. , A plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols are started to rotate. And when the rotation speed of the reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and when the player operates the stop switch (stop operation), the operated stop switch becomes Stop control of the corresponding reel is performed.

  In other words, when any winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are aligned on the activated line within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. .. On the other hand, when the result of the winning combination lottery is a loss, kicking-off control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is not aligned on the activated line. Then, when all reels are stopped and a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, that winning combination is won, and a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. It This privilege can be given the above-mentioned game medium, or can be played only without inserting the game medium in the next game (replay), until the predetermined end condition is satisfied from the next game. There is a so-called bonus game that makes the player advantageous.

  Further, for example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a main winning portion is internally won for a specific winning combination, the sub controlling portion is in an AT state for a predetermined number of games, and in the AT state, a sub controlling portion. When a small winning combination (hereinafter, also referred to as “pressing order winning combination”) that does not win unless the stop switch is operated in a predetermined pressing order is internally won, the predetermined pressing order is notified. As a result, in the AT state, the push order combination can be won by operating the stop switch in accordance with the notified push order, but in the AT state, the predetermined push order is not announced, so the push order combination is won. There are cases where it cannot be done (so-called missed items). In this way, by controlling whether or not to notify the predetermined pressing order, a state advantageous to the player (AT state) and a state not advantageous (non-AT state) are created.

JP, 2009-178190, A

  In the conventional slot machines, in addition to the above-mentioned AT state, it is well known that an advantageous state such as RT (hereinafter, referred to as “high RT”) in which the winning probability of the re-game combination in the combination lottery is high occurs. .. In other words, if the re-gaming combination is highly likely to be won, more games can be played while the consumption of the game medium is suppressed, so that a bonus game or an AT state is advantageous with a smaller investment of the game medium. The possibility of transitioning to the state arises. Then, in some conventional slot machines, when the "specific symbol combination" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the slot machine shifts to a high RT. In this type of slot machine, when a specific winning combination is won in a combination lottery and the stop switch is operated in a specific pressing order, reel stop control is performed so that the above-mentioned "specific symbol combination" is stopped and displayed. There are also things to do.

  Furthermore, if the player is in the AT state during a high RT, and if he / she wins a push order combination in the role lottery, he / she can easily win the push order combination and does not win the push order combination in the role lottery. However, it is easy for the re-game role to be won, and the consumption of the game medium can be suppressed, so that the number of medals that can be acquired per game is increased. Therefore, in order to make the AT state more advantageous, it is preferable to shift to the AT state after the high RT is reached instead of immediately shifting to the AT state even if the conditions for shifting to the AT state are satisfied.

  Therefore, when the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, when the specific winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery, the push order in which the “specific symbol combination” is displayed is notified to facilitate the shifting to the high RT. It is possible. In this case, the transition to the AT state is at least waiting for winning a specific combination in the combination lottery, so it may be necessary to play the game a plurality of times, but the transition condition to the AT state has already been satisfied. Therefore, it is desirable to notify the "predetermined push order" (the push order in which the push order wins) when the push order wins.

  However, when the "predetermined pushing order" is notified during the period from the satisfaction of the condition for shifting to the AT state to the shift to the AT state (hereinafter, "waiting period"), the player By avoiding the transition to the AT state, it is possible to enjoy the benefit of notifying the "predetermined pushing order" forever. That is, the player performs the stop operation without following the pressing order in which the "specific symbol combination" is displayed, so that the payout of medals due to the winning of the pressing order combination can be received forever.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is possible to prevent an unexpectedly advantageous state from being caused by the player not performing a stop operation in accordance with the informed push order. The purpose is to provide a slot machine that can.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides
Multiple reels,
A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each reel,
A lottery means for conducting a lottery,
Of a plurality of lottery states, a lottery state transition means for shifting from the current lottery state to another lottery state,
An informing means for informing the operation mode of the stop switch,
Based on being in a specific lottery state under a predetermined situation, when the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the lottery means, the notification mode of operation is shifted to a specific game state A game state transition means,
An external signal output means for outputting an external signal relating to the specific game state,
The game state transition means,
Under the predetermined circumstances, when it is possible to shift from the current lottery state to the specific lottery state, in the case of shifting to a predetermined lottery state other than the specific lottery state, it is shifted to the specific game state,
The external signal output means,
An external signal relating to a specific game state is output based on the transition to the specific game state.

Here, the “operation mode” refers to the timing of operating the stop switch or the order in which the stop switch is operated. In addition, as the notification mode of the timing of operating the stop switch, it is also possible to notify the type of the symbol to be pressed, or the information that allows the symbol to be pressed to be recognized (for example, the winning combination Type) may be notified.

  According to the above-mentioned invention, under a predetermined situation, when the current lottery state can be shifted to a specific lottery state, if the predetermined lottery state other than the specific lottery state is transitioned to, a specific game state is entered. Transition. Thereby, by continuing to avoid transition to a specific game state by operating the stop switch in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the player, and continue to enjoy the benefits in a predetermined situation. You can prevent it. However, even if the player operates the stop switch in an operation mode different from the informed operation mode, if the player stays in the current lottery state or the like, it does not shift to a specific game state. Even if you make a mistake in the operation, there is room to start the specific game state after shifting to the specific lottery state.

Further, the present invention is the above-mentioned invention,
In the particular lottery state, the probability that the particular lottery result is obtained by the lottery means is higher than the probability that the particular lottery result is obtained in another lottery state.

  According to the above-described invention, the probability of obtaining a specific lottery result in a specific lottery state is set to be the highest among a plurality of lottery states. In the case of a winning role, the player can start a specific game state in the most advantageous lottery state.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an unexpectedly advantageous state from occurring because the player does not perform the stop operation in accordance with the notified pushing order.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing the outer appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol array of each reel provided in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the same slot machine. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram illustrating pin assignment of an external common terminal board for outputting a signal from the slot machine to the outside. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a connection between the slot machine and the test device, and contents of signals exchanged. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of a winning combination lottery table that defines the winning probability of each winning combination in the winning combination drawing of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the types of winning combinations in the winning combination lottery of the slot machine and the condition device corresponding to each winning combination. It is an explanatory view for explaining the types of winning combinations in the winning combination lottery of the slot machine and the condition device corresponding to each winning combination. It is an explanatory view for explaining the types of winning combinations in the winning combination lottery of the slot machine and the condition device corresponding to each winning combination. It is an explanatory view for explaining types of condition devices and their symbol combinations in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining types of condition devices and their symbol combinations in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining types of condition devices and their symbol combinations in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining types of condition devices and their symbol combinations in the same slot machine. FIG. 36 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the RT state in the role lottery of the slot machine and the transition conditions therefor. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the game state in the role lottery of the same slot machine and the transition conditions. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a lottery table used in an AT lottery in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining a display mode of the push order notified by the main control means and the sub control means of the slot machine, and a winning combination corresponding to each push order. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modified example of a display mode at the time of notifying a pressing order by the main control means of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining main ones of the commands transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means of the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining main ones of the commands transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means of the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the effect group number transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub control means. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modified example of the effect group number transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub control means. It is a timing chart for explaining the transmission timing of the command transmitted from the main control means of the slot machine to the sub control means and the notification timing of the operation sequence of the stop switch. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a signal output from the output port of the slot machine to the test device. It is an explanatory view for explaining a part of the contents of information stored in the memory of the main control means of the slot machine. It is the flowchart which shows the contents of the game progress main processing which the main control means of the slot machine which relates to this invention executes in order to control the progress of the game. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game start process performed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state process performed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state process performed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the reel rotation start preparation process performed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game completion check process performed in the game progress main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the BB operation management process performed in the game completion check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of RB operation management processing performed in the game completion check processing of FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the detailed contents of a 2-byte time waiting process executed in the RB operation management process of FIG. 32. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of an interrupt waiting process executed in the 2-byte time waiting process of FIG. 33. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of RT state transfer processing performed in the game completion check processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state transition process performed in the game completion check process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the game state transition process performed in the game completion check process of FIG. It is a flowchart showing the contents of a timer interrupt process executed by the main control means of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the detailed contents of test signal output processing performed by the same timer interruption processing. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of the test signal output by the same timer interruption process. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of a modified example of the reel rotation start preparation processing shown in FIG. 29. 40 is a flowchart showing the contents of a modification of the test signal output processing shown in FIG. 39. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of sub power-on processing which is executed when power is turned on in the sub control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the 1 command process performed in the same sub power-on process. It is a flow chart which shows the detailed contents of the processing at the time of a start switch operation performed within 1 command processing in the processing at the time of sub power-on. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the stop operation reception time process performed at the time of the 1st-3rd stop operation reception performed in 1 command process in the same sub power-on process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an external front view of a slot machine 10 which is an embodiment of the present invention. The housing of the slot machine 10 is composed of a box body for accommodating various devices therein, and a front door that is openably and closably provided on the front surface of the box body. A front panel 20 is provided on the front door, and a display window 21 is formed substantially in the center thereof. Inside the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C and 40R that are rotatably provided are provided so that the design printed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel can be visually recognized from the display window 21.

  The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are installed so that the respective rotation axes are aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction. The shape of each reel is a ring shape, and a strip-shaped reel tape on which one design is printed is attached to each of the 20 design regions equally divided on the outer peripheral surface. Then, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, from the display window 21, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel can be visually recognized from the 20 symbols printed on each reel. ing. That is, in the display window 21, 3 [symbols] × 3 [reels] = total of 9 symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, of the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the position at which the uppermost symbol is stopped (also referred to as a stop display position) is the upper stage U, the center. The position where the symbols are stopped and displayed is referred to as the middle stage M, and the position where the lowermost symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as the lower stage D.

Further, in the display window 21, one winning line L (also referred to as an effective line) is defined that crosses the lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R. The winning line L is a line that serves as a reference for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of predetermined combinations (described later) has been stopped and displayed. That is, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the reels are stopped and displayed at the stop display positions (the lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R) through which the pay line L passes. If a combination of three symbols arranged side by side corresponds to any of the winning combinations, that winning combination is won. In the following, when it is simply described that “the symbol combination is stopped and displayed” or “the symbols (or the symbol combination) are arranged”, the symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the pay line L. Means The lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R are also referred to as "winning stop position".

  In addition to the display window 21, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and indicators for informing the player of various information regarding the game. Below the display window 21, bet number (bet number) display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c, a credit number indicator 27, and an acquired number indicator 28 are provided in order from the left in FIG. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c display the number of medals bet on one game. Here, when one medal is bet, only the bet number display lamp 26a is lit, when two medals are bet, the bet number display lamps 26a and 26b are lit and three medals are bet. And the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b and 26c are turned on.

  A medal bet for playing a game on the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, and may be a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, or a non-contact type IC. It may be information indicating the value recorded on a recording medium such as a coin or a coin having a built-in IC chip. In the slot machine 10, when three medals are bet, a game can be played once, and the winning line L is set as an active line. The credit number indicator 27 is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment indicator and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, the data stored in the main control means 100 described later can be rewritten). The number of medals stored in the memory (RWM: read / write memory) is displayed. In this embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be credited is 50. The acquired number display 28 is a 2-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the result of the game.

  On the lower side of the front panel 20 described above, an operation panel section 30 which is formed substantially horizontally over the entire width of the slot machine 10 and protrudes toward the player is provided. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30. Further, a selector for selecting medals is provided inside the slot machine 10, and when a medal sensor (insertion sensor) provided in the selector detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, a main unit to be described later will be described. The medal detection signal is output to the control means 100. The main control means 100 counts the number of inserted medals and detects anomalies such as fraudulent acts when inserting medals, based on the input medal detection signal.

  Betting switches 34 and 35 for betting credited medals on the slot machine 10 (in other words, setting the bet number) are provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30. The 1-bet switch 34 bets only one of the medals credited each time it is operated, as a betting target for the game. The maximum bet switch 35 bets the maximum number (a specified number) of medals that can be bet in the current game among the credited medals, as a betting target in the game. Here, in the slot machine 10, the specified number is three. Further, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 in a state where the specified number of medals have been bet, the inserted medal is stored in the credit. When a specified number of medals are bet and the number of medals stored in the credit reaches the upper limit value (50), the medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 32, the medals will be described later. It is returned to the tray 61 from the outlet 60.

A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front of the operation panel unit 30. The operation of the start switch 36 becomes effective when the player has bet a specified number of medals on the slot machine 10. However, when the re-play combination described later is won, the bet number bet on the previous game (game in which the re-play combination is won) is automatically bet, and the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c are defined. Only the number of lights is turned on, and the operation of the start switch 36 for the next game becomes effective. When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 in this state, the medal may be returned to the tray 61, or may be stored until the credit upper limit value is reached.

  When the player tilts the start switch 36 while the operation of the start switch 36 is enabled, the three reels 40L, 40C and 40R start rotating. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are basically changed (scrolled) from the top to the bottom in the display window 21, but during the freeze effect described later, the symbols are displayed. May change from bottom to top.

  Stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are provided in the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30 in correspondence with the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are so-called self-illuminating push button switches, and have a structure in which the push button portion emits light and its emission color can change. For example, when the operation of the stop switch is disabled (not accepted), the push button part of the stop switch has a red emission color, and when it is enabled (acceptable), the blue emission color. Becomes The stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R have a condition that the rotation speed of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has reached a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, which is also simply referred to as "constant speed"). Operator's operation becomes effective. While the player's operation on the stop switch is disabled, the stop switch may be turned off instead of being illuminated in red.

  When the left stop switch 37L is pushed during the game, reel stop control of the left reel 40L is performed in the game to stop the rotation, and when the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the middle reel is pushed. When the reel stop control of 40C is performed to stop the rotation and the right stop switch 37R is pushed, the reel stop control of the right reel 40R is performed to stop the rotation. In addition, hereinafter, the first operation of the stop switch after all the reels start rotating is referred to as a first stop operation, the second operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last operation is referred to as a third stop operation. When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R stop, the center positions of the three symbol areas stopped and displayed in the display window 21 among the 20 symbol areas set on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are in the display window 21. It is stopped so as to coincide with the respective central positions of the upper stage U, the middle stage M and the lower stage D set to. Here, the position where the center position of the symbol area and the center position of the stop display position match is referred to as a fixed position.

  A clearing switch 33 is provided on the left side of the operation panel unit 30. When operated within the medal bet reception period, all the bet medals and credited medals are refunded, and the credit number display device is displayed. The value displayed on 27 becomes "0". Here, during the bet acceptance period of medals, for example, after all reels are stopped (when medals are paid out, after the payout of medals is finished), a prescribed number of medals are bet and the start switch 36 is set. Until the operation becomes effective. When the clearing switch 33 is operated once, the bet medals and all credited medals are refunded. For example, there are bet medals and credit bet medals. If the clearing switch 33 is operated at this time, only the bet medals are refunded, and in this state (the state where the medals are not bet), the credit is given when the clearing switch 33 is operated again. All medals may be paid out. In addition, when the re-play role is won in one game and the clearing switch 33 is operated when the re-play is to be performed in the next game, only the credited medals are refunded and the re-play is executed as it is. It should be possible.

  Below the operation panel unit 30, a lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters used as a motif are drawn is arranged. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided in the lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, and the combination of the three symbols stopped and displayed along the pay line L corresponds to the winning combination, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is credited. Or the medal payout device installed inside the slot machine 10 is activated (specifically, the hopper motor is driven), and among the medals stored in the hopper of the medal payout device, the prize is won. The number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Further, when the clearing switch 33 is operated while the medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. The medals paid out from the medal payout opening 60 are stored in the tray 61. Sound transmission holes 62R, 62L are provided on the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, respectively, for passing sounds emitted from speakers 64R, 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to the outside. There is.

  An image display device 70 including a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. The image display device 70 is not limited to the liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the device allows the player to visually recognize the image information and the character information during the game. This image display device 70 is a game history, an effect image displayed during the game, an effect image for notifying the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode (operation timing or operation order) of the stop switch, and the original slot machine. It is possible to display an effect image or the like according to the progress of the game (medal bet → operation of start switch 36 → rotation of reels → operation of stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R → stop rotation of all reels). Above the image display device 70, reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped in a predetermined pattern according to a case where a winning combination is won or a state where medals are easily paid out by a game. A blinking effect lamp 72 is provided.

[Explanation of symbols and symbol arrangements]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of the symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2A, 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. In each symbol, one symbol is printed in each symbol region divided into 20 equal parts in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the types of symbols displayed in each symbol area include a "red 7" symbol and a "white 7" symbol that represent the numeral 7 in red and white, and "BAR". "Bar" pattern with the letters "", yellow bell motif "bell" pattern, light blue plum motif "Replay A" pattern and purple plum motif "Replay B" There are designs, "watermelon A" and "watermelon B" designs with a green watermelon motif, "cherry" designs with a red cherry motif, and "blank" designs with a large tree motif.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are predetermined in each symbol area of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, and The type code of the symbol corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. As for the symbol number of each reel and the corresponding type code, the slot machine 10 recognizes the symbol displayed at each stop display position (upper U, middle M, lower D) of the display window 21, and performs reel stop control described later. Referenced when doing. Each of the reel tapes shown in FIG. 2A shows a state in which the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and developed, and the reel tapes are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. When, the symbols of the symbol numbers "0" and "1" are consecutive.

[Explanation of control means]
Next, a control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 is composed of a main control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game and a sub control means 200 for controlling the effect of the game. The main control means 100 controls the progress of the game according to the operation of the player, and the sub-control means 200 performs effects and various information executed in association with the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means 100. Control the notification of. Note that the transmission of information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control unit 200. It is not sent directly to the main control means 100.

<< Description of main control means >>
<Hardware configuration of main control means and its periphery>
The main control means 100 has a CPU, ROM, RWM, random number generation means (random number circuit), timer count means (timer circuit), and I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is formed on one board. Here, the CPU described above includes an accumulator (A register) for performing an operation, a plurality of general-purpose registers (B register, C register, D register, E register, H register and L register), and a flag register. ing. Each of these registers is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). Of the general-purpose registers, the B and C registers, the D and E registers, and the H and L registers can be used as a pair and used as 16-bit (2 byte) registers. When two general-purpose registers are used as a pair, the two letters representing each register are collectively shown. For example, when the H register and the L register are used as a pair, they are referred to as the HL register.

  Further, each bit of the flag register is a flag indicating a state related to the calculation result by the CPU, but the flag register of the present embodiment includes a carry flag, a zero flag and a second zero flag. Here, the carry flag is a flag that becomes "1" when a carry occurs when an operation (addition) is performed and when a carry occurs when an operation (subtraction) is performed. The zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the calculation result becomes "0". The second zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the zero flag becomes "1" and when a predetermined operation (LD instruction) is performed. In FIG. 3, the same components as those shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The random number generation means generates a random number used when performing various kinds of lottery, and the timer count means generates an interrupt request signal based on the count value of the clock signal for operating the CPU and the like. Further, the I / O port includes operation means 300, various lamps, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R, blocker 45, hopper motor 46, payout sensor 47, door switch 48, setting. A signal is output to each component such as the door switch 49 and the external centralized terminal board 84, and a signal from each component is input. In addition to the lamps shown in FIG. 1, the various lamps include, for example, the setting display 81 provided on the main control board described above. The setting display 81 is composed of one 7-segment display and displays set values (1 to 6) described later.

Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when an index (member to be detected) provided at the reference position of the corresponding reel is detected, its detection signal is detected. Is output to the main control means 100. Thereby, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotational position of the reel (and thus the symbol displayed in the display window 21) based on the step number of the stepping motor that started counting from the position of the index.

  The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal payout device (not shown) provided with a hopper for storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and a drive signal output from the main control means 100 for the stored medals. According to the above, the medal payout port 60 is ejected. The payout sensor 47 detects a medal paid out by driving the hopper motor 46, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in a selector provided inside the slot machine 10 and forms or releases a medal flow path in accordance with an on / off signal from the main control means 100. When the blocker 45 is on, a medal flow path is formed, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are stored in the hopper of the medal payout device. On the other hand, when the blocker 45 is off, the medal flow path is not formed, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are discharged from the medal payout opening 60. The door switch 48 detects the opening and closing of the front door described above and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects opening / closing of a setting door that covers a setting change key switch 92 and a reset / setting switch 93 for opening / closing a setting value, which will be described later, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. To do.

  The external centralized terminal board 84 relays information about the game currently being played by the slot machine 10 to various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external device such as an external game information display device or a hall computer. Here, in the signal output from the external centralized terminal board 84, a medal insertion signal in which the same number of pulse signals as the number of bets bet (bet) on the game based on the operation of the start switch 36 are output, the prize winning A medal payout signal that outputs the same number of pulse signals as the number of medals paid out based on the winning of the winning combination, an RB signal that turns on during a BB game described later, and an on state during an AT game described below. BB signal and RT signal, a security signal that is turned on when a fraudulent activity is detected in the slot machine 10, and a door open signal that is turned on when the front door of the slot machine 10 is opened. is there. The RB signal is turned on for a predetermined time when the AT game hits first (described later).

  FIG. 4A shows pin assignments of a signal output connector (a connector for outputting a signal to an external device) included in the external centralized terminal board 84. As shown in this figure, the signal output from each pin of the signal output connector is a medal insertion signal for pin 1, a medal payout signal for pin 2, an RB signal for pin 3, and a BB signal for pin 4. Pin 5 is an RT signal, pin 7 is a security signal, and pin 8 is a door open signal. It should be noted that one terminal of the relay circuit corresponding to each of pins 1 to 5, 7 and 8 is connected to the external centralized terminal board 84, and the other terminal of each relay is pin 6 (relay). Common). With this, it becomes possible to output each signal by applying a signal voltage to each pin individually from the external device side and grounding the 6th pin on the external device side.

  A signal from the main control means 100 to the external centralized terminal board 84 is output from the output port 5 provided on the main control board. The output port 5 is composed of a latch circuit that holds 8-bit data D0 to D7. The names of the signals output from each bit are as shown in FIG. Is a medal payout signal, D2 is an RB signal, D3 is a BB signal, D4 is an RT signal, D6 is a security signal, and D7 is a door open signal. Further, the bit D5 is unused.

Since the RB signal is turned on during the BB game as described above, if there is a data counter that displays the number of times the RB game (described later) is started based on this signal, the RB
The start number of BB games is displayed at the position where the start number of games is displayed. Also, the RB signal and the BB signal are both turned on when the AT game is started, but the RB signal is turned off after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed, whereas the BB signal is the AT game. Turns off when is finished. Further, the RT signal outputs the same signal as the BB signal. In consideration of the case where the 5th pin (RT signal) is unused in the external device connected to the external centralized terminal board 84, the AT game is also performed on the 4th pin (BB signal). It outputs a signal indicating that.

  Further, when the BB signal is turned on (that is, during the AT game), the so-called bonus lamp is turned on by the processing of the main control means 100 to notify that BB01 has been won. For example, the BB signal may be turned off before the winning of BB01. If the BB signal is turned off before the bonus lamp lights up, the winning of BB01 will be detected by the player, and therefore, for example, when performing an effect that raises the player's expectation, the interest of the effect is reduced. This is because it will come off.

  On the other hand, when the bonus lamp is not provided and the fact that BB01 has been won is notified on the image display device 70, the BB signal is turned off even after the notification and even before the winning of BB01. It is desirable not to This is because the notification by the image display device 70 can be independently controlled by the sub-control unit 200. Therefore, even if the image display device 70 notifies the winning of BB01, it is possible that BB01 is not actually won. This is because sex cannot be excluded.

  If the BB signal is turned on by satisfying the start condition of the game state 3 (AT), the BB signal is not turned off until the end condition of the AT game is satisfied even if the RT state falls. Is desirable. Further, when both the BB signal and the RB signal are on, when the power is cut off, it is desirable to turn off the respective signals and turn them on again when the power is restored. Further, when both the BB signal and the RB signal are on, when the power is cut off, each signal is turned off, and when the set value is changed when the power is restored, the off state is maintained. May be.

