JP2020073211A - Control board of slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a control board of a slot machine which can prevent information which is output for a testing from being acquired for a dishonest purpose.SOLUTION: A main control board is configured so that, in a testing specification, a pullup resistor R1 is mounted and is connected to a terminal PI0 of a main CI, and in a mass production specification, a pulldown resistor R2 is mounted and is connected to the terminal PI0. The main IC can execute arithmetic processing for a role lottery, execute prescribed arithmetic processing for outputting a result of the role lottery to a testing device, when the pullup resistor R1 is connected to the terminal PI0, and does not execute the prescribed arithmetic processing when the pulldown resistor is connected to the terminal PI0.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The invention described in the present specification (hereinafter referred to as “the present invention”) relates to a control board of a slot machine provided with a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols.

  A slot machine, which is a typical gaming machine, generally controls the progress of a game using reels (for example, reel drive control, role determination (role lottery) control, acceptance / payment of game media such as game medals, etc. Of the main control board (main control means) that controls the game state and controls the transition of the game state between a plurality of game states having different probability of winning, etc., and aims to improve the interest of the game according to the game situation. It is provided with a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling various effects (image effect by the image display device, sound effect by the speaker device, etc.), and information transmission between both boards is controlled by the sub-control from the main control board. It is possible to carry out only in one direction to the substrate.

  Further, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting of a start lever is performed by the player to start a winning combination determination process. Any game combination (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "combination") or loss is determined, and then a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is enabled, and the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel Are sequentially stopped.

  Usually, the rotation stop of the plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined winning combination. That is, each reel is controlled so that it can be stopped at an arbitrary timing within a predetermined time (usually, a time at which a maximum of 5 symbols can be moved) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The winning combination (winning) determined by the determination process (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "permitting winning combination") is realized as much as possible (the combination of symbols forming the winning combination (corresponding symbol) is stopped and displayed on the activated line) The winning combination not determined by the winning combination determining process (not winning) is not established (the corresponding symbol is not stopped and displayed on the activated line).

  In a slot machine, generally, a re-game combination (a combination in which a game medium cannot be acquired even if it is established, but a player can play the next game without inserting a new game medium) or a small combination ( In addition to the normal winning combination that allows you to win a certain number of game media when it is established (winning combination), special game conditions (for example, the probability of winning a certain small winning combination (winning probability) is normal). It becomes higher than the above) and a special combination called a bonus combination is provided. Usually, only a small number of the constituent symbols of the symbol combination defining such a special combination are arranged on each reel.

  Therefore, even when the special combination is determined (winning), the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel in anticipation of the timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbols to be rotated and displayed. If it is not possible to perform such an operation (hereinafter referred to as “pressing”), it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if the special role is decided but it cannot be established, the information indicating that the special role is decided is carried over to the next game (hereinafter, It is appropriately referred to as "carrying over the winning of the special role", "carrying over the winning of the special role", etc.), and the opportunity to establish the determined special role is guaranteed even for the player who is not good at pushing.

  Further, in the conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (gaming states) having different determination probabilities (winning probabilities) of the re-gaming combination (replay combination) are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol). It is generally known that the combination is stopped and displayed) and the state is changed to another RT state. Such a transition between the RT states is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the determination probability of the winning combination (re-playing combination). Further, a period during which the RT state in which the determination probability of the replay combination is set to the highest is controlled may be referred to as a replay time.

  On the other hand, a game period (game state) called AT (assist time) that informs information that allows the player to play the game advantageously is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is given within this game period. It is also done. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) in which the determination probability of the replay combination is controlled to the RT state in which the highest probability is set, and the AT during such a replay time is generally set. It is called ART (Assist Replay Time). As an assist effect that is performed during AT, for example, when a small winning combination that enables the acquisition of a game medium is determined (winning), the fact is notified or the determined small winning combination is established (correspondence). An operation mode of a stop switch (an operation sequence indicating the order in which a plurality of stop switches should be operated (hereinafter, referred to as a “pushing sequence”), which is required to stop and display a design on an activated line) It is known that the stop switch is informed of an operation position (hereinafter, referred to as “push position”) indicating which rotation position of the reel should be operated.

  In a conventional slot machine, generally, a main control process (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “control process of AT or the like”) required for notifying the operation mode of the above-mentioned stop switch is exclusively performed by a sub-control unit (sub-control board). ). For example, control processing such as managing the AT setting time, determining an operation mode to be notified, and determining an assist effect mode when informing the operation mode is performed by the sub-control unit, and the main control unit. In general, the (main control board) does not directly participate in these control processes.

  Also, when a special role is established or when an AT is set, a signal indicating that is output to an external device such as a history display device installed in a game shop (hall) or a management computer (hall computer). Output (hereinafter, such an output signal is appropriately referred to as an “outer end signal”), and based on the outer end signal, a history of the number of times a special role is established and the number of times AT is set is grasped and displayed to the player. It is also widely used to manage the ratio (ball-out rate) of the number of paid-out game media to the number of inserted game media.

  Further, in a conventional slot machine, it is known to set a state in which execution of a predetermined control process relating to the progress of a game is delayed for a fixed time (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “freeze”). This freeze is set in the main control board when, for example, indicating that an advantageous state has occurred for the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that the advantageous state has occurred. It is often used for the purpose of raising interest. Further, when such a freeze is set, an effect of driving the reel in a special manner (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a "reel effect at the time of freezing") is executed, and a reel is used like a normal game in a slot machine. It is also commonly performed to drive a game-like effect (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “pseudo game effect”).

Further, the conventional slot machine outputs (transmits) a signal (hereinafter referred to as “test signal”) for transmitting various information to a predetermined test device for inspecting whether or not the device complies with legal standards. ) Is configured to. The slot machine to be tested is configured to have a test circuit for electrically connecting to a test device (hereinafter referred to as "test specification"). On the other hand, a slot machine of specifications (hereinafter referred to as “mass production specifications”) sold to amusement stores and the like does not have a test circuit, but has the same control program as that of the test specification, and thus is predetermined. The processing for outputting the test signal is performed at the predetermined timing (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP, 2013-230238, A

  As described above, in the conventional slot machine, the sub-control means performs the control processing of the AT and the like, but the sub-control means inputs the tampering of the control program and the stored data and the illegal signal as compared with the main control means. There is a possibility that an illegal act such as being performed is easily performed and the AT is forcibly set. Therefore, it is conceivable that the main control means performs the control processing of the AT or the like in order to prevent such an illegal act, but even in such a case, there is the following concern.

  That is, since the test signal itself is output even in the slot machine for mass production specifications as described above, a device for signal detection is connected to a terminal or the like that outputs the test signal, and the test signal is output. The carried information may be illegally obtained. For example, if the information of the winning combination determination result (winning lottery result) is illegally obtained by the test signal, even if the AT is not set, the pushing order or the like that is advantageous to the player is grasped, and the game is played. There is a risk that stores, etc., will suffer unreasonable disadvantages.

  In addition, some test signals are required to be output within a predetermined time from the time when a command signal indicating that a predetermined game operation is performed is received from the test device. For example, a test signal (hereinafter, referred to as a "symbol stop test signal") carrying information related to the operation mode of the stop switch (for example, information such as an optimum pushing order and pushing position for the player) is a game start operation (star lever). Is required to be output within 2 seconds (hereinafter referred to as "output request within 2 seconds") from the time when the command signal (hereinafter referred to as "game start command signal") indicating that the operation has been performed is received. ). In the conventional slot machine in which the sub-control means performs control processing such as AT, the sub-control means outputs the symbol stop test signal. In this case, it is possible to easily respond to the output request within 2 seconds. There was no particular problem with. However, when the main control means performs the control processing of the AT or the like, the main control means needs to output the symbol stop test signal, which causes the following concerns.

  That is, the minimum gaming time is defined in the slot machine. This is the time that must be secured at least between the start of rotation of the reel in one game and the start of rotation of the reel in the next game, and usually 4.1 Set to seconds. Therefore, in the slot machine, the main control means performs the determination process for determining that the minimum game time has elapsed, and even if the game start operation is accepted until the minimum game time has elapsed (at the time of the test, the test is performed. The reels are not started to rotate even when the game start command signal is received from the device. Since the game start command signal from the test device is transmitted to the slot machine at an interval (for example, about 3 seconds) that does not change from the minimum game time even if the interval exceeds the minimum game time or is less than the minimum game time. If so, even if the symbol stop test signal is output after confirming that the minimum game time has elapsed, it is possible to sufficiently meet the output request within 2 seconds. However, when considering that the game start command signal may be transmitted at an interval (eg, about 1 second) that is considerably shorter than the minimum game time, sufficient consideration should be given to the timing of outputting the symbol stop test signal. If it is not, there is a possibility that the output request cannot be met within 2 seconds.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a control board of a slot machine that can prevent information output for testing from being illegally obtained.

  The control board of the following slot machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of the corresponding configuration in the embodiments described later is shown in parentheses.

  The control board (for example, the main control board 60) of the first slot machine has a pull-up resistor (for example, a terminal PI0) connected to a predetermined input terminal (for example, a terminal PI0) included in a processing device (for example, a main IC) that performs arithmetic processing. For example, a resistor R1) or a pull-down resistor (for example, a resistor R2) and an arithmetic process for a winning combination lottery (for example, a winning combination determination process) can be executed, and a pull-up resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal. If so, a predetermined calculation process (for example, a process of setting a winning information output period timer) for outputting the result of the winning combination lottery to the test device can be executed, and a pull-down resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal. Then, the processing device that does not execute the predetermined arithmetic processing is mounted.

  According to the control board of the slot machine of this aspect, the pull-up resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal in the test specification, and the pull-down resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal in the mass production specification. Therefore, for the test specification, the predetermined calculation processing is executed and the result of the winning combination lottery is output to the test device, and for the mass production specification, the predetermined calculation processing is not executed and the result of the winning combination lottery is not output. Can be Therefore, it is possible to prevent illegal acquisition of information on the test lottery result for the mass production specification.

  The control board (for example, the main control board 60) of the second slot machine has a pull-up resistor (which is connected to a predetermined input terminal (for example, the terminal PI0) included in a processing device (for example, a main IC) that performs arithmetic processing. For example, the resistor R1) or the pull-down resistor (for example, the resistor R2) and the arithmetic process for the winning combination lottery (for example, the winning combination determination process) can be executed, and the pull-down resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal. If so, it is possible to execute a predetermined calculation process (for example, a process of setting a winning information output period timer) for outputting the result of the winning lottery to the test device, and a pull-up resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal. Then, the processing device that does not execute the predetermined arithmetic processing is mounted.

  According to the control board of the slot machine of this aspect, the pull-down resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal in the test specification, and the pull-up resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal in the mass production specification. Therefore, for the test specification, the predetermined calculation processing is executed and the result of the winning combination lottery is output to the test device, and for the mass production specification, the predetermined calculation processing is not executed and the result of the winning combination lottery is not output. Can be Therefore, it is possible to prevent illegal acquisition of information on the test lottery result for the mass production specification.

  According to the control board of the slot machine, it is possible to prevent the information of the winning combination lottery result output for the test from being illegally acquired.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the type-1 of the game combination in the said slot machine. It is a diagram showing a type-2 of a game combination in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a type-3 of a gaming role in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing (A) type of game combination-4, (B) specific symbol in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a combination determination result number selection probability (re-game combination / winning combination-1) in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a combination determination result number selection probability (re-game combination / winning combination-2) in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a combination determination result number selection probability (re-game combination / winning combination-3) in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing (A) winning combination determination result number selection probability (re-game winning combination / winning winning combination-4) and (B) winning combination determination result number selection probability (special winning combination) in the slot machine. FIG. 38 is a block diagram conceptually showing the functions of the slot machine. FIG. 38 shows the relationship between the RT states in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a relationship of each game mode in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of (A) AT lottery performed by the main control means of the said slot machine, (B) AT precursor G number lottery, and (C) push order hit game lottery. It is a figure showing a push order instruction number-corresponding push order-display content correspondence table in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a combination determination result number-pushing order instruction number correspondence table in the slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) a display mode of the press order instruction number A2 by the WIN lamp, (B) a display mode of the press order instruction number A2 by the liquid crystal display device, (C) a display mode of the press order instruction number A8 by the WIN lamp, (D) Display mode of the pressing order instruction number A8 by the liquid crystal display device, (E) Display mode of pressing order instruction number A10 by the liquid crystal display device, (F) Mode of displaying the pressing order instruction number A2 in binary by a WIN lamp, ( FIG. 9G is a diagram showing a change mode of the pressing order instruction display by the liquid crystal display device. It is a diagram showing an effect group number-role determination result number correspondence table in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a list of winning combination determination result numbers for the mask processing in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a list of push order instruction numbers that can be determined on the sub side in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a push order notification timing in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows (A) push order notification start timing in the said slot machine, (B) push order notification start timing (change example), and (C) push order notification start timing (another change example). It is a diagram showing a difference in circuit configuration between a test specification and a mass production specification on the control board of the slot machine. It is a figure of (A) modification example M1, (B) modification example M2, and (C) modification example M3 which shows the difference in the circuit structure of the test specification and the mass production specification in the control board of the above slot machine. It is a diagram showing a configuration of a storage area in the slot machine. (A) operation state flag storage area in the slot machine, (B) operation symbol display flag storage area, (C) winning / RP combination determination result number storage area, (D) accessory combination determination result number storage area, (E FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a pressing order instruction number storage area and (F) a winning information output period timer storage area. (A) Test output port PO7 (when winning / RP winning information is output), (B) Testing output port PO7 (when winning character winning information is output), (C) Testing output port PO8 (operating state) in the above slot machine It is a figure which shows (at the time of information output). It is a diagram showing (A) winning / RP winning information storage area and (B) accessory winning information storage area in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing (A) stop acceptance designation table T1 and (B) stop acceptance designation table T2 in the slot machine. It is a diagram showing (A) winning information output timing, (B) re-game operation state flag set timing, and (C) BB / RB operation state flag set timing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of (A) test specification judgment preparation processing, (B) test specification judgment preparation processing (modification example J1), and (C) test specification judgment preparation processing (modification example J2) in the above slot machine. It is a flow chart showing a flow of game progress control processing in the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a flow of (A) game start processing in the slot machine. Each flow of (A) game mode 0 (lever) processing, (B) game mode 1 (lever) processing, (C) game mode 2 (lever) processing, and (D) push order instruction number setting processing in the slot machine It is a flowchart shown. (A) game mode 3 (lever) processing, (B) game mode 4 (lever) processing, (C) game mode 5 (lever) processing, (D) game mode 6 (lever) processing, (E) in the slot machine ) It is a flowchart showing each flow of the game mode 7 (lever) processing. It is a flowchart showing each flow of (A) symbol stop test signal output processing, (B) symbol stop test signal output in the slot machine. (A) reel rotation start preparation process (B) reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K1), (C) reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K2), (D) reel rotation start preparation process ( It is a flowchart which shows each flow of the example K3 of a change. The respective flows of (A) reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K4), (B) reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K5), and (C) reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K6) in the slot machine are shown. It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart showing a flow of a game end check process in the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing each flow of (A) BB operation management processing, (B) RB operation management processing, (C) waiting time waiting processing, and (D) interrupt waiting processing in the above slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a flow of RT transition processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of (A) game mode 0 (all stops) processing, (B) game mode 1 (all stops) processing, and (C) game mode 2 (all stops) processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of (A) game mode 3 (all stops) processing, (B) game mode 4 (all stops) processing, and (C) game mode 5 (all stops) processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of (A) game mode 6 (all stops) processing and (B) game mode 7 (all stops) processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of a part modification example of (A) timer interruption processing and (B) timer interruption processing in the above slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a flow of a test signal output process in the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a flow of a test signal output process (modification example L1) in the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a flow of a test signal output process (modification example L2) in the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing each flow of (A) program start processing, (B) sub-main loop processing, and (C) power-off processing in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of (A) 1 command processing and (B) processing at the time of a start lever in the slot machine. It is a flow chart showing each flow of (A) processing at the time of acceptance of the first cylinder stop, processing of (B) processing at the time of acceptance of the second cylinder stop, and (c) processing at the time of acceptance of the third cylinder stop in the slot machine. .. It is a figure which shows a part of circuit configuration of (A) test specifications and a part of circuit configuration of (B) mass production specifications in the control board of the slot machine concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention. In the slot machine according to the second embodiment, (A) a part of the process performed at the start of the game, (B) a part of the process performed at the time of timer interruption, and (C) a part of the process performed at the time of accepting the start lever operation are shown. It is a flowchart. It is a flowchart showing a flow of test signal output processing in the slot machine according to the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In addition, the "role determination process" in the following description is made from a plurality of preset role determination result numbers (composed of one or a plurality of game roles or loses (excluding cases where no lose is set)) This means a selection action such as a lottery (also called a role lottery) executed by using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or a plurality of role determination result numbers. Here, the winning combination determination result number is one or a plurality of gaming winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as “winning winning winning combination”, “winning winning combination”, etc.) that are allowed to be realized in the game in which the winning combination determination result number is selected. Is defined.