  Further, although the external integrated terminal board 84 is provided with a relay circuit corresponding to each signal to be output, for example, a photocoupler may be used instead of the relay circuit.

  The operation means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92, and a reset / setting switch 93 provided inside the slot machine 10 in addition to various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. including. The power switch 91 is a switch for turning on / off the power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 is a switch that has a keyhole and is turned on or off by rotating a setting change key inserted in the keyhole. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push-button switch that is operated when an error is detected and the error state is restored or when a set value described later is changed.

Further, the main control means 100 has a structure capable of transmitting and receiving various signals to and from a test device for testing whether or not the slot machine 10 remarkably arouses the player's aspirations. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 100 is connected to the test apparatus 500 via an interface board (hereinafter referred to as “I / F board”) 400. The test apparatus 500 is necessary for the main control unit 100 to control the progress of the game, such as signals output from the various switches of the operation unit 300 described above and output signals of the reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R. And outputs a different operation signal to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control unit 100 tests the signals output to the various controlled devices (LED, stepping motor, hopper motor, etc.) shown in FIG. 3 according to the operation signal output from the test apparatus 500. It also outputs to the device 500.

  Further, the main control means 100 outputs to the test device 500 the winning number determined according to the operation signal from the test device 500 and the operating state indicating the type of game being executed. The winning number and the signal relating to the operating state will be described in detail later.

<Function block of main control means>
Next, the functional blocks of the main control means 100 will be described. The main control means 100, the winning combination determination means 110, the freeze control means 120, the reel control means 130, the state control means 140, the notification game control means 150, the winning determination means 160, the abnormality detection means 170, It includes a control command transmitting means 180, an external signal transmitting means 190, and a test signal transmitting / receiving means 195. The function of each unit described below is realized by the CPU constituting the main control unit 100 executing the control program stored in the ROM.

(Explanation of means for determining winning roles)
The winning combination determination means 110 determines the winning combination by lottery (role lottery) based on a random number (numerical value range: 0 to 65535) generated by a random number generation means included in the main control means 100. Here, there are roughly three types of winning combinations, that is, a bonus (BB), a re-game, and a winning combination, and these winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as “BB combination”, “re-playing combination” and “winning combination”). When the player wins the prize, a predetermined privilege is given to the player. That is, when the re-gaming combination wins, the game can be played again without inserting a medal only in the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without throwing a medal when the re-game role is won is called a re-game. When the winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

  When a BB combination wins, a BB game (hereinafter also referred to as a "special game") in which RB games advantageous to the player are continuously started from the next game until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied is performed. Be seen. Here, the BB game ending condition is stipulated that the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number out of the number not exceeding 465 is paid out, and in the present embodiment, it is paid out during the BB game. When the number of medals exceeds 456, the BB game end condition is satisfied. The RB game is a game in which a winning combination is won with an extremely high probability until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied. Here, the ending condition of the RB game is a predetermined number of winnings within the number of times that does not exceed 8 or a predetermined number of times within which the number of games does not exceed 12 after the start of the RB game. It is stipulated that the number of times is performed, and in the present embodiment, a re-playing role or a winning combination is won twice in the RB game, or two games are played after the RB game is started, When any one of the conditions is satisfied, the condition for ending the RB game is satisfied. Then, when the ending condition of the RB game is satisfied, the RB game is started again from the next game, and the RB game is repeated until the BB game is finished. In addition, when the ending condition of the BB game is satisfied while the RB game is being executed, the RB game is also ended by the game in which the ending condition of the BB game is satisfied, and the next game is normal (non-internal). A game is played.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows a lottery table that defines the winning probability of each winning combination. The lottery table shown in FIG. 6 shows the number of random number values (hereinafter, referred to as “register”) to be won among all the random number values (65536) that can be generated by the random number generation means for each winning combination. Shows. Therefore, the value obtained by dividing the number registered with each winning combination by 65536 is the winning probability of that winning combination. In the lottery performed by the winning combination determination means 110, BB01 which is a BB combination, re-game-A to I which is a re-gaming combination, and winning-A1 to I which is a winning combination are defined as a winning combination.

Further, six RT states of non-RT and RT1 to 5 are defined, and the winning probability of the winning combination described above differs depending on each RT state. Here, non-RT and RT1 to 3 are in a state in which the BB role is not won in the role lottery (non-internal), and RT4 is in a state in which the BB role is won but not won (inside). , RT5 is in BB game. The RT state shifts according to a predetermined shift condition, and the determination of whether the shift condition is satisfied and the shift destination are controlled by the RT state shift means 142 described later.

  As for the winning combination in each RT state, there is a possibility of winning the BB combination, the re-play-A, and the winning-A to H in the non-RT, and the BB combination, the re-play-A, B1 in the RT1. ~ B5, E, F, winning-A ~ H may be won. In RT2, there is a possibility that the winning combination of BB, replay-A, C1 to C5, E, F, and winning-A to H will be won. At RT3, there is a possibility that the winning combination of BB, re-game-D1 to D3, E, F, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, and winning-A to H will be won. At RT4, there is a possibility that the winning combination of BB, re-game-A, and winning-A to H will be won. In RT5, re-game-I or winning-I is always won (probability of winning is 100%).

  Here, in the non-RT and RT1 to RT3, among the 74 register numbers associated with BB01, 20 is a register number to be won together with a prize-F described below, and 30 is a table to be won together with a prize-G described below. Is a number. Therefore, the number of BB01 independently won is 24. In addition, among the 596 register numbers associated with the prize-F, 20 is the register number to be won together with BB01, so the register number to be independently won by the prize-F is 572. Further, among the 160 numbers associated with the prize-G, 30 is the number to be won together with BB01, and thus the number to be won independently by the prize-G is 130.

  A corresponding winning number is given to each of the above-mentioned winning combinations, and when any one winning combination is determined by the winning combination, the winning number corresponding to the determined winning combination is determined by the RWM as a result of the winning combination. It is stored in a predetermined storage area. Here, the winning numbers include a winning number for winning a prize and a winning number for replaying a game, which are given to each winning combination in the lottery table shown in FIG. 6, and a winning number for a winning prize is 1 for BB01. Has been granted. Also, for the re-games-A to I and the prize-A1 to I, the winning / re-game winning numbers 1 to 52 are given. In addition, the winning combination number 0 indicates that BB01 has not been won, and the winning / replaying winning number 0 indicates that the result of the winning lottery has been lost.

  Further, in each RT state, the (combined) winning probability of the re-gaming combination in the non-RT, RT1 and RT2 is about 1 / 7.33, and the winning probability of the re-gaming combination in RT3 is about 1 / 1.53, The winning probability of the re-game combination at RT4 is about 1 / 1.94, and the winning probability of the re-game combination at RT5 is about 1/1024. In the non-internal, the winning probability of the replay role in RT3 is dramatically higher than in other RT states, so you can play while suppressing the consumption of medals, and the chance of winning the BB role with a small investment Therefore, it can be said that the player is in an advantageous state.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, further five lottery tables having a winning probability different from the winning probability in the lottery table shown in FIG. 6 are provided, and are used for a game by a setting change key 93 and a reset / setting switch 94 described later. A lottery table can be specified. That is, one unique number among numbers 1 to 6 (corresponding to setting values 1 to 6) is assigned to each lottery table in advance, and is set by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94. The lottery table corresponding to the set values (1 to 6) is used for the game.

A predetermined condition device is defined for each winning combination shown in FIG. 6, and when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated and operated. The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations (which will be described later in detail) corresponding to the condition device are aligned on the winning line L (that is, so that the winning combination can be won). In addition, one condition device may be associated with one winning combination, or a plurality of condition devices may be associated with one winning combination. Further, in the following description, that the symbol combinations are aligned on the pay line L is also simply referred to as “the symbol combinations are aligned”.

  7 to 9 show the relationship between the winning combination and the condition device that operates. Here, FIG. 7A shows a condition device which operates when the BB combination is won, and FIGS. 7B to 9 show condition devices which operate when the re-gaming combination and the winning combination are won. .. As shown in FIG. 7A, the condition device that operates when the BB combination wins is BB01, and once the condition device BB01 operates, the condition that remains active until the BB combination wins is maintained. This state is called "inside" or "carrying over the bonus flag".

  On the other hand, when the re-playing role or the winning combination is won in the role lottery, the condition device (see FIG. 7B to FIG. 9) corresponding to the winning combination is activated, but the winning game is determined. At the end of, the activated conditioner returns to the inoperative state. Further, for a winning combination associated with a plurality of condition devices, if the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the condition devices is prepared, the winning combination is won.

  Next, FIG. 10 to FIG. 13 show symbol combinations associated with each condition device. FIG. 10 (a) shows the symbol combination associated with the condition device "BB01", and FIG. 10 (b) and FIG. 11 are the symbol combinations associated with the condition device "re-game 01" to "re-game 13". Indicates. 12 and 13 show symbol combinations associated with the condition devices "winning prize 01" to "winning prize 24". As shown in these drawings, one or a plurality of symbol combinations are associated with each condition device, and when any of the associated symbol combinations is prepared, the corresponding winning combination is awarded. Become.

  For example, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 (see FIG. 10 (a)) is prepared, the BB game starts from the next game, and the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the re-games 01 to 13 (FIG. 10 (b) and When (see FIG. 11) is complete, a replay game is performed. In addition, when the symbol combination (see FIGS. 12 and 13) corresponding to any of the prizes 01 to 24 is prepared, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 01 to 03 and 24 are arranged, 9 pieces are arranged, when the symbol combination corresponding to the prizes 04 to 08 is arranged, 1 piece, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the prizes 09 to 23 are arranged. If you do, 3 medals will be paid out.

  In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the symbol names on the respective reels are described in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the symbols are enclosed in brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to “1” of the replay game 02 shown in FIG. 10B is expressed as “white 7-red 7-replay B”. In addition, FIG. 13 illustrates the symbol combinations of the specific symbols 01 to 03 that can be displayed under a specific situation, but these symbol combinations are defective patterns that do not correspond to any condition device. Is one of. These symbol combinations will be described in detail later.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control means 120 executes a so-called freeze effect in which the progress of the game is delayed after the start switch 36 is operated. The execution timing of the freeze effect in the present embodiment is from the time when the start switch 36 is operated until the reel starts rotating, or the time when the reel starts rotating until the operation of the stop switch can be accepted. , Until the operation of the stop switch can be accepted until each stop switch is operated, from the time when all reels stop rotating until the next game can be started, etc. is there.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a freezing effect, the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are appropriately rotated to provide an effect (reel effect) for improving the enjoyment of the game, and the freeze control means 120 performs the freezing effect. In addition to determining whether or not to execute, the type of reel effect to be executed may be determined in some cases. As the type of reel effect, for example, the reel is rotated in a direction opposite to the normal rotation, the reel is rotated by a predetermined number of symbols to display a specific symbol combination, or a predetermined reel of a plurality of reels is stopped. It is conceivable to put the other reel in a rotating state, change the rotation speed of the reel, or change the operation of the reel in accordance with the operation of the player. Further, as the predetermined condition for executing the freeze by the freeze control means 120, a predetermined result can be obtained by a lottery, a game advantageous to a player such as a BB game or an AT game is started, or these It can be mentioned that the game is over.

  The freeze period for performing the freeze effect is set after the so-called wait period (the shortest time from when the reel starts rotating in the previous game to when the reel can start rotating in the next game. For example, 4.1 seconds). Alternatively, the wait period may be included in the setting. When the wait period is included, it is determined whether the freeze effect ends during the wait period, and when it ends, a mode in which the freeze period is set after the wait period has elapsed, or the remaining wait period after the freeze effect ends The mode of resuming is described. Alternatively, such a determination process can be omitted by previously providing a freeze period longer than the wait period.

(Description of reel control means)
The reel control means 130 drives and controls the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. That is, when the player operates the start lever 36 to start the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, and when the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R reach the above-described constant speed, Stay fast. When any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more accurately, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, if the reel provided with 20 symbols on each reel as in the present embodiment is to stop the rotation of the reel within 190 milliseconds from the state of constant speed (80 rotations / minute), 80 (rotation) / 60 (seconds) × 0.19 (seconds) × 20 (design) = about 5.067 The reel may be stopped before the design turns. However, the reel control means 130 does not stop the symbols passing through the stop display position (winning stop position) through which the pay line L passes when the stop switch is operated, at the winning stop position.

  Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, one of the symbols passing through the winning stop position from the symbol located on the upstream side to the symbol located on the four upstream sides is won. It can be stopped at the stop position. Here, when the stop switch is operated, the range from "one symbol located upstream of the symbol passing through the winning stop position to four symbols located upstream" is "stop control range" Also called.

  When any winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the reel so that the symbol combination of the winning combination corresponding to the winning number stops on the pay line L. (The so-called pull-in control is performed). However, when the symbols constituting the winning combination are not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so that a winning combination other than the winning combination is not won (so-called kick-out control is performed).

Here, in each symbol combination shown in FIG. 10 (b) to FIG. 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-games 01 to 07, 09 and the winning 01 to 06 is the symbol arrangement and stop control range of each reel shown in FIG. Because of this, there is no omission because it can always be aligned on the payline L. On the other hand, the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 08 and the winnings 07 to 24 may be missed.

  However, even if it is a symbol combination corresponding to winning 07-24, if the winning combination in which a plurality of condition devices operates, it is possible to arrange the symbol combination corresponding to any of the condition devices to win the winning combination. Becomes In other words, by operating a combination of a plurality of condition devices that may cause a miss, it is possible to eliminate the miss as a winning combination. For example, when the winning-H shown in FIG. 9 is determined as the winning combination, the condition devices for winning 07 and 08 are activated. At this time, the symbol combination corresponding to the prize 07 and the symbol combination corresponding to the prize 08 may be missed if the individual symbol combinations are seen, but if both symbol combinations are taken into consideration, one of them will be dropped. The symbol combination corresponding to the condition device can be arranged on the pay line L (that is, the winning-H can be surely won).

  Further, the re-games-B1 to D3 (winning numbers 2 to 14) and the re-games-G1 to G3 (winning numbers 17 to 19) shown in FIG. 7B, and the re-games-H1 to I (showing FIG. 8). If any of the winning numbers 20 to 23), the winning numbers A1 to C6 (winning numbers 20 to 41), and the winning numbers E1 to E6 (winning numbers 43 to 48) shown in FIG. 130 changes the symbol combination which performs the pull-in control preferentially according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R (hereinafter, also referred to as “push sequence”). For example, if the first condition device and the second condition device are activated when a winning combination is determined by a lottery, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated by being pushed forward, The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device, but when the reverse operation is performed, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device.

  In this way, winning combinations with different symbol combinations that perform pull-in control according to the pressing order of the stop switch are also called pressing winning combinations, and re-play-B1 to D3 and re-gaming-G1 to G3 are pressed in order to replay and win. -The roles such as A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6 and E1 to E6 are also referred to as push order bells.

  Here, FIG. 7 (b) to FIG. 9 described above show the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination (condition device) that is the target of the pull-in control according to the pressing order. In these figures, as the pressing order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, left → middle → right are pressed in order 1 (forward pressing), left → right → middle are pressed in order 2 (scissors pressed), middle → left → right. Press order 3 (middle order), middle → right → left order 4 (reverse middle press), right → left → middle press order 5 (reverse scissor press), right → middle → left order 6 (reverse press) ). Then, for the condition device that operates when the winning combination is specified, mark the operating device that is the target of the pull-in control with "●", "○" or "◎" for each pressing order. There is.

  For example, when the re-play-A is determined as the winning combination, the condition devices of the re-play 01 and 02 are activated, but the re-play 01 corresponds to all of the push orders 1 to 6 (that is, regardless of the push order). The symbol combination is the target of attraction-in control. When the re-game-B3 is decided as a winning combination, the condition devices of the re-games 01, 02, 05 and 11 are activated, but when the stop switch is operated in the pushing order 1, 2, 4 and the re-play 01. The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to. Further, when the push order 3 is operated, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 05, and when the push order 5 or 6 is operated, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 02 is prioritized. Control is performed.

It should be noted that the mark "◎" or "●" shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicates that the corresponding pressing order may be notified to the player. Further, the mark “⊚” indicates the pressing order that can be notified by the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 described later, and the mark “●” indicates the pressing order that can be notified by the sub control unit 200 described below. ing. It should be noted that the main control means 100 may notify even if the pressing order is marked with "●".

  For example, when the re-game-B1 is determined as a winning combination, the push order 5 in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 05 is controlled to be drawn is notified by the main control means 100. Further, when the re-game-D1 is determined as the winning combination, either the pushing order 1 or 2 in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 01 is pull-in controlled is determined by the main control means 100 and notified. It

  Further, when the re-game-G1 is determined to be a winning combination, one of the push orders 1 to 4 in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 07 are arranged, or the push order 5 or 6 in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 02 are arranged. , Any of the pressing orders is determined by the sub-control unit 200 and notified. This is because the profit given to the player does not change even if the stop switch is operated in any pressing order. That is, even if the stop switch is operated in any pressing order, the re-game combination (re-game 07 or 02) is won.

  On the other hand, when the profit changes depending on the pressing order, it is impossible to determine and notify the pressing order to be notified by the sub-control unit 200. Here, as a specific example in which the profit changes depending on the pushing order, the condition device corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed depending on the pushing order is different, and (1) when the payout number of medals is different, (2) shift There are cases where the RT states are different, (3) whether or not the AT lottery is performed, and (4) when the winning probability of the AT lottery is different.

  Here, as will be described later in detail, in the main control means 100, the notification of the pressing order is performed by displaying a number corresponding to the pressing order to be notified on the acquired number display 28 (see FIG. 1), and the sub-control means. In 200, the image display device 70 (see FIG. 1) is displayed by displaying an image indicating the pressing order.

  Further, in FIG. 9, for example, when winning-E1 or E2 is determined as a winning combination, the stop switch is pressed forward (pushing order 1) or scissors (pressing order 2) (that is, the left stop switch 37L). When the first stop operation is performed), the reel control means 130 preferentially pulls in the symbol combination corresponding to any of the condition devices for winning 09-12. As a result, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the condition devices for winning 09 to 12 is surely aligned on the winning line L.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch is normally pressed (push order 3) or reversely middle pressed (push order 4) (that is, the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped), the reel control means 130 causes the winning 13 to be won. The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device. At this time, if the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the prize 13, that is, if the stop switch is operated when the symbol of the symbol combination corresponding to the prize 13 is not within the stop control range, the reel control means. 130 arranges the symbol combination of the specific symbol 02 on the pay line L. In FIG. 9, performing such reel stop control is represented by writing the number “2” in the “◯” mark.

Further, when the stop switch is pushed in the reverse scissors (push order 5) or the reverse push (the push order 6) (that is, the right stop switch 37R is first stopped), the reel control means 130 causes the winning condition 17. The pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the device. At this time, when the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 17, the reel control means 130 arranges the symbol combination of the specific symbol 03 on the pay line L. In FIG. 9, performing such reel stop control is represented by writing the number “3” in the “◯” mark.

  Similarly, when the player makes a first stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C when the winning combination-E3 or E4 is determined to be the winning combination, one of the symbol combinations of the winning prizes 13 to 16 is always on the winning line L. Get together. On the other hand, when the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L, if the winning combination of winning 09 (at winning-E3 winning) or winning 10 (at winning-E4 winning) is missed, it is specified. The symbol combination of symbol 01 is arranged on the pay line L. In FIG. 9, performing such reel stop control is represented by writing the number “1” in the “◯” mark. Further, when the right stop switch 37R is operated to stop first, if the symbol combination of winning 19 (winning-E3 winning) or winning 20 (winning-E4 winning) is missed, the symbol combination of specific symbol 03 Are on the winning line L.

  Further, when the player makes a first stop operation of the right stop switch 37R when the winning combination-E5 or E6 is determined as the winning combination, the symbol combination of any of the winning prizes 17 to 20 is surely aligned on the winning line L. .. On the other hand, when the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L, if the symbol combination of winning 11 (winning-E5 winning) or winning 12 (winning-E6 winning) is dropped, it is specified. The symbol combination of symbol 01 is arranged on the pay line L. Further, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated for the first stop, if the winning 15 (winning-E5 winning) or winning 16 (winning-E6 winning) symbol combination is missed, the symbol combination of the specific symbol 02 Are on the winning line L.

  Further, when the winning-F is determined as the winning combination in FIG. 9, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 22 regardless of the pressing order. At this time, when the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 22, the symbol combination corresponding to the activated other condition device (winning 07, 08, 21) cannot be arranged on the winning line L, and the winning- F may be dropped. Similarly, when the winning-G is determined as the winning combination, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 21, regardless of the pressing order. At this time, when the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 21, the symbol combination corresponding to the activated other condition device (winning 07, 08, 22, 23) cannot be arranged on the winning line L, Win-G may be missed.

  Further, when the winning-I is determined as the winning combination in FIG. 9, the pull-in control is preferentially performed for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 24 regardless of the pressing order. Then, when the player misses the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 24, the reel control means 10 aligns the symbol combination corresponding to the other condition device (such as winning 01) that is operating on the pay line L with reel stop control. And make sure to win prize-I.

(Explanation of state control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the state control means 140 has an RT state control means 142 and a game state control means 144. The RT state control means 142 controls the above-mentioned transition of the RT state, and as shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 14, in the non-RT which is the initial state, of the specific symbols 01 to 03 shown in FIG. When any one of them is stopped and displayed on the pay line L, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

In RT1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay game 05 is completed, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2. In RT2, when the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 06 is prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT3, but when the symbol combination of any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is prepared, or the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 03 or 04. If all are met, the RT state is shifted to RT1. In RT3, if the symbol combination of any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 or the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 03 or 04 is prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT1.

  In addition, in the inside, that is, in any of RT states of non-RT and RT1 to RT3, when the winning combination determining unit 110 determines that BB01 is a winning combination, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is not prepared, the RT state is set to RT4. Shift to. Further, in the non-RT and RT1 to RT4, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT5. When the BB game end condition is satisfied at RT5, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to non-RT. Here, the ending condition of the BB game is satisfied when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, as described above.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is not prepared in the game in which BB01 is determined as the winning combination, the non-RT and RT1 to 3 are shifted to RT4, but not limited to this. When a specific winning combination (for example, BB01) is determined as a winning combination, the non-RT and RT1 to RT4 may be changed to RT4. Also, in RT2 or RT3, when the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 was displayed, it was controlled to shift to RT1, but either one (for example, re-game 03) of the symbol combination was displayed. When, the transition to RT1, when the symbol combination of the other (for example, re-game 04) is displayed, the current RT state may be maintained. As a result, in RT2, for example, when the re-game-C1 is won, there are cases where the game shifts to RT1 according to the pressing order, cases where RT2 is maintained, and cases where it shifts to RT3.

  Further, hereinafter, the transition from non-RT to RT1, the transition from RT1 to RT2, and the transition from RT2 to RT3 are also referred to as “(RT state) is promoted”. Further, the transition from RT2 to RT1 and the transition from RT3 to RT1 are also referred to as “(RT state) falls”. Further, the fact that the RT state does not shift is also referred to as “maintaining (RT state)”.

  In addition, a role related to the transition of the RT state is also referred to as an RT transition role below. Here, the role related to the transition of the RT state, in the case of the transition diagram of the RT state shown in FIG. 14, has a relevance to winning prizes-E1 to E6 (specific symbols 01 to 03 which are spilled eyes) Therefore), re-game-B1 to B5, C1 to C5, D1 to D3 become the RT transition role.

  The RT transition combination may be a single bonus combination. That is, the RT state may be shifted when a single bonus combination is won or when a specific symbol combination is displayed when the single bonus combination is dropped. Here, the single bonus combination is a combination in which, when the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the winning probability of the winning combination in the combination lottery increases only in the next game.

  The game state control means 144 controls the transition of the game states 0 to 7 based on the result of the combination lottery and the AT lottery described later. In each gaming state, when a re-gaming combination or a winning combination is won, different control regarding a notification game (also referred to as "AT game") in which a pushing order is obtained to obtain a game result advantageous to the player is performed. It has become. In the transition diagram of the game state shown in FIG. 15, the game state is “0” (game state 0) in the initial state, and in the game state 0 (normal time), a predetermined winning combination is determined by a role lottery. Then, an AT lottery for deciding whether to start the AT game is performed. Here, the predetermined winning combination corresponds to, for example, five types of re-game-E, F and winning-F, G, H. When these five types of winning combinations are determined, the AT lottery may be performed without fail, or the AT lottery may be performed with a certain probability. Further, the probability of performing the AT lottery may be different depending on the determined winning combination.

The AT lottery described above is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, mode 0 having a low probability of winning in the AT lottery and mode 1 having a high probability of winning are defined. Then, in each mode, a lottery for determining any one of modes 0 to 2 is performed. Here, when the mode 0 is set, the next AT lottery is performed based on the probability in the mode 0, and when the mode 1 is set, the next AT lottery is performed based on the probability in the mode 1. If the mode 2 is set, the AT is won. Here, when the AT is won, one right (AT stock) for starting the AT game is generated and added to the number of AT stock that has already been generated.

  The AT lottery in mode 0 has a probability of being set to mode 0 of 85%, a probability of being set to mode 1 of 10%, and a probability of being set to mode 2 of 5%. Further, in the AT lottery in mode 1, the probability of being set to mode 0 is 30%, the probability of being set to mode 1 is 20%, and the probability of being set to mode 2 is 50%. Note that the AT lottery is not a lottery that defines one of modes 0 to 2, but with a certain probability, or with a probability according to the winning combination that triggers the above-mentioned AT lottery, the AT stock is drawn. It may be a lottery for deciding whether or not to generate.

  When the AT lottery is won in the game state 0 (that is, when the mode 2 is set), the game state 1 (precursor) is entered. At this time, the number of games to stay in the gaming state 1 (number of precursor games) is determined by lottery, and when the determined number of predictive games is exhausted in the gaming state 1, the state shifts to the gaming state 2 (AT preparation). On the other hand, in the game state 0, when BB01 is determined to be a winning combination in the role lottery, the game state 4 (BB preparation) is entered, and when BB01 is won in the game state 4, the game state 5 (BB) is entered. Then, when the BB game ends, the game state 5 shifts to the game state 0 or 2. Here, when the number of AT stock is 0 at the end of the BB game, the game state is 0, and when the number of AT stock is 1 or more, the game state 2 is entered.

  When shifting to the gaming state 2, when any one of the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is determined as a winning combination (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “winning”), the payout number of medals is 9 The push order (see FIG. 8) for winning the winning combination of the sheets (any one of the winning combinations 01, 02, 03, hereinafter also referred to as “9 winning combination”) is notified. In addition to this, the pushing order for shifting from the current RT state to RT3 is notified, and when shifting to RT3, it shifts to gaming state 3 (AT). More precisely, in the game state 2, if the RT state after the stop of all reels is RT3, the game state shifts from 2 to 3. That is, the condition for shifting to the gaming state 3 is not "to shift from RT2 to RT3" but "to be RT3 after stopping all reels in the gaming state 2".

  Here, for example, when the transition condition from the game state 2 to 3 is set to "transition from RT2 to RT3", when it is already RT3 when transitioning from the game state 1 to 2, In state 2, the transition from RT2 to RT3 can no longer occur. Therefore, in this case, in the game state 2, since the RT state once falls from RT3 to RT1 and it is necessary to shift to RT1 → RT2 → RT3, the number of games to be performed before shifting from the game state 2 to 3 is required. It will increase. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the transition condition to the game state 3 is “RT3 after all reels are stopped in the game state 2”, for example, when the game state 1 is changed to 2 Even if it is already RT3, it is possible to shift to the game state 3 in the next game.

Here, the push order notified in the game state 2 is determined by the current RT state and the determined winning combination. For example, when the current RT state is non-RT, the push order is not notified. However, when the winnings A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 are won, the pushing order in which the winning combination of 9 coins is won may be notified. As a result, when winning-E1 to E6 is determined as the winning combination, the winning combination is likely to be missed and any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed. As a result, when any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the RT state shifts from non-RT to RT1.

  In addition, when winning-E1 to E6 is determined as a winning combination in a non-RT, the pressing order (see FIG. 9) in which any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 may be displayed may be notified. For example, when the winning-E1 is determined as the winning combination, the pushing order (any one of pushing order 3 to 6) by which the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is the first stop operation may be notified.

  Further, when the re-game-B1 to B5 are set as the winning combination at RT1, the push order in which the re-game 05 is won is notified. Then, when the replay game 05 is won, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2. Further, when the re-game-C1 to C5 are set as the winning combination at RT2, the push order in which the re-game 06 wins is notified. Then, when the re-game 06 is won, the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3, so the game state shifts from 2 (AT preparation) to 3 (AT).

  As described above, the slot machine 10 does not immediately start the AT game even if the number of precursor games is exhausted, but provides the game state 2 and is most advantageous to the player (that is, the winning probability of the re-game combination is AT game is started after moving to RT3. Further, since the gaming state 2 is a state where the AT lottery is won, in order to increase the profit to be given to the player as compared with the non-winning state of the AT lottery (gaming state 0), winning-A1 to A6, B1 When any one of B6 to C6 and C1 to C6 is selected as a winning combination, the pushing order in which the winning combination of 9 coins with the highest number of medals is won is notified. Further, when the winning-E1 to E6 are won, the pressing order in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is also notified (except when the current RT state is non-RT).

  However, in the game state 2, if the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state shifts to the game state 3 even if the RT state is not RT3. .. As described above, while staying in the game state 2, the push order for winning the 9-card combination is informed, so for example, when the RT state is RT2, the push order for the re-game 06 to win (this push order is This is because it is possible to intentionally continue to stay in the game state 2 by operating the stop switch in a pressing order different from (notified).

  In other words, in the game state 2, the pushing order for winning the 9-card combination continues to be informed, so it is difficult to reduce medals, and staying in the game state 2 may result in winning BB01 without consuming many medals. Will increase. In addition to this, in the present embodiment, if BB01 is won in the gaming state 2, the gaming state shifts from 6 to 7, and the winning probability of the AT lottery increases, so winning of BB01 in the gaming state 2 Will give more profits to the player. Therefore, in order to avoid a situation in which the player operates the stop switch in an advantageous state for the player, when the player operates in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state shifts from 2 to 3. I am trying to let you.

  When the game state 3 is entered, the AT game is started. In the AT game, as in the case of the game state 2, when any one of the winnings-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, the pushing order for winning the 9-card combination is notified. In order to prevent the RT state from falling from RT3 to RT1, when one of the re-games C1 to C5 and D1 to D3 is won, the push order in which the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is not displayed is notified. Then, when any of the winning-E1 to E6 is won, the pressing order (see FIG. 9) in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is notified. However, when the current RT state is non-RT, it is not necessary to notify the pressing order in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed.

In the game state 3, if the AT game is played 50 times, the AT game ends and the game state 3 shifts to the game state 0 or 1. Here, if the number of AT stock is 0, the game state 0 is entered, and if the number of AT stock is 1 or more, the game state 1 is entered. Furthermore, when BB01 is won in the role lottery in the game states 1 to 3, the game state is changed to 6 (addition specialization preparation), and when BB01 is won in the game state 6, game state 7 (addition specialization). Move to. When the BB game ends, the game state 7 shifts to the game state 2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not to notify the pushing order is determined according to the game state. As a result, the main control means 100 can determine the instruction number and display the instruction number only by referring to the current game state, and the sub control means 200 can also refer to the received game state. It is possible to perform a navigation effect in the order of pressing. However, instead of associating whether or not to notify the pressing order with the game state, for example, a pressing order flag indicating whether or not to notify the instruction number (that is, pressing order) is provided, and the pressing order flag is turned on (pressing order). The push order may be informed according to the state of being able to inform) / OFF (impossible to inform the pressing order).

  By notifying the instruction number according to the value of the push order flag in this manner, it is possible to provide a state in which the instruction number can be notified and a state in which the instruction number cannot be notified even in the same gaming state. For example, even in the game state 0 (normal time) in which the instruction number cannot be notified, the push order hitting game described later can be played. Further, in the transition diagram of the game state shown in FIG. 15, the game state 2 and the game state 3 are different game states, but an AT flag indicating whether or not the AT game is currently in progress is separately provided. , The gaming states 2 and 3 may be integrated into one gaming state. In this case, in the integrated gaming state, when the AT flag is ON (that is, AT playing), it indicates AT, and when the AT flag is OFF (that is, not AT playing), it is AT preparation. Indicates that.

  Here, in the transition diagram shown in FIG. 15, in the game state 2, when the player operates the stop switch in a push order different from the notified push order, the game state shifts to the game state 3. When BB01 is won in the gaming state 2 and shifts to the gaming state 6, even if the pushing order different from the notified pushing order is operated, it is not configured to shift to the gaming state 3. Such a configuration is effective in the following cases.

  For example, as for winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, depending on the pressing order, there may be cases where 9 winning combinations are won and 1 winning combinations are winning. It is assumed that the reel stop control for winning the winning combination of 9 sheets is switched without question. In addition, even if the game state 2 shifts to the game state 6, the effect is not changed so that the player does not understand it. With such a configuration, even if the player wins BB01 in the gaming state 2, by not notifying the player of that fact, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation for winning the BB role. .

  Under such a premise, even if the internal combination is 9 and the player wins in any order, the player pushes the key in the same way as in the game state 2 in order not to realize that the game state 6 has been entered. It is necessary to perform an effect that informs the order (even when one of the winning-E1 to E6 is won, an effect that informs the pressing order (see FIG. 9) in which the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed is performed. ..). However, in this case, even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the notified push order, eventually the 9-piece winning combination is won, and when one of the winning-E1 to E6 is won in the gaming state 6. As a result of ignoring the pushing order, even if the specific symbols 01 to 03 are gathered, the RT state does not fall down, so that the start of the AT game cannot be postponed. In this way, the profit enjoyed by the player is the same as when the notified push order is followed, and therefore, in the game state 6, when the notified push order is not followed, it is the player who shifts to the game state 3. However, the game state 3 is not transferred to the game state.

The following modified examples are possible for the game state transition conditions shown in FIG.
(1) In the game state 2, even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the notified push order, if the predetermined winning combination is set as the winning combination, the game state is shifted to the gaming state 3. You don't have to. In other words, when the stop switch is operated in a different push order from the push order notified when a specific winning combination is won, the game state 2 may be shifted to the game state 3. Specifically, the stop switch is different from the push order informed when the re-play combination related to the transition of the RT state and one of the winning prizes-E1 to E6 (the "specific combination") is won. If you operate, the game state is switched from game state 2 to game state 3 and the push order notified when any of the winning prizes-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 ("predetermined winning combination") is won. When the stop switch is operated in a different pushing order from the pushing order in which the winning combination of 9 coins is won, the gaming state 2 is maintained.

  Operating the stop switch in a push order different from the push order in which the 9-card combination wins means that the 9-card combination is missed, and it is unlikely that the player will intentionally operate in such a push order. (That is, it is thought that he simply made a mistake in the pressing order). Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to consider not to start the AT game. Such a configuration, for example, when any one of the re-game-B1 to B5, C1 to C5, and D1 to D3 is elected, the image display device 70 has a blue numeral or a character (meaning that the re-game role is elected. ) Is used to display the navigation order, and when any one of the winning prizes-E1 to E6 is won, white numbers or characters (meaning that the RT state can fall) are used on the image display device 70. When any one of the navigation effect for displaying the pushing order, winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, yellow numbers and characters are displayed on the image display device 70 (meaning winning of the nine-card combination is meant. ) Is effective in the slot machine that performs the navigation effect of displaying the pressing order.

  However, when winning-E1 to E6 are won, the push order in which the three-piece winning combination is won is informed, and when the player operates the stop switch in a push order different from the informed push order, the game state 3 is entered. It does not have to be transferred. This is because, when winning-E1 to E6 is won, it is necessary to drop the role of three coins in order to shift the RT state to the non-RT (that is, it is necessary to lose the payout of three medals). Therefore, it is based on the idea that the stop switch will not be operated in a push order contrary to the push order notified up to that point (that is, the player is likely to have made a mistake in the push order). .

(2) Even if the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the notified pressing order when the specific winning combination is won, if the RT does not fall, the game state is changed. It is also possible not to shift from 2 to 3. Specifically, based on the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed and the current RT state, it is determined whether or not the RT state falls down, and the RT state falls down (RT2 to RT1 in the present embodiment, or In the case of (shifting from RT3 to RT1), the game state is shifted to 3.

  This means that even if the stop switch was operated in a push order different from the informed push order when the re-gaming combination was won, the player may have simply made a mistake in the push order. It is a control based on the idea. That is, if a player who has the intention to postpone the transition to RT3 has a high possibility that the RT state will eventually fall, transition from the gaming state 2 to the gaming state 3 will occur when the RT state falls. I am letting you.

In the case of such a configuration, the range of relief measures (that is, not to shift to the game state 3) due to a mistake in the pushing order is further expanded, so that the specification is kind to the player. Further, in this configuration, for example, even if the pushing order (the pushing order in which the symbol combination of the replay 05 is displayed) notified when the replays-B1 to B5 are won in RT1, the replay 02 When the symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the RT state does not shift, so the game state 3 does not shift. However, when the winning-E1 to E6 are won, the push order in which the three winning combination is won is notified, and as a result of the player operating the stop switch in a different pushing order than the notified pushing order, the three winning combination is dropped. In the case of, the RT state falls to the non-RT, but it is not necessary to shift to the game state 3. This is because even if the RT state falls to non-RT as a result of dropping the three-card combination, the payout of the three medals is lost, so in the pressing order contrary to the pressing order notified up to that point. This is based on the idea that the stop switch will not be operated (that is, the player is likely to have made a mistake in the pressing order).

(3) When the winning-E1 to E6 in the non-RT is set as the winning combination, when notifying the pressing order (see FIG. 9) in which any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 can be displayed, the notified pressing Even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the order, if the medals are not paid out (that is, the combination of three medals is lost), it is not necessary to shift to the game state 3. This does not mean that even if the notified push order is not followed, the medal payout benefit is not obtained, and even if the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the notified push order, This is because the specific symbols 01 to 03 are displayed as a result, and the RT state shifts to RT1.

(4) In the game state transition diagram of FIG. 15, the RT state is changed to RT3 as the transition condition from the game state 2 to 3, and more strictly, the RT state is set to RT3 when all reels are stopped in the game state 2. It has become (that is, when transitioning from the game state 1 to 2 in the state that is already RT3, it becomes the game state 3 from the next game), but in the game state 2, a symbol that moves to RT3 When a winning combination (one of re-game-C1 to C5 in the present embodiment) including a combination (a symbol combination of re-game 06 in the present embodiment) is won, the game state 3 may be shifted to. ..

(5) In the RT state transition diagram of FIG. 14, when the symbol combination of the replay game 03 or 04 is displayed at RT2 or 3, it is designed to fall to RT1. One winning combination is possible at the same time, and when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the notified pressing order, the 9-drawing combination is retracted, and when the pressing order other than the notified pressing order is operated, the It is also possible to perform a pull-in control in which one winning combination is won when the pushing is successful, and to fall to RT1 when the pushing of one winning combination fails (that is, one winning combination is dropped). Further, in the case of (2) described above, when one player loses one winning combination as a result of operating the stop switch without following the notified pushing order, the player may shift to the gaming state 3.

(6) In the present embodiment, in the game state 2, when any one of the winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6 is won, the pushing order for winning the 9-card combination is informed. It is also possible to notify only the pressing order that is to be changed to, and not to notify the pressing order in which the winning combination of 9 coins is won.

(Explanation of notification game control means)
In the game state 2 or 3 described above, the notification game control means 150 determines / reports the push order to notify the player according to the winning combination. When the game state 3 is entered, the AT game is started, and when the AT game end condition is satisfied, the AT game is ended. Thereby, the game state control means 144 shifts the game state from 3 to 0 or 1. In this embodiment, if 50 games are played after the AT game is started, the AT game end condition is satisfied. The AT game ending condition is not limited to this. For example, the AT game ending condition may be satisfied when the pushing order is notified 50 times.

FIG. 17 shows the relationship between the winning combination and the pushing order determined by the notification game control means 150. The push order notified by the notification game control means 150 is notified by a numerical value called an instruction number. That is, in the case where the instruction numbers 1 to 6 are determined corresponding to the six pressing orders indicating the stop switches from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and the notification game control means 150 does not notify the pressing order. Has an instruction number 0 that does not represent a specific pressing order.

  Specifically, the instruction number 1 corresponds to a left-to-middle-to-right pressing order (push order 1), the instruction number 2 corresponds to a left-to-right-to-middle pressing order (push order 2), and the instruction number 3 Corresponds to the pressing order of middle → left → right (pressing order 3), instruction number 4 corresponds to the pressing order of middle → right → left (pressing order 4), and instruction number 5 presses right → left → middle The instruction number 6 corresponds to a right-to-middle-to-left pushing order (pushing order 6).

  Further, normally, the push order notified to the player is a push order that will give a game result advantageous to the player, but informs the player of information in which a part of the push order is concealed, An instruction number used in a "push order hitting game" (details will be described later) that causes the player to hit a push order in which an advantageous game result is obtained in that state is also defined. Specifically, the first stop operation in the order of pressing that obtains an advantageous game result is the left stop switch 37L, the instruction number 7 that conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation, and the push that obtains an advantageous game result. The first stop operation in the order is the middle stop switch 37C, the instruction number 8 which conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation, and the first stop operation in the push order that obtains an advantageous game result is the right stop switch 37R. , The instruction number 9 that conceals the stop switch after the second stop operation is defined.

  The above-mentioned instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. Here, when the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, as shown in the “7-segment” column in the table of FIG. 17, the tens digit of the acquired number display 28 (hereinafter, also referred to as “upper digit”). “=” Is displayed on the 7-segment display unit of), and the instruction number is displayed on the 7-segment display unit of the unit digit (hereinafter, also referred to as “lower digit”). In the present embodiment, the acquired number display 28 is used both to display the number of medals to be paid out and to display the instruction number. Therefore, when the instruction number is displayed, it is displayed when the number of medals to be paid out is displayed. By displaying “=” which is not displayed, the player can judge the type of information displayed. For the instruction number 0, all 7-segment displays of the acquired number display 28 are turned off. Further, the instruction number determined by the notification game control means 150 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later, and the sub-control means 200 notifies the push order corresponding to the received instruction number. In the present embodiment, the notification of the pressing order by the sub-control unit 200 is performed using the image display device 70.

  For example, in the screen of the image display device 70, the display positions corresponding to the left stop switch 37L, the middle stop switch 37C, and the right stop switch 37R are defined, and the corresponding stop switch is operated at each display position. Display a number that indicates what should be done. For example, when displaying the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number 1, “1.2.3” is displayed on the image display device 70. This display means that the left stop switch 37L is displayed first, the middle stop switch 37C is displayed second, and the right stop switch 37R is displayed last. As for the instruction numbers 7 to 9, "?" Is displayed at the display position corresponding to the stop switch that keeps the order of operation concealed. For example, when notifying the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number 7, “1 ·? ·?” Is displayed on the image display device 70.

Next, the winning combination notified of the above-mentioned instruction number will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the notification game control means 150 notifies the instruction number 1 when any one of the re-play-B1, C1 or the winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is set as the winning combination. Similarly, if any one of the re-game-B2, C2 or the prize-A2, B2, C2, E2 is set as the winning combination, the instruction number 2 is designated, the re-game-B3, C3 or the prize-A3, B3, C3. , E3 is designated as a winning combination, the instruction number 3 is replayed-B4, C4 or winning-A4, B4, C4, E4.
If any one of the winning combinations is set as the winning combination, the instruction number 4 is selected, and if any one of the winning combinations-A5, B5, C5, E5 is defined as the winning combination, the instruction number 5 is selected-winning prizes-A6, B6, C6. , E6 is designated as a winning combination, the instruction number 6 is notified.

  Further, the notification game control means 150 notifies either the instruction number 1 or 2 when the re-game-D1 is set as the winning combination, and the instruction number 3 when the re-play-D2 is set as the winning combination. Or, either 4 is notified, and if the replay-B5, C5, D3 is determined as the winning combination, either the instruction number 5 or 6 is notified. Here, as to which instruction number to notify, a predetermined instruction number may be notified, or an instruction number determined by lottery may be notified.

  When the player operates the stop switch in the pushing order corresponding to the instructed instruction number, when the re-play-B1 to B5 is won, the symbol combination of the re-play 05 is displayed, and the re-play-C1 to C5 is When winning, the symbol combination of the re-play 06 is displayed. Further, when the re-game-D1 to D5 is won, the display of the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is blocked. Therefore, in the transition diagram of the RT state shown in FIG. 14, the RT state in the non-internal state is promoted or maintained and does not fall. Further, when winning-A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6 is won, a winning combination of 9 sheets is won, and when winning a prize-E1 to E6, display of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is blocked.

  Here, with regard to winning-A1 to A6, if the player wins during the execution of the push order hitting game, an instruction number different from the above-mentioned instruction number is notified. Specifically, when prize-A1 or A2 is won, instruction number 7 is notified, when prize-A3 or A4 is won, instruction number 8 is notified, and when prize-A5 or A6 is won, instruction is given. The number 9 is notified.

  Although the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28 in the above-described embodiment, the winning / replay winning number may be displayed instead of the instruction number. In addition, a winning combination in which the profits given to the player depending on the pushing order (whether or not to perform the AT lottery, the RT state of the transfer destination (including the case where the RT state does not change), the number of medals paid out, etc.) do not change When (replay-A, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, I) is determined, the sub-control unit 200 may determine the pushing order to be notified. In this case, the main control unit 100 transmits the instruction number 0 to the sub control unit 200, and the sub control unit 200 determines and notifies the push order. Also, for a winning combination in which the bonus given to the player does not change depending on the pressing order, the main control means 100 may determine the pressing order, and the determined pressing order is displayed on the acquired number display 28. Good.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 17, “=” indicating that the display content is the instruction number is displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another display mode (for example, “ -"). Other information may be displayed. Further, the instruction number may be displayed on the upper digit of the acquired number display 28, and the non-display may be indicated on the lower digit. Here, as the non-display mode, it is conceivable that all the segments of the 7-segment display are turned off or "0" is displayed.

  Further, information other than the information indicating that the instruction number is displayed may be displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the instruction number (0 to 9) is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28, and the type of whether the winning combination is the re-gaming combination or the winning combination is displayed in the upper digit. You may do so. For example, in the second-digit 7-segment display, the segment C may be turned on when the replay combination is won and turned off when the winning combination is won. In the example of FIG. 18A, the shaded portion is lit up, and it is displayed that the re-game combination is won and the instruction number is 2.

  Next, FIG. 18B shows a display mode (lighting pattern) of the instruction numbers when four LED lamps LED1 to LED4 are separately provided on the front panel 20 as a dedicated indicator for displaying the instruction numbers. Shows. In this figure, the shaded portion shows the lighting state of the LED. Here, if the extinguishing state is replaced with “0” and the lighting state is replaced with “1”, the lighting pattern of the LEDs 1 to 4 is the instruction number represented by a binary number. If the instruction numbers are only 0 to 7, the instruction numbers may be represented by a binary number using the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c, as in FIG. 18 (b).

  FIG. 18C illustrates a case where a 7-bit numerical value (0 to 127) is displayed using one 7-segment display. As shown in this figure, the segments a to g are made to correspond to Bits 0 to 6 of the display data of the instruction number, and each segment is turned on or off to thereby represent a 7-digit number expressed in a binary system (that is, a value of 0 to 127). Display the instruction number within the range). In this case, for example, when the instruction number 9 is displayed, the segments a and d are turned on. Further, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, if the winning number is known, the pushing order for obtaining an advantageous game result is known. Therefore, the winning number may be displayed instead of the instruction number. For example, when displaying the winning number 28, the segments c, d, and e are turned on. Further, when the instruction number and the winning number can be displayed, if the display content is the instruction number, the segment g is turned on, and if the displayed number is the winning number, the segment is turned off. You may make it display the numerical value of a bit.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all segments are turned off) in response to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation of 36, the instruction number is displayed, and if all reels stop and the winning combination is won, the instruction number display is temporarily turned off and then the payout number is displayed. To do.