  In addition, the term "established" when described as "established a game role" and "established a game role" means a game role corresponding to the selected role determination result number (a game role in which a game medal is paid out ( A symbol combination (corresponding symbol) that constitutes a winning combination such as a small winning combination) or a gaming combination without payout (re-gaming combination or special combination) is in a predetermined stop mode (for example, on an effective line described later). It is used as a concept indicating that it is displayed in the form of (aligned with). However, for the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing when the corresponding symbol of the game combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective line, or the corresponding symbol of the game combination stops on the effective line. It can be set at an appropriate timing such as a time point when it is displayed, the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the gaming combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line, a time point when the identified result is stored in the storage area, or the like. ..

  In addition, in the following description, among the game medals inserted by the player into the medal insertion slot 21 (described below) (maintenance operation) and credited (stored) game medals, the rules necessary for playing the game are defined. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing a number of game medals for a game is collectively referred to as a bet operation. In addition, this bet operation, a pressing operation of a settlement switch 24, a tilting operation of a start lever (also referred to as a “start switch”) 25, and a pressing operation of stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, which are described below, are collectively referred to as a game. This is called operation. In addition, in general, "insertion" in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is "inserted into a slot machine" and that it is used to mean "to be used for a game". There is. In the following description, basically, the word “insertion” is used in the former meaning, and the word “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

Further, in the following description, the “payout number” of game medals means the number of game medals to be paid out in one game. Further, in the act of paying out the game medals, the act of actually paying out the game medals from the slot machine to the outside (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “actual payout”), and the game medals accumulated in the slot machine, There is an act of increasing a numerical value stored electromagnetically (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "reserved additional payment").

  Further, in the following description, the “total number of game medals” means the difference between the total number of game medals paid out and the total number of game medals bet in a predetermined period (which can be set arbitrarily). To do. However, the total number of game medals paid out in a predetermined period may be the total number to be acquired here.

  Further, in the following description, “freeze” refers to a state in which execution of a predetermined control process relating to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain period of time. In the present embodiment, every time the RB operation (RB game) is completed during the BB operation described later, the RB operation end standby time described later is set as this freeze. While the freeze is set, the game operation by the player cannot be effectively accepted.

<< First Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, the basic configuration of the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Appearance of slot machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 that is openably and closably attached to the front surface of a main body housing. An upper panel assembly 10, a middle panel assembly 20, a lower panel assembly 30, and a saucer assembly 40 are attached.

  A display screen 11a of an image display device 11 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is arranged in the central portion of the upper panel assembly 10 so as to face the front side. The effect lamp 12, the second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and the third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are arranged on the left and right below the display screen 11a.

  A display window W facing the surfaces of three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body housing is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20, and below the display window W. Is a medal slot 21 for inserting a game medal (game medium), a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three). The MAX-BET switch 23 for betting game medals at once, the clearing switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and / or credited game medals, and all reels 3a, 3b, 3c are started to rotate. A start lever (start switch) 25 operated at the time of the operation, and three stop switches 26 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c , 26b, 26c (the left stop switch 26a corresponds to the reel 3a, the center stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, the right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c), and the medal slot 21 A reject switch 27 for returning the inserted and accumulated game medals is provided.

The inside of the medal insertion slot 21 is provided in the case where the inserted game medal is effectively accepted and the receiving passage through which the game medal passes (which leads to the hopper 50 described later) and when the inserted game medal cannot be accepted. The game medal passes through a return passage (which leads to a game medal payout opening 41 to be described later) through which a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the receiving passage during the period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 during the other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage can be selectively opened, one of which can be opened and the other of which can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 being in the ON state means that the game medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 21 are guided to the receiving passage (the state in which the game medals can be received), and the blocker 48 being in the OFF state means that the medals are inserted. It is assumed that the game medals inserted into the mouth 21 are guided to the return passage (game medals cannot be accepted).

  Further, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three insertion medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game medal are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, and is located on the upstream side of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage through which the inserted game medal flows down. It is installed in the position. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (described later). It is arranged at a position near the hopper 50). The insertion medal sensor 28c detects that the game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 has passed through the branch portion of the receiving passage and the return passage, and the vicinity of the branch portion (the position where the blocker 48 is installed). It is arranged at a position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  When both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 and that the inserted game medal has been effectively accepted. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects the game medal but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect the game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. It means that it was returned without being returned. Further, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c detect the passage of the game medals in a different order from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, 28b), or when some of the inserted medal sensors pass the game medals. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as backflow of the game medal has occurred.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, that is, nine symbols in total, are displayed so that the player can visually recognize them. The winning line 29 that connects the symbol display areas of the lower stage of the reel 3a, the middle stage of the reel 3b, and the upper stage of the reel 3c to the upper right is a winning line that is activated by betting a specified number of game medals, and is activated. Whether or not a game combination is established is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the selected pay line 29. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 29 will be appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with various display lamps such as LED lamps. In the present embodiment, as the display lamp, the MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, the BET number display lamp 46b, the insertable display lamp 46c, the game start display lamp 46d, the re-game display lamp 46e, the status display lamp 46f, and the number display lamp. 46 g, a stored number display lamp 46 h, and a payout number display lamp 46 j are provided. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

  The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is turned on under the condition that a game medal can be bet, is arranged inside the MAX-BET switch 23, and when turned on, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or entirely. It is designed to shine. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or the lower part of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as "BET lamp 46b") displays the number of betted game medals, and is a 1-BET display lamp which is turned on when the number of betted game medals is one. 46bA, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on when there are two sheets, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bC that is turned on when there are three sheets. The insertable display lamp 46c is turned on under the condition that the game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is turned on under the condition that the start lever 25 can be operated to start the game. Is done. The re-play display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-play combination described later is established in an arbitrary game and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later.

  The status display lamp 46f is, for example, turned on when an AT described later is set and is turned off when the AT is ended, and the number-of-times display lamp 46g is an AT game number described later when the AT is set. The initial value ("50") is displayed, and after that, the displayed value of each game and the number of AT games is decremented by 1 (except during BB operation described later), and when the number of additional AT games is determined, The number of additions is added and displayed. The accumulated number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as "CRE lamp 46h") displays the number of accumulated (credited) game medals in seven segments, and the payout amount display lamp 46j (hereinafter also referred to as "WIN lamp 46j"). ) Indicates the number of game medals to be paid out when a small winning combination described later is established, in 7 segments.

  The WIN lamp 46j is also configured to display a character (alphabet) indicating the type of error when some abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. As the error set in the present embodiment, a hopper empty error in which a game medal in the hopper 50 becomes empty, a game medal payout error in which a game medal is paid out at a timing other than the original payout timing, an inside of the medal insertion slot 21. The game medals are stuck in the game medal retention error, the game medals enter from a position different from the medal insertion slot 21, the game medals progress abnormally in a direction different from the original route, the game medal abnormal passage error, the game in the hopper 50 There are an auxiliary storage full error in which medals are full, a spinning cylinder stop error in which the reels 3a, 3b and 3c do not stop at a predetermined position, and a set value error that is a set value outside a predetermined numerical range.

  Further, the WIN lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a later-described pressing order number, which indicates an operating order (pressing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. Hereinafter, the WIN lamp 46j when displaying the pressing order number is appropriately referred to as a "main side pressing order indicator".

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32a and 32b are arranged at both left and right ends thereof. In addition, on the back surface side of the lower panel cover 31, a semi-transparent lower panel base provided with a predetermined pattern and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) are attached, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is configured to be illuminated from the rear surface side.

  The tray assembly 40 has a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals, and a game medal storage tray 42 for accumulating the game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. Further, on the left and right of the game medal payout opening 41, a speaker opening 45a composed of a large number of small holes is provided so as to face the front surfaces of the pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side of the tray assembly 40. , 45b are formed.

Further, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined prize mode is formed as a result of the game is provided in the main body housing. A medal detection unit 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game medal is provided. The hopper 50 also has a function of physically storing the game medals that have been thrown in and effectively accepted. Further, in the vicinity of the hopper 50, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A fullness detector 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not the game medals may overflow is provided.

<Reel>
The reels 3a, 3b, 3c are configured to rotate by driving stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2), respectively. Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is made of a translucent member, and a translucent reel tape having a plurality of types of symbols (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and by turning on the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c, a display window is displayed. The area of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is entirely illuminated from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c (for example, on the activated line 29, It is configured to illuminate only a partial area of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c so that the corresponding symbols of the game roles arranged on the winning line different from the effective line 29 are conspicuous.

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game with the slot machine 1, first, a game medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to bet, or one of the 1-BET switch 22 and the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated to give a credit range. By betting a prescribed number of game medals inside, the winning line 29 of the plurality of winning lines is activated. In the present embodiment, the specified number of game medals required to activate the pay line 29 is set to three in each of the non-RT and RT1 to RT5 game states described later. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state. Further, the activated pay line may be changed according to the bet number of the game medals.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the bet number is determined (the betted game medals are used for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed, and thereafter, the minimum game time is set. After confirming that the reels 3a to 3c start rotating, a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3a to 3c are vertically moved in the display window W (usually from top to bottom). Moved and displayed. Then, when the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, the respective stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switches can be effectively accepted), and the player stops the switch 26a. Is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 3a, the stop switch 26b is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 3b, and the stop switch 26c is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 3c.

  Here, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a gaming role that can obtain a game medal), the number of coins corresponding to each winning mode Game medals are paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In this embodiment, as the main control boards for controlling the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, three control boards, that is, a main control board 60, a sub-main control board 70A, and a sub-sub-control board 70B are provided (sub-board). The main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as the sub control board 70). Main control relating to the progress of the game (including drive control of reels 3a to 3c, winning combination determination processing, etc.) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as back lamps 38a to 38c. The control and the like are configured to be performed by a control circuit arranged on the sub-main control board 70A. In addition, the effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are configured to be performed mainly by the control circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B. There is. Further, the information transmission between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub main control board 70A. Information can be transmitted to and from the control board 70B in both directions.

  On the main control board 60, there are a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processing related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device that can write and read information. The slot machine 1 is provided with a control program stored in the ROM 62, and each drive circuit operates to control the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold the stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 is used for a clock pulse generator 64 for generating a drive pulse, a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing a drive pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a role determination process (role lottery), and the like. A random number generator 66 for generating a random number and a sampling circuit 67 for sampling the random numbers generated by the random number generator 66 to perform a lottery are connected. The clock pulse generator 64 and the frequency divider 65 are configured to also function as an interval timer for causing the main CPU 61 to generate an interrupt at every predetermined time. The main CPU 61 is adapted to execute a predetermined interrupt processing, update or reset the clock data of various set timers according to the pulse (clock signal) from the interval timer. Further, the main CPU 61 sends signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 via the interface circuit 68, and at the same time, the reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b. , 37c, the payout detection signal circuit 53, and the storage state signal circuit 87 are received.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c that rotationally drive the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, respectively, and the display lamp control circuit 47 is described above. It is a circuit for controlling various display lamps. Further, the reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c based on the respective detection signals from the reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, 3c. These are circuits for detection (the detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c). The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit for driving the hopper 50 to pay out the game medals when a winning combination such as a small winning combination is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 outputs the game medals from the hopper 50. This is a circuit that transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when the payout is detected by the medal detection unit 51. Further, the storage state signal circuit 87 is a circuit that transmits a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage case 85 is in the full state to the main control board 60 according to the detection result of the full state detection unit 86. ..

Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82 and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and signals from these switches are transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 eliminates the cause of the error when a predetermined error occurs in the slot machine 1. The switch is operated by a game shop staff when the error is eliminated. By operating this reset switch 82, the information of the error occurrence stored in the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the processing at the time of eliminating the error is performed in the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70. Executed. The setting key type switch 83 is a switch operated when confirming and changing the setting of the winning combination determination probability (probability of winning a game combination) and the like, and the setting change switch 84 sets the winning combination determination probability and the like. , A switch for changing in six steps, for example.

  When the front door 2 is open (hereinafter referred to as “door open state”) and the slot machine 1 is supplied with power (power switch 81 is on), the setting key type switch 83 is turned on. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed. Further, in the state where the door is open and the slot machine 1 is not supplied with power (the power switch 81 is in the OFF state), the setting key type switch 83 is operated in the ON state, and the power switch 81 remains in that state. The setting can be changed by operating the state (powering on the slot machine 1). The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and rotating it. There is. In addition, the setting confirmation and the setting change cannot be executed in the state where the game is being executed (the state where the game medals are bet (including the case where the automatic bet is included) and the state where the reels are rotating), It is possible to execute the game only while the game is on standby.

  The power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and is further supplied to the sub-sub control board 70B via the sub-main control board 70A (the power supply apparatus 80. Power may be directly supplied to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B. A supply voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring the voltage supply state is provided on the circuit that supplies power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on the circuit that supplies power to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60. (Not shown) are provided respectively. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power supply cutoff detection signal to the main CPU 61 and a sub-main CPU 71 described later. Further, each supply voltage monitoring circuit returns the supply voltage to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for power-off determination (a high value, for example, but the same value may be used)). It is determined that the power is turned on, and a power-on detection signal is output to the main CPU 61 and the sub-main CPU 71. The voltage value at the time of detecting the power failure of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value at the time of detecting the power failure of the sub-main control board 70A, and is set before the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) that is programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (the same may be applied to power-on).

  Further, in the main CPU 61, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and the 1-BET switch 22 which are connected to the switch board 90 or mounted on the switch board 90. , MAX-BET switch 23 and clearing switch 24 are input through the interface circuit 68.

  A blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and is configured to control ON / OFF of the blocker 48. In the following description, a signal for controlling ON / OFF of the blocker 48 will be appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”. Although not shown, the slot machine 1 is provided with a door sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 2, and a signal from the door sensor is input to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It has become so. The main CPU 61 is configured to determine whether the front door 2 is in a closed state (hereinafter referred to as a "door closed state") or an open state (door open state) based on a signal from the door sensor.

Although not shown, the main CPU 61 provides an external connection terminal board or the like to a data counter or a hall computer when a predetermined game state (for example, an AT or bonus game state described later) is entered. A predetermined signal (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "outer end signal") is output via the outer end signal so that the number of times set in a predetermined game state can be managed or presented to the player. It is configured.

  On the other hand, on the sub-main control board 70A, a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various kinds of arithmetic processing relating to production management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs, and information can be written and read. RAM 73, which is a storage device, is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 72, thereby controlling image production and sound production in the slot machine 1 and controlling lamp production. And so on. The ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold the stored information even when power is not supplied. Further, a clock pulse generator and a frequency divider (not shown) are connected to the sub-main CPU 71, and the clock pulse generator and the frequency divider generate an interrupt to the sub-main CPU 71 at every predetermined time. It is configured so as to also function as an interval timer for causing it. The sub-main CPU 71 is adapted to execute a predetermined interrupt processing, update or reset the clock data of various set timers in response to the pulse (clock signal) from the interval timer.

  The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit the signals to the lamp control circuit 18. Here, the lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

  Further, the sub-main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub-sub control board 70B and receive various signals from the sub-sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74. Hereinafter, the signal transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A will be referred to as a "control command", and the signal transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B will be referred to as a "production command". A signal transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is called a "state command".

  On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various kinds of arithmetic processing relating to control of image effects and audio effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program, and information can be written and read. A RAM 77, which is a storage device, is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 76 so that control relating to image effects and audio effects is performed. The ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold the stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-sub CPU 75 receives the notification signal or the effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits the signal to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and at the same time, the sub-main control board. It is configured to send a status signal to 70A. The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit that controls the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 determines the type and volume of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. It is a circuit that controls. The image display device 11 is configured to also function as a push indicator (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “sub-side push order indicator”) that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. There is.

<Design of reels>
In the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel” and “right reel” in FIG. 3 are the reels 3a, 3b and 3c respectively). That is, each of the reels 3a to 3c has a "character", "seven", "bar", "cherry", "watermelon A", "watermelon B", "bell", "replay A", "replay B", and so on. A predetermined number of 10 types of "blank" symbols are arranged. Although "blank" may indicate an arbitrary symbol that does not form a gaming combination, these are set as symbols that form a gaming combination in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c may be referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of player>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, one special combination (BB combination), 13 re-game combinations of re-game combinations 1 to 13, and 24 small combinations of small combinations 1 to 24. A total of 38 gaming combinations with the winning combination are set, and the combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) for establishing each gaming combination, the number of game medals paid out when the gaming combination is established, etc. are as shown in FIGS. Is set to.

  For the BB combination (BB is an abbreviation for big bonus), its corresponding symbol “character / character / character” (the symbols constituting the game symbol are written in the order of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c. The same applies below). When the game is stopped and displayed on the line 29, the game medal is not paid out, and the RT state described later is set to RT5 (BB) from the next game, and the bonus game (BB game) is started there. It is a game role that shows that. The BB game started by the establishment of the BB combination ends when more than 450 (numerical values can be appropriately changed) game medals are paid out. Further, during this BB game, an RB game (RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus) is continuously executed internally (the RB game during this BB game will be described later).

  Although only the BB combination is provided as the special combination in the present embodiment, an RB combination or an MB combination (MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus) may be provided as another special combination. Then, when the RB combination is established, it is set to start the RB game as a bonus game from the next game (an RB game different from the BB game during the BB game described above which is performed separately from the BB game), and the MB combination is established. Then, it may be set to start the MB game as a bonus game from the next game. In this case, the RB game is terminated by, for example, the small winning combination being established a predetermined number of times (e.g., 8 times) or the predetermined number of times (e.g., 12 times) being completed, and the MB game being The game medals may be ended when a predetermined number (for example, over 200) of game medals have been paid out. Also, a plurality of special roles may be provided.

If the re-gaming roles 1 to 13 are established, no gaming medals are paid out, but a gaming role (re-gaming role) in which the player is allowed to play the next game without reducing the number of gaming medals held by the player. Is provided as. The re-gaming roles 1 and 2 are not set as a transition trigger of the RT state, which will be described later, and are the roles (in particular, the re-gaming role 1) that have the most opportunities to be established among the re-gaming roles. For this reason, the re-play combinations 1 and 2 are appropriately referred to as "normal RP" (RP is an abbreviation for replay).

As shown in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, the symbol "bell / watermelon B"("/" means "or") on the left reel and the symbol "Replay A on the middle reel that constitutes the re-gaming combination 1 ] And the symbol "bell" on the right reel are arranged within each of the five symbols on each reel. As a result, when the re-gaming combination 1 is won, the corresponding symbol “bell / watermelon B / replay A / bell” is the execution timing of each reel rotation stop operation (each operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c) (effective). It is possible to stop and display on the activated line 29 (hereinafter, referred to as "pull-in" as appropriate), regardless of the timing received at the same time. Like the re-game combination 1, a combination that can draw the corresponding symbol (any one of them when there are a plurality of sets) onto the activated line 29, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, For the sake of convenience, it is called a "100% retractable game combination".

  The replay combinations 3 and 4 are established (the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the valid lie 29) as a transition condition to the RT1 state described later. Further, the establishment of the re-gaming combination 5 is a transition condition to the RT2 state described later, and the establishment of the re-gaming combination 6 is a transition condition to the RT3 state described later. From this, the replay combinations 3, 4, 5 and 6 are appropriately referred to as "RT1 transition RP", "RT2 transition RP" and "RT3 transition RP", respectively.

  The re-play combination 7, 8 is selected as a winning combination in the game mode 0 described later (the combination determination result numbers 15-19 described later are selected), which is set as an execution trigger of the AT lottery described later. There is. Further, when the re-game combination 7 is established, the symbol "cherry" is stopped and displayed in the display area of the middle and middle tiers (center of the middle tier) in the display window W (the stop switch 26a is also displayed in the lower right tier or the right middle tier). Depending on the operation timing, "cherry" is stopped and displayed, and when the re-game combination 8 is established, the symbol "cherry" is stopped and displayed in the lower right display area in the display window W (middle). Even in the upper display area, "cherry" is stopped and displayed depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 26b). Therefore, the re-play combinations 7 and 8 are appropriately referred to as "cherry RP".

  The re-game combination 9 is selected as a winning combination in the game mode 0 described later (the combination determination result numbers 20 to 22 described later are selected) is set as an execution trigger of the AT lottery described below, This re-game combination 9 is appropriately referred to as "chance RP". The re-playing roles 10 to 13 are game roles set by the necessity of control that may be selected as a winning combination but are not established. It is called "control RP". The replay combinations 2 to 7 and 9 are 100% retractable game combinations like the replay combination 1.

  The small winning combinations 1 to 3 are winning combinations configured so that nine game medals are paid out when they are established, and the small winning combinations 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as "9 small winning combinations" as appropriate. As is clear from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the corresponding symbol of the small winning combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, the symbols "bell" are stopped side by side in the lower display areas of the display window W. Is displayed. Further, when the small winning combination 2 is established, the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed side by side in each display area in the middle of the display window W. Further, when the corresponding symbol of the small winning combination 3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed side by side in each upper display area in the display window W. From such a stop mode of the symbols at the time of establishment, the small wins 1, 2 and 3 are appropriately referred to as "lower bell", "middle bell" and "upper bell", respectively.

Small winning combinations 4 to 8 are winning combinations configured so that one game medal is paid out when established, and small winning combinations 9 to 23 are winning combinations configured to pay out three game medals when established. It is a role. From this fact, the small wins 4 to 8 are collectively referred to as “one small win” and small wins 9 to 23 as appropriate.
This is collectively referred to as a "three small wins" as appropriate. In addition, the small winning combination 24 is a winning combination selected as a winning combination only during BB described later (“-” in the payout amount column in FIG. 7A is not selected (not a winning combination). ) Means), and is appropriately called a "special small role".

As is clear from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the corresponding symbol of the small winning combination 21 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, the symbol "watermelon A / B" is displayed in the display area of each middle row in the display window W. Displayed side by side. When the small winning combination 22 is established, the symbol "watermelon A / B" is stopped and displayed in the display window W side by side in the upper right direction. Further, when the corresponding symbol of the small winning combination 23 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, the symbol "watermelon A / B" is stopped and displayed side by side in each lower display area in the display window W. From such a stop mode of the symbols at the time of establishment, the small wins 21 to 23 are collectively referred to as "watermelon small win" as appropriate. On the other hand, the small winning combinations 1 to 20 are collectively referred to as "bell small winning combination" as appropriate. In addition, the small wins 1 to 6 are game wins that are 100% retractable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, specific symbols 01, 02, 03 are set. These are not the corresponding symbols of the game combination, but when the prizes E1 to E6 described below are selected, if the predetermined small combination cannot be established by the pressing order of the stop switch and the operation timing, the missing The eyes are stopped and displayed on the effective line 29. Further, the specific symbols 01, 02, 03 are stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 as a condition for transition to the RT1 state described later.

<Probability of selection of winning part number>
8 to 11 show the correspondence relationship between the winning combination determination result numbers selected in the winning combination determining process and the corresponding names, winning combinations, winning probabilities, and the like. It should be noted that a plurality of selection probabilities (also referred to as “winning probabilities”) are set according to the above-mentioned set values set by the game shop staff or the like. The value of the selection probability shown in the figure is an example of one corresponding to a certain set value.

  8 to 11 (A), 52 winning combination determination result numbers 0 to 51 are set, and one winning combination determination result number is set in FIG. 11 (B). The winning combination determination result number (special winning combination number 1) is set. Hereinafter, the former winning combination determination result number may be referred to as a “winning / RP winning combination determination result number”, and the latter winning combination determination result number may be referred to as a “winning component winning combination determination result number”.

  As shown in the figure, each game combination result number is associated with each game combination as a winning combination. For example, the winning / RP winning combination determination result number 1 is associated with the re-playing combinations 1 and 2 as a duplicate winning combination, and the winning combination determination result number 15 is associated with the re-playing combination 7 as a single winning combination, The BB combination is associated with the combination determination result number 1 as a single winning combination. It should be noted that the winning / RP winning combination determination result number 0 is associated with a loss (any gaming combination is not won). Further, the names corresponding to the respective combination determination result numbers are given for convenience in order to make it easy to distinguish the respective combination determination result numbers.

The probability that each winning combination determination result number is selected is set for each RT state (non-RT, RT1 to RT5) described later, as shown in the figure. The numerical value of the selection probability indicates the ratio of the numerical value range assigned to each winning combination determination result number to the total numerical value range (for example, 65536 in decimal) of the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66. For example, the probability that the winning combination determination result number 12 (name: re-game D1, winning combination: re-game combination 1 to 4) is selected is "1 / 7.2" in RT3, and other RT states (non-RT, RT1, In RT2, RT4, RT5), the value is “0” (not selected) (the probability value is an approximate value and can be changed as appropriate).

When the winning / RP winning combination determination result number 1 (replay A) is selected, the reel stop control is always performed to establish the replay winning combination 1 regardless of the operation order (pushing order) of each stop switch. It is like this. For this reason, the winning / RP combination determination result number 1 (replay A) is appropriately referred to as a “pushing order unquestioned RP”.

  The winning combination determination result numbers 2 to 6 (replays B1 to B5) are selected only at RT1, and when selected, the pressing order of the stop switches is the predetermined pressing order regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches. If so, the reel stop control for always establishing the re-game combination 5 which is the RT2 transition RP, and for always establishing the re-game combination 1 or 2 which is the normal RP if the other pushing order is performed. In addition, "left", "middle", and "right" described in the remarks column of the role lottery table mean the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the arrangement order thereof is the operation order (pushing order). Means For example, "left and right middle" represents the push order for operating the stop switches in the order of 26a, 26c, 26b, and "middle first" is the push order for operating the stop switch 26b first (the second and subsequent push orders are It means that it means "no question". In the following, in the combination determination result numbers 2 to 6 (re-games B1 to B5), for convenience, the pressing order in which the re-game combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) is established is “correct answer pressing order”, and the re-game combinations 1 and 2 The pushing order in which (normal RP) is established is referred to as an “incorrect answer pushing order”.

  The winning combination determination result numbers 7 to 11 (replays C1 to C5) are selected only in RT2, and if selected, the pressing order of the stop switches is the predetermined pressing order regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches. If so, the reel stop control that always establishes the re-game combination 6 which is the RT3 transition RP, and always establishes the re-game combination 3 or 4 that is the RT1 transition RP if other push order is performed. .. In the following, in the combination determination result numbers 7 to 11 (replays C1 to C5), for convenience, the pressing order in which the replaying combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) is established is “correct answer pressing order”, and the replaying combinations 3, 4 The pushing order in which (RT1 transition RP) is established is referred to as “incorrect answer pushing order”.

  The combination determination result numbers 12 to 14 (replays D1 to D3) are selected only in RT3, and when selected, the pressing order of the stop switches is the predetermined pressing order regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches. If so, the reel stop control that always establishes the re-game combination 1 or 2 (normal RP) that is the normal RP, and always establishes the re-game combination 3 or 4 that is the RT1 transition RP if another pressing order is performed. It is like this. In the following, in the combination determination result numbers 12 to 13 (replays D1 to D3), for convenience, the push order in which the replay roles 1 and 2 (normal RP) are established is the “correct answer push order”, the replay role 3, The pushing order in which 4 (RT1 transfer RP) is established is referred to as “incorrect answer pushing order”. In addition, the combination determination result numbers 2 to 14 are collectively referred to as "push order RT transition RP" as appropriate.

  The winning combination determination result numbers 15 and 16 (replay E and F) are selected at RT1, RT2 or RT3. When the winning combination decision result number 15 (re-play E) is selected, the winning game decision result number 16 (re-playing combination 7 that is a cherry RP is always established regardless of the pressing order and operation timing of each stop switch. When the re-play F) is selected, the re-play combination 7 or 8 which is the cherry RP is always established regardless of the pressing order and operation timing of each stop switch (first, the stop switch 26a is operated and left). When the symbol "cherry" is stopped and displayed on the lower display area on the reels, the re-game combination 8 is established) reel stop control is performed. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 15 and 16 are appropriately referred to as "weak cherry" and "strong cherry", respectively.

The combination determination result numbers 17 to 19 (replays G1 to G3) are selected only in RT3, and when selected, the pressing order of the stop switches is the predetermined pressing order regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches. If so, the reel stop control is performed so that the re-game combination 7 that is the cherry RP is always established, and if the other pressing order is, the re-game combination 1 or 2 that is the normal RP is surely established. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 17 to 19 (replays G1 to G3) are collectively referred to as "push order cherry RP" as appropriate.

  The winning combination determination result numbers 20 to 22 (replays H1 to H3) are selected only in RT3, and when selected, the pressing order of the stop switches is the predetermined pressing order regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches. If so, the reel stop control is performed so that the re-game combination 9 that is the chance RP is always established, and if it is another pressing order, the re-game combination 1 or 2 that is the normal RP is necessarily formed. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 20 to 22 (replays H1 to H3) are collectively referred to as "pushing order chance RP" as appropriate, and combination determination result numbers 2 to 14 (pushing sequence RT transition RP) and combinations. The determination result numbers 17 to 19 (push order cherry RP) and the combination determination result numbers 20 to 22 (push order chance RP) are collectively referred to as “push order RP” as appropriate. It should be noted that the combination determination result numbers 15 to 22 are set to be selected in the game mode 0 to be described later as an execution trigger of the AT lottery to be described later, and the combination determination result numbers 17 to 22 are to be described in the game mode 3 to be described later. Is selected as an opportunity to execute the AT lottery.

  The winning combination determination result numbers 23 to 40 (winning prizes A1 to A6, B1 to B6, C1 to C6) are selected in each RT state other than RT5, and when selected, each of them is irrespective of the operation timing of the stop switch. If the pressing order of the stop switch is a predetermined pressing order, any one of the small winning combinations 1 to 3 (which is included in the winning combination), which is a small winning combination of 9, is surely established, and if the pressing order of the other is small, the small winning is 1 small. The reel stop control is performed so that any one of the small winning combinations 4 to 8 that is a winning combination is surely established. In the following, in the combination determination result numbers 31 to 40, for convenience, the pressing order in which any of the small winning combinations 1 to 3 (9 small winning combinations) is established is the “correct answer pressing order”, and the small winning combinations 4 to 8 (1 single winning). The pushing order in which any of the (small winning combinations) is established is referred to as the "incorrect solution pushing order". In addition, the combination determination result numbers 23 to 40 are collectively referred to as "6 selection push order bell" as appropriate. The winning combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 (winnings A1 to A6) are set to be selected in the game mode 3 to be described later as a trigger for executing the push order hitting game lottery to be described later.