  Furthermore, when the instruction number and the number of payouts are displayed using the acquired number display 28, "00" is displayed in response to the insertion of medals (including the case of operating the bet switches 34 and 35) and the start switch 36. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation of, the instruction number is displayed, and when all reels stop and the winning combination is won, the display is temporarily returned to "00" and then the payout number is displayed. You may do it. In this case, when the medals are thrown in again, it is preferable to display "00" on the acquired number display 28. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the display of the number-of-wins display 28 is returned to "00" at the time when all reels are stopped, until the instruction number is determined in the next game. The state may be maintained.

  In the above-mentioned two examples, the display of the instruction number is temporarily turned off or "00" is displayed before displaying the number of payouts. However, the display of the instruction number is changed to the display of the number of payouts directly. Good.

(Explanation of winning determination means)
Returning to FIG. 3, when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are all stopped, the winning combination determination means 160, the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 10 to 13. It is determined whether to do. As a result, if it is determined that the BB combination has won, the BB game is started from the next game, and if it is determined that the re-game combination has won, the re-play is performed in the next game and the winning combination. When a prize is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. The payout of medals is performed by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current number of credits until the upper limit of the number of credits (eg, 50) is reached, and the upper limit of the number of credits (eg, After the number of medals reaches 50, the medals may be discharged from the medal payout opening 60 shown in FIG.

(Explanation of abnormality detection means)
The abnormality detecting means 170 detects an abnormal state which may occur in the slot machine 10 during the game or a situation which becomes an obstacle to the progress of the game, and detects the detected abnormality or failure (hereinafter also collectively referred to as "error"). The corresponding error code is displayed on the acquired number display 28 and is also transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 described later. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 displays an error message corresponding to the received error code on the image display device 70, and causes the speakers 64L and 64R to generate an error sound.

  The types of errors detected by the abnormality detecting means 170 include an electric power interruption recovery error, a set value error, an empty error, a door opening error, a payout error, a medal jamming error, and a medal full error.

The power failure recovery error (error code: E1) indicates that the contents of the RWM are not normal when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on (for example, the contents of the RWM when the power is cut off and the contents of the RWM when the power is turned on are This error is detected when they do not match (parity check error). The set value error (error code: E2) is an error detected when the set value stored in the RWM is outside the predetermined range (other than 1 to 6). In the random number error (error code: E3), the frequency value of the random number generation clock (RCK) supplied to the random number generation means in the main control means 100 is half the frequency of the system clock (SCLK) supplied to the CPU. It is an error that is detected when the value is less than. The medal insertion error (error code: C0) is an error detected when it is determined that the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 has passed abnormally based on the medal detection signal from the medal sensor described above. The medal retention error (error code: C1) is an error detected when the inserted medal continues to be detected by the above-mentioned medal sensor for more than a predetermined time.

  The empty error (error code: CA) is an error detected when the medals stored in the bucket of the medal payout device are used up. The door open error (error code: Cb) is an error detected when the front door of the slot machine is open. The payout error (error code: H0) is an error detected when an abnormal detection signal is output from the payout sensor 47 shown in FIG. The token clogging error (error code: HP) is an error detected when a detection signal is output from the payout sensor 47 for a predetermined time. A medal full error (error code: FE) is detected when a predetermined amount of medals is stored in the medal auxiliary storage (a box for storing medals overflowing from the bucket of the medal payout device) provided in the slot machine 10. Error.

  As described above, when an error is detected, the error code corresponding to the detected error is displayed on the acquired number display 28. When a recoverable error is detected, an error code corresponding to the error is transmitted to the sub control unit 200 by the control command transmitting unit 180 described later. Furthermore, when a returnable error is detected during reel rotation, the slot machine 10 is put into a game-disabled state when all reels are stopped in response to the operation of the stop switches 27L, 27C, 27R. On the other hand, when a random number error (non-recoverable error) is detected during reel rotation, the slot machine 10 is put into the game-disabled state by a timer interrupt process (described later) that is first executed after the detection. .

(Explanation of control command transmission means)
The control command transmitting means 180 transmits various information regarding the game determined by each part of the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. The information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and the sub control unit 200 sends information to the main control unit 100. No information is sent directly. The information transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 is transmitted by a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted. The control command may be transmitted by parallel communication (for example, 16 harnesses) instead of serial communication.

  Here, FIGS. 19 and 20 show main control commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. As shown in these figures, the first and second control commands are represented by hexadecimal numbers (hexadecimal numbers). In addition, the name of each command, the timing at which the command is transmitted, and the command received. The outline of the processing sometimes performed by the sub-control unit 200 is shown. The remarks column mainly shows the content of information transmitted as the second control command. In addition, as the value of the second control command described as "##", a numerical value determined according to the description content of the remarks column is substituted. However, if the numerical value determined according to the contents of the remarks column is a single digit, "0" is substituted for the higher digit. Further, in the hexadecimal 4-digit numerical value representing each control command, the letter “H” added to the end is omitted.

  First, in FIG. 19, the “setting change device operation start” command (8038) is executed by turning on the setting key with the front door of the slot machine 10 and the setting door provided inside the slot machine 10 being opened. It is transmitted when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on. When the sub-control unit 200 receives this control command, it starts the initialization process of the sub-control unit 200, and then the setting change operation is performed. To inform.

  Here, the transmission process of the "setting change device operation start" command (8038) will be described in detail. When the setting change condition is satisfied in the game progress main process, an interrupt signal is generated after initializing a predetermined range in the storage area of the RWM of the main control means 100, and a "setting change device operation start" command is issued. The transmission process for transmitting is performed. Then, the game progress main process (FIG. 26) executes a waiting process. In this embodiment, the number of interruptions “224” is stored in the storage means such as the RWM or the register as the waiting processing time. Then, the interrupt count is updated each time the interrupt processing is executed, and the standby processing is executed until the interrupt count becomes “224”.

  In the standby process, the RWM of the main control unit 100 is initialized by, for example, 512 bytes of the addresses “F000 (H)” to “F111 (H)” are initialized, while the RWM of the sub control unit 200 is initialized. The clear range is due to, for example, about 12 to 13 gigabytes of the addresses “000000 (H)” to “800000 (H)”. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 200 is still in the initialization process, the main control unit 100 side further completes the initialization and then the process further proceeds to complete the setting change and the game proceeds. This is to prevent the progress of the control processing of the main control means 100 and the progress of the control processing of the sub control means 200 from becoming out of synchronization. That is, by the time the above-described standby process is completed in the main control unit 100, a "setting change device operation start" command is transmitted to the sub control unit 200, and initialization is completed based on the reception of the command. be able to.

  The "setting change device operation end" command (8001 to 8006) is a control command for transmitting to the sub-control unit 200 the value (one of 1 to 6) of the set value set by a person in charge at the game hall or the like. The numerical value of the 2 control command indicates the value of the set set value. With respect to this control command, a setting value is selected by operating the reset / setting switch 93 by the above-mentioned staff member, and the setting change key switch 92 is turned on after the start switch 36 is operated (operation for confirming the setting value). It is transmitted when it is turned off (also referred to as the fall of the setting key signal). Upon receiving this command, the sub control means 200 notifies that the game is in a standby state.

  The RT state may be maintained as it is when the set value is changed. This is because the setting value is often changed outside the business hours of the game arcade, and the transition condition from non-RT to RT1 is not easy as in the present embodiment (that is, winning-E1 to E6 winning). Probability is not high probability, even if the specific symbols 01-03 are not displayed even if winning)), if the RT state is initialized to non-RT when the setting is changed, it is advantageous to the player during business hours. This is because it may not be possible to move to RT1 unless a considerable number of games are played in non-RT.

  In addition, the configuration in which the RT state is not initialized when the set value is changed is also effective when the RT state is transitioned differently from this embodiment. For example, in non-internal, non-RT, when it becomes internal, it shifts to RT1, and when the BB game is started, it shifts to RT2. In the case of a type of slot machine that basically plays at RT1, if the RT state is initialized to non-RT when the settings are changed, it will be difficult for the re-playing combination to win, making it easier for the BB combination to win. End up. Therefore, at the time of changing the setting, it is desirable to maintain the RT state before the setting change without initializing to non-RT.

  Next, when some abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means 170 shown in FIG. 3, the control command transmitting means 180 indicates that the value of the first control command is 81H and the value of the second control command is detected. Send various error display start commands according to the type. That is, if a power failure recovery error is detected, a "power failure recovery error display start" command (8101) is issued, and if a set value error is detected, a "set value error display start" command (8102) is sent. If a "random number error display start" command (8103) is detected, and if a medal insertion error is detected, a "medal insertion error display start" command (8104) is transmitted.

  When a medal retention error is detected, a "medal retention error display start" command (8105) is detected. When an empty error is detected, an "empty error display start" command (8106) is detected, and a door opening error is detected. When the payout error is detected, a “door open error display start” command (8107) is transmitted, and when a payout error is detected, a “payout error display start” command (8108) is transmitted.

  Further, when a medal jam error is detected, a "medal jam error display start" command (8109) is transmitted, and when a medal full error is detected, a "medal full error display start" command (810A) is transmitted. Note that, in the case where a recoverable error is detected by the abnormality detecting means 160 among the various errors shown in FIG. 16, when the reset / setting switch 93 is operated, the “error recovery” command (8100) is set as a sub-control. To the means 200.

"Set value designation" command (8201 to 8206), "operating state" command (8301/8302/8304/8306), "RT state" command (8400 to 8405), "gaming state" command (8500 to 8507) and " The “prediction game number” command (86 ##) is a control command transmitted each time a game is played. The second control command of the "setting value designation" command is the value of the "setting value" that has been set, and the second control command of the "operating state" command is the replay game, the RB game, or the BB game to be performed. It is information indicating that Here, BIT0 (least significant bit) of the second control command corresponds to the replay game, BIT3 corresponds to the BB game, and BIT4 corresponds to the RB game. Therefore, BIT0 is "1" when the next game is a replay, and BIT3 and BIT4 are "1" when it is a BB game. The second control command of the "RT status" command (8400 to 8405) is information indicating whether the current RT status is non-RT or RT1 to RT5. The second control command of the "game state" command (8500 to 8507) is information indicating which of the game states 0 to 7 the current game state is.

  The second control command of the "precursor game number" command (86 ##) is information indicating, in hexadecimal, the number of predictive games determined by lottery when the gaming state shifts from 0 to 1. In the gaming states other than the gaming state 1, the value of the second control command is 00H. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 enhances the player's expectation as to whether or not the player has won the AT lottery, and the timing of the game state transitioning from 1 (predicament game) to 2 (AT preparation). It can be performed.

  The "clearing start" command (8F02) is transmitted when the clearing switch 33 is operated, and the "clearing end" command (8F03) is transmitted when all the credited medals have been paid out. As a result, the sub control unit 200 generates a payout start sound or a payout end sound of the medal in accordance with the received control command. The "stored insertion number (1)" to "storage insertion number (3)" commands (9001 to 9003) and "medal insertion (1)" command (9071) are the numbers of medals when they are bet. Is a control command transmitted according to Here, the “stored insertion number (1)” to “storage insertion number (3)” commands are triggered by the operation of the bet switch 34 or 35, and the “insert medal (1)” command is a medal. It is transmitted when a medal is inserted into the slot 32. As a result, the sub-control means 200 generates the coin insertion sound for the number of coins indicated by the received control command.

  "Reel rotation start acceptance" command (9300-9303), "instruction number" command (9400-9409), "AT stock number" command (95 ##), "production group number" command (9600-9616), and "role" The “winning number” command (9700/9701) is transmitted when the player operates the start switch 36.

  The “reel rotation start acceptance” command transmits to the sub-control unit 200 the number of medals inserted into the game by the second control command (the number of bets set by the player). When the total number of medals acquired by the player during the AT game, which will be described later, is displayed, the sub-control unit 200 performs processing such as subtracting the number of medals inserted into the game from the total number. . The “instruction number” command transmits the instruction number shown in FIG. 17 to the sub-control unit 200 by the second control command. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 notifies the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by the image or voice displayed on the image display device 70. However, when the sub-control unit 200 receives the instruction number 0, the sub-control unit 200 determines the push order (for example, when re-game-A, G1 to G3, H1 to H3, I is elected). Except for press order As described above, since the information regarding the pushing order is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 separately from the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 110 by the "instruction number" command, even if the same winning combination is generated, Different pressing orders can be notified by the sub-control unit 200 as needed. The “AT stock number” command transmits the number of AT stock to the sub-control unit 200 by the second control command.

When the winning combination determining unit 110 shown in FIG. 3 determines whether the winning combination is a re-gaming combination or a winning combination, the “production group number” command is determined as a winning combination (winning / re-gaming winning number). The production group number (0 to 22) corresponding to is transmitted as the second control command in a hexadecimal value. The process of converting the winning / replaying winning number into the effect group number is also referred to as masking process. Here, FIG. 21 shows the correspondence between the winning / replay winning numbers and the production group numbers. In FIG. 21, if the winning combination is lost (winning / replay winning number 0), or replay-A, E, F, G1-G3, H1-H3, I (winning / replay winning number 1 , 15 to 23) and winning-D, F to I (winning / replay winning numbers 42, 49 to 52) are won, the corresponding production group numbers have a one-to-one correspondence with the sub-control means 200. Sent to. In the above-mentioned winning combination, the RT state does not change or the number of medals paid out does not change depending on the pressing order. Therefore, even if the production group number is acquired by some wrongdoing, it is possible to do so. , Can't get more profit.

  On the other hand, if one of the re-games-B1 to B5 (winning / re-game winning numbers 2 to 6) is won in the role lottery, the common production group number 2 is re-playing-C1 to C5 (winning・ If any of the replay winning numbers 7 to 11) is won, if the common production group number 3 is one of the replay-D1 to D3 (winning / replay winning numbers 12 to 14) The common effect group number 4 is transmitted to the sub control means 200. If any of the winning prizes-A1 to A6 (winning / replay winning numbers 24 to 29) is won in the role lottery, the common production group number 14 is winning-B1 to B6 (winning / replay winning numbers). 30-35), if the common performance group number 15 is one of the winning-C1 to C6 (winning / re-game winning numbers 36-41), the common performance group is When the number 16 is one of the winning prizes-E1 to E6 (winning / replay winning numbers 43 to 48), the common effect group number 18 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 executes the effect corresponding to the received effect group number.

  In this way, since a common effect group number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 for a plurality of winning / replay winning numbers, it is advantageous even if the effect group number is acquired by an illegal act, for example. It becomes impossible to specify the push order (for example, the push order in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is high, or the push order in which more medals are paid out).

  When the winning combination determining unit 110 determines that the winning combination is a BB combination, the value of the second control command of the “winning part winning number” command changes from “0” to “1”. Further, when the value of the second control command becomes "1", the value is maintained until the BB combination wins, and transmitted to each game and the sub control means 200. When the BB combination is won and the bonus game is started, the value of the second control command is changed from "1" to "0".

  If no winning combination is determined (that is, if the winning combination is lost) when the RT state is non-RT or RT1 to RT2, the second one of the "production group number" command and the "winning product winning number" command Both control command values are “0”. When the BB winning combination is won, the RT state becomes RT4, and the value of the second control command of the "winning product winning number" command becomes "1". Then, until the BB combination wins, the value of the second control command of the "production group number" command remains the same as the value of the second control command of the "character winning number" command of "1". It becomes the value corresponding to the winning combination determined in. As a result, the sub-control means 200 performs an effect according to the determined winning combination based on at least the second control command of the "instruction number" command, the "production group number" command, and the "winning product winning number" command. be able to.

  In addition, the “winning part winning number” command also has a role of transmitting to the sub control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. That is, the sub-control unit 200 receives the "winning part winning number" command, and then processes the start switch when it is operated (for example, a process of starting notification of the pushing order according to the received instruction number). I do.

Further, the transmission order of the "instruction number" command and the "AT stock number" command may be appropriately determined, but these commands are sub-control means prior to the "production group number" command and the "winning prize number" command. It is desirable to be transmitted to 200. This is because the sub-control unit 200 performs the process when the start switch is operated based on the reception of the "winning product winning number" command. The “instruction number” command is preferably transmitted after the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, but may be transmitted before it is displayed on the acquired number display 28. It is desirable that the "effect group number" command and the "winning prize number" command be transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. This is because the operation of the stop switch can be accepted based on the fact that the reel has reached the constant speed rotation. Therefore, before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation, the sub control means 200 responds to the instruction number. This is because it is desirable to start notification of the pressing order.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the rotation of the reels is controlled so that the “production group number” command and the “winning product winning number” command are surely transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 before the reels reach the constant speed rotation. Before the start, it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. The "instruction number" command, the "production group number" command, and the "winning prize selection number" command may be continuously transmitted when the start lever is operated.

  Next, in FIG. 20, the "left reel rotation stop" command (987E), the "middle reel rotation stop" command (997E), and the "right reel rotation stop" command (9A87E) are used to control the stop of the corresponding reels. Is transmitted to the sub control means 200. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 produces an effect that enhances the expectation of winning, such as turning off the back lamp provided on the back surface of the reel and generating a so-called tempai sound. The "reel rotation start standby" command (9B00) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 when 4.1 seconds (minimum game time) has elapsed since the reel rotation started in the previous game. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 stops the production voice (weight sound) generated during the wait period.

  The "left reel stop acceptance" command (9E20 to 9EB3) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 when the left stop switch 37L is operated, and is stopped at the lower stage D in bits D0 to D4 as a second control command. The symbol number (stop symbol number: 0 to 19 (0H to 13H in hexadecimal system)), the number of sliding symbols (1 to 5) is transmitted to bits D7 to D5. As a result, the sub-control unit 200 outputs the output switching and the stop operation acceptance sound when the command is received. Further, the "left reel rotation start" command (9E7F) is transmitted when the left reel 40L starts to rotate, whereby the sub-control unit 200 can generate a performance sound at the start of reel rotation.

  As with the left reel 40L, the "center reel stop acceptance" command (9F20 to 9FB3), the "middle reel rotation start" command (9F7F), and the "right reel stop acceptance" command are also applied to the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R. (A020 to A0B3) and a “right reel rotation start” command (A07F) are transmitted to the sub control unit 200.

  The “display type” command (A400 to A402) and the “symbol combination display” command (A500 / A501) are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 when the rotation of all reels is stopped. The “display type” command sends the type of symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line according to the value of the second control command to the sub-control unit 200. Specifically, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line L is any of the specific symbols 01 to 03, it is 01H, and otherwise it is 00H.

  The "symbol combination display" command transmits to the sub-control means 200 whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line L depending on the value of the second control command corresponds to the BB combination or the re-gaming combination. Specifically, 02H when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line L corresponds to BB01, 01H when it corresponds to any symbol combination of re-games 01 to 13, and other than those. When the symbol combination is displayed, it becomes 00H. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 can determine that all reels have stopped, and can perform effect lottery processing for the next game.

  The "starting game medal payout" command (A600 to A609) is a value of the second control command (00H to which the number of medals to be paid out when one of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations is stopped and displayed on the winning line L. 09H) to the sub-control unit 200. The "game medal payout end" command (A67F) is displayed on the winning line L with any of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination being stopped and displayed, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 when the payout of medals is completed. The "game end display" command (A900) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when one game ends, and the "BB end" command (A902) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the BB game ends. It

  As described above, the "game state" command is transmitted to the sub control means 200 before the start switch 36 is operated. By doing so, the sub-control unit 200 can grasp the game state of the next game and the transition of the game state before the start switch 36 is operated, so that the start switch 36 is operated. Before, it becomes possible to prepare for processing in the game state of the next game.

  For example, when the AT game confirmation screen is displayed when the game state 1 (symptom) shifts to the game state 2 (AT preparation), the sub-control unit 200 operates before the start switch 36 is operated. Preparations can be made for displaying the AT game confirmation screen on the image display device 70. As a result, after the start switch 36 is operated (based on the reception of the "character winning number" command), the AT game confirmation screen can be displayed promptly. In addition, when the number of remaining games in the AT game is displayed when the game state 2 (AT preparation) is changed to the game state 3 (AT), before the start switch 36 is operated, Preparation for displaying the number of remaining games on the image display device 70 (for example, setting the number of games in the RAM) can be performed. Thereby, the number of remaining games can be promptly displayed after the start switch 36 is operated. On the other hand, if the number of games is set in the RAM after the start switch 36 is operated, there is a time lag until the number of remaining games is displayed, which may give the player a feeling of strangeness. is there.

  When the above-mentioned AT flag is provided, it is necessary to transmit the ON / OFF state of the AT flag to the auxiliary control means 200 before the start switch 36 is operated.

  In this embodiment, in order to prevent the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200 from including information that can determine an advantageous pressing order, the winning / replay winning number is transmitted. Although the production group number is transmitted without doing so, a mask number described below may be transmitted instead of the production group number.

  The mask number is obtained by replacing the winning / replaying winning number determined in the role lottery with another number, and in the present embodiment, a predetermined value (offset value) is set to the winning / replaying winning number determined. By adding, it is converted into a number different from the winning / replay winning number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, when the winning / replaying winning numbers “0” and “1” are determined in the role lottery, the offset value “53” is added and the mask number is set to “53”. And 54. When any of the winning / replaying winning numbers “2” to “6” is determined, the offset value “55−value of winning number” is added to set the mask number to “55”.

For example, when the winning / replaying winning number “2” is determined, the offset value “53” (= 55-2) is added to set the mask number to “55”. When the winning / replaying winning number “5” is determined, the offset value “50” (= 55−5) is added to set the mask number to “55”. As described above, also for other winning / replay winning numbers, the mask number is calculated by adding the offset value corresponding to each winning / replay winning number shown in FIG. .

  Next, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, the transmission timing of the “instruction number” command transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and the push order notification in the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200. The timing (corresponding to the navigation effect described later) will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control means 100 is transmitted to the sub control means 200 by the "instruction number" command. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, first, the instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is displayed on the acquired number display 28. Is displayed. Then, the "instruction number" command (pulse A in FIG. 23 (a)), the "effect group number" command and the "feature winning number" command (pulse B in FIG. 23 (a)) are sub-control means 200. Then, the sub-control unit 200 displays the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number on the image display device 70.

  In this way, when the sub-control means 200 receives the "feature winning number" command, the sub-control means 200 notifies each of the commands ("instruction" to notify the pushing order based on the instruction number, the production group number and the bonus winning number. Each time the "number" command, the "production group number" command, and the "winning character winning number" command are received, it is not necessary to perform processing based on the command, and the processing load on the sub-control unit 200 can be reduced. . However, the sub-control unit 200 may separately perform a process based on the “instruction number” command and display the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number on the image display device 70 in the process.

  The pushing order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained and is not displayed after performing the winning determination. Will be displayed. The display content of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 does not change until it is not displayed, but the display mode of the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is stopped by the player, for example. The display content may be changed each time it is operated.

  Further, as will be described later, the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order, but is displayed on the acquired number display 28. The designated number is maintained, and is hidden after the winning determination is made. The instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation where the pressing order is displayed only on the image display device 70, the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden and then displayed on the acquired number display 28. It is preferable to hide the displayed instruction number, but the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may be hidden at the same time. The instruction number displayed on 28 may be hidden first.

  The display timings of the instruction numbers and the pressing order shown in FIG. 23A are merely examples, and the display timings may be displayed at any of the timings of FIGS. 23B to 23D, for example. At the timing shown in FIG. 23B, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, and the “instruction number” command corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. Then, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, and when the “winning / replay winning number” command and the “winning prize number” command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 The pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number is displayed on the image display device 70. Further, the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and further, the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is hidden at the timing of the winning determination. .