In the present embodiment, the number of payouts is the largest among the double winning combinations when the number of payouts is one when the number of effective lines is one and the stop switch is operated in the correct pressing order when the 6-option pressing order bell is selected. While the symbols of the winning combination are preferentially drawn in, in the case of the incorrect pressing order, the number of payouts is small by preferentially drawing in the symbol with the larger number set as the corresponding symbol in each corresponding symbol of the duplicate winning combination. The winning combination is realized (number-of-sheets number priority control). On the other hand, when a plurality of effective lines are provided, for example, a symbol combination of "any, bell, and any" (any indicates that any symbol may be used) is set as the small winning combination 1, and the winning combination is determined. When the result number 23 is selected, in the case of the correct answer pushing order, the corresponding symbol of the winning combination (for example, the bell symbol of the middle reel) is drawn in on a plurality of activated lines (overlapping positions), and in the case of the incorrect answer pushing order A difference may be caused in the number of payouts by performing control to pull in a corresponding symbol of the winning combination (for example, a bell symbol of the middle reel) on a single activated line.

  The winning combination determination result number 41 (winning prize D) is selected in each RT state other than RT5, and when selected, the pressing order of each stop switch is 9 wins regardless of the predetermined pressing order or operation timing. The reel stop control is performed so that any one of the small winning combinations 1 to 3 (normally the small winning combination 1) is always established. Hereinafter, the winning combination determination result number 41 (prize D) will be referred to as "common bell" as appropriate.

The winning combination determination result numbers 42 to 47 (winning prizes E1 to E6) are selected in each RT state other than RT5. When selected, if the pressing order of each stop switch is a predetermined pressing order, three small winning combinations ( Make sure to establish any of the small wins 9 to 12 for the winning prizes E1 and E2, any of the small wins 13 to 16 for the winning prizes E3 and E4, and any of the small wins 17 to 20 for the winning prizes E5 and E6. If it is in order, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, when the corresponding symbol of the predetermined three small wins (see the remarks column of FIG. 11A) can be drawn on the activated line 29 (the probability is "1 / 4 ”) establishes the predetermined three small wins, and if it cannot be drawn in (the probability is“ 3/4 ”), the specific symbol 01
The reel stop control is performed so that any one of (1) to (03) (see the remarks column in FIG. 11A) is displayed as a drop and is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29. In the following, in the combination determination result numbers 42 to 47 (winning prizes E1 to E6), for convenience, the pressing order in which any of the three small winning combinations is always established irrespective of the operation timing is the “correct answer pressing order” and the other pressings. The order is referred to as the “wrong press order”. In addition, the combination determination result numbers 42 to 47 are collectively referred to as “three selection push order bell” as appropriate, and the combination determination result numbers 23 to 40 (six selection push order bell) and the combination determination result numbers 42 to 47 ( "Three-choice push order bell" is collectively referred to as "push order bell" as appropriate.

  When any of the winning combination determination result numbers 48 to 50 (winnings F to H) is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch draws the corresponding symbol of the winning combination regardless of the pressing order of each stop. Reel control is performed such that one of the winning combinations is established or none of them is established depending on whether or not it is a timing at which the winning combination is possible. Hereinafter, the winning combination determination result numbers 48, 49, and 50 are appropriately referred to as “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, and “chance eye”, respectively. Note that the winning combination determination result numbers 48 to 50 are set to be selected in the game mode 0 described later as a trigger for executing the AT lottery described below.

  The winning combination determination result number 51 (prize I) is set so as to be selected only at RT5 (in BB). When the winning combination determination result number 51 is selected, the nine winning combinations (usually the winning combination 1) are always established regardless of the pressing order.

  The role determination result number 1 (BB01) of the character is set to be selected in each RT state other than RT4 (inside BB) and RT5 (inside BB), as shown in FIG. 11 (B). . When the winning combination determination result number 1 of this winning combination is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch is irrelevant to the pressing order of each stop switch, and the corresponding symbol of the winning combination BB winning combination is displayed on the activated line 29. The BB combination is established at the timing when the player can draw in. Note that once the winning combination determination result number 1 (BB01) is selected, the winning of the winning combination is carried over to the next game until the winning combination is established. In the state where the winning of the BB combination is carried over, when the re-gaming role or the small combination is elected as the winning combination, the corresponding pattern of the re-gaming combination or the small combination is preferentially drawn into the activated line 29. Reel control is performed (the establishment of the BB combination may be prioritized).

Next, the main characteristic configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.
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As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is, from a functional viewpoint, mainly a bet operation for betting a game medal (for example, a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23), or reel rotation start operation for rotating each reel 3a to 3c that is stopped (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c that variably display the bet or accumulated (credit) game medal. Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation for paying out (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) No. (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "game operation signal"), an operation signal output unit 95, a main control unit 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) that performs main control relating to the progress of the game, and a game It is provided with a sub-control unit 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control according to the situation.

The main control means 100 is roughly classified into a game state management means 110 which mainly manages a game state, a game progress management means 130 which mainly manages a game progress, and a main communication which controls communication in the main control means 100. The control means 150 is provided. Of these, the game state management means 110, setting change / confirmation control means 111, RT control means 112, re-game operation control means 113, bonus game control means 114, freeze control means 115, game mode control means 116, AT control means. 117 and a test specification control means 118.

  Further, the game progress management means 130, the received medal management means 131, the combination determination means 132, the game progress information determination means 133, the reel control means 134, the stop display symbol determination means 135, the payout medal management means 136, the blocker control means 137, The display lamp control means 138, the main side pushing order management means 139, the mask processing means 140 and the pushing order hitting game control means 141 are provided, and the main communication control means 150 is the control command sending means 151 and the outer end signal sending means 152. And a test signal transmitting means 153. Each of the above-mentioned units in the main control unit 100 includes a main CPU 61 arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. 2, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each means constituting the gaming state management means 110)
The setting change / confirmation control unit 111 operates the setting key type switch 83 to the ON state, and the power switch 81 is operated to the ON state in that state to set the set value such as the winning combination determination probability at the present time. Each time the setting change switch 84 is operated in the ON state while being displayed on a predetermined indicator, the set value is changed in, for example, 6 steps (set value 1 to set value 6), and the changed setting It is configured to display the value on the display. In this embodiment, when the setting is changed, the information about the AT is cleared, but the information about the RT state, which will be described later, is retained as it is, and after the setting is changed, the RT state before the setting change is restored. (Information about the RT state may be cleared and the selection may be changed to return to the non-RT described later).

  As shown in FIG. 13, the RT control means 112 is configured to control the setting of six RT states of non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4 (inside the BB) and RT5 (in the BB). There is.

  The non-RT is an RT state that is a standard (normal state) in the present embodiment, and the probability that the re-game combination (the type is the re-game combination 1 and 2) is won is a reference value (in this embodiment, it is approximately “1 / 7.33 ”) is set. In the non-RT state, the condition P1 is satisfied, and the condition is changed to RT1. The condition P1 is that any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 described above is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29.

  RT1 is a standard RT state like non-RT, and the probability that a re-game combination (type is re-game combination 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10-13) is the same as non-RT ( The abbreviation "1 / 7.33") is set. During RT1, when the condition P2 is satisfied, the transition to RT2 is made. The condition P2 is that the corresponding symbol of the re-game combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (the re-game combination 5 is established).

  RT2 is a standard RT state like non-RT and RT1, and the probability that the re-gaming combination (type is re-gaming combinations 1-3, 6-8, 9-13) is the same as non-RT and RT1. It is set to the value (approximately "1 / 7.33"). During RT2, the condition P3 is satisfied, and the condition is changed to RT3. When the condition P1 or the condition P4 is satisfied, the condition is changed to RT1. The condition P3 is that the corresponding symbol of the re-gaming role 6 (RT3 shift RP) is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (the re-gaming role 6 is established), and the condition P4 is the re-gaming role 3 Or the corresponding symbol of 4 (RT1 shift RP) is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (re-play combination 3, 4 is established).

  RT3 is set to a value (approximately "1 / 1.53") that has a higher probability of winning the re-game combination (types are re-game combinations 1-4, 7-11) compared to non-RT, RT1 and RT2. It is in the RT state. During RT3, when the condition P1 or P4 is satisfied, the process is shifted to RT1.

  RT4 shifts from each RT state of non-RT and RT1 to RT3 when the condition P5 that the special combination (BB combination in this embodiment) is won and not established (corresponding symbol is not displayed) is satisfied. It is a so-called bonus RT inside state (bonus inside winning). In this RT4, the probability of winning the re-gaming combination (the types are re-gaming combinations 1 and 2) is set higher than non-RT, RT1 and RT2, and lower than RT3 (approximately "1 / 1.94"). There is. Further, when the condition P6 is satisfied during RT4, the process moves to RT5. The condition P6 is that the BB combination is established (the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29).

  RT5 is an RT state (bonus game state) when it is set to a state in which the BB game is permitted to be performed by the bonus game control means described later. In this RT5, the winning combination determination result number 51 (prize I) that all the small winning combinations (small winning combinations 1 to 24) are repeatedly won is set. In addition, during RT5, when the condition P7 is satisfied, the transition to non-RT is made. The condition P7 is that the bonus game state (BB game) is ended by paying out a predetermined number (450) of game medals.

  The re-game operation control means 113 is in a state in which the player is allowed to play the next game without betting game medals held by the player when the re-play combination is established (as appropriate "re-game operation state"). "). In addition, when the re-game operation state is set, information indicating that the re-game operation state is in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (which will be described later) (hereinafter referred to as "re-game operation state information") is stored. It has become so. Hereinafter, storing the re-game operating state information is also referred to as setting the re-game operating state flag or turning it on, and clearing (erasing) the stored re-game operating state information is the re-game operating state flag. It is also referred to as clearing or turning off.

  The bonus game control means 114 sets a state in which it is permitted to perform a BB game from the next game (appropriately referred to as “BB operation state”) when the BB combination is established, and ends the BB game. When the condition (payout of more than 450 game medals) is satisfied, the BB operation state is ended. Hereinafter, the setting of the BB operating state is also referred to as “BB operating”. Further, the bonus game control means 114 is configured to continuously execute the RB game during the BB operation. This RB game is internally controlled (the player is not notified in particular), the first game is started at the start of the BB game, and the small win is played during the BB game (BB operation). Each time the game is established twice, or every time the game is completed twice (that is, every two games), the game is once finished and is restarted immediately thereafter. Further, when the BB game ends, the RB game is controlled to end (regardless of how many small wins are established and what the game is). In the present embodiment, the RB game during the BB game is set to end every two small wins or every two games end, but each small win is established eight times. Alternatively, it may be set to end every 12 games.

Hereinafter, the state in which the RB game is executed is referred to as the "RB operating state", and the state in which the RB game is being performed is also referred to as the "RB operating". When set to the BB operating state or the RB operating state, information indicating a BB operating state (which will be appropriately referred to as “BB operating state information”) and a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (which will be described later) will be displayed. Information indicating that it is in the RB operating state (referred to as "RB operating state information" as appropriate) is stored. Hereinafter, storing the BB operation state information [RB operation state information] is also referred to as setting or turning on the BB operation state flag [RB operation state flag], and the stored BB operation state flag [RB operation state flag] ]] Is also referred to as clearing or turning off the BB operation state flag [RB operation state flag]. Further, the above-mentioned re-game operation state flag, BB operation state flag and RB operation state flag are collectively referred to as "operation state flag".

  The freeze control means 115 executes a control process (for example, a process for accepting a bet operation, a reel rotation start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, or the like) related to the progress of a game, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a condition is satisfied). It is configured to set a freeze that is delayed for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, each time an RB game performed during the above-mentioned BB game is completed, an RB operation end standby time (details described later) as the freeze is set.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the game mode control means 116 has a game mode 0 (normal time), a game mode 1 (prediction), a game mode 2 (AT preparation), a game mode 3 (AT), and a game mode 4 (BB). Preparation), game mode 5 (BB), game mode 6 (addition specialization preparation), game mode 7 (addition specialization) 7 game modes (words in parentheses are convenient names) It is configured.

  The game mode 0 is a non-AT mode (normal mode) that is set before the AT lottery described below is won. When the game mode 0 is set, when the condition Q1 is satisfied, the game mode 1 is entered, and when the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode 4 is entered. The condition Q1 is to win an AT lottery described later, and the condition Q4 is to win the BB combination (corresponding symbol is not displayed).

  The game mode 1 is a non-AT mode that is set when the player wins an AT lottery described later (hereinafter referred to as "AT win"). In this game mode 1, an effect (symptom effect) that suggests that the AT has been won (that the AT is set to be set) is mainly performed by the sub-control unit 200. ing. When the game mode 1 is set, when the condition Q2 is satisfied, the game mode 2 is entered, and when the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is entered. The condition Q2 is that, in the game mode 1, the number of games (hereinafter referred to as "precursor G number" as appropriate) determined by the AT prescriptive G number lottery ("G number" means "game number") described later is exhausted. Is to be done.

  The game mode 2 is a mode during AT preparation which is set when the number of precursor G is exhausted in the game mode 1 described above. When the game mode 2 is set, when the push order RT transition RP is selected, the correct push order is notified (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “replay navigation”), or when the push order bell is selected. The correct pressing order is notified (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "Bernavi", and replay navigation and Bellnavi are collectively referred to as "push order navigation" as appropriate). When the condition Q3 is satisfied in the game mode 2, the game mode 3 is entered, and when the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is entered. The condition Q3 is that it is set to RT3 or that the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the correct pressing order notified by the pressing order navigation.

The game mode 3 is a mode in AT. When the game mode 3 is set, the number of games managed (counted) by the later-described AT counter (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “AT game number”) is set, and the push-order navigation is executed. When the condition Q8 that the game of the number of AT games is exhausted (the value of the AT counter becomes "0") is satisfied when the game mode 3 is set, the game mode 0 or the game mode 1 ( When the number of AT stocks, which will be described later, is "0" when the number of AT games is exhausted, the game mode is 0. When the number of AT stocks is "1" or more, the game mode 1).
When the condition Q4 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is entered.

  The game mode 4 is a mode under BB preparation which is set by satisfying the above-mentioned condition Q4 (BB winning combination) during the game mode 0 (therefore, there is no AT winning). When the condition Q5 is satisfied while the game mode 4 is set, the game mode 5 is entered. The condition Q5 is that the BB combination is established (the corresponding symbol of the BB combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29).

  The game mode 5 is a mode in the BB which is shifted from the game mode 4 (therefore no AT winning state) by the establishment of the BB combination. When the game mode 5 is set, when the condition Q6 is satisfied, the game mode 0 is set, and when the condition Q7 is satisfied, the game mode 2 is set. The condition Q6 is that the BB game ends in a state where there is no AT winning (every game AT lottery is performed in the game mode 5 as described later) (AT stock number = 0), and the condition Q7 is AT The BB game ends when there is a win (AT stock number> 0).

  The game mode 6 is a mode for specializing on addition, which is set by satisfying the above condition Q4 (BB winning combination) in the game mode 1, the game mode 2, and the game mode 3 (thus, with AT winning condition). is there. When the above condition Q5 (the BB combination is established) is satisfied while the game mode 6 is set, the game mode 7 is entered. In the present embodiment, when the game mode 6 is entered (when the BB is inside (RT4) while the AT is winning), basically the correct answer order is notified (push order navigation). No (However, if a special combination (BB combination) is won but it is not established, the internal middle counter is set, and several games until the internal middle counter reaches 0 are pushed. May be made to be difficult to make aware that the game mode 6 has been entered). The reason why the pushing order is not notified in the game mode 6 is to reduce the payout rate in the BB. On the other hand, if it is not necessary to lower the payout rate in the BB, the pushing order may be notified even in the game mode 6.

  The game mode 7 is a special addition mode (expected to increase the number of AT stocks) which is shifted from the game mode 6 (therefore, a state where the AT is won) by the establishment of the BB combination. When the above-mentioned condition Q7 (the BB game ends with the AT winning condition) is satisfied while the game mode 7 is set, the game mode 2 is entered. The AT stock number is incremented by "1" when shifting from the game mode 6 to the game mode 7, and the AT stock number is decremented by "1" when the BB game ends and the game mode 7 ends. It has become.