The sub-control unit 200 displays the pressing order on the image display device 70 in the process based on the "instruction number" command before receiving the "winning / re-game winning number" command and the "winning prize number" command. May be. In addition, control command transmission processing and the acquired number display 28
When the display control process is performed by the timer interrupt process, for example, in the timer interrupt process in which the instruction number is transmitted, the sub-control unit 200 performs the process of displaying the instruction number on the acquired number display 28. The instruction number may be displayed on the acquired number display 28 before the “instruction number” command is received. Specifically, in the timer interrupt process, the LED lighting control including the acquired number display 28 and the like is executed, and then the control including transmitting the command including the instruction number and the like to the sub control unit 200 is executed. Good.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, after the main control unit 100 displays the instruction number on the acquired number display 28, the sub-control unit 200 notifies the image display device 70 of the pressing order. Thereby, for example, even if the content of the instruction number sent from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 100 is different from the original instruction number for some reason, and the wrong pushing order is notified, the game is played. The player operates the stop switch based on the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28, so that an advantageous game result can be obtained and no disadvantage is incurred.

  Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 23 (c), the main control means 100 sends the “instruction number” command, followed by the “winning / re-game win number” command and the “winning prize win number” command to the sub-control means 200. . As a result, when the sub-control means 200 receives the "feature winning number" command, it displays the pressing order based on the received instruction number on the image display device 70. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 displays the instruction number on the acquired number display 28 after the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70 by the sub control unit 200. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time (time exceeding the time until the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70) has elapsed since the instruction number command was transmitted by the timer, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28. indicate. Then, the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and then the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is hidden at the timing of the winning determination. . As a method of displaying the instruction number on the number-of-goods display unit 28 after the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70, the number-of-display unit 28 is provided with the instruction number based on the timing when the reel is rotated at a constant speed. It may be displayed.

  Next, at the timing shown in FIG. 23 (d), the main control means 100 sends the “instruction number” command, followed by the “winning / re-game win number” command and the “winning prize win number” command to the sub-control means 200. . As a result, when the sub-control means 200 receives the "feature winning number" command, it displays the pressing order based on the received instruction number on the image display device 70. Further, the main control means 100 displays the instruction number on the number-of-goods display 28 almost at the same time as the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time (time until the pressing order is displayed on the image display device 70) has elapsed since the instruction number command was transmitted by the timer, the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28. . Then, the pressing order displayed on the image display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, and then the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is hidden at the timing of the winning determination. .

  In the example shown in FIGS. 23A to 23D, the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is turned off at the timing of the winning determination, but when the third stop operation is accepted or all reels are stopped. It may be turned off at the timing of time. Further, when the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, if the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) described later has not elapsed when the start switch 36 is operated, immediately after the start switch 36 is operated. Instead of displaying the instruction number, the instruction number may be displayed after the minimum game time has elapsed (after setting the next first game time). By doing so, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that it is difficult to operate the stop switch even though the instruction number is displayed.

In addition, when the above-described push order flag is provided, it is necessary that the information regarding the on / off state of the push order flag is also transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 before the effect group number and the accessory winning number. This is because, when performing the navigation effect on the image display device 70 in the process when the start switch 36 is operated, it is necessary to determine the on / off state of the push order flag at that time.

(Description of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmitting unit 190 is described above via the external centralized terminal board 84 by the timer interrupt process (described later) executed in the main control unit 100 at a predetermined cycle (2.235 milliseconds). The medal insertion signal, the medal payout signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, the RT signal, the security signal, and the door open signal are output to the outside. In this embodiment, the RB signal is turned on when BB01 is won, and the RB signal is turned off (level output) when the BB game is over. Also, when the AT game is started, the RB signal, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned on, but the RB signal is turned off (pulse output) after a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed. On the other hand, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned off when the AT game ends (level output).

  Here, the RB signal is output as a pulse by the start of the AT game, the AT stock is absent (game state 0), the AT lottery is won, and the preparatory game (game state 1) is entered to prepare for AT (game Output when the state 2) shifts to the AT game (game state 3) (so-called first hit). On the other hand, the AT stock number is 1 or more during the AT game, and when the AT game is completed, the process shifts to the omen game (game state 1) and the AT preparation (game state 2) to the AT game (game state 3). In this case (so-called continuous change), the RB signal is not pulse output. Also, when the BB01 is won during the AT game (game state 3 → 6), the BB game is completed (game state 7 → 2), and the AT game is started (game state 2 → 3) from AT preparation, The RB signal is not output as a pulse.

  On the other hand, the BB signal and the RT signal are turned on when the AT game is started and turned off when the AT game is finished, regardless of whether it is the first hit or the continuous winning. Also, if BB01 is won during the AT game, the game state shifts from 3 to 6 as shown in FIG. Turns off in 6 → 7). This is because if the BB signal and the RT signal are turned off when BB01 wins, it may be known that BB01 has won.

(Explanation of test signal transmission means)
The test signal transmitting means 195 outputs a test signal to the I / F boat 400 shown in FIG. The signal transmitted to the I / F board 400 is output from the output ports 7 and 8 provided on the main control board. As shown in FIG. 24A, the output port 7 outputs the RT state, the winning / replaying winning number, and the accessory winning number as bits of winning numbers from bits D0 to D7 in binary numbers. More specifically, the most significant bit D7 and its lower bit D6 are used as an identifier indicating the content of the signal output to the I / F board 400, and the least significant bit D0 to sixth bit D5 are used to set the RT state, Three types of information, that is, a winning / replay winning number and a prize winning number, are output to the I / F board 400.

Here, as shown in the signal content of each bit in FIG. 24A, when both bits D6 and D7 are "0", the RT state is output from bits D0 to D5. Here, it is "0" when the RT state is non-RT, "1" when it is RT1, "2" when it is RT2, "3" when it is RT3, and RT4. If it is RT, the value of "4" is output, and if it is RT5, the value of "5" is output as a binary value. When the bit D6 is "1" and the bit D7 is "0", the value of the winning / replaying winning number is output as a binary value from the bits D0 to D5. Furthermore, when the bit D6 is "0" and the bit D7 is "1", the winning combination number is output from the bits D0 to D5. Specifically, “0” is output when BB01 has not won, and “1” is output when BB01 has won.

  The output port 8 outputs, as an operation state signal, information regarding the type of game currently being performed (operating). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), bit D0 indicates the re-game, bit D3 indicates the BB game, bit D4 indicates the operating state of the RB game, and when the value of the bit is "1", It indicates that the corresponding game is being played. For example, in the slot machine 10, there is a possibility that the re-gaming combination will win during the BB game, but when the re-gaming combination wins, the bits D0, D3, D4 will all be "1" in the next game.

  In addition to the signals shown in FIG. 24, the signal to be output to the test apparatus 500 is, for example, a signal including information (for example, the pressing position or the pressing order) regarding the stop operation mode in which an advantageous game result is obtained. Good.

<Explanation on storage area of data related to external signal and test signal>
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the information referred to when performing the above-described output control of the external signal and the test signal and the storage area (address) of the RWM in which the information is stored will be described. The RWM used in this embodiment can store 1-byte data at each address. Further, all the address values shown in FIG. 25 are expressed in hexadecimal numbers, and when an address is expressed by a four-digit hexadecimal number, the letter “H” added to the end is omitted. Furthermore, in the 8-bit data stored in each address, bit D0 indicates the least significant bit and bit D7 indicates the most significant bit.

  In FIG. 25, the value of the operation state flag is stored in the address F01C of RWM. The operating state flag is information indicating the type of game to be executed, and an operating state signal for the test apparatus 500 is generated based on this information. In the present embodiment, there are three types of games in which the operating state is output: re-game, BB game and RB game, the operating state of the re-game is bit D0, the operating state of the BB game is bit D3, RB. The operating state of the game corresponds to bit D4. That is, the bit D0 becomes "1" when the re-game combination wins, and becomes "1" when the re-game ends. When the BB game wins, the bit D3 becomes "1", and when the BB game ending condition is satisfied, the bit D3 becomes "0". Also, when the BB game wins, the bit D4 becomes "1", and when either the RB game or the BB game satisfies the ending condition, the bit D4 becomes "0". When the ending condition of the RB game is satisfied, if the ending condition of the BB game is not satisfied, the bit D4 temporarily becomes "0", but becomes "1" at the start of the next game.

  The value of the winning number signal output time is stored in the address F030 of the RWM. The winning number signal output time is referred to when determining the timing of switching the winning number signal output to the output port 7 shown in FIG. 24A from the accessory winning number to the winning / replay winning number. Specifically, "25" is stored when the winning number signal is output by the timer interrupt processing described later, and the stored value is decremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt processing is performed. When the value reaches "12", the winning number signal output to the output port 7 is switched from the prize winning number to the winning / replay winning number. When the stored value becomes "0", the value of the winning number signal output to the output port 7 becomes "0" indicating that no information is output.

  The value of the symbol combination display flag is stored in the address F043 of the RWM. The symbol combination display flag is information indicating whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the pay line L when all reels are stopped is a symbol combination of a re-gaming combination or BB01. Specifically, when a symbol combination corresponding to any re-game combination is displayed, the value of bit D0 becomes "1". When the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is displayed, the value of bit D3 becomes "1". The operating state flag described above is generated based on the symbol combination display flag.

  In the address F048 of the RWM, the winning / replaying winning number (00H to 34H in hexadecimal system) determined by the winning lottery is stored. The information stored in the address F048 is referred to in reel stop control, AT lottery, production group number generation, win number signal generation, and the like. At the address F049 of the RWM, the effect group number (00H to 16H in hexadecimal system) generated based on the above-mentioned winning / replaying winning number is stored. In addition, an accessory winning number (00H to 01H in hexadecimal) is stored in the address F04A of the RWM. The production group number and the winning character winning number are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200, and are referred to when performing the production lottery.

  At the address F0E2 of the RWM, the value of the external signal flag 3 (bit D2) indicating the operating state of the BB game and the initial hit of the AT game, and the external signal flag 2 (bit D3) indicating the operating state of the AT game and the external signal. The value of flag 1 (bit D4) is stored. Here, the value of the bit D2 changes from "0" to "1" when the BB game starts, and changes from "1" to "0" when the BB game ends. Also, at the first hit of the AT game, it becomes "1" only for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). The values of bits D3 and D4 change from "0" to "1" when the AT game starts, and change from "1" to "0" when the AT game ends. As a result, of the external signals output to the output port 5 shown in FIG. 4B, the RB signal is generated based on the external signal flag 3 (when the external signal flag 3 is “0”, the RB signal is off. Then, when the external signal flag 3 is “1”, the RB signal is turned on), the BB signal is generated based on the external signal flag 2, and the RT signal is generated based on the external signal flag 1.

<< Explanation of sub control means >>
<Hardware configuration of sub-control means and its periphery>
Returning to FIG. 3, the sub control unit 200 is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and based on a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100, a sub control board 202 that controls an effect to be executed, and a sub control substrate. Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the control board 202, the image display device 70, the speakers 64L and 64R, and the image control board 204 for driving the production means such as the production lamp 72 are included.

<Function block of sub control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the effect or notification based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and the effect control means 210 that generates a sub-control command for executing the determined effect or notification. The control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 and the sub control command transmitting / receiving means 230 for transmitting the sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204 are configured. Has been done.

(Explanation of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling the effect according to the game, and includes an effect lottery means 212 and an effect state control means 214. Here, the effect according to the game means an effect according to the set value, the RT state, the game state, the presence / absence of the freeze effect, the effect group number, the winning number of the accessory.

Based on the control command received from the main control means 100, the effect lottery means 212 that determines the effect according to the current effect state by lottery, and the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. It has a production state control means 214 for controlling the transition of production state. Here, the production state controlled by the production state control unit 214 may be provided with the same production state as the game state in the main control unit 100, and the same transition control as the transition diagram of the game state shown in FIG. 15 may be performed. .. Further, in this case, some game states (for example, game states 0 and 1) may be integrated.

(Explanation of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving unit 220 receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 by serial communication, converts the received control command into parallel data, and stores the command buffer in the sub control unit 200 in the order of reception (for example, RWM). Part of the storage area). As a result, the effect control unit 210 sequentially performs the process based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer.

(Explanation of sub control command transmission / reception means)
The sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 transmits the sub control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication at predetermined intervals (for example, 1 millisecond). Further, the sub control command transmitting / receiving unit 230 receives the command transmitted from the sub control command transmitting / receiving unit 240 described later.

<Function block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission / reception means 240 and an image / sound output means 240, and based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, the image display device 70, the speakers 64L, 64R, and effect. The lamp 72 is drive-controlled to execute the effect determined by the effect control means 210.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub control command transmission / reception unit 240 receives the sub control command transmitted by serial communication from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230, converts the received sub control command into parallel data, and stores in the sub command buffer in the order of reception. I will do it. Further, the sub control command transmission / reception unit 240 is a command indicating whether the image control board 204 is operating normally or a command indicating whether the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 is normally received. Is transmitted to the sub control command transmitting / receiving means 230. Accordingly, the sub-control board 202 can detect an abnormality that has occurred in the image control board 204, and if the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub-control command, the sub-control command can be retransmitted. ..

(Explanation of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output unit 250 outputs the image signal and audio signal for effect generated by the image control board 204 to the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, from the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R, a normal operation signal indicating whether or not the operation is normally possible is output to the image control board 204 (or the sub control board 202). When the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

[Explanation of processing by control means]
<< Explanation of control processing in main control means >>
First, the contents of the game progress main processing executed by the main control means 100 and controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 26 is executed after various check processes (including setting value change process and the like) performed after the slot machine 10 is powered on. The game can be controlled by repeatedly executing it.

<Explanation of game progress main processing>
When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start process, an operation state flag (see FIG. 25) is generated based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the previous game. Further, the "set value designation" command, the "operating state" command, the "RT state" command, the "gaming state" command, and the "prediction game number" command shown in FIG. .. Also, the instruction number stored in the RWM is cleared to "0".

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process associated with the insertion of medals (game medal management process) (step S12). As this processing, for example, a display update processing of the credit number display 27, a credit number subtraction processing, a fraud determination processing regarding a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a bet number counting processing, and the like are executed. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals matches the specified number, the operation of the start switch 36 is acceptable, and the start switch 36 is operated (step S14). . If it is determined that the operation has not been performed (NO), the process returns to step S12.

  If it is determined in step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off, the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32 is invalidated, and "reel rotation start acceptance The command is transmitted to the sub control means 200 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 carries out a winning combination lottery process based on the drawing table shown in FIG. 6 (step S18), and determines the instruction number and the AT drawing lot based on the current game state and the result of the winning combination lottery. Perform the game state process to be performed (step S20). Then, an instruction display process for displaying the instruction number determined by the game state process on the acquired number display 28 is performed (step S22), and the "instruction number" command and the "AT stock number" command to be transmitted to the sub control means 200 are executed. , RWM storage area used as a ring buffer (hereinafter, also referred to as “ring buffer area”) (step S24).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a mask process for generating an effect group number based on the winning / replay winning number determined in the winning combination (step S26), and includes the effect group number thus generated. The "production group number" command is stored in the ring buffer area of the RWM (step S28). Further, the main control means 100 stores the "winning part winning number" command including the winning part winning number based on the winning part lottery process in step S18 in the ring buffer area of the RWM (step S30).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a reel rotation start preparation process performed before starting the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R (step S32), and then performs a reel stop management process (step S34). In this reel stop management processing, when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are started to rotate and the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches. Here, the reel stop control is performed based on the operation flag generated based on the winning / replaying game winning number and the winning prize for winning the accessory. This operation flag is associated with flag information indicating whether or not to be subject to attraction-in control, with respect to each of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, and a predetermined storage area of the RWM by the role lottery process. Stored in. Also, every time the stop switch is operated, the “reel stop acceptance” command and the “reel rotation stop” command corresponding to the operated stop switch are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200.

Next, when all reels are stopped, the main control means 100 performs a display determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 10 to 13 is matched (step S36), and the display determination is performed. The “display type” command and the “symbol combination display” command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 based on the processing result. Further, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the payline L matches any of the symbol combinations of the winning combination (see FIGS. 12 to 13), the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination that has won the prize. It is stored in a predetermined address of RWM.

  Then, the hopper motor 46 (see FIG. 3) is driven to perform a payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the matching winning combination (step S38). At this time, a "game medal payout start" command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the medal payout is started, and a "game medal payout end" command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 when the medal payout is completed.

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S40), and controls the transition of the RT state and the game state based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is stopped and displayed, the RB signal is turned on via the external centralized terminal board 84 (the value of the external signal flag 3 (bit D2) is changed from "0" to "1"). Do). Then, the "game end display" command is transmitted to the sub control means 200, and when the BB game is finished, the "BB end" command is also transmitted to the sub control means 200.

  When one game is completed by the above processing, the main control means 100 returns to the game start processing of step S10 and performs processing for the next game.

<Explanation of game start processing>
Next, the contents of the game start processing executed in step S10 of FIG. 26 (game progress main processing) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When starting the game start processing of step S10, the main control means 100 first acquires the value of the symbol combination display flag stored in the address F043 of the RWM (step S100). Specifically, the value of the symbol combination display flag stored in the address F043 of the RWM is set in the A register of the CPU. The value of the symbol combination display flag is based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the previous game.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is stopped and displayed from the value set in the A register (step S102), and when it is determined that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed (YES), The value of the number of payouts (456), which is the condition for ending the BB game, is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S104). Next, the main control means 100 performs an operation state flag generation process (step S106). When it is determined in the determination processing of step S102 that the symbol combination corresponding to BB01 is not stopped and displayed (NO), the processing of step S104 is not performed and the processing proceeds to step S106.

  In the operation state flag generation process, first, the value (F01C) of the address where the value of the operation state flag is stored is set in the HL register of the CPU. That is, the value of F0H is set in the H register and the value of 1CH is set in the L register. Next, the value set in the A register (the value of the symbol combination display flag) by the process of step S102 and the value stored in the address (F01C) set in the HL register (the value of the operating state flag) are set. The OR operation is performed, and the operation result is set in the A register. As a result, the result of the previous game is reflected in the value of the operating state flag at the end of the previous game.

Next, the value of the A register is also set in the C register, and the current value of the A register is left in the C register. Then, the value of the A register is ANDed with the mask data (00001000B) in which the value of the bit D3 corresponding to BB in the operating state flag is set to "1", and the operation result is set in the A register. As a result, the values of the bits other than the bit corresponding to BB (bit D3 of the operation state flag) in the value of the A register are reset. Then, the value of each bit in the A register is shifted to the upper digit side by one digit and the least significant bit is set to "0". That is, the value of the bit corresponding to BB (“0” or “
1 ”) to the bit corresponding to RB (bit D4 of the operating state flag).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process of updating to the value of the operation state flag of this game (step S108). Specifically, the value of the A register and the value of the C register are OR-operated, and the operation result is set in the A register. By this process, the process of reflecting the value of the bit D3 of the operation state flag at the end of the previous game on the bit D4 is completed.

  Then, the main control means 100 stores the updated value of the operation state flag in the address F01C of the RWM (step S110). Specifically, the value set in the A register in step S108 is stored in the RWM address indicated by the value (F01C) set in the HL register in step S106. As a result, the value of the operating state flag at the end of the previous game is replaced with the value of the operating state flag of the current game.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RB game is a game to be started (step S112). This process reflects the result of the previous game in the value set in the A register (the operating state flag value of the current game) and the value set in the C register (the operating state flag value at the end of the previous game) And the calculated value) are XOR-operated and the operation result is set in the A register. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the zero flag in the F register is "1" (the result of the XOR operation is "0"). If the value of the zero flag is "0" (that is, the values of the A register and the C register do not match), the determination result is YES (the game in which the RB game is started), and the value of the zero flag is "1" (that is, the A register). If the value of the C register is the same), the determination result is NO (the game in which the RB game is not started (including the case where the RB game is already started)).

  If the decision result in the step S112 is YES, the main control means 100 saves the value of the number of games which is the ending condition of the RB game and the value of the number of times of winning the winning combination, respectively, in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. (Step S114), the game start process ends. Here, in the present embodiment, both the number of games and the number of winnings of the winning combination are “2”. If the decision result in the step S110 is NO, the process of the step S112 is not performed and the game start process is ended.

  Next, it is possible to judge the start of the RB game by the process of step S112. (1) When the BB combination is won, (2) When the RB end condition is not satisfied during the BB game, and (3 ) The processing in the case where the ending condition of the RB is satisfied during the BB game will be described as an example in detail below.

(1) Processing when BB combination is won In the game in which the BB combination is won (game in which the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed), the value of the symbol combination display flag is first set in the A register by the processing of step S100. It Here, since the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the value of bit D3 is "1". Therefore,
Value of A register: 00001000B

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are OR-operated. Here, since there is a game in which the BB combination is won, the value of the operating state flag is at least the value of bit D3 corresponding to BB and the value of bit D4 corresponding to RB are "0". Further, even if the BB combination is won in the re-play, before this processing is performed (more specifically, by the game end check processing (step S252 of FIG. 31) described later), the bit D0 of the operation state flag Is set to "0". Therefore,
Value of A register: 00001000B
Value of operating state flag: 00000000B
Result of OR operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
Value of A register: 00001000B
Value of C register: 00001000B

Then, the value of the A register is ANDed with the mask data 00001000B.
Value of A register: 00001000B
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit of the A register is shifted to the upper digit side by one digit, and the value of the C register is OR-operated.
Value of A register: 00010000B
Value of C register: 00001000B
Result of OR operation: 00011000B (value of A register)

  Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XORed by the process of step S112, the two do not match, so the zero flag becomes "0". As a result, when the BB combination wins, it is determined that the RB game has started.

(2) Processing when the RB end condition is not satisfied during the BB game Next, when the RB game end condition is not satisfied during the BB game, as in the case where the BB combination is won, the process of step S100 is performed. First, the value of the symbol combination display flag is set in the A register. Here, since the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed because the BB game is being played, the value of the bit D3 is at least "0". Therefore,
Value of A register: 0000000XB (X is 1 or 0)

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are OR-operated. Here, since the BB game is being played, the value of the operation state flag is 00011000B as described above. Therefore,
Value of A register: 0000000XB
Value of operating state flag: 00011000B
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
Value of A register: 0001100XB
Value of C register: 0001100XB

Values other than the bit D3 of the A register (the bit corresponding to BB of the operation state flag) are masked. That is, the value of the A register is ANDed with the mask data 00001000B.
Value of A register: 0001100XB
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit of the A register is shifted to the upper digit side by one digit, and the value of the C register is OR-operated.
Value of A register: 00010000B
Value of C register: 0001100XB
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

  Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XORed by the process of step S112, the two match, so the zero flag becomes "1". As a result, in a game in which the ending condition of the RB game is not satisfied during the BB game, it is not determined that the RB game has started.

(3) Processing when the RB end condition is satisfied during the BB game Next, when the RB game end condition is satisfied during the BB game, as in the case where the BB combination is won, by the process of step S100, first The value of the symbol combination display flag is set in the A register. Here, since the BB game is in progress, the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, so the value of bit D3 is at least "0".
Value of A register: 0000000XB (X is 1 or 0)

Next, the value of the A register and the value of the operating state flag stored in the RWM are OR-operated. Here, the value of the operating state flag is 00011000B as described above because the BB game is in progress, but if the termination condition of the RB game is satisfied, before this processing is performed (more details will be described later). In the RB operation management process (by step S300 in FIG. 33), the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to "0". Therefore,
Value of A register: 0000000XB
Value of operating state flag: 00001000B
Result of OR operation: 0000100XB (value of A register)

Next, the value of the A register (result of the OR operation) is set in the C register.
Value of A register: 0000100XB
Value of C register: 0000100XB

Then, the value of the A register is ANDed with the mask data 00001000B.
Value of A register: 0000100XB
Mask data: 00001000B
Result of AND operation: 00001000B (value of A register)

The value of each bit of the A register is shifted to the upper digit side by one digit, and the value of the C register is OR-operated.
Value of A register: 00010000B
Value of C register: 0000100XB
Result of OR operation: 0001100XB (value of A register)

  Then, when the value of the A register and the value of the C register are XORed by the process of step S112, the two do not match, so the zero flag becomes "0". As a result, when the ending condition of the RB game is satisfied during the BB game, the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is set to "0" by the RB operation management process, but the value of the bit D4 is set at the start of the next game. When it is set to "1", the RB game is activated again.