  When the AT control means 117 is set to the game mode 2 described above, the condition Q3 is satisfied (RT3 is set or is different from the correct answer push order notified by the push order navigation). The AT setting condition is that the stop switch is operated in the pushing order, and when the AT setting condition is satisfied, the AT counter for managing the number of AT games described above is set (in this embodiment, the initial value is “50”). However, the numerical value can be arbitrarily changed) (at this time, the game mode control means is also shifting to the game mode 3). The fact that the AT is set to be set at RT3 has the meaning of starting AT at RT3, which is advantageous for the player and has a high winning probability for the re-play combination.

On the other hand, the AT setting condition is that the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the correct push order notified by the push order navigation for the following reason. That is, in the game mode 2, the AT counter is not set, but the push-order navigation is executed. Therefore, if only the transition to RT3 is set as the AT setting condition (the AT counter is not set even when the push order different from the push order notified in the game mode 2 is executed), the replay navigation is performed. As long as the player executes a pressing order different from the notified pressing order when the game is played, the game mode 2 is not set and the game mode 2 remains set. When the game mode 2 is set, the bell navigation is also performed. Therefore, by following the bell navigation instead of following the replay navigation, it is possible to maintain a period in which the number of game medals increases permanently. Therefore, when a push order different from the push order notified in the game mode 2 is executed, the AT counter is set (the shift to the game mode 3 is also performed), and the AT is started. .. In this case, the AT is started at non-RT, RT1 and RT2, where the winning probability of the re-game combination is lower than RT3. If the BB combination is won while the game mode 2 is set, the game mode 6 (or the game mode 7 if the BB combination is established) is entered, so that the player intentionally follows the push order navigation. If the game mode 2 is allowed to be maintained because there is no such situation, a situation may occur in which the AT stock number increases without the AT being started, and there is a meaning to avoid it.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the set AT counter is subtracted by "1" for each game (except in the game modes 6 and 7), and when the AT counter reaches "0", the AT is terminated. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the AT ending condition is that the game for the number of AT games (50 games) has been exhausted. In addition, as a change mode, a predetermined number of game medals have been paid out during the AT period, a predetermined number of acquisition medals (total number of difference between payout number and bet number) has been obtained, and a predetermined number The execution of the Bell navi may be used as the AT end condition.

  In the present embodiment, when the BB combination is won or established and the game modes 6 and 7 are set with the AT counter set, the AT counter is not decremented as described above. It is also possible). By doing so, even if the BB combination is won or established when the AT is set, it does not hurt the player (after the BB game, the AT is selected from the state before winning the BB combination). You can resume). Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, even if the AT is set (the AT counter is set) by executing the push order different from the push order informed in the game mode 2, thereafter Also, although the push order is informed, the push order may not be informed (the period in which the push order is not informed may be limited to only a few games).

  The test specification control means 118 determines whether the slot machine 1 is a test specification or a mass production specification (a specific determination method will be described later), and a predetermined result is determined according to the determination result. Execute control processing (for example, set the winning information output period timer described later, output the test signal described later when it is determined that it is the test specification, but output it when it is determined that it is the mass production specification. No) is set (details will be described later). Here, the test specifications are, for example, specifications for taking a type test to determine whether or not a newly developed gaming machine (slot machine) conforms to a predetermined standard, and mass-production specifications are sales. (For amusement store installation) specifications. It should be noted that the control programs and the like written in the ROM 62 have the same contents regardless of whether they are test specifications or mass production specifications.

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "insertion game medal") that is actually received (in this embodiment, is guided to the reception passage). A game medal detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b. Hereinafter, referred to as a "reception game medal" as appropriate) is set to control whether the game medal is directly bet or the credited game medal. It is configured. In the present embodiment, when the bet number (BET number) does not reach the maximum allowable bet number (in the embodiment, the bet number required to execute the game (specified number “3”)), the received game medal Is a gaming medal to be directly bet, and the bet number has reached the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number has not reached the maximum credit allowable number (“50” in this embodiment), the acceptance game medal is credited. The game medal is played.

  Further, the received medal management means 131, in the game set to the re-game operation state, an automatic bet process (without reducing the number of game medals held by the player, the same number of bets as the number of bets in the previous game is set). Processing for setting the bet state). When the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit amount has reached the maximum allowable credit number, the inserted game medal is not accepted and is returned.

  A plurality of the winning combination determining means 132 are generated based on preset winning combination determination probabilities (selection probability, winning probability) triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (effectively accepting the operation of the start lever 25). It is configured to perform a winning combination determining process for selecting at least one winning combination determining result number from among the winning combination determining result numbers. This winning combination determination process is performed by random number lottery using the random number generator 66 and the sampling circuit 67 shown in FIG. Specifically, from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66, one random number (numerical value) is acquired (latched and read) by the sampling circuit 67, and the acquired random number is a plurality of winning combination determination result numbers. It is configured to determine which one of the winning combination determination results corresponds to and select the winning combination determination result number.

  In the winning combination determination process, when one winning combination determination result number is selected, the game winning combination corresponding to the selected winning combination determination result number becomes a permitted winning combination in the game. Further, information on the selected winning combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area (which will be described later) of the RAM 63. The area in which the information on the role determination result number of the winning character is stored is set separately from the area in which the information on the role determination result number of the winning / RP is stored. Hereinafter, storing the information of the winning / RP combination determination result number [accommodation part determination result number] is performed by setting the winning / RP combination determination result flag [accommodation part determination result flag] or turning it ON, etc. The clearing of the information of the winning / RP winning role determination result number [winning role winning role determination result number] is performed by clearing the winning winning / RP winning role determination result flag [winning role winning role determination result flag] or OFF. And so on.

  The information of the winning / RP combination determination result number stored in one game is the end point of the game (in this embodiment, a game end check described later in this embodiment) regardless of whether or not a small combination or a re-game combination is established. It is cleared in (processing) (as another aspect, it is cleared at the time of starting the next game (for example, when receiving the start lever operation), or is overwritten with the information of the winning combination determination result number selected in the next game without clearing. It is also possible). On the other hand, once the information of the winning combination determination result number of the winning combination is stored, it is carried over to the next game while being stored until the special winning combination (BB winning combination) is established. In this specification, a state in which the winning combination determination result number information of a winning combination is stored and carried over is referred to as a winning carryover of a BB winning combination or an inside of the BB winning combination.

  The game progress information decision means 133 is mainly configured to execute various lottery for deciding the information necessary for advancing the game. In the present embodiment, as such a lottery, an AT lottery, an AT precursor G number lottery, and a push order hitting game lottery are performed.

The AT lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to set an AT, and when the game mode 0 or 3 is set, a predetermined winning combination determination result number (in the present embodiment, a winning combination during game mode 0) The determination result numbers 15 to 22, 48 to 50, and the combination determination result numbers 17 to 22 during the game mode 3 are performed when they are selected, and each game is performed when the game mode 5 or 7 is set. . The selection items and the selection probabilities in the AT lottery are as shown in FIG. When the AT is won, the AT stock number for identifying the number of times the AT can be set is incremented by "1" (the counter value set for counting the AT stock number (initial value "0") is "+1"). Will be done). As another aspect, the selection probability of AT winning may be set to a different value depending on the game mode, or a lottery for determining the selection probability of AT winning may be performed separately.

  The AT predictive G number lottery is a lottery for determining the number of games (predictive G number) up to AT setting, which is performed when the AT is won in the AT lottery in the game mode 0 described above. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the AT predictive G number lottery are as shown in FIG. 15 (B). When the number of aura G is determined, a counter for counting it (hereinafter referred to as "aura counter") is set (the initial value is a value selected in the AT aforesain G number lottery), and each game from the next game, aura G The number is decremented by "1" (the value of the precursor counter is decremented by "-1"). Note that, as another aspect, the number of precursor G may be uniformly set without performing the number of precursor G of AT, or the number of precursor G may not be set.

  In the push order hitting game lottery, when the combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 (6 selection push order bells) are selected in the game mode 3 described above, the push order hitting game described below is executed. It is a lottery that determines whether or not. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the pressing order hitting game lottery are as shown in FIG. 15 (C).

  The reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum game time has elapsed with the start lever 25 being operated (the operation of the start lever 25 being effectively accepted), and then the reels 3a to 3c is started to rotate, and after all the reels that have started to rotate are brought into a constant speed rotation state, the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially operated (each operation of the stop switches 26a to 26c is effectively accepted). That is, the corresponding reels 3a to 3c are sequentially stopped.

  The rotation stop control of each reel 3a to 3c is based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) according to the winning combination determination result number selected by the above winning combination determination process, and the operation mode of the stop switches 26a to 26c. It is performed according to (pushing order, operation timing, etc.). The reels 3a to 3c are stopped so that the reels 3a to 3c stop within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in the present embodiment, The maximum number of sliding frames is 5).

  In other words, as a result of the winning combination determination process, when a predetermined game combination is selected as the establishment allowable combination, the corresponding symbols of the selected game combination are displayed on the activated line 29 as long as possible within the above stop allowable time. As the stop display, in the case of a loss, the stop control of the reels 3a to 3c is performed so that the corresponding symbol of any game combination is not stop displayed on the activated line 29. In the present embodiment, when the re-gaming role or the small role is won while the winning combination of the BB role is carried over, the re-gaming role or the small role is prioritized (the re-gaming role has a higher priority but is changed. Possible) The reel rotation stop control of the replay combination priority or the small combination priority to be established is performed.

  The stop display symbol determination means 135 determines which symbol the symbols stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c are, and the game combination is established from the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line 29. Configured to determine whether or not

When the re-gaming combination is established, information indicating that the corresponding pattern of the re-gaming combination (hereinafter also referred to as "re-gaming operation symbol") is stopped and displayed on the activated line ("re-gaming operation symbol display information" as appropriate) However, if a special combination (BB combination) is established, information indicating that the corresponding symbol of the BB combination (hereinafter also referred to as “BB operation symbol”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (as appropriate) The "BB operation symbol display information") is stored in a predetermined storage area (which will be described later) of the RAM 63. Hereinafter, storing the re-game operation symbol display information is referred to as setting or turning on the re-game operation symbol display flag, and clearing the stored re-game operation symbol display information information, the re-game operation symbol This is referred to as clearing the display flag or turning it off. Similarly, storing the BB operation symbol display information is referred to as setting or turning on the BB operation symbol display flag, clearing the stored BB operation symbol display information, and clearing the BB operation symbol display flag. This is called turning off or the like. Further, the re-game operation symbol display flag and the BB operation symbol display flag are collectively referred to as an "operation symbol display flag". The data of the operation symbol display flag is used for data generation of the above-mentioned operation state flag (re-game operation state flag, BB operation state flag and RB operation state flag) (details will be described later), and at the time of starting the game of the next game. It is designed to be cleared (when the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted).

  The above-mentioned payout medal management unit 136 adds the number of game medals corresponding to the small winning combination that has been established when the small winning combination has been established, to the credit number when the credit number has not reached the maximum credit allowance. When the number of credits reaches the maximum allowable credit number by the payout, the actual payout in which the hopper 50 is driven via the hopper drive circuit 52 is paid out. In addition, the payout medal management unit 136, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the number of betted game medals or the number of credited game medals is set in the hopper 50. It is designed to be driven and refunded.

  The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48, and switches the blocker 48 between an ON state (a game medal acceptable state) and an OFF state (a game medal unacceptable state). Is configured. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 are guided to the return passage and returned. However, the insertion of a game medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 28a.

  The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-mentioned various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, throwable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, state display lamp 46f, The number-of-times display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, and the WIN lamp 46j) are configured to be controlled via a display lamp control circuit 47, such as turning on and off. When the WIN lamp 46j is made to function as a main-side push-order indicator, the main-side push-order management means 139 controls the WIN lamp 46j.

  The main-side push-order managing means 139 has a preset push-order instruction number (any one of A0 to A9), which is preset according to the winning combination determination result number selected in the winning combination determining process. (There is A10 as the push order instruction number determined in step 1). In this embodiment, as shown in the pressing order instruction number-corresponding pressing order-display content correspondence table of FIG. 16, each pressing order instruction number is set.

The pressing order instruction number A0 is selected when the pressing order is not notified, and the corresponding pressing order is "unknown". The pressing order instruction numbers A1 to A6 are selected when it is desired to notify the first to the third pressing order, and the corresponding pressing order is set as shown in the table of FIG. For example, the corresponding pressing order of the pressing order instruction number A2 is "left and right middle", and the corresponding pressing order of the pressing order instruction number A5 is "right left middle". Further, the push order instruction numbers A7 to A9 are selected when the push order hitting game described below is played, and the corresponding push order is "left ??" (the first push order is "left"). And the rest is unknown), "Middle ??" (first press order is "Middle" and the rest is unknown), "Right ??" (first press order is "Right" and the rest is unknown). The push order instruction number A10 is not selected by the main side push order management unit 139, and when it is desired to notify the symbol "character" to be aimed by pressing inside the BB (there is no corresponding push order), It is determined on the side of the (sub-control unit 200).

  The correspondence relation between the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process and the pushing order instruction number selected by the main side pushing order management means 139 is shown in the combination determination result number / pushing order instruction number correspondence table of FIG. It is as follows. As shown in the figure, the selected push order instruction number is different depending on the winning combination determination result number selected by the winning combination determining process in the game modes 2 and 3 described above. For example, when the winning combination determination result number 7 is selected, the pushing order instruction number A1 is selected, and when the winning combination determination result number 32 is selected, the pushing order instruction number A4 is selected, and the winning combination determination result number 1, When 15 to 22, 48 to 51 (corresponding to “others” in the table) are selected, the pushing order instruction number A0 is selected.

  It should be noted that although two push order instruction numbers (one of which is shown in parentheses) are described for the combination determination result numbers 6 and 11 to 14, this is the push order instruction of the one shown without parentheses in the present embodiment. Although the number is selected, it means that, as another aspect, the pushing order instruction number shown in parentheses may be selected. Regarding the combination determination result numbers 23 to 28, in addition to the push order instruction numbers selected when the push order hitting game to be described later is not played, push order instructions selected when the push order hitting game is played The numbers are shown in brackets. For example, when the combination determination result number 25 is selected, only the push order instruction number A3 is selected when the push order hitting game is not performed, and when the push order hitting game is performed, the push order instruction number A3 is selected. It also indicates that the push order instruction number A8 is selected. On the other hand, in the game modes 0, 4 to 7 described above, the pushing order instruction number A0 is selected regardless of the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process.

  Further, the main-side push-order management means 139 causes the WIN lamp 46j to function as a main-side push-order informing device, and informs the selected push-order instruction number. Specifically, two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "7-segment") provided on the WIN lamp 46j are used to notify the pushing order instruction number. FIG. 18 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 18A is a mode in which the pressing order instruction number A2 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed in the left 7 segment and “2” is displayed in the right 7 segment. FIG. 18C is a mode in which the pressing order instruction number A8 is displayed, and “=” is displayed in the left 7 segment and “8” is displayed in the right 7 segment. The “=” displayed on the left 7-segment is for distinguishing from the case where the payout amount is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. In addition, when the push order instruction number is displayed, the push order instruction number selected corresponding to the push order bell is displayed (in the case of Bell Navi), and the push order selected corresponding to the push order RT transition RP is displayed. In the case of displaying the order instruction number (in the case of replay navigation), the display mode may be changed so that it can be distinguished which case is the same push order instruction number. For example, it is conceivable that the position of "=" displayed on the left 7-segment is higher in the case of Bell Navi. When the push order instruction number A0 is selected, the display by the WIN lamp 46j is not performed (see FIG. 16 for the correspondence relationship between each push order instruction number and the display content by the WIN lamp 46j).

As another aspect, the pressing order instruction number displayed by the WIN lamp 46j may be displayed in binary. For example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 18 (F), the pressing order number and the like are displayed by associating the bits (bits) 0 to 6 in the case of displaying in binary number with the lamp at each position of 7 segments. . FIG. 18 (F) shows “0001001” in binary in 7-segments on the left or right.
This is a mode of displaying (corresponding to the push order instruction number A9), and the lamp at the corresponding bit position is turned on. As a modification, the winning combination determination result number may be displayed by the WIN lamp 46j.