<Explanation of game state processing>
Next, the content of the game state process executed in step S20 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 28 and 29. 28 and 29, what is simply described as "winning number" means the winning / replaying winning number. When starting the game state process of step S20, the main control means 100 first determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 2 (step S120).

(Processing in game state 2)
In the determination process of step S120, when the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is the game state 2 (YES), the winning / winning process determined in the role lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. The instruction number is determined according to the re-game winning number. However, when the current RT status is non-RT, the instruction number is not determined.

  That is, if the decision result in the step S120 is YES, the main control means 100 determines whether the winning / replaying winning number determined by the winning combination lottery process is 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, 43. It is determined whether there is any (step S122). That is, it is determined whether any one of the re-game-B1, C1, D1 or the winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined as the winning combination. When any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S122 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "1" (forward push) (step S124), and the gaming state of FIG. 28. The process ends.

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, or 43 in the determination processing of step S122 (NO), the next winning is performed. It is determined whether the re-game winning number is 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, 44 (step S126). That is, it is determined whether any one of the re-game-B2, C2 or the winning-A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined as the winning combination. If any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S126 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "2" (scissors pressed) (step S128), and the gaming state of FIG. 28. The process ends.

  In the determination process of step S126, when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (NO), the winning / replaying is next. It is determined whether the game winning number is 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, 45 (step S130). That is, it is determined whether any one of re-game-B3, C3, D2 or winning-A3, B3, C3, E3 is determined as a winning combination. When any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S130 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "3" (middle forward push) (step S132), and the game of FIG. The state processing ends.

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not any of 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, and 45 in the determination processing of step S130 (NO), the next winning is performed. It is determined whether the re-game winning number is 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, 46 (step S134). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the re-play-B4, C4 or the winning-A4, B4, C4, E4 is determined as the winning combination. When any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S134 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "4" (middle reverse push) (step S136), and the game of FIG. The state processing ends.

When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 in the determination processing of step S134 (NO), the winning / replaying number is next. It is determined whether the game winning number is 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S138). That is, it is determined whether any one of the re-play-B5, C5 or the winning-A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined as the winning combination. If any one of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S138 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "5" (press the reverse scissors) (step S140) and the game of FIG. The state processing ends.

  In the determination processing of step S138, when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is neither 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, 47 (NO), the winning / replaying is next. It is determined whether the game winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S142). That is, it is determined whether or not the re-game-D3 or the winning-A6, B6, C6, E6 is determined as the winning combination. When any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S142 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "6" (reverse push) (step S144), and the gaming state of FIG. The process ends. When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 14, 29, 35, 41 or 48 in the determination processing of step S142 (NO), the game of FIG. The state processing ends.

  In the determination process of step S120, if the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is not the game state 2 (NO), then it is determined whether the current game state is the game state 3 (step). S146). Here, when the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is not the game state 3 (NO), it is further determined whether the current game state is the game state 0 (step S148).

(Processing in game state 0)
In the determination process of step S148, when the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is the game state 0 (normal time) (YES), the AT lottery process is performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. To do. First, the main control means 100, the winning / re-play winning numbers determined by the winning combination lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. 26 are 15 (re-play-E), 16 (re-play-F), 49 (win) -F) or 50 (prize-G) is determined (step S150). If a winning number other than these winning / replay winning numbers is determined, the determination result of step S150 is NO, and the gaming state process of FIG. 28 is ended.

  On the other hand, if any of the above-mentioned winning / replay winning numbers is determined, the determination result of step S150 is YES, and the current mode (mode 0 or 1) of the lottery table shown in FIG. AT lottery is performed with a probability corresponding to (step S152). Then, it is determined whether or not the player wins the mode 2 by the AT lottery (step S154). When the player wins the mode 2, the determination result is YES, and the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is determined. "1" is added to the value (step S156). Next, the main control means 100 determines the number of precursor games (the number of games staying in the game state 1) by lottery (step S158), and ends the game state process of FIG. When the mode 0 or 1 is won by the AT lottery in step S162, the determination result in step S154 is NO, and the game state process of FIG. 28 is immediately ended.

(Processing in gaming state 5)
In the determination process of step S148, when the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is not the game state 0 (NO), then it is determined whether the current game state is the game state 5 or not. (Step S160). When the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is the game state 5 (BB) (YES), the AT lottery is performed regardless of the value of the winning / re-game winning number (step S162). For this AT lottery, the lottery table shown in FIG. 16 may be used, or a lottery having a higher winning probability than the AT lottery performed in the game state 0 may be performed. Further, when the re-game-I is won by the part lottery process, the AT stock number may be increased by "1" without performing the AT lottery.

When the AT lottery is performed in step S162, the main control means 100 next determines whether or not the player has won the mode 2 by the AT lottery (step S164). Then, when the player wins the mode 2, the determination result is YES, and "1" is added to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S166), and the game state process of FIG. To finish. On the other hand, when mode 0 or 1 is won by the AT lottery, the determination result of step S164 is NO, and the game state process of FIG. 28 is immediately ended.

(Processing in gaming state 7)
In the determination process of step S160, when the main control means 100 determines that the current gaming state is not the gaming state 5 (NO), then it is determined whether the current gaming state is the gaming state 7. (Step S168). When the main control means 100 determines that the current game state is the game state 7 (addition specialization) (YES), the value of the winning / re-game winning number is "23" (re-game-I winning). It is determined whether there is any (step S170). When the value of the winning / replay winning number is "23", the determination result is YES, and the process proceeds to step S176 described later to set the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM to "1". to add. That is, when the re-game-I is won in the game state 7, the AT stock number is incremented by "1" without performing the AT lottery and regardless of the symbol combination displayed when all reels are stopped. It Then, the game state processing shown in FIG. 28 is ended.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning / replaying winning number is not "23", the determination result of step S170 is NO and the AT lottery is performed (step S172). For this AT lottery, the lottery table shown in FIG. 16 may be used, or a lottery having a higher winning probability than the AT lottery performed in the game state 0 and the game state 5 may be performed.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the player wins the mode 2 by the AT lottery in step S172 (step S174). When the mode 2 is won in this AT lottery, the determination result is YES, and "1" is added to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S176). The game state processing ends. On the other hand, when the player wins the mode 0 or the mode 1 by the AT lottery, the determination result of step S174 is NO, and the game state process of FIG. 28 is finished as it is.

(In the case of gaming state 1, 4, 6)
In the determination processing of step S168, when the game state is 1, 4, or 6, the determination result is NO, and the game state processing of FIG. 28 is finished as it is. Therefore, when the game state is 1, 4 or 6, the game state processing of FIG. 28 is ended without performing any processing.

(Processing in game state 3)
In the determination process of step S146, if the game state is 3, the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to FIG. 29, and similarly to the game state 2, determined by the role lottery process performed in step S18 of FIG. The instruction number is determined according to the winning / replay winning number thus obtained. However, if the current RT state is non-RT and one of the winning prizes E1 to E6 is won, the instruction number may not be determined.

  That is, the main control means 100 first determines whether or not the winning / replay winning number determined by the winning combination lottery process is any of 2, 7, 12, 24, 30, 36, 43 (step). S180). That is, it is determined whether any one of the re-game-B1, C1, D1 or the winning-A1, B1, C1, E1 is determined as the winning combination. When any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S180 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "1" (forward push) (step S182).

On the other hand, in the determination processing of step S180, the winning / replay winning numbers are 2, 7, and 12
, 24, 30, 36, or 43 (NO), when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replay winning numbers are any of 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, 44. It is determined whether or not (step S184). That is, it is determined whether any one of the re-game-B2, C2 or the winning-A2, B2, C2, E2 is determined as the winning combination. When any one of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S184 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "2" (scissors pressed) (step S186).

  In the determination process of step S184, when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 3, 8, 25, 31, 37, or 44 (NO), the winning / replaying is next. It is determined whether the game winning number is 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, 45 (step S188). That is, it is determined whether any one of re-game-B3, C3, D2 or winning-A3, B3, C3, E3 is determined as a winning combination. When any of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S188 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "3" (middle forward push) (step S190).

  In the determination process of step S188, when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not any of 4, 9, 13, 26, 32, 38, and 45 (NO), the next winning is performed. It is determined whether the re-game winning number is 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, 46 (step S192). That is, it is determined whether or not one of the re-play-B4, C4 or the winning-A4, B4, C4, E4 is determined as the winning combination. When any one of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S192 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "4" (middle reverse press) (step S194).

  When the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 5, 10, 27, 33, 39, or 46 in the determination processing of step S192 (NO), the winning / replaying is next. It is determined whether the game winning number is 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S196). That is, it is determined whether any one of the re-play-B5, C5 or the winning-A5, B5, C5, E5 is determined as the winning combination. When any one of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S196 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "5" (pressing the reverse scissors) (step S198).

  In the determination process of step S196, when the main control means 100 determines that the winning / replaying winning number is not 6, 11, 28, 34, 40, or 47 (NO), the winning / replaying number is next. It is determined whether the game winning number is 14, 29, 35, 41 or 48 (step S200). That is, it is determined whether or not the re-game-D3 or the winning-A6, B6, C6, E6 is determined as the winning combination. When any one of these winning combinations is won, the determination result of step S200 is YES, and the main control means 100 sets the instruction number to "6" (reverse push) (step S202).

  The instruction number is determined by the above processing (steps S182, S186, S190, S194, S198, S202), or the winning / replay winning number is any of 14, 29, 35, 41, 48 in the determination processing of step S200. If not (NO), the main control means 100 determines, next, the main control means 100 determines whether the winning / replay winning number is any of 24 to 29 (step S204). ). When the winning / replaying winning number is any of 24 to 29, the determination result is YES, and the push order hitting lottery is performed to determine whether or not the push order hitting game is to be performed (step S206).

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the press order matching lottery has been won (step S208), and when the prize has been won, the determination result is YES, and the push order matching game instruction number is determined. .. First, it is determined whether the winning / replaying number is 24 or 25 (step S2
10) If the winning / replaying number is 24 or 25, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is updated to 7 (step S212). Further, in the determination processing of step S210, if the winning / replaying number is not 24 or 25, the determination result is NO, and then it is determined whether the winning / replaying number is 26 or 27 (step S214). If the winning / replaying game number is 26 or 27, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is updated to 8 (step S216). Further, in the determination processing of step S214, if the winning / replaying number is not 26 or 27, the determination result is NO, and then it is determined whether the winning / replaying number is 28 or 29 (step S218). If the winning / replaying game number is 28 or 29, the determination result is YES and the instruction number is updated to 9 (step S220).

  If the winning / replaying number is neither 24 to 29 in the determination process of step S204, or if the push order winning lottery is not won in the determining process of step S208, the winning / replaying number is determined in the determination process of step S218. Is 28 or 29, or the instruction number is updated by the processing of steps S212, S216, and S220, the main control means 100 then determines whether the winning / replay winning number is 17-22. It is determined whether or not (step S222). When the winning / replay winning number is any of 17 to 22, the determination result is YES, and the AT lottery is performed (step S224).

  In this way, the AT lottery (addition of AT stock) during the AT game is triggered to be won only in the specific RT state. That is, by selecting only the winning numbers 17 to 22 that can be won only at RT3, if the player operates the stop switch according to the navigation effect during the AT game, RT3 is maintained and the opportunity for AT lottery can be continued. . On the other hand, if the player does not follow the navigation effect, the RT state may fall, and in that case, the opportunity for AT lottery cannot be received. Therefore, if the player does not follow the navigation effect, without performing a penalty (when the RT state falls, the AT lottery is performed using a lottery table that is more disadvantageous than the lottery table used at RT3). Instead of doing so, it is possible to direct the player to operate the stop switch according to the navigation effect.

  For this AT lottery, the lottery table shown in FIG. 16 may be used, or a lottery with a winning probability different from the AT lottery performed in the game states 0, 5, and 7 may be performed. After performing the AT lottery in step S224, the main control means 100 next determines whether or not the player has won the mode 2 by the AT lottery (step S226). Then, when the player wins the mode 2, the determination result becomes YES, and "1" is added to the value of the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S228), and the game state process of FIG. To finish.

  On the other hand, in the determination process of step S222, if the winning / replay winning number is none of 17 to 22, or in the determination process of step S226, if the player wins mode 0 or mode 1 by AT lottery. Ends the game state process of FIG. 29 as it is.

In the processing of steps S122 to S144 of FIG. 28 and steps S180 to S202 of FIG. 29, when the winning / replaying number is determined to be 12 (replaying-D1), the instruction number is determined to be 1 (forward pressing). However, the instruction number 2 (pressing scissors) may be determined, or whether the instruction number 1 or 2 may be determined by a lottery. Similarly, for the winning / replaying number 13 (replaying-D2), the instruction number 4 (reverse middle press) may be determined, or whether the instruction number is 3 or 4 is determined by lottery. Good. Further, for the winning / re-playing numbers 6 (re-playing-B5) and 11 (re-playing-C5), the instruction number 6 (reverse push) may be determined, or the winning / re-playing number 14 (re-playing-). For D3), the instruction number 5 (pressing the reverse scissors) may be determined, and whether the instruction number is 5 or 6 may be determined by a lottery.

  Also, if the gaming state is 3, 5, or 7, AT lottery may be performed, but AT lottery in these gaming states is not performed in the gaming state processing of FIGS. 28 and 29 (that is, operation of the start switch 36). The AT lottery may be carried out after all reels are stopped (for example, in a game state transition process of FIGS. 37 and 38 described later) without the AT lottery triggered by.

<Explanation of reel rotation start preparation processing>
Next, the content of the reel rotation start preparation process executed in step S32 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) set by the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the previous game has elapsed (step S240). When the minimum game time has not elapsed, the determination result is NO, and the standby state is maintained until the minimum game time has elapsed.

Then, when the minimum game time has elapsed, the determination result of step S240 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 stores the value of the minimum game time in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S242). Here, the value stored in the RWM in the process of step S242 is "1836", and this value is decremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt process described later is performed. As described above, the timer interrupt process of the present embodiment is executed every 2.235 milliseconds, so the minimum game time is 1836 × 2.235 × 10 ⁻³ = 4.1346 seconds. Next, the main control means 100 stores the initial value (“25” in decimal notation) of the winning number signal output time in the address F030 of the RWM (step S244), and ends the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. ..

  As a result, in the next timer interrupt process, the output of the winning number signal indicating the winning character winning number to the output port 7 is started, and the value stored in the address F030 of the RWM in the timer interrupt process is started. Is subtracted by "1". Then, the value of the address F030 is decremented by "1" each time the timer interrupt processing is performed, and the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory is continuously output during that time. Then, when the value stored in the address F030 becomes “12”, the winning / replaying winning number is switched to a winning number signal, and thereafter, until the value stored in the address F030 becomes “0”, winning / replaying is performed. The winning number signal indicating the game winning number continues to be output.

<Explanation of game end check processing>
Next, the contents of the game end check process executed in step S40 of FIG. 26 (game progress main process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main control means 100 clears the value of the winning / replay winning number stored in the address F048 of the RWM to "0" (step S250). Next, among the values of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM, the value of the bit D0 is set to "0" (step S252), and it is determined whether or not the BB game is finished. BB operation management Processing is performed (step S254).

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the RB game is being played (step S256). That is, if the value of the bit D4 among the values of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM is "1", the determination result is YES (in the RB game), and the value of the bit D4 is "0". If so, the determination result is NO (not in RB game). When the determination result of step S256 is YES, the RB operation management process of determining whether or not the RB game has ended is performed (step S258). When the determination result of step S256 is NO, or when the process of step S258 is performed, the main control means 100 then performs the RT transition process for controlling the transition of the RT state according to the game result (step S260). ). Next, a game state transition process for controlling the transition of the game state is performed (step S262), and the game end check process of FIG. 31 is finished.

<Explanation of BB operation management processing>
Next, the contents of the BB operation management process executed in step S254 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 checks the value of the bit D3 of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM. Specifically, the value of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM is set in the A register, and the value of each bit is shifted to the lower digit side by one digit. In addition, "0" is set to the most significant bit after the shift.

For example, during the BB game and the RB game, the value set in the A register value is
Value of A register: 0001100XB
Then, if this value is shifted to the lower digit by one digit,
Value of A register: 0001100B
Becomes

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a BB game is being played (step S272). Specifically, in the process of step S270, the value of the zero flag when the value of the operation state flag set in the A register is shifted by one digit to the lower digit side is checked. If the value of the zero flag is "0" (that is, the value of the A register is not "00000000B"), the determination result is YES (in the BB game), and the value of the zero flag is "1" (that is, the A register). Value is "00000000B"), the determination result is NO (no BB game is in progress). If the decision result in the step S272 is NO, the BB operation management process of FIG. 32 is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S272 is YES, the main control means 100 acquires the number of medals that can be acquired during the BB game from the RWM (step S272). Specifically, the number of acquirable BB games stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM is read and set in the A register. Here, the value of the obtainable number of coins during the BB game stored in the RWM is subtracted by the payout number each time a winning combination is won during the BB game.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied (step S276). Specifically, if the value of the A register is “00000000B” (the value of the zero flag is “1”), the determination result is YES (the BB game ending condition is satisfied). If the decision result in the step S276 is YES, the value of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM is cleared to "0" (step S278), and the BB operation management process of FIG. 32 is ended. Specifically, when the determination result of step S276 is YES, the value of the A register is “00000000B”, and thus the value is stored in the address F01C of the RWM. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S272 is NO, the BB operation management process of FIG. 32 is immediately terminated.

  The determination process of step S272 may be performed based on the value of the bit D3 of the operating state flag without performing the process of step S270. In this case, if the value of the bit D3 is "1", it can be determined that the BB game is in progress.

<Explanation of RB operation management processing>
Next, the contents of the RB operation management process executed in step S258 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the number of games played during RB stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S290). The initial value (“2”) of the number of games during RB operation is saved by the process of step S114 of FIG. 27 (game start process). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the number of games played during RB operation is "0" (step S292). If the value of the number of games played during RB operation is not "0", the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether the number of medals paid out in this game is "0". It is determined (step S294).

  In the determination processing of step S294, when the payout number of medals is "0", the determination result is YES, and the RB operation management processing of FIG. 33 is ended. On the other hand, when the payout number of medals is not "0", the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines "1" from the value of the number of winning prizes during RB operation stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Is subtracted (step S296). As described above, when the medals are paid out in the game this time, the value of the number of winnings is subtracted as the winning.

  The initial value (“2”) of the number of winning prizes during RB operation is saved by the process of step S114 of FIG. 27 (game start process). Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the condition for ending the RB game is satisfied (step S298). Specifically, when the value of the number of winnings is "0", the determination result is YES (the condition for ending the RB game is satisfied), and when the value of the number of winnings is not "0", it is NO (the game of RB playing). The end condition is not satisfied).

  When the determination result of step S298 is NO, the main control means 100 ends the RB operation management process of FIG. 33 as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S298 is YES, the value of the bit D4 of the values of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM is updated (cleared) to "0" (step). S300). If the determination result of step S292 is YES (the number of games during RB operation is "0"), the process directly proceeds to step S300.

  Next, the main control means 100 sets the value of the waiting time after the end of the RB game (step S302). Specifically, "5" (= 0000000000000101B) is set in the BC register as the value of the waiting time. Then, after executing the 2-byte time waiting process (step S304) and measuring the waiting time (5 × 2.235 ms = 11.175 ms) set in step S302, the RB operation management process of FIG. To finish. As a result, the state in which the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is set to "0" by the process of step S300 continues for at least 11.175 milliseconds.

<Explanation of 2-byte processing>
Next, the contents of the 2-byte time waiting process executed in step S304 of FIG. 33 (RB operation management process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This 2-byte time waiting process is a process for waiting for a time based on the 2-byte value set in the BC register.

  First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the waiting time based on the 2-byte value set in the BC register has elapsed (step S310). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the BC register is “0” (= 0000000000000000B). Next, the main control means 100 performs an interrupt waiting process (step S312), waits until a timer interrupt process described below is performed, and when the timer interrupt process described below is performed, the value of the BC register is set to "1". Subtract (step S314). Thereafter, the processes of steps S310 to S314 are repeated, and when the 5-interruption time (11.175 milliseconds) has elapsed, the determination result of step S310 becomes NO, and the 2-byte time waiting process of FIG. 34 ends.

<Explanation of interrupt wait processing>
Next, the contents of the interrupt waiting process executed in step S312 of FIG. 34 (2-byte time waiting process) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 acquires the value of the interrupt counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S320). Here, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RWM is a 2-byte value (0000H to FFFFH), and "1" is added each time the timer interrupt processing is performed (step S606 of the interrupt processing described later). When the counter value becomes FFFFH, it becomes 0000H in the next timer interrupt process. Then, in the processing of step S320, the value of the interrupt counter is read from the RWM, and the value of the lower 1 byte is set in the A register.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the value of the interrupt counter has changed (that is, whether or not the timer interrupt processing has been performed) (step S322). Specifically, the value of the interrupt counter stored in the RWM is subtracted from the value set in the A register, and if it is "0" (the value of the zero flag is "1"), the determination result is NO (no change). If it is not “0”, the judgment result is YES. Then, the process of step S322 is repeated until the determination result becomes YES, and when the determination result becomes YES, the interrupt waiting process of FIG. 35 ends.

<Explanation of RT transition processing>
Next, the content of the RT shift processing executed in step S260 of FIG. 31 (game end check processing) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 determines whether the current RT state is non-RT (step S330).

(Processing in non-RT)
In the determination processing of step S330, when the current RT state is non-RT, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed when all reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not (step S332). When the symbol combination of any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result of step S332 is YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S334), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended. On the other hand, if none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result of step S332 is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether the accessory winning number is "1". Is determined (step S354). Then, when the accessory winning number is not "1", the determination result of step S354 is NO, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination number is "1", the determination result of step S354 is YES, and then the main control means 100 displays the symbol combination of BB01 when all reels are stopped. It is determined whether or not (step S356). Then, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S356 becomes NO, the RT state is updated to RT4 (step S358), and when the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, step The determination result of S356 is YES, and the RT state is updated to RT5 (step S360). Then, when the RT state is updated to RT4 or RT5, the value of the accessory winning number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is cleared to "0" (step S362). The RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing at RT1)
In the determination process of step S330, when the RT state is not non-RT, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the RT state is RT1 (step S336). Then, when the current RT state is RT1, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the re-game 05 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S338). .. When the symbol combination of the replay game 05 is displayed, the determination result of step S338 is YES, and the RT state is updated to RT2 (step S340
), The RT transition process of FIG. 36 ends. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the re-game 05 is not displayed, the determination result of step S338 becomes NO, the main control means 100 moves to step S354, and the accessory winning number is "1". Or not. Then, when the accessory winning number is not "1", the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is ended.

  On the other hand, when the accessory winning number is "1", the determination process of step S356 is performed. If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the value of the winning combination number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is "0" in step S362. After clearing to 1, the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing at RT2)
In the determination process of step S336, when the RT state is not RT1, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the RT state is RT2 (step S342). Then, when the current RT state is RT2, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the re-game 06 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S344). .. When the symbol combination of the replay game 06 is displayed, the determination result of step S344 is YES, the RT state is updated to RT3 (step S346), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the re-game 06 is not displayed, the determination result of step S344 becomes NO, and then the main control means 100 causes the re-game 03 or 04 when all reels stop. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is displayed (step S348).

  In the determination processing of step S348, when the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result is YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S352), and the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is ended. On the other hand, if no symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result is NO, and then it is determined whether or not any symbol combination of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed. (Step S350). When the symbol combination of any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result of step S350 becomes YES, the RT state is updated to RT1 (step S352), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended.