In the present embodiment, when the WIN lamp 46j is used as a main side pushing order indicator,
It is switched at the following timing when it is used as an indicator of the number of paid-out game medals. That is, after displaying the number of payouts in one game, the WIN lamp 46j is once turned off when a bet operation is performed in the next game. Then, the push order instruction number is displayed at an arbitrary timing from when the start lever 25 is operated to when the respective reels are brought into the constant speed rotation state. Further, when all the reels are stopped, the WIN lamp 46j displaying the pushing order instruction number is turned off, and then the number of payouts is displayed in accordance with the game medal payout process. When the bet operation is performed, the WIN lamp 46j is not turned off and the display is switched to "00" or the like, and when the start lever 25 is operated, the push order instruction number is displayed from that state. You may do it. Similarly, when the display of the push order instruction number is switched to the display of the number of payouts, the WIN lamp 46j is not turned off and the display of the push order instruction number is switched to the display of "00" or the like, and the payout number is changed from that state. Alternatively, the number of payouts may be displayed directly from the state of displaying the push order instruction number.

The mask processing means 140 is adapted to perform mask processing for replacing the information of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number selected in the winning combination determination processing with the information of the production group number. The determination result number may also be masked). This effect group number is obtained by classifying the winning / RP winning combination determination result numbers selected in the winning combination determination processing into a plurality of groups (classifying according to the type of winning combination) and corresponding to each group. . The correspondence relationship between the effect group numbers and the winning / RP combination determination result numbers is as shown in the effect group number-role determination result number correspondence table of FIG. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, effect group numbers 0 to 21 are set as effect group numbers. Each effect group number is associated with each type of winning / RP winning combination determination result number selected in the winning combination determination process. For example, the effect group number 2 is associated with the role determination result numbers 2 to 6 (replays B1 to B6) of the RT transition RP, and the effect group number 11 is the role determination result number 21 (of the pressing order chance). It is associated with the re-play H2), and the effect group number 15 is associated with the combination determination result numbers 35 to 40 (winnings C1 to C6) of the 6-option push-order bell.

  In this way, by performing mask processing for replacing the winning / RP winning combination / result determination result number selected in the winning combination determination processing with the effect group number, and transmitting the information of the effect group number to the sub-control unit 200, There are many advantages. In other words, the sub-control unit 200 may change the background color and content of the image effect depending on the type of game combination that is a winning combination (establishment allowing combination) in the combination determination process. For this reason, the sub-control unit 200 that has received the information of the effect group number by associating the effect group number with the type of the prize determination result number of the winning / RP selected by the role determination process, It is possible to determine the content of the image effect and the like according to the number information. For example, when the information of the effect group number 19 is received, an effect (strong effect) that gives the player a sense of expectation is performed, and when the information of the effect group number 18 is received, the player is expected. It is possible to decide to perform an effect (weak effect) that does not give a feeling.

In addition, the following advantages can be obtained by performing such mask processing. As for the effect group number, which is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player depending on the pressing order, the effect determination result number (pressing order RT transition RP or pressing order bell) is one effect for a plurality of winning action determination result numbers. Since the group numbers are associated with each other, it is possible to specify, for example, whether or not the push order RT transition RP is won or the push order bell is won. It is not possible to identify what has been done. That is, in spite of a situation in which the pushing order is not actually notified during non-AT, the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub control means is illegally accessed to obtain information on the role determination result number (correct answer based on it). There is an advantage that it is possible to prevent fraudulent attempts to illegally acquire (pushing order information). As described above, in the masking process, it is difficult to specify the correct pressing order that is advantageous to the player by excluding the information on the operation mode (pressing order) of the stop switch from the information of the winning determination / RP combination determination result number. Has the significance of In addition, in the present embodiment, when the push order is not notified, the information of the push order instruction number A0 (the push order is unknown) is transmitted, which prevents the fraudulent behavior as described above. It is possible to increase.

  In the mask processing in the present embodiment, the information itself of the winning / RP combination determination result number selected in the combination determination processing and stored in the predetermined storage area is rewritten (overwritten) to the production group number. When the information of the winning combination determination result number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, the information of the winning combination / RP winning combination determination result number stored in a predetermined storage area is read, and the read information of the winning combination determination result number is used. Based on the effect group number information (effect group number command to be described later), the effect group number command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "CB". CB is an abbreviation of command buffer). To be set. In this way, by performing the masking process when transmitting the command, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the effect group number in the RAM or the like, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage area. Of course, information on the effect group number to be transmitted may be generated and stored in advance.

  As a modification example of the mask processing, a combination determination result number for mask processing may be used instead of the effect group number. The winning combination determination result number for mask processing is not selected by the winning combination determination processing, but the winning combination determination result number (one of 0 to 51) selected by the winning combination determination processing is used as the winning combination determination result for masking processing. It is set so that it can be used by replacing it with a number. The correspondence relationship between the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process and the combination determination result number for the masking process can be set as shown in FIG. 20, for example. In the illustrated example, the combination determination result numbers 52 to 73 are set as the combination determination result numbers for the mask processing (the winning name in the drawing makes it easy to distinguish each combination determination result number for the mask processing). Is attached for convenience). The winning combination determination result numbers for each masking process are associated with each other according to the types of winning combination determination result numbers selected in the winning combination determination process. For example, the winning combination determination result number 55 (pushing order RT transition RP2 (mask)) is associated with the winning combination determination result numbers 7 to 11, and the winning combination determination result number 65 (6 selection pushing order bell 1 (mask)) is the winning combination determination result. For example, it is associated with the numbers 23 to 28. In the case of this modification, not the information of the winning combination determination result number selected by the winning combination determining process, but the information of the winning combination determining result number for mask processing associated with the winning combination determining result number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. To be done. Even when such a combination determination result number for mask processing is used, the same effect as in the case of using the effect group number can be obtained.

When performing the mask processing, it is not necessary to associate one effect group number with a plurality of winning combination / decision result numbers for the following winning combination / RP winning combination decision result numbers.
(1) The winning combination determination result number of the re-playing combination (for example, winning combination determination result numbers 1, 15 to 22) that does not affect the game advantage or disadvantage (does not affect the payout) due to the difference in the pushing order.
(2) The winning combination determination result numbers (for example, winning combination determination result numbers 41 and 51) in which the number of game medals obtained does not vary depending on the pressing order.
(3) The winning combination determination result number (for example, winning combination determination result number 48 to 50) of the winning combination for which the number of game medals that can be acquired is small (for example, the specified number of bets or less).
(4) The winning combination determination result number of the winning combination of (2) and (3) above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the mask processing is performed regardless of the game mode or the RT state (this can simplify the control program), but there is no need to inform the pressing order (for example, Mask mode is performed in the game modes 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7), and in the situation where it is necessary to notify the pushing order (for example, in the game modes 2, 3), the mask process is not performed, and the winning combination is determined. The result number information may be directly transmitted to the sub-control unit.

  The pushing order hitting game control means 141 is configured to control the pushing order hitting game. In the push order hitting game, a part or all of the push order which is the correct answer push order is hidden to inform the player, and when the player can execute the correct push order, a predetermined profit (game medium) is given to the player. Besides, AT setting, addition of AT game number, etc. In this embodiment, AT stock number addition) is added. In the present embodiment, in the game mode 3 described above, when the winning combination is selected in the pressing order matching game lottery executed when the winning combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 (6 selection pressing order bells) are selected, the pressing order matching is performed. The game is set up. When the push order hitting game is set, the push order hitting number (any of A7 to A9) for the push order hitting game corresponding to the correct answer push order is determined, and the push order corresponding to the push order hitting number is determined. Notification (notification in a state where at least a part of the pushing order is down) is performed. The sub (sub-control unit 200) side recognizes that the push order hitting game is set by receiving the push order hitting number for the push order hitting game.

  In addition, in the push order hitting game, each time the player operates the stop switch, it is determined whether or not the correct push order is entered. If the correct push order is entered, success information indicating that is the success control means. Sent to. On the other hand, if it is not the correct answer push order, failure information indicating that is transmitted. The sub-control unit 200 that has received these pieces of information determines whether or not the push order hitting game has succeeded, based on the information, and executes an effect (a push order hitting game success effect or a failure effect) corresponding thereto. It has become. It should be noted that the timing for determining whether or not the correct answer pressing order is set and transmitting the success information or the failure information is after transmitting the information indicating that the stop switch has been operated and corresponding to the operated stop switch. It is possible to set an arbitrary timing until the information indicating that the reel to be stopped has been transmitted. On the other hand, the timing may be after the information indicating that the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped and before transmitting the information indicating that the other stop switch is operated.

(Each means constituting the main communication control means 150)
The control command transmitting means 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various kinds of information regarding the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as the control command transmitted when the start lever is operated, a control command including information indicating which game mode among the game modes 1 to 7 is set (hereinafter, referred to as "game mode" as appropriate). Command ”), a non-RT, a control command including information indicating which RT state among RT1 to RT5 is set (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as“ RT command ”), and information on a pressing order instruction number. A control command including a control command (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a "pushing order instruction number command") and a performance group number (a winning determination result number of a masked winning / RP) (hereinafter, as appropriate, a "production group number command"). "), A control command including information of the winning combination determination result number (hereinafter, referred to as a winning combination determination result number command as appropriate). . In addition, collectively the role determination result number command of the effect group number command and the character object is referred to as a "role determination result command") there is. In addition to this, a control command including information on a set value, a control command including information on the value of the AT counter, a control command including information on the AT stock number, and a control command including information for instructing the effect contents to be executed by the sub control means. It is also possible to transmit such information as triggered by the operation of the start lever.

Further, the control command transmitting unit 151 is controlled to include the information indicating that the first stop operation has been accepted, triggered by the acceptance of the first stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the first reel). A command (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a "first stop acceptance command") is transmitted, and the information on the first stop is included when the first stop (stop of the reel corresponding to the first stop operation) is triggered. A control command (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “first stop command”) is transmitted. Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is accepted, a control command including information indicating that the second stop operation is accepted (hereinafter, referred to as appropriate A second stop acceptance command ") is transmitted, and a control command including the information of the second cylinder stop (hereinafter, appropriately) is triggered by the second cylinder stop (stop of the reel corresponding to the second stop operation). “Second stop command”) is transmitted. Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is accepted, a control command including information indicating that the third stop operation has been accepted (hereinafter, referred to as “first Control command (hereinafter referred to as “appropriately” as appropriate) including the information of the third stop of the cylinder when the third stop of the cylinder (stop of the reel corresponding to the third stop operation) is sent. (Referred to as "third stop command"). Furthermore, after the stop symbol is determined, a control command including information on the stop display symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "all stop command" as it is used as a command indicating that the body has stopped all times), of the game medal A control command including information on the number of payouts (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “payout number command”) is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination determination process is performed in response to the operation of the start lever to select the winning combination determination result number, and the pushing order instruction number is determined based on the selected winning combination determination result number. It is like this. However, in the command transmission to the sub-control unit, the push order instruction number command is performed before the winning combination determination result command (the effect group number command and the winning combination determination result number command). .. That is, although the combination determination result number is stored before the push-order instruction number, the information is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM. The number command is executed before the combination determination result command.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the role determination result number command of the accessory is used as a command indicating that the start lever has been operated, and the sub-control means confirms that the role determination result number command has been received. As a trigger, an effect to be executed when the start lever is operated is started. As a result, it is not necessary to transmit a command indicating that the start lever has been operated as another command, so that it is possible to reduce the processing load on the main control means. Further, as described above, the sub-control means that receives the control commands in this order by transmitting the pressing order instruction number command before the winning combination determination result command, precedes the effect process based on the winning combination determination result command. It is possible to start a push-order navigation effect or the like, which will be described later, as an effect process based on the push-order instruction number command, or to start a push-order navigation effect or the like during the effect process based on the combination determination result command. Communication between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 (sub-main control unit 200A) is possible only in one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200 (sub-main control unit 200A). There is.

The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer or the like when a predetermined game state is entered. In this embodiment, a BB signal and an RB signal are transmitted as the outer end signal. The BB signal is turned ON when the condition for shifting to the game mode 3 (AT) is satisfied, and when the ending condition of the game mode 3 (condition for shifting from the game mode 3 to another game mode) is satisfied. Is turned off. On the other hand, the RB signal is turned on when the BB combination is established, and turned off when the BB game is over. However, when shifting to the game mode 3 via the game modes 0 and 1 (non-AT state), the RB signal is turned on together with the BB signal. Further, when the BB signal is ON, the BB signal is not turned OFF even if the BB combination is won, and when the BB combination is established, the BB signal is turned OFF and the RB signal is turned ON. This is because if the BB signal is turned off by the winning of the BB combination, the BB signal is turned off even though the ending condition of the game mode 3 is not satisfied, so that the player knows that the BB combination is won. Because it will be. A display lamp (referred to as “bonus lamp”) managed by the main control means for notifying that the BB combination is won is provided, and if the notification is already made, the BB combination is established. The BB signal may be turned off even before. However, the BB signal is not turned off when the liquid crystal display device managed by the sub-control unit informs that the winning combination is won, instead of the bonus lamp.

  The test signal transmitting means 153 is a signal for transmitting various kinds of test information to a test device connected to the slot machine 1 when the slot machine 1 has a test specification (each signal is collectively referred to as a signal. , (Referred to as “test signal” as appropriate) is output (transmitted). Examples of the test signal output in this embodiment include a symbol stop test signal, an operating state test signal, and a winning information test signal. The symbol stop test signal is a signal for transmitting information (information on the pushing order and pushing position) regarding the optimum operation mode of each stop switch, and a predetermined output port for serial communication (appropriately “test output port SO0 Is referred to as “”). The operating state test signal is a signal for transmitting the presence / absence of a re-game operating state, the presence / absence of a BB operating state, and the presence / absence of an RB operating state, and a predetermined output port for parallel communication (appropriately “test output port PO8”). Will be output as a parallel signal. The winning information test signal is a winning combination information (consisting of the winning combination determination result number information of the winning combination and the identifier information for allowing the test device to identify the winning combination determination result number information), Alternatively, the prize / RP winning information (composed of information on the winning / RP winning combination determination result number and an identifier for identifying to the test apparatus that the winning / RP winning combination determination result information) is transmitted. And is output as a parallel signal from a predetermined output port for parallel communication (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “test output port PO7”).

  The symbol stop test signal is output only once in the symbol stop test signal output process described below that is executed in response to the acceptance of the start lever operation (the same signal is continuously output multiple times (for example, twice)). It may be done). On the other hand, the operating state test signal is output every time the timer interrupt process is executed in the timer interrupt process described later. The winning information test signal is also output every time the timer interrupt process is executed, but the actual winning information (the information of the winning combination determination result number) is set (carried). The information test signal is output only during a predetermined period (appropriately referred to as the "winning information output period") after the start lever operation is accepted, and during other periods, the winning information test in which the actual winning information is not set. A signal is output (details will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, test signals other than the above test signals will not be described in detail, but as other test signals, a signal for transmitting the RT setting state (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “RT information test signal”, which will be described later). (Described in the second embodiment), a signal for transmitting a lighting state of various display lamps, a signal for transmitting a rotation state of each reel, a signal for transmitting a payout state of game medals, and a set value. Signals for transmitting the information of are mentioned. From the test device, a command signal for betting game medals, a command signal for starting rotation of all reels, a command signal for stopping rotation of each reel, a command signal for changing a set value, etc. Each command signal for executing the game is output, and in accordance with each command signal, the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 perform each control process for executing the game (similar to the process performed by the mass production specification). Processing).

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 200 mainly includes a sub-main control unit (also referred to as “first sub-control unit”) 200A that manages (instructs) the lamp effect, the image effect, and the sound effect, and mainly the image effect and the sound. A sub-sub control unit (also referred to as a "second sub control unit") 200B that controls (executes) an effect is provided.

The sub-main control unit 200A roughly includes an effect management unit 210 and a sub-main communication control unit 230. The effect management unit 210 includes a sub-side pushing order management unit 211, a game effect management unit 212, a notification effect management unit 213, and a lamp effect control unit 214, and the sub-main communication control unit 230 includes a control command reception unit 231. The production command transmission means 232 and the state command reception means 233 are provided. The above-mentioned respective units in the sub-main control unit 200A are the sub-main CPU 71, the ROM 72, the RAM 73, the hardware such as the electronic circuit arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. 2 and the control program stored in the ROM 72. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as.

(Each means constituting the production management means 210)
The sub-side pushing order management means 211, when set to any of the above-mentioned game modes 2, 3, 4, and 6, a predetermined winning combination determination result command and a predetermined pushing order instruction number from the main control means 100. When the command is received, it is possible to uniquely determine the pressing order instruction number different from the content of the received pressing order instruction number command. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, a combination determination result command (production group number command) including information on any one of the effect group numbers 1 and 12 and a pressing order instruction including information on the pressing order instruction number A0. When the number command is received, it is possible to determine any one of the push order instruction numbers A1 to A6 instead of the push order instruction number A0. When a combination determination result command including the information of the combination determination result number 1 (composition determination result number command of the combination) and a pushing order instruction number command including the pressing order instruction number A0 are received. It is possible to determine the push order instruction number A10 in place of the push order instruction number A0.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the effect group number 1 corresponds to the winning combination / RP combination determination result number 1 which is the normal RP, and the effect group numbers 7 to 9 are the combination determination result numbers 17 which are the push order cherry RP. ~ 19, the production group number 12 corresponds to the combination determination result number 20 ~ 22 which is the push order chance RP. These winning / RP winning combination determination result numbers are winning combination determination result numbers in which the profits obtained by the player's pushing order do not change (are neither advantageous nor disadvantageous). It should be noted that it is up to the sub-side pushing order management means 211 to decide whether to decide another pushing order instruction number in place of the pushing order instruction number A0 (the main control means 100 may give an instruction). ). For example, in game mode 6 (additional special preparation), if the situation in which the BB combination is not established continues for several games, the symbol “character” to be aimed by is notified by a push in the game in which a lost combination determination result has been issued. As an example, determining the push order instruction number A10 in order to do so is mentioned.

  The above-mentioned game effect management means 212, mainly for the purpose of improving the interest of the game and enhancing the playability, the execution time of the effect (hereinafter referred to as “game effect”) by the image and sound executed by the sub-sub control means 200B, and the like. It is configured to manage based on a control command from the main control means 100. The game effects include, for example, continuous effects, single-shot effects, and assist effects.

  The continuous effect is an effect that is continuous over a plurality of game periods, and mainly uses the image display device 11 to display images that form a series of stories over a plurality of game periods. An example is one that displays an effect image or the like that symbolizes that it is in AT. In addition, when performing the continuous production or the single-shot production described below, the production using the production lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decorative lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. You can also combine the effects that you had.

The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the course of the game. For example, an effect of displaying an image, which indicates the expected winning degree of the game combination, on the image display device 11 when each reel is rotated may be mentioned. In addition, the value of the added AT stock number (for example, a character such as “+1”) is triggered by the fact that the AT has been won (the AT stock number has been added) in the above-mentioned AT lottery performed in the main control means 100. The effect displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 is also given as an example of the one-shot effect.

  The assist effect is an effect mainly for assisting the player during AT setting, and in the present embodiment, mainly the information of the push order instruction number transmitted by the push order instruction number command from the main control means 100 is used. Accordingly, a push-order navigation effect (which is performed on the sub-control unit side as the above-mentioned push-order navigation) is performed. This push-order navigation effect is a one-time effect in which the liquid crystal display device 11 is used as a sub-side push-order indicator to display the push order corresponding to the push-order instruction number on the display screen 11a for the player. (The replay navigation effect as the above replay navigation and the bell navigation effect as the bell navigation may be set to change the effect modes of both. When the sub-control unit (sub-side push order management unit 211) independently determines the push order instruction number, the push order navigation effect is performed according to the push order instruction number determined by the sub control unit.

  As a specific mode of the push-order navigation effect, for example, when the push-order instruction number A2 (corresponding push order “left-right center”) is determined, the corresponding push order is changed as shown in FIG. 18 (B). When the numbers shown in FIG. 18 are displayed side by side in the order of “1, 3, 2” from the left side and the pressing order instruction number A8 (corresponding pressing order “middle ??”) for the pressing order game is determined, FIG. As shown in D), the number indicating the first pressing order to be notified and the symbol "?" Indicating the second and third pressing order not to be notified are displayed side by side in the order of "?, 1 ,?" Is given as an example. Furthermore, when the pressing order instruction number A10 (the target symbol "character") is determined, a mode in which the character information "Aim the character !!" is displayed as shown in FIG. (See FIG. 16 for the example of the display mode when the other pressing order instruction numbers are determined).

  In the case of displaying the first to third push order, as shown in FIG. 18G, when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order, When the player operates the second stop switch according to the displayed second press order, the display of the second press order is turned off, and the player displays the third press order according to the displayed third press order. The display of the third pressing order may be turned off when the stop switch is operated. In addition, when the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed pressing order, the pressing order navigation effect may be immediately ended. Further, when displaying the pressing order, the voices “Naka”, “Hidari”, and “Migi” are output from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. so as to match the operation timing of each stop switch. You may do it.

  The notification effect management means 213, mainly for the purpose of notifying the player of information about the game, the execution time of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “information effect”) by the image and sound executed by the sub-sub control means 200B, and the like. It is configured to perform management based on a control command from the main control means 100. As the notification effect, for example, an error notification effect that notifies the occurrence of an error with text information such as "error occurrence", or that an image is being prepared when the power is restored is referred to as "image preparation" Examples include productions that are notified by text information.

  The lamp effect control means 214 is configured to control various illumination effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, the decorative lamps 32a, 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Each means constituting the sub-main communication control means 230)
The control command receiving unit 231 is configured to receive the control command from the main control unit 100 and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (for example, a command buffer for the received control command).

  Based on the control command from the main control unit 100, the effect command transmitting means 232 sub-controls an effect command including various information related to effect (for example, an effect command including information on a pressing order instruction number (pressing order)). And is configured to transmit to the means 200B.

  The status command receiving unit 233 receives the status command from the sub-sub control unit 200B (for example, the status command including the information that a reception error of the effect command has occurred), and stores it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (for example, the reception Stored in the command buffer for the status command).

  The sub-sub control unit 200B is roughly divided into the sub-main control unit 200A configured as described above, and includes an effect execution control unit 250 and a sub-sub communication control unit 270. The effect execution control unit 250 includes a game effect execution control unit 251 and a notification effect execution control unit 252, and the sub-sub communication control unit 270 includes an effect command receiving unit 271 and a state command transmitting unit 272. Each of the above-mentioned means in the sub-sub control means 200B is the sub-sub CPU 75, the ROM 76, the RAM 77, the hardware such as the electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. 2 and the software such as the control program stored in the ROM 76. It is a functional representation of what is configured by wear.

(Each means constituting the performance execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. based on the effect command from the sub-main control means 200A, and execute the game effect described above.

  The notification effect execution control means 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub-main control means 200A, and execute the above-described notification effect.

(Each means constituting sub-sub communication control means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive the effect command from the sub-main control means 200A and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 77 (for example, a command buffer for the received effect command).

  The status command sending means 272 is configured to send the above status command to the sub-main control means 200A.

  The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission unit 151, the transmission of the production command from the production command transmission unit 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission unit 272 are all performed by the serial communication method (parallel. The communication method may be used). Further, each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, and performs a process such as a command buffer (CB) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, writing and reading of a command to be transmitted. It is provided with a command processing unit for performing and a command transmitting unit for transmitting a command by serial communication.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured to be able to store 1-byte command data in each storage area. The command processing unit generates the command data to be transmitted, writes it in the address area indicated by the write pointer of the CB, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the read pointer of the CB, and outputs it to the command. It is configured to write to TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to transfer the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), serial-convert it there, and transmit it.

  One command in this embodiment usually has a 2-byte structure (the checksum has a 1-byte structure). The communication system is an asynchronous system (asynchronous system) and has 1 bit of stop bit and 1 bit of parity bit (even parity) (the communication system and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Timing of push order notification>
Next, the timing of push order notification (push order navigation) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the push order to be notified is mainly determined by the main control means 100 (also partially determined by the sub control means 200), and the push order is notified by the main control means and the sub control means. Both are supposed to be done. FIG. 22 shows a basic push-order notification timing. In the drawings and in the following description, "main" and "sub" mean main control means and sub control means, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 22, triggered by the operation of the start lever, from the main to the sub, a game mode command (any one of the game modes 1 to 7) and an RT command (non-RT, RT 1 to 5) RT command), push order instruction number command (command of push order instruction numbers A1 to A9 when notifying the push order, command of push order instruction number A0 when not informing), performance group A number command (any one of the production group numbers 0 to 21) and a winning combination decision result number command (a command having a winning combination decision result number 0 or 1) are transmitted.

  The above-mentioned game mode command, RT command, and push-order instruction number command are within the range shown by the double-headed arrow in the figure (the push-order instruction number command is notified of the push order by the main-side push-order indicator). If the latter), the transmission order is arbitrary, but these commands are transmitted for the effect group number command and the role determination result number command of a character (as mentioned above, both are collectively referred to as the role determination result command). And is transmitted before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation (in the present embodiment, the combination determination result command is set so that the reel is surely transmitted until the constant speed rotation is reached. Is sent before the rotation starts.).

  Further, the first stop acceptance command, the second stop acceptance command, and the third stop acceptance command are transmitted from the main to the subs upon the receipt of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation, respectively. Then, the first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command are used as triggers to transmit the first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command from the main to the sub. Furthermore, after determining the stop symbol, the all stop command is transmitted from the main to the sub.

  In the case of notifying the pressing order, in the main, for example, the pressing order notification is started before transmitting the pressing order instruction number command (see FIG. 23 (A)), and after the all-time cylinder stop command is transmitted, The push order notification is terminated before the payout number command of is transmitted (see FIG. 22). On the other hand, in the sub, for example, after the push order instruction number command is received, the push order notification is started until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation (see FIG. 23 (A)), and the third stop acceptance command is issued. After the reception, the notification of the pushing order is completed until the third stop command is received (see FIG. 22). As described above, in the present embodiment, the main push order notification period is set to be longer than the sub push order notification period. By starting the push order notification by the main first, even if the push order number transmitted to the sub is not correctly transmitted and the push order notification by the sub is not correct, the player is correct by the push order notification by the main. Since the pushing order can be known, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

It should be noted that the pressing order notification by the sub is configured to be terminated in the middle (may not be ended) when the pressing order by the player is different from the notified pressing order. That is, when the pressing order of the second stop operation is different from the notification pressing order, after the second stop acceptance command is received, the pressing order notification is ended by the time the second stop command is received. When the pushing order of one stop operation is different from the notification pushing order, the pushing order notification is terminated after the first stop acceptance command is received and before the first stop command is received. By ending in the middle, it is also possible to give an effect after that, informing that the pressing order is different. In the present embodiment, the push order notification by the main does not end in the middle even when the push order by the player is different from the notified push order (this allows the player to carefully check the notified push order. However, it may be terminated. In this case, it is preferable to end the push order notification by the main after or simultaneously with the push order notification by the sub. The push order notification by the sub may be ended after the push order notification by the main is completed. Further, the start timing of the push order notification by the main can be arbitrarily set until the reel is rotated at a constant speed after the start lever is operated.

  In the present embodiment, basically, the start lever is operated to start the push order notification by the main. However, for example, the fact that the reel has started to rotate and the reel has reached a constant speed rotation As a trigger, the push order notification can be started. Further, if the player does not give the notification of the first pushing order but gives the player with the correct answer in the first pushing order and gives the notification of the second and third pushing orders, the first stop operation has been accepted. The notification of the pushing order may be triggered by. Further, in the case where it is determined that the push order notification by the main is different from the push order notified by the player, another push order is newly determined and the push order notification is switched to. Further, when switching the push order notification by the main, the push order notification by the sub may also be switched.

  As an example of changing the start timing of the push order notification, as shown in FIG. 23B, the main push order notification and the sub push order notification may be started at the same time. Further, as another example of changing the start timing of the push order notification, as shown in FIG. 23C, the push order notification by the sub may be started earlier than the push order notification by the main. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the main side determines the push order instruction number A0 (the push order is not notified), the sub side may independently determine the push order instruction number. . In that case, the main does not perform the push order notification, but only the sub push order notification is executed, but the start timing and the end timing of the sub push order notification may be the same timings as described above. it can.

<Circuit configuration of main control board (difference between test specifications and mass production specifications)>
Next, in the case where the slot machine 1 is manufactured as a test specification (specification for receiving a predetermined test) and when it is manufactured as a mass production specification (specification for amusement store installation). Differences in the circuit configuration of the main control board will be described. The main IC shown in FIG. 24 is a one-chip microcomputer equipped with predetermined circuit components (main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, interface circuit, etc.) arranged on the main control board 60 (see FIG. 2). , Parallel signal output terminals D0 to D7, serial signal terminals TX0 to TX3 (there are output-only terminals and input / output switchable terminals), parallel signal input terminals PI0 to PI7, and the like. (In addition, various terminals are provided, but only a part is shown).

Inside the main IC, a plurality of parallel signal output ports (two of which are set as the above-mentioned test output ports PO7 and PO8) are provided, and the signal data from each output port is , Are output from the terminals D0 to D7. Furthermore, inside the main IC, a plurality of output ports for serial signals (one of which is set as the above-mentioned test output port SO0) is provided, and the test signal from the test output port SO0 is provided. Is output from the above-mentioned terminal XO0 (in this embodiment, it is a terminal dedicated to output, but may be a terminal capable of switching input / output). In addition, a plurality of input ports for parallel signals are provided inside the main IC, and signal data is input to each input port through the terminals PI0 to PI7.

  Further, the test IC1 and IC2 and the connectors CN1 and CN2 shown in FIG. 24 are mounted in the case of the test specifications, but are not mounted in the case of the mass production specifications. In the case of the test specifications, the input terminals D0 to D7 of the test IC1 and IC2 are connected to the terminals D0 to D7 of the main IC, and the output terminals Q0 to Q7 of the test IC1 and the test IC2 are connected. The output terminals Q0 to Q7 are connected to the signal input units 1 to 8 and 9 to 10 of the connector CN1, respectively. The signal input unit 2 of the connector CN2 is connected to the terminal TX0 of the main IC. The test signals (the above-mentioned operating state test signal and winning information test signal) output from the test output ports PO7, PO8 are passed through the test ICs 1, IC2, the connector CN1, and a predetermined relay device (not shown). Then, it is transmitted to a test device (not shown). Further, the test signal (the above-described symbol stop test signal) output from the test output port SO0 is transmitted to the test device via the connector CN2 and the relay device.

Further, the resistor R1 (for example, a resistance value of 4.7 kΩ) shown in FIG. 24 is mounted between the power supply voltage VCC (for example, a voltage value of 12.5 V) and the terminal PI0 in the case of the test specifications (in the case of mass production specifications. Is a pull-up resistor, and the resistor R2 (for example, a resistance value of 0 kΩ) is mounted between the reference potential (0 V) and the terminal PI0 in the case of mass production specifications (not mounted in the case of test specifications). ) It is a pull-down resistor. As described above, by changing the mounted resistance (and the mounting position) between the test specification and the mass production specification, the potential of the terminal PI0 becomes high level (hereinafter, “H level”) when the test specification is satisfied. In the case of mass production specifications, it is configured to have a low level (hereinafter referred to as “L level”). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the H level or the L level, and based on the determination result, if the H level is the test specification, if the L level is the mass production specification. It is designed to be identified as

The resistance value of the resistor R2 can be set to an arbitrary value (for example, a resistance value of 4.7 kΩ) as long as the potential of the terminal PI0 becomes L level when mounted. However, considering that there is a possibility that a fraudulent act such as short-circuiting the power supply VCC and the terminal PI0 may be performed in order to erroneously recognize it as a test specification even though it is actually a mass production specification, The resistance value of the resistor R2 is preferably set as low as possible. If the resistance value of the resistor R2 is low, when the power supply VCC and the terminal PI0 are short-circuited, the current value flowing in the main IC becomes excessive and the main CPU 61 is stopped, so that the game is prevented from being illegally played. It is possible to do so. Contrary to the above, the resistor R1 is mounted between the power supply voltage VCC and the terminal PI0 in the mass production specification, and the resistor R2 is mounted between the reference potential and the terminal PI0 in the test specification. You may do it. In this case, if the potential of the terminal PI0 is at L level, it may be identified as test specification, and if it is at H level, it may be identified as mass production specification.