  On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result of step S350 becomes NO, the main control means 100 moves to step S354, and the accessory winning number is "1". "Is determined. Then, when the accessory winning number is not "1", the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is ended. On the other hand, when the accessory winning number is "1", the determination process of step S356 is performed. If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing at RT3)
In the determination process of step S342, if the RT state is not RT2, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the RT state is RT3 (step S364). Then, when the current RT state is RT3, the determination result is YES, the main control means 100 moves to step S348, and when the reels are stopped, is the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 displayed? Determine whether or not. Then, when the symbol combination of the re-game 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step S352 and R
The T state is updated to RT1, and the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is completed.

  On the other hand, if no symbol combination of re-game 03 or 04 is displayed, the determination result of step S348 becomes NO, the process proceeds to step S350, and any symbol combination of specific symbols 01 to 03 Judge whether it is displayed or not. Then, when the symbol combination of any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result of step S350 becomes YES and the process shifts to step S352, the RT state is updated to RT1, and then the RT shift of FIG. 36 is performed. The process ends.

  On the other hand, when none of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is displayed, the determination result of step S350 becomes NO, the main control means 100 moves to step S354, and the accessory winning number is "1". "Is determined. Then, when the accessory winning number is not "1", the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is ended. On the other hand, when the accessory winning number is "1", the determination process of step S356 is performed. If the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S358 and the RT state is updated to RT4. If the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the process proceeds to step S360, the RT state is updated to RT5, and the value of the winning combination number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is "0" in step S362. After clearing to 1, the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is terminated.

(Processing at RT4)
In the determination process of step S364, when the RT state is not RT3, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the RT state is RT4 (step S366). Then, when the current RT state is RT4, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S368). Then, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S356 becomes NO, the RT transition processing of FIG. 36 is terminated, and when the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, of step S356. If the determination result is YES, the RT state is updated to RT5 (step S370). Then, the value of the accessory winning number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is cleared to "0" (step S372), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended.

(Processing at RT5)
In the determination processing of step S366, when the RT state is not RT4 (that is, when RT5), the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines that the number of medals paid out during the BB game is 456. It is determined whether the number of sheets has been exceeded (step S374). Then, when the number of medals exceeds 456, the determination result is YES, the RT state is updated to non-RT (step S376), and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of medals does not exceed 456, the determination result is NO, and the RT transition process of FIG. 36 is ended as it is.

<Explanation of game state transition processing>
Next, the contents of the game state transition process executed in step S262 of FIG. 31 (game end check process) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 37 and 38. First, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 0 (step 380).

(Processing in game state 0)
In the determination processing of step S380, if the game state is 0, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is "1" (step S382). Then, when the accessory winning number is "1", the determination result of step S382 is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S384). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S384 is YES, the game state is updated to the game state 5 (step S386), and then the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is ended. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S384 becomes NO, the game state is updated to the game state 4 (step S388), and then the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is ended. To do.

  In the determination processing of step S382, if the accessory winning number is not "0", the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 causes the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM to be "1" or more. Or not (step S390). If the AT stock number is "0", the determination result is NO and the gaming state transition processing of FIG. 37 is terminated. On the other hand, if the AT stock number is "1" or more, "1" is subtracted from the AT stock number stored in the RWM (step S392), and in step S158 of FIG. 28 (game state processing). The determined number of predictive games is stored as a predictive counter in a predetermined storage area defined in the RWM (step S394). Then, the game state is changed to the game state 1 (step S396), and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is ended.

(Processing in game state 1)
In the determination process of step S380, if the game state is not 0, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 1 (step 398). When the gaming state is 1, the determination result of step S398 is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning feature number is "1" (step S400). Then, when the winning combination number is "1", the determination result of step S400 is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S402).

  When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S402 is YES, the main control means 100 updates the game state to the game state 7 (step S404), and saves it in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the AT stock number which has been set (step S406), and the gaming state transition processing of FIG. 37 is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S402 becomes NO, the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 6 (step S408), and then the gaming state transition processing of FIG. 37 is finished. To do.

  Further, in the determination processing of step S400, when the winning character winning number is not "1", the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 causes the precursor counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is subtracted from the value of (step S410). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor counter is "0" (step S412), and when it is "0", the gaming state is changed to the gaming state 2 (step S414), and the game of FIG. 37 is played. The state transition process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor counter is not "0", the determination result of step S412 is NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is finished as it is.

(Processing in game state 2)
In the determination processing of step S398, if the game state is not 1, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the current game state is the game state 2 (step 416). If the gaming state is 2, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether the accessory winning number is "1" (step S418). Then, when the accessory winning number is "1", the determination result of step S418 is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S420).

  When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S420 is YES, the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S422), and saves it in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the AT stock number which has been set (step S424), and the game state transition processing of FIG. 37 is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S420 becomes NO, the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 6 (step S426), and then the gaming state transition process of FIG. 37 is ended. To do.

  Furthermore, in the determination processing of step S418, when the accessory winning number is not "1", the determination result is NO, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current RT state is RT3. It is determined (step S428). Here, if the current RT state is not RT3, the determination result is NO, and the instruction number determined by the processing of steps S122 to S144 of FIG. 28 (game state processing) and the pressing of the stop switch operated by the player It is determined whether or not the order matches (step S430). When the instruction number and the pushing order match, the determination result is YES, and the game state transition process of FIG. 37 is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, when the instruction number and the pressing order do not match, the determination result of step S430 is NO, the current game state is changed to the game state 3 (step S432), and the predetermined storage area of the RWM is set. After updating the value of the stored AT counter to “50” (step S434), the game state transition processing of FIG. 37 is ended. In the determination process of step S428, if the current RT state is RT3, the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step S432, the current game state is updated to the game state 3, and the AT counter is set in step S434. After updating the value to “50”, the game state transition processing of FIG. 37 is terminated.

(Processing in game state 3)
In the determination process of step S416, if the game state is not 2, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the current game state is the game state 3 (step 440). When the gaming state is 3, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is "1" (step S442). Then, when the winning combination number is "1", the determination result of step S442 is YES, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped. Is determined (step S444).

  When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result of step S444 is YES, the main control means 100 updates the game state to the game state 7 (step S446), and saves it in a predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the AT stock number which has been set (step S448), and the game state transition processing of FIG. 38 is ended. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S444 becomes NO, the game state is updated to the game state 6 (step S450), and then the game state transition processing of FIG. 38 is ended. To do.

  Further, in the judgment processing of step S442, if the winning character winning number is not "1", the judgment result is NO, and the main control means 100 executes it in step S206 of FIG. 29 (game state processing). It is determined whether or not the player has won the pushing order matching lottery (step S452). When the player has won the push order hitting lottery, the determination result is YES, and the instruction number determined by the processing of steps S180 to S202 of FIG. 29 (game state processing) and the push order of the stop switch operated by the player It is determined whether or not match (step S454). When the instruction number and the pressing order match, the determination result is YES, and "1" is added to the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S456).

Next, the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the AT counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S458), and determines whether the value of the AT counter has become "0". Yes (step S460). If the value of the AT counter is not "0", the determination result is NO and the game state transition processing of FIG. 38 is ended. On the other hand, if the value of the AT counter is “0”, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 has the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S462).

  If the AT stock number is equal to or more than "1", the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S464), Further, the value of the precursor counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is updated to "1" (step S466). Then, the main control means 100 updates the game state to the game state 1 (step S468), and then ends the game state transition process of FIG. Further, in the determination processing of step S462, if the AT stock number is "0", the determination result is NO, the main control means 100 updates the game state to the game state 0 (step S470), and the game of FIG. The state transition process ends.

(Processing in game state 4)
In the determination processing of step S440, if the game state is not 3, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the current game state is the game state 4 (step 472). If the gaming state is 4, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S474). Then, when the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result is YES, the main control means 100 updates the game state to the game state 5 (step S476), and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the determination result of step S474 is NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is finished as it is.

(Processing in gaming state 5)
In the determination processing of step S472, if the game state is not 4, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current game state is the game state 5 (step 478). If the gaming state is 5, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the BB game has exceeded 456 (step S480), and if not, the determination result. Becomes NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is finished as it is. On the other hand, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 then determines the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Is determined to be "1" or more (step S482).

  If the AT stock number is equal to or larger than "1", the determination result of step S482 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 subtracts "1" from the AT stock number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S484), the game state is updated to the game state 2 (step S486), and the game state transition processing of FIG. 38 is ended. On the other hand, when the AT stock number is "0", the determination result of step S482 becomes NO, and the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 0 (step S488), and then FIG. The game state transition processing of is ended.

(Processing in gaming state 6)
In the determination processing of step S478, if the game state is not 5, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the current game state is the game state 6 (step 490). If the gaming state is 6, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed when all reels are stopped (step S492). When the symbol combination of BB01 is displayed, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 updates the gaming state to the gaming state 7 (step S494) and is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is added to the AT stock number (step S496), and the game state transition processing of FIG. 38 is ended. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of BB01 is not displayed, the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is immediately ended.

(Processing in gaming state 7)
In the determination processing of step S490, if the game state is not 6, the determination result is NO, and then the main control means 100 determines whether the current game state is the game state 7 (step 498). If it is not in the game state 7, the determination result is NO, and the game state transition process of FIG. 38 is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the gaming state is 7, the determination result is YES, and the main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the BB game has exceeded 456 (step S500), and has not exceeded. If YES, the determination result is NO, and the game state transition processing of FIG. 38 is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 456, the determination result of step S500 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 is then stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. "1" is subtracted from the AT stock number (step S502), the gaming state is updated to the gaming state 2 (step S504), and the gaming state transition processing of FIG. 38 is ended.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
As an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100, there is a timer interrupt process executed at every predetermined cycle in addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. This timer interrupt processing is repeatedly executed at a cycle of about 2.235 milliseconds, and detects the operation of each switch of the operating means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmits the control command to the sub control means 200, and the external centralized terminal board. Output of an external signal to 84, output of a test signal to the test apparatus 500, generation and output of a control signal for performing drive control of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, updating of a random number value and various counter values used as a timer, etc. Is being processed. The contents of the timer interrupt process described above will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the timer count means provided in the chip outputs an interrupt request signal (generation cycle: about 2.235 milliseconds), the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 performs an initial process of the timer interrupt process to be executed (step S600). For example, the data set in the register of the CPU is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process will not be started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the power failure (that the power supply voltage is lower than a predetermined value) is detected based on the power failure detection signal input to the input port (step S602). The power-off detection signal is assumed to be output from the power-supply monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. When the main controller 100 detects the power failure, the determination result of step S602 is YES, and the power-off processing performed at the time of power failure is performed (step S604). In this power-off processing, the value of the power-off processing completed flag indicating that the power-off processing has been performed is set to "1", the checksum of RWM is calculated, and the result is stored in the nonvolatile memory. Also, after storing the value of each flag in the RWM in the nonvolatile memory together with the value of the register of the CPU and the value of the stack pointer, access to the RWM is prohibited, and a reset signal input from the outside is in a standby state.

On the other hand, when the power failure is not detected in the determination process of step S602, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 updates the values of the various control counters referred to when performing various controls. (For example, the value of the interrupt counter or the like is added) (step S606), and the timer measurement process for updating the count value of the clock timer generally used for measuring the predetermined time is performed (step S608). In this timer measurement process, for example, the values of the minimum game time and the winning number signal output time saved in the RWM in steps S242 and S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process) are subtracted. Next, the main control means 100 reads various external signals input to the input port and stores them in predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610), and stepping is performed to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. A reel drive management process is executed for each of the motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S612).

  Then, when the reel drive management processing is performed for all the stepping motors (step S614, YES), the main control unit 100 internally displays the display data of various indicators and control signals for the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R. Is output from the output port (step S616). Next, the main control unit 100 transmits the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub control unit 200 (step S618).

  Next, the main control means 100 outputs an external signal through the external centralized terminal board 84 to the output port 5 (see FIG. 4A) to output an external signal (for example, to set the value of the external signal output flag). The process of outputting to the output port 5) is performed (step S620), and then the process of outputting a test signal to the test apparatus 500 to the output ports 7 and 8 (see FIG. 24) is performed (step S622). Then, the value of the random number used for the role lottery or the like is updated (step S624), and the restoration process is performed to restore the state of the register and the various flags stored in the predetermined address of the RWM by the initial process of step S600. (Step S626), the timer interrupt process of FIG. 39 ends.

(Explanation of test signal output processing)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 40, the detailed contents of the test signal output processing executed in step S622 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 39 will be described.

  First, the main control means 100 reads the value of the operating state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM and sets it in the A register as the output data of the operating state signal (step S630). Next, the value set in the A register in step S630 is output to the output port 8 (step S632). As a result, information based on the value of the operation state flag read from the RWM is output from the output port 8 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400 as an operation state signal.

  In the present embodiment, the value (operation state flag) stored in one address is output as the operation state signal, but for example, the operation states of the re-game, the RB game and the BB game are stored in different addresses. If so, each operating state may be read from those addresses, information corresponding to the operating state flag may be combined by arithmetic processing using a register, and then output to the output port 8.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the value of the winning number signal output time (see FIG. 25) from the RWM address F030 and sets it in the A register (step S634). As the initial value of this value, “25” is stored in the address F030 of the RWM in step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), but “25” is stored in the timer measurement process of step S608 of FIG. 39 (timer interrupt process). Since "1" is subtracted, the value is "24" when it is read from the RWM and set in the A register in step S634.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal (step S636). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register in step S634 is "0" (zero flag = 1). When the value is "0" (zero flag = 1), the determination result is NO, and " When it is not "0" (zero flag = 0), the determination result is YES. When the determination result of step S636 is YES, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal including the winning symbol winning number (step S638). Specifically, the operation of subtracting 25/2 = 12.5 from the value set in the A register in step S634 is performed, and the operation result is larger than "0" (the value of the carry flag is not "1"). If it is determined that the determination result of step S638 is YES (output timing of the winning character winning number), and the calculation result is smaller than “0” (the value of the carry flag is “1”), the determination result is NO (timing / re-play winning number output timing) is set. That is, it is determined whether or not half the time has elapsed from the initial value "24" (in the test signal output processing) of the winning number signal output time.

  If the decision result in the step S638 is YES, the main control means 100 sets the address (F04A) of the RWM storing the value of the accessory winning number in the HL register (step S640). Then, the value of the winning character winning number is read from the address set in the HL register and set in the A register (step S642), and the identifier of the winning character winning number is set in bits D7 and D6 of the value of the A register (step S642). S644). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the value of the bit D7 is set to "1" and the value of the bit D6 is set to "0". Next, the main control means 100 outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7 (step S646), and ends the test signal output processing of FIG. As a result, a winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory is output from the output port 7 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400.

  When the determination result of step S638 is NO (not the output timing of the winning character winning number), the main control means 100 sets the address (F048) of the RWM in which the value of the winning / replay winning number is stored. It is set in the HL register (step S648). Then, the value of the winning / replaying winning number is read from the address set in the HL register and set in the A register (step S650), and the winning / replaying winning number identifier is set in the bits D7 and D6 of the value of the A register. Set (step S652). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the value of bit D7 is set to "0" and the value of bit D6 is set to "1". Next, the main control means 100 proceeds to step S646, outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7, and ends the test signal output processing of FIG. As a result, a winning number signal indicating a winning / replaying winning number is output from the output port 7 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400.

  When the result of the determination in step S636 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S646, but in this case, the value of the A register is “0”, so that value is output to the output port 7. ..

  Next, the output timing of various test signals output by the test signal output processing of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 41 (a) shows a timing chart of the operation state signal, and FIG. 41 (b) shows a timing chart of the winning number signal.

In FIG. 41 (a), when BB01 is won, the operation state flag is updated by the process of step S108 of FIG. 27 (game start process), and the bit D3 of the operation state flag stored in the RAM is updated by the process of step S110. The values of and D4 are both updated to "1". As a result, by the processing of step S632 of FIG. 40 (test signal output processing), “1” is output to bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8, respectively. Then, when the condition for ending the RB game is satisfied, the value of the bit D4 of the work state flag is set to "0" by the process of step S300 of FIG. 33 (RB operation management process), and output by the process of step S632 of FIG. "0" is output to the bit D4 of the port 8.

  At this time, the process of step S304 in FIG. 33 puts the device in a standby state for a time corresponding to 5 interrupts, so that "0" is output to bit D4 of output port 8 for at least 11.175 milliseconds. Then, after the waiting time described above has elapsed, the value of the bit D4 of the work status flag is set to "1" by the processing of step S108 of FIG. 27 (game start processing) in the next game, and the processing of step S632 of FIG. Thus, "1" is output to the bit D4 of the output port 8.

  In this way, when BB01 wins, "1" is output to bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8, respectively, and when the condition for ending the RB game is satisfied, "0" is temporarily output to bit D4 of the output port 8. Is output but becomes "1" again at the start of the next game, and thereafter, the signal output to the bit D4 of the output port 8 is "1" → "0" every time the RB game end condition is satisfied. ”→“ 1 ”.

  When the BB game end condition is satisfied, the value of all bits of the operation state flag is cleared to "0" by the process of step S278 of FIG. 32 (BB operation management process), so that of step S632 of FIG. By the processing, "0" is output to the bits D3 and D4 of the output port 8, respectively.

  Next, in FIG. 41B, when the initial value “25” of the winning number signal output time is stored in the address F030 of the RAM by the processing of step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation processing), FIG. The result of determination in step S636 of (output processing of test signal etc.) is YES, which is the output timing of the winning number signal. Then, the determination result of step S638 is YES, and by the processing of steps S640 to S644, the winning number signal indicating the winning symbol winning number is output to the bits D0 to D5 of the output port 7, and the bit D6 is set to "0". , "And" 1 "are output for bit D7.

  This output state is maintained until the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "12". When the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "12", the determination result of step S638 becomes NO, and then step S648- By the processing of S652, the winning number signal indicating the winning / replay winning number is output to the bits D0 to D5 of the output port 7, and the bit D6 is "1" and the bit D7 is "0". It is output respectively. This output state is maintained until the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "0", and when the value of the winning number signal output time becomes "0", the determination result of step S636 becomes NO, and by the processing of step S646. A value of "0" is output to bits D0 to D7 of the output port 7.

  In this way, the information on the operating state flag can be output (transmitted) to the test apparatus 500 each time the timer interrupt processing is performed. Then, when the test device 500 receives the signal, it is possible to determine whether or not the BB game and the RB game are correctly executed.

  After the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag is changed from “1” to “0”, for example, when the 2-byte time waiting process for several seconds (FIG. 33, step S304) is executed, the player operates It is possible to perceive sensation that the operation of the switch cannot be accepted, that is, the process related to the game is stopped (freezes). In the present embodiment, the time during which the value of the bit D4 is "0" (that is, the time during which the processing related to the game is stopped) is for 5 interrupts (about 11 ms), which gives the player a feeling of strangeness. , The rhythm of playing games is not broken.

  On the contrary, if the time when the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is “0” is set too short, it is possible to correctly detect the end of the RB game when the test signal is output to the test apparatus 500. It may not be possible. Therefore, in order for the test apparatus 500 to be able to reliably detect the end of the RB game, the state in which the value of the bit D4 of the operating state flag is "0" is set to 5 interrupt time (about 11 ms). Just keep up. However, the time for setting the value of the bit D4 of the operation state flag to “0” may be set as appropriate according to the performance of the test apparatus 500.

  Further, since the content of the winning number signal is updated after the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed, the value of the winning number signal received in the test device 500 is from "0" to "0". It is determined whether or not the minimum game time (4.1 seconds) is guaranteed by measuring the time from the time when the value changes to a value other than "0" to the time when the value changes from "0" to a value other than "0". be able to. Therefore, the test apparatus 500 can measure the minimum game time by merely outputting the winning number signal without separately providing information regarding the minimum game time.

<Modification of test signal output processing>
Next, a modified example of the test signal output processing shown in FIG. 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 42 and 43. In this modification, the output processing of the winning number signal is different from the output processing of the test signal and the like shown in FIG. Further, in order to perform the test signal output processing of the present modification, processing different from the reel rotation start preparation processing of FIG. 30 is performed.

(Explanation of reel rotation start preparation processing in a modified example)
First, the contents of the reel rotation start preparation process in this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 42, the main control means 100 first determines whether or not the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) set by the reel rotation start preparation process executed in the previous game has passed (step). S660). When the minimum game time has not elapsed, the determination result is NO, and the standby state is maintained until the minimum game time has elapsed.

  Then, when the minimum game time has elapsed, the determination result of step S660 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 stores the value of the minimum game time in the predetermined storage area of the RWM (step S662). Here, the value stored in the RWM is "1836" as in the reel rotation start preparation process shown in FIG. Next, the main control means 100 acquires the winning / replaying winning number and the winning prize number stored in the RWM (step S664). Specifically, the value of the prize winning number stored in the address F04A of the RWM is set in the H register, and the value of the winning / replay winning number stored in the address F048 is set in the L register.

  Next, the main control means 100 sets the identifier of each winning number set in the HL register (step S666). Specifically, "1" is set in the bit D7 of the H register, "0" is set in the bit D6, "0" is set in the bit D7 of the L register, and "1" is set in the bit D6. .. Then, the main control means 100 stores the value of the winning number signal in the RWM (step S668). Specifically, the value of the H register (the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning character winning number signal) is stored in an address (for example, F04D) different from the address F04A of the RWM, and the value of the L register (winning / re-game winning). The value of the winning number signal indicating the number is stored in an address (for example, F04C) different from the address F048 of the RWM.

  Then, the main control means 100 stores the initial value (“25” in decimal notation) of the winning number signal output time at the address F030 of the RWM, similarly to the processing of step S244 of the reel rotation start preparation processing of FIG. (Step S670), the reel rotation start preparation process of FIG. 42 ends.

(Explanation of test signal output processing in the modification)
Next, the contents of the test signal output processing in this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 43, the main control means 100 first reads the value of the operation state flag stored in the address F01C of the RWM and sets it in the A register as output data of the operation state signal (step S680). Next, the value set in the A register in step S680 is output to the output port 8 (step S682). As a result, information based on the value of the operation state flag read from the RWM is output from the output port 8 to the test apparatus 500 via the I / F board 400 as an operation state signal.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads the value of the winning number signal output time (see FIG. 25) from the address F030 of the RWM and sets it in the A register (step S684). As the initial value of this value, “25” is stored in the address F030 of the RWM in step S244 of FIG. 30 (reel rotation start preparation process), but “25” is stored in the timer measurement process of step S608 of FIG. 39 (timer interrupt process). Since "1" is subtracted, the value is "24" when it is read from the RWM and set in the A register in step S684.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal (step S686). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register in step S684 is “0” (zero flag = 1). When the value is “0” (zero flag = 1), the determination result is NO, When it is not "0" (zero flag = 0), the determination result is YES. If the decision result in the step S686 is YES, the main control means 100 sets, in the HL register, the RWM address (F04D) in which the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory is stored (step S688). ). Then, it is judged whether or not it is the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number of the accessory (step S690). The determination process of step S690 is the same as the determination process of step S638 of FIG.

  When the determination result of step S690 is NO, the main control means 100 sets the address (F04C) of the RWM in which the value of the winning number signal indicating the winning / replaying winning number is stored in the HL register. Yes (step S692). Next, the main control means 100 reads out the data from the address indicated by the value set in the HL register and sets it in the A register (step S694). In addition, when the determination result of step S690 becomes YES (it is the output timing of the winning number signal which shows a prize winning number), it transfers to step S694 directly. As a result, at the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning character number, the winning number signal indicating the winning number is set in the A register, and when it is not the output timing of the winning number signal indicating the winning number. A winning number signal indicating a winning / replay winning number is set in the A register. Bits D7 and D6 of the value set in the A register correspond to the types of winning numbers (winning prize winning numbers, winning / replay winning numbers) by the process of step S666 of FIG. 42 (reel rotation start preparation process). The identifier to be set is set.

  Next, the main control means 100 outputs the value of the A register to the output port 7 (step S696), and ends the test signal output processing shown in FIG. When the result of the determination in step S686 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S696, but in that case, the value of the A register is “0”, so that value is output to the output port 7. ..

<< Explanation of control processing in sub-control means >>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the sub control unit 200 will be described. First, when the slot machine 10 is powered on, the sub-control unit 200 executes the sub-power-on processing shown in FIG.

<Explanation of sub power-on processing>
First, during execution of the sub-power-on process, the sub-control unit 200 performs a process of prohibiting execution of the timer interrupt process by the sub-control unit 200 (step Ss10), then calculates a checksum of the RWM, It is compared with the calculation result of the checksum of the same RWM calculated when the power is cut off and stored in the external non-volatile memory, and it is determined whether or not both match (step Ss12). When both checksum values do not match, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 clears the stored contents of the RWM built in the sub-control unit 200 (step Ss14).

  Further, in the determination process of step Ss12, when both checksum values are the same, the determination result is YES, and the sub-control unit 200 determines that the previous power-off occurred during the one-command process described below. It is determined whether or not there is (step Ss16). Here, the sub-control unit 200 restarts the process that was being performed when the power was turned off when the power was turned off again when the power was turned off during the one-command process described below. A process (power cutoff process) of saving various information (data indicating the states of registers and flags of the CPU) at that time in an external nonvolatile memory is performed.

  Further, the power interruption processing flag indicating whether or not this power interruption processing was performed at the previous power interruption is also stored in the external nonvolatile memory. Therefore, the determination process shown in step Ss16 is performed based on the ON / OFF state of the power interruption process flag stored in the external nonvolatile memory. Here, when the power interruption processing flag is on, it indicates that the above-described power interruption processing has been performed (that is, power interruption occurred during one command processing), and when it is off. , That is, the power-off process has not been performed (that is, the power-off has not occurred during the processing of one command).

  In the determination process of step Ss16, if the power is cut off during the processing of one command, the determination result is YES, and the execution of the timer interrupt process in the sub-control unit 200 is permitted in step Ss10 (step Ss18). Restarts the process that was being executed at the time of disconnection.

  If the stored contents of the RWM in the sub-control unit 200 is cleared by the processing of step Ss14 described above, or if the determination result of step Ss16 is NO (the previous power interruption did not occur during the processing of one command) After the value of the watchdog timer is cleared (step Ss20), the operation of the watchdog timer is started (step Ss22). This watch dog timer is for notifying that an abnormality has occurred when the time required for the processing of steps Ss24 to S28 described later exceeds 16 milliseconds.

  After allowing the execution of the timer interrupt process prohibited in step Ss10 (step Ss24), the sub-control unit 200 reads the control command received from the main control unit 100 from the command buffer, and executes the process based on the control command (1 command). Processing) is performed (step Ss26). Then, it is determined whether 16 milliseconds have elapsed since the operation of the watchdog timer was started in the process of step Ss22 (step Ss28). Then, when it is determined that 16 milliseconds have not elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step Ss26 again, the command accumulated in the command buffer is read, and one command processing based on the control command is performed. Then, the one-command process of step Ss26 is repeated until 16 ms have elapsed, and when 16 ms have elapsed, the determination result of step Ss28 becomes YES and the process returns to step Ss20.

  In this way, the sub control unit 200 performs the effect control process based on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 by repeatedly executing the sub-main routine process described above.

<Explanation of one command processing>
Next, the contents of the one command process in step Ss26 of FIG. 44 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, the one-command process described below is performed from the reception of the "role winning number" command (97 ##) shown in FIG. 25 to the reception of the "display type" command (A4 ##). The processing is shown. Further, it is assumed that the contents of the second control command included in the various control commands received before the reception of the "winning part number" command are stored in a predetermined storage area in the RWM of the sub control means 200. ..

  When the one-command process of step Ss26 shown in FIG. 44 is started, the sub control unit 200 determines the type of the control command received from the main control unit 100 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 45 (step Ss100). Then, if the received control command is the "role winning number" command, the determination result of step Ss100 becomes YES, based on the game state, the instruction number, and the effect group number already received from the main control means 100. A start switch operation process for notifying the pressing order is executed (step Ss102). The contents of this start switch operation process will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. When the start switch operation process is completed, the one command process in FIG. 45 is completed.

  In the determination processing of step Ss100, when the sub-control means 200 determines that the "winning part winning number" command has not been received, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 then determines that the received command is for each reel. It is determined whether or not the "reel rotation start" command (9E7F, 9F7F, A07F) has been received (step Ss104). When the "reel rotation start" command for each reel is received, the determination result in step Ss104 is YES, and the effect contents being executed are switched or the effect contents are advanced at the timing when each reel starts rotating ( Step Ss106). Then, the one command process of FIG. 45 is ended.

  In the determination processing of step Ss104, when the sub-control unit 200 determines that the "reel rotation start" command has not been received, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 then determines that the received command is for each reel. Of the "reel stop acceptance" commands (9E ##, 9F ## or A0 ##), is the "reel stop acceptance" command (first stop operation acceptance) received first after the reel starts rotating? It is determined whether or not (step Ss108). Here, in the following, the "reel stop acceptance" command received first after the reel starts rotating is the "first reel stop acceptance" command, and the second received "reel stop acceptance" command is "second reel stop acceptance". The "accept" command and the last "reel stop accept" command received are called "third reel stop accept" commands.

  Then, in the case of the “first reel stop acceptance” command (first stop operation acceptance), the determination result is YES, and the player's operation of the stop switch mainly changes the notification mode of the pushing order. A first stop operation acceptance process is performed (step Ss110). The contents of the first stop operation acceptance process will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. When the first stop operation acceptance process is completed, the one-command process of FIG. 45 is completed and the process proceeds to the determination process of step Ss28 of FIG.

In the determination processing of step Ss108, when the sub-control unit 200 determines that the "first reel stop acceptance" command has not been received, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 then determines that the received command is One stop, that is, it is determined whether or not it is the "reel rotation stop" command (987E, 9F7E or A07E) received first after each reel starts rotating (step Ss112). Here, in the following description, the "reel rotation stop" command received first after the reel starts rotating is the "first reel rotation stop" command, the second received "reel rotation stop" command is the "second reel rotation". The “stop” command and the last received “reel rotation stop” command are called “third reel rotation stop” commands.

  When the "first reel rotation stop" command is received, the determination result of step Ss112 becomes YES, and an effect (for example, reel stop sound or reel back lamp is generated when the reel stops corresponding to the reel to be stopped. (A visual effect, etc.) that has been performed (step Ss114). Then, when the effect at the time of the first stop is executed, the one-command process of FIG. 45 is ended.

  In the determination processing of step Ss112, when the sub-control unit 200 determines that the "first reel rotation stop" command has not been received, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 then determines that the received command is " It is determined whether or not it is a "second reel stop acceptance" command (second stop operation acceptance) (step Ss116). Then, in the case of the “second reel stop acceptance” command (second stop operation acceptance), the determination result of step Ss116 becomes YES, and the player operates the stop switch, so that mainly the push order is informed. A second stop operation acceptance process for changing the mode is executed (step Ss118). The contents of this second stop operation acceptance process will also be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. When the second stop operation acceptance process is finished, the one command process in FIG. 45 is finished.

  In the determination processing of step Ss116, when the sub control unit 200 determines that the "second reel stop acceptance" command has not been received, the determination result is NO, and the sub control unit 200 then determines that the received command is 2 stop, that is, it is determined whether or not it is a “stop second reel rotation” command (step Ss120). When the "second reel rotation stop" command is received, the determination result of step Ss120 is YES, and the effect generated when the reel is stopped is associated with the reel to be stopped (for example, a reel stop sound or a visual effect using a reel back lamp). Is executed (step Ss122). Then, when the effect at the time of the second stop is executed, the 1-command process of FIG. 45 is ended.

  In the determination process of step Ss120, when the sub-control unit 200 determines that the "second reel rotation stop" command is not received, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 then determines that the received command is " It is determined whether or not it is a "third reel stop acceptance" command (third stop operation acceptance) (step Ss124). Then, in the case of the "third reel stop acceptance" command (third stop operation acceptance), the determination result of step Ss124 becomes YES, and the player mainly operates the stop switch, thereby mainly informing the pushing order. The third stop operation acceptance process for terminating the process is executed (step Ss126). The contents of the third stop operation acceptance process will also be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart. When the third stop operation acceptance process is completed, the one command process in FIG. 45 is completed.

  In the determination processing of step Ss124, when the sub control unit 200 determines that the “third reel stop acceptance” command is not received, the determination result is NO, and the sub control unit 200 then determines that the received command is 3 stop, that is, it is determined whether or not it is a “third reel rotation stop” command (step Ss128). When the "third reel rotation stop" command is received, the determination result of step Ss128 is YES, and the effect generated when the reel is stopped is associated with the reel to be stopped (for example, a reel stop sound or a visual effect using a reel back lamp). Is performed (step Ss130). Then, when the effect at the time of the third stop is executed, the one-command process of FIG. 45 is ended.

In the determination process of step Ss128, when the sub control unit 200 determines that the "third reel rotation stop" command is not received, the determination result of step Ss128 is NO, and the sub control unit 200 then receives the received command. Is a "display type" command (stop all reels) (step Ss132). When the command is the "display type" command, the determination result of step Ss132 becomes YES, and the stop switch is operated by the player. An effect lottery process for determining an effect to be executed in the next game is performed (step Ss134). Then, when the effect lottery process is completed, the one-command process of FIG. 45 is completed. When the result of the determination in step Ss132 is NO, the one command process in FIG. 45 is finished as it is.

  Note that, by the processing of steps S210 to S216 of the game state processing shown in FIG. 29, when the push order hitting game is executed, the main control means 100 causes the stop switch to be operated each time the player operates the stop switch. Is the correct answer (that is, the stop switch that has been stopped is in the pushing order in which the symbol combinations of the 9-card combination are aligned). When it is determined that the answer is correct, a correct answer command indicating that the answer is correct may be transmitted to the sub control unit 200. On the other hand, when it is determined that the answer is incorrect, an incorrect answer command indicating the incorrect answer may be transmitted to the sub-control unit.

  The determination timing may be performed when the stop switch is operated, or after the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped (after all reels are stopped). When the determination is made when the stop switch is operated, the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command may be transmitted after transmitting each reel stop acceptance command. In this case, the sub-control unit 200 may perform a process based on the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command, and in this process, start the effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer, or after the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command. In the process based on each reel rotation stop command transmitted, an effect corresponding to a correct answer or an incorrect answer may be started.

  Further, when the determination is made after the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch has stopped, the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command may be transmitted after transmitting each reel rotation stop command. In this case, it is desirable that the sub-control unit 200 perform a process based on the correct answer command or the incorrect answer command, and start the effect corresponding to the correct answer or the incorrect answer in this process.

<Explanation of processing at start switch operation>
Next, the contents of the start switch operation process in step Ss102 of FIG. 45 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the sub control means 200 determines whether the current game state is the game state 2 or 3 (step Ss150). When the current game state is the game state 2 or 3, the determination result is YES and the effect group number received from the main control means 100 next is "1" (corresponding to the winning / re-game winning number 1). ) Is determined (step Ss152). When the effect group number is "1", the determination result is YES, and the push order notification lottery for determining whether to notify the push order is performed (step Ss154). Then, it is determined whether or not the notification is determined by the push order notification lottery (step Ss156). In the case, if the notification is not determined, the determination result is NO, and the start switch operation of FIG. 46 is directly performed. The time processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined to inform, the determination result is YES, and the pushing order lottery for determining which of the pushing orders 1 to 6 is to be notified is performed (step Ss158). Here, the pressing order 1 is pressing forward, the pressing order 2 is scissor pressing, the pressing order 3 is middle pressing, the pressing order 4 is reverse middle pressing, the pressing order 5 is reverse scissor pressing, and the pressing order 6 is reverse pressing. Then, a navigation effect (described later) indicating the pressing order determined by the pressing order lottery is performed (step Ss160), and the start switch operation time process of FIG. 46 is ended.

  In the determination processing of step Ss152, if the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is not "1", the determination result is NO, and then the sub control means 200 causes the effect group number received from the main control means 100. Is any of "7" to "9" (corresponding to winning / replay winning numbers 17 to 19) (step Ss162). When the effect group number is any of "7" to "9", the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not to display the cherry symbol (step Ss164). Here, the cherry symbol means a symbol combination (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the re-game 07. Further, whether or not to display the cherry symbol may be determined by lottery.

  When displaying the cherry symbols, the determination result of step Ss164 becomes YES, and one of the pushing orders (see FIG. 7B) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 07 is displayed is determined by lottery. (Step Ss166). For example, when the production group number is "7", one of the pressing orders 1 to 4 is determined. On the other hand, when the cherry symbol is not displayed, the determination result of step Ss164 becomes NO, and one of the pushing orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 07 is not displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss168). .. For example, when the production group number is "7", one of the pressing orders 5 or 6 is determined. When the process of either step Ss166 or Ss168 is performed, the sub-control unit 200 performs a navigation effect indicating the determined pressing order (step Ss170), and ends the start switch operation process of FIG. 46.

  In the determination processing of step Ss162, if the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is neither "7" to "9", the determination result is NO, and then the sub control means 200 causes the main control means 100. It is determined whether the production group number received from is any of "10" to "12" (corresponding to the winning / replay winning numbers 20-22) (step Ss172). When the production group number is any of "10" to "12", the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not the chance eye is displayed (step Ss174). Here, the chance eye means a symbol combination (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the re-game 09. Further, whether or not to display the chance opportunity may be determined by lottery.

  When the chance is displayed, the determination result of step Ss174 is YES, and one of the pressing orders (see FIG. 8) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 09 is displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss176). ). For example, when the production group number is “10”, either one of the pressing orders 1 or 2 is determined. On the other hand, when the chance eye is not displayed, the determination result of step Ss174 is NO, and one of the push orders in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 09 is not displayed is determined by lottery (step Ss178). .. For example, when the production group number is “10”, any one of the pressing orders 3 to 6 is determined. Then, when the process of either step Ss176 or Ss188 is performed, the sub-control unit 200 performs the navigation effect indicating the determined pressing order (step Ss180), and ends the start switch operation process of FIG. 46.

In the determination processing of step Ss172, if the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is not "10" to "12", the determination result is NO, and then the sub control means 200 causes the main control means 100. It is determined whether or not the instruction number received from is “0” (the pressing order is not notified) (step Ss182). If the instruction number is "0", the determination result is YES, and the processing at the time of operating the start switch in FIG. 46 is ended. On the other hand, when the received instruction number is not "0", the determination result is NO, the navigation effect indicating the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number is performed (step Ss184), and the start switch operation process of FIG. 46 is performed. To finish.

  In the determination processing of step Ss150, when the current gaming state is neither gaming state 2 nor 3, the determination result is NO, and the sub-control means 200 determines whether the current gaming state is gaming state 5 or 7. It is determined whether or not (step Ss186). When the current game state is neither the game state 5 nor the game state 7, the determination result is NO, and the start switch operation time process of FIG. 46 is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the current game state is either the game state 5 or 7, the determination result is YES, and the effect group number received from the main control means 100 is "13" (winning / re-game winning number). 23) is determined (step Ss188).

  In the determination process of step Ss188, if the received effect group number is not "13", the determination result is NO, and the start switch operation process of FIG. 46 is ended. On the other hand, if the received production group number is "13", the determination result is YES, and the sub-control unit 200 can display the red 7 symbol ("red 7-red 7-red 7") in the pressing order. That is, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to notify the push order (reverse push; see FIG. 8) in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 13 is displayed (step Ss190). Then, it is determined whether or not the notification is determined by the lottery (step Ss192), and when it is determined not to be notified, the determination result in step Ss192 is NO, and the sub-control unit 200 directly starts the process shown in FIG. The switch operation process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined to notify, the determination result is YES, and after the navigation effect indicating the reverse push is performed (step Ss194), the start switch operation process of FIG. 46 is ended. However, even if the player reversely presses the stop switch according to the navigation effect, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" may not be displayed depending on the operation timing.

<Explanation of processing when receiving a stop operation>
Next, the contents of the first to third stop operation receiving processing in steps Ss110, Ss118 and Ss126 of FIG. 45 (1 command processing) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b). Here, FIG. 47 (a) shows a flowchart of the first and second stop operation acceptance processing, and FIG. 47 (b) shows a flowchart of the third stop operation acceptance processing.

(A) First and second stop operation acceptance process When the sub-control unit 200 starts the process of step Ss110 or Ss118 of FIG. 45, in the flowchart of FIG. 47 (a), whether or not the navigation effect is being executed. It is determined (step Ss200). In the start switch operation time process of step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, if the navigation effect is not executed, the determination result is NO, and the stop operation acceptance time process of FIG. 47 (a) ends. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is being executed, the determination result is YES, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch operated by the player complies with the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect (step Ss202). ..

  When the stop switch operated by the player matches the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect, the determination result is YES, and the navigation effect being executed is changed to an effect suggesting the stop switch to be stopped next. (Step Ss204). That is, when the process of step Ss204 is performed when the first stop operation is received, a stop switch that performs the second stop operation is suggested, and when the process of step Ss204 is performed when the second stop operation is received, the third stop operation is performed. Suggest a stop switch to do. Then, when the process of step Ss204 is performed, the stop operation acceptance process of FIG. 47A is ended.

  In the determination processing of step Ss202, when the stop switch operated by the player does not match the pressing order indicated by the navigation effect, the determination result is NO, and the navigation effect being executed is ended (step Ss206), After performing the pressing order incorrect solution effect (step Ss208), the stop operation acceptance process of FIG.

(B) Third Stop Operation Accepting Process When the sub control unit 200 starts the process of step Ss126 of FIG. 45, it is determined in the flowchart of FIG. 47 (b) whether or not the navigation effect is being executed ( Step Ss220). In the start switch operation time process of step Ss102 shown in FIG. 45, if the navigation effect is not executed, the determination result is NO, and the stop operation acceptance time process of FIG. 47 (b) ends. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is being executed, the determination result is YES, the running navigation effect is ended (step Ss222), and after the press order correct answer effect is performed (step Ss224). , The processing at the time of acceptance of the stop operation of FIG.

  When performing the stop operation acceptance time operation processing shown in FIGS. 47A and 47B, for example, as shown in FIGS. 47C and 47A in the start switch operation processing of step Ss102 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the navigation effect indicating the pressing order of middle → right → left is executed. At this time, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated for the first stop, the determination results in steps Ss200 and s202 in FIG. 47A are both YES, and in step Ss204, the stop switch to be the second stop operation is the right stop switch. An effect indicating 37R is performed (see FIG. 47 (c) (a)).

  Next, when the second stop operation of the right stop switch 37R is performed, in the second stop operation acceptance process of step Ss118 of FIG. 45, as in the first stop operation, in steps Ss200 and s202 of FIG. 47 (a). Both of the determination results are YES, and in step Ss204, an effect indicating that the stop switch to be subjected to the third stop operation is the left stop switch 37L is performed (see FIGS. 47 (c) and (c)). Then, when the left stop switch 37L is finally operated for the third stop, the determination result of step Ss220 of FIG. 47 (b) is YES in the process for accepting the third stop operation of step Ss126 of FIG. 45, and in step Ss222. The navigation effect is ended, and the effect at the time of the correct pressing order is executed in step Ss224 (see FIG. 47 (c) (d)).

  On the other hand, when the left stop switch 37L is operated as the second stop operation, the determination result of step Ss202 of FIG. 47 (a) becomes NO in the second stop operation acceptance process of step Ss118 of FIG. 45. Then, the process of step Ss206 is performed, and the navigation effect is finished (see FIGS. 47 (c) and (e)). Then, in the process of step Ss208, the incorrect pressing order effect is performed (see FIGS. 47C and 47F). Further, in this case, in the third stop operation acceptance process of step Ss126 of FIG. 45, the determination result of step Ss220 of FIG. 47 (c) is NO, so the effect at the time of pressing order correct answer of step Ss224 is not executed.

  In the example of FIG. 47 (c), the player makes a mistake in the pushing order during the second stop operation, but at this time, the display corresponding to the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is: It may be kept as it is, or the display may be erased. Further, the timing of erasing the display of the acquired number display 28 may be before the end of the navigation effect of step Ss206 shown in FIG. 47 (a) in the sub control means 200, but after the end of the navigation effect. Is desirable. With this configuration, it is possible to avoid a state in which the navigation effect is being executed by the sub control unit 200 when the display corresponding to the instruction number by the main control unit 100 is not performed.

Furthermore, when the player makes a mistake in the pressing order during the first stop operation, the main control means 100 determines the stop switch to be operated again during the second and third stop operations, and the player makes the first stop operation.
You may make it display the instruction | indication number corresponding to the pressing order which consists of the stop switch which carried out stop operation, and the stop switch which newly decided the 2nd, 3rd stop operation. Further, after displaying the newly decided instruction number, the sub-control means 200 notifies the push order regarding the initial second and third stop operations to the second according to the newly decided instruction number. The notification may be switched to the third stop operation.

  In this embodiment, when the AT is won, one right to start the AT game (AT stock) is generated and added to the number of AT stock that has already been generated. When the AT winning flag is set, the AT winning flag is set instead of generating one AT stock, and when the AT winning flag is set, the AT lottery may not be performed. Then, in updating the gaming state as well, it is determined whether or not the AT winning flag is set, not whether or not the AT stock number is "1" or more (for example, step S390). May be. However, in the game state 5, when the re-game-I is won, the AT winning flag may be set and the immediate action flag may be set without performing the AT lottery. In the game state 5, the medal payout is performed. When the number of sheets exceeds 456, if the prompt-action flag is set, the game state is updated to 2. If the prompt-action flag is not set, the gaming state is set even if the AT winning flag is set. It may be updated to 0. This is because in the game state 5, when the re-game-I is won, the AT game is confirmed, so after the game state 5 is finished, the game state is shifted to the game state 2 without passing through the game state 1, but the game state. In 5, when the re-game-I is not won and the AT lottery is won, the game state 0 and the game state 1 are passed through after the game state 5 is finished, and then the game state 2 is entered. Is.

10 slot machine 21 display windows 26a, 26b, 26c bet number display lamp 27 credit number indicator 28 acquired number indicator 33 clearing switch 34 1-bet switch 35 maximum bet switch 36 start switch 37L, 37C, 37R stop switch 40L, 40C , 40R reel 42L, 42C, 42R stepping motor 44L, 44C, 44R reel rotation position sensor 45 blocker 46 hopper motor 47 payout sensor 48 door sensor 49 setting door switch 64L, 64R speaker 70 image display device 72 upper production lamp 81 set value indicator 84 External centralized terminal board 91 Power switch 92 Setting change key switch 93 Reset / setting switch 100 Main control means 110 Winning winning determination means 120 Freeze control hand 130 reel control means 140 state control means 142 RT state control means 144 game state control means 150 notification game control means 160 winning determination means 170 abnormality detection means 180 control command transmission means 190 external signal transmission means 195 test signal transmission / reception means 200 sub control means 202 Sub-control board 204 Image control board 210 Production control means 212 Production lottery means 214 Production state control means 220 Control command receiving means 230, 240 Sub control command transmitting / receiving means 250 Image / sound output means 300 Operating means 400 I / F board 500 test apparatus

Claims (2)

Multiple reels,
A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each reel,
A lottery means for conducting a lottery,
Of a plurality of lottery states, a lottery state transition means for shifting from the current lottery state to another lottery state,
An informing means for informing the operation mode of the stop switch,
Based on being in a specific lottery state under a predetermined situation, when the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the lottery means, the notification mode of operation is shifted to a specific game state A game state transition means,
An external signal output means for outputting an external signal relating to the specific game state,
The game state transition means,
Under the predetermined circumstances, when it is possible to shift from the current lottery state to the specific lottery state, in the case of shifting to a predetermined lottery state other than the specific lottery state, it is shifted to the specific game state,
The external signal output means,
A slot machine, which outputs an external signal related to a specific game state based on a transition to the specific game state. The probability that the particular lottery result is obtained by the lottery means in the particular lottery state is higher than the probability that the particular lottery result is obtained in another lottery state. Slot machine.

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