Further, instead of changing the mounted resistors R1 and R2 between the test specification and the mass-production specification, the resistance may be changed in either case as in the modification example M1 shown in FIG. Both R1 and R2 are left mounted, and the open / close state of the switch provided between the terminal PI0 and the resistor R2 is switched between the test specification and the mass production specification to identify the specification. It may be configured to. Specifically, the switch is in the open state (at this time, the terminal PI0 is pulled up and the potential is at the H level) in the case of the test specifications, and in the closed state (at this time, the terminal PI0 is in the terminal PI0 at the time of mass production specifications). The voltage dividing circuit including the resistors R1 and R2 is connected, and the potential is L level). When the potential of the terminal PI0 is H level, it is a test specification, and when it is L level, it is a mass production specification. May be identified as On the contrary, in the case of the test specifications, the switch is closed (the potential of the terminal PI0 is L level at this time), and in the case of the mass production specification, the switch is open (the potential of the terminal PI0 is H level). When the potential of the terminal PI0 is L level, it may be identified as a test specification, and when it is H level, it may be identified as a mass production specification. In the case of adopting such a modified example M1, a configuration for restricting the operation of the switch so that the switch cannot be operated illegally (for example, by providing a thickness at a position corresponding to the switch of the board case, It is preferable to provide a switch for preventing the switch from being opened when the switch is housed in the substrate case.

Further, as the circuit configuration connected to the terminal PI0, the aspect of the modification example M2 shown in FIG. 25B may be adopted. In this modified example M2, four resistors R4 (for example, a resistance value of 13 kΩ), R5 (for example, a resistance value of 0 kΩ), R6 (for example, a resistance value of 62 kΩ), R, which are arranged as shown in the figure, are used.
A voltage dividing circuit having 7 (for example, a resistance value of 39 kΩ) is connected to the terminal PI0. Of these four resistors, the resistors R4, R6, and R7 are left mounted in both the test specification and the mass production specification, and the resistor R5 is mounted in the test specification and the mass production specification. In this case, it is not mounted (that is, the voltage dividing circuit connected to the terminal PI0 is changed between the test specification and the mass production specification). In this example, the potential of the terminal PI0 becomes L level in the test specification in which the resistor R5 is mounted, and becomes H level in the mass production specification in which the resistor R5 is not mounted. Therefore, the potential of the terminal PI0 becomes L level. If it is a level, it is identified as a test specification, and if it is an H level, it is identified as a mass production specification. Alternatively, conversely, the resistor R5 is not mounted in the case of the test specifications, but is mounted in the case of the mass production specifications. When the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the H level, the test specifications, L If it is a level, it may be identified as a mass production specification.

In the modification example M2, the potential of the terminal PI0 (= potential at point B in the figure) can be calculated as follows.
・ In the case of voltage divider circuit that mounts resistor R5, potential at point A = ((R5 (R6 + R7) / (R5 + R6 + R7)) / (R4 + ((R5 (R6 + R7)) / (R5 + R6 + R7))) × 12.5 = 0 (V)
Potential at point B = Potential at point A = 0 (V)
・ In case of voltage divider circuit without resistor R5, potential at point A = ((R6 + R7) / (R4 + R6 + R7)) × 12.5 ≒ 11 (V)
Potential at point B = (R7 / (R4 + R6 + R7)) × 12.5 ≒ 4.3 (V))

Further, as a circuit configuration connected to the terminal PI0, the aspect of the modification example M3 shown in FIG. 25C may be adopted. In the modified example M3, a voltage divider circuit including three resistors R8 (for example, a resistance value of 1.5 kΩ), R9 (for example, a resistance value of 1 kΩ), and R10 (for example, a resistance value of 0 kΩ) is arranged as illustrated. Connect to terminal PI0. Of these three resistors, the resistors R8 and R9 are left mounted in both the test specification and the mass production specification, and the resistor R10 is mounted in the test specification and the mass production specification. Is not mounted on the device (that is, the voltage dividing circuit connected to the terminal PI0 is changed depending on the test specification and the mass production specification). In this example, the potential of the terminal PI0 becomes L level in the test specification in which the resistor R10 is mounted, and becomes H level in the mass production specification in which the resistor R10 is not mounted. Therefore, the potential of the terminal PI0 becomes L level. If it is a level, it is identified as a test specification, and if it is an H level, it is identified as a mass production specification. On the contrary, the resistor R10 is not mounted in the case of the test specifications but is mounted in the case of the mass production specifications, and when the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the H level, the test specifications, L If it is a level, it may be identified as a mass production specification.

In the modification example M3, the potential of the terminal PI0 (= potential at point C in the figure) can be calculated as follows.
・ In case of voltage divider circuit with resistor R10 mounted, potential at point C = ((R9 ・ R10) / (R9 + R10)) / (R8 + (R9 ・ R10) / (R9 + R10))) × 12.5 = 0 ( V)
・ In case of voltage divider circuit without resistor R10, potential at point C = (R9 / (R8 + R9)) × 12.5 = 5 (V)

  In the case of a configuration in which a pull-up resistor or a pull-down resistor is connected to the terminal PI0, it is necessary to replace the resistor mounted on the board depending on whether it is a test specification or mass production specification. On the other hand, in the case of the modified examples M2 and M3, it is only necessary that some of the resistors to be mounted in the test specification are not mounted in the mass production specification, so that the manufacturing process is simplified. There is an advantage of getting. Of course, in the modified examples M2 and M3, the resistors mounted on the substrate are configured to be replaced depending on whether the specifications are test specifications or mass production specifications, thereby changing the voltage dividing circuit connected to the terminal PI0. You can In addition, the specific configuration of the voltage dividing circuit may be any one.

<Information storage area>
Next, the information storage area in the main control means of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, a first PRG area and a second PRG area are set in the ROM (ROM 62 in FIG. 2) (PRG is an abbreviation for program). The first PRG area stores a control program (a program for winning combination determination processing, reel control, etc.) related to the progress of a normal game, and data used in the control program (a winning combination lottery table, a symbol stop table, etc.). Area. The second PRG area is a control program for preventing fraudulent acts, a control program for testing (a program for transmitting a test signal, etc.), and data used in the control program (a stop acceptance specification table, etc., which will be described later). Is an area in which is stored. Of course, even a control program for preventing fraudulent activities or a control program for testing has no problem in storing these in the first PRG area.

  On the other hand, a first PRG area corresponding area and a second PRG area corresponding area are set in the RAM (RAM 63 in FIG. 2). The first PRG area corresponding area is a storage area mainly used by the control program stored in the first PRG area, and the second PRG area corresponding area is mainly used by the control program stored in the second PRG area. Storage area. The control program stored in the first PRG area is allowed to both write (including change) and read data in the first PRG area corresponding area, but write data in the second PRG area corresponding area. Is not allowed and only read is allowed. Similarly, the control program stored in the second PRG area is permitted to write and read data in the area corresponding to the second PRG area, but is permitted to write data in the area corresponding to the first PRG area. However, only reading is permitted. When the processing by the control program stored in the first PRG area is transferred to the processing by the control program stored in the second PRG area, the interrupt is prohibited and (when the timer interrupt processing is performed, the interrupt is stored in the first PRG area). Except when the processing by the control program stored in the second PRG area is transferred to the processing by the control program stored in the second PRG area), the information stored in each register before the transfer is protected (saved). Further, when returning from the processing by the control program stored in the second PRG area to the processing by the control program stored in the first PRG area, an interrupt is permitted and (when stored in the second PRG area in the timer interrupt processing). The information of each protected register is restored when the processing by the control program shifts to the processing by the control program stored in the first PRG area).

In the present embodiment, each storage area (address area) shown in FIG. 27 is set in the area corresponding to the first PRG area. The operating state flag storage area (address number “F01CH” in the RAM (“H” at the end is a hexadecimal number) in the RAM) shown in FIG. 7A corresponds to the operating state flag described above. , Is set as an area for storing each information of whether it is in the re-game operation state, whether it is in the BB operation state, and whether it is in the RB operation state. Bit 0 of this operation state flag storage area corresponds to the above-mentioned re-game operation state flag. Then, storing the information "1" in this bit 0 corresponds to setting (ON) the above-mentioned re-game operation state flag, and storing the information "0" sets the re-game operation state flag. This is equivalent to clearing (OFF). Bit 3 of the operation state flag storage area corresponds to the BB operation state flag described above. Then, storing the information of "1" in this bit 3 corresponds to setting (ON) the above-mentioned BB operation state flag, and storing the information of "0" clears the BB operation state flag ( It is equivalent to turning it off. Further, bit 4 of the operation state flag storage area corresponds to the RB operation state flag described above. Then, storing the information of "1" in the bit 4 corresponds to setting (ON) the above-mentioned RB operating state flag, and storing the information of "0" clears the RB operating state flag ( It is equivalent to turning it off. In the present embodiment, bits 7 to 5, 2, 1 of the operation state flag storage area are unused areas and are always in a state where information of “0” is stored (cleared state).

  The operation symbol display flag storage area (address number “F043H” in RAM) shown in FIG. 27B corresponds to the above-mentioned operation symbol display flag, and whether or not the re-game operation symbol is displayed. Or, it is set as an area for storing each information of whether or not the BB operation pattern is displayed. Bit 0 of this operation symbol display flag storage area corresponds to the above-mentioned re-game operation symbol display flag. Then, storing the information "1" in this bit 0 corresponds to setting the re-game operation symbol display flag (ON), and storing the information "0" sets the re-game operation symbol display flag. This is equivalent to clearing (OFF). Further, bit 3 of the operation symbol display flag storage area corresponds to the above-mentioned BB operation symbol display flag. Then, storing the information "1" in this bit 3 corresponds to setting (ON) the BB operation symbol display flag, and storing the information "0" clears the BB operation symbol display flag ( It is equivalent to turning it off. In the present embodiment, bits 7 to 4, 2, 1 of the operation state flag storage area are unused areas and are always in a state where information of “0” is stored (cleared state).

  The winning / RP winning combination determination result number storage area (address number “F048H” in RAM) shown in FIG. 27C is an area in which the above-described winning / RP winning combination determination result number information is stored. .. Bits 5 to 0 of the winning / RP combination determination result number storage area correspond to the above-mentioned winning / RP combination determination result flag. Then, in bits 5 to 0, the numerical data of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number selected by the winning combination processing (binary numerical data. For example, in the case of the winning determination result number 17, “17” = “010001B”. "(B is a binary number)" is equivalent to setting (ON) the winning / RP combination determination result number flag, and storing "0" information in all bits 5-0. Corresponds to clearing (OFF) the prize / RP combination determination result number flag. In the present embodiment, bits 7 and 6 of the winning / RP combination determination result number storage area are unused areas and are always in a state where information of “0” is stored (cleared state).

  The character role combination result number storage area (address number “F049H” in RAM) shown in FIG. 27D is an area in which the information of the character role combination result number described above is stored. Bit 0 of the character combination determination result number storage area corresponds to the aforementioned character combination determination result flag. Storing the information "1" in bit 0 corresponds to setting (ON) the character role determination result number flag, and storing the information "0" results in the character role determination result. This corresponds to clearing (OFF) the number flag. In the present embodiment, bits 7 to 1 in the accessory combination determination result number storage area are unused areas, and are always in a state where information of “0” is stored (cleared state).

The pressing order instruction number storage area (address number “F0B8H in RAM” shown in FIG.
Is a region in which the information of the selected push order instruction numbers A0 to A9 is stored. In this push-order instruction number storage area, in bits 3 to 0, the numeric data of the push-order instruction numbers A0 to A9 (binary numeric data. For example, if the push-order instruction number A3, “3” = “0011B” In the case of the push order instruction number A6, storing “6” = “0110B”) corresponds to storing the information of the push order instruction number. In the case of the push order instruction number A0, the numerical data “0” = “0000B” is stored in bits 3 to 0, which is the same as the state in which bits 3 to 0 are cleared. The numerical data stored in the push order instruction number storage area is adapted to be cleared at the end of the game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the push order instruction number A0 is selected (the push order instruction numbers A1 to A9). Is not selected), the process of storing the numerical data “0” is not performed (may be performed). In addition, in the present embodiment, bits 7 to 4 of the push order instruction number storage area are unused areas and are always in a state where information “0” is stored (cleared state).

  Although not shown in particular, since it corresponds to the case where the push order instruction numbers A7 to A9 are selected, in addition to the above push order instruction number storage area, information of the push order instruction numbers A1 to A6 is stored. A storage area (hereinafter, referred to as a “press order contact determination storage area”) is set. The push order instruction numbers A7 to A9 are won in the above push order hitting game performed when any of the role determination result numbers 23 to 28 is selected by the role determination process when the game mode 3 is set. If any of the winning combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 is selected, it is selected from any of the pressing order instruction numbers A1 to A6, irrespective of whether or not the pressing order hitting game is won. Will be elected first. Therefore, two pushes, a normal push order instruction number (any of the push order instruction numbers A1 to A6) and a push order instruction number for the push order hitting game (any of the push order instruction numbers A7 to A9) The state in which the sequential instruction number is selected occurs.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the normal push order instruction number (any one of A1 to A6) is configured to be stored not only in the push order instruction number storage area described above but also in the push order matching determination storage area. If a push order instruction number (any of A7 to A9) for the push order hitting game is selected, information on the normal push order instruction number stored in the push order instruction number storage area before that is selected. Is rewritten to the information of the pressing order instruction number for the pressing order hitting game, while the information of the normal pressing order instruction number stored in the pressing order hitting determination storage area is held as it is. Then, the information of the push order instruction number stored in the push order instruction number storage area is used when informing the push order (especially, the push order instruction number for the push order applying game is used when informing the push order in the push order applying game. ), And the information of the pushing order instruction number stored in the pushing order hitting determination storage area is used when it is determined whether or not the answer to the pushing order hitting game is correct. The information storage timing should be such that when the normal push-order instruction number information is stored in the push-order instruction number storage area, the same information is stored in the push-order matching determination storage area. You can On the other hand, when the normal push order instruction number is selected, the information is stored only in the push order instruction number storage area, and when the push order instruction number for the push order hitting game is selected, the push order instruction number is selected. The normal push-order instruction number information stored in the storage area is moved to the push-order matching determination storage area, and the push-order instruction number information for the push-order matching game is stored in the push-order instruction number storage area. May be.

The winning information output period timer storage area (address number “F030H” in the RAM) shown in FIG. 27F is used when the slot machine 1 has the test specification and the winning information test signal (actual winning Of the timer value of the timer (called the “winning information output period timer”) that is set to identify whether it is the period (the above-mentioned winning information output period) for outputting the information set state) This is an area where information is stored. In the winning information output period timer storage area, in bits 4 to 0, the timer value (binary value) information of the winning information output period timer (information of "25" when the timer is set is stored, and the timer allocation described later is performed. The value "24" to "0" obtained by sequentially subtracting "1" is stored each time the inclusion process is executed. In addition, in the present embodiment, bits 7 to 5 of the winning information output period timer storage area are unused areas and are always in a state where information of “0” is stored (cleared state). The winning information output period corresponds to a period (= 2,235 ms × 24 = 53.64 ms) in which a timer interrupt process described later is executed 24 times.

  When the slot machine 1 is a test specification, the information of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number stored in the winning / RP winning combination determination result number storage area is the information of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number in the test device. Information of an identifier for identifying the existence (appropriately referred to as “prize / RP identifier”) is added to form the aforementioned winning / RP winning information, and the winning information test is performed from the above-described test output port PO7. It is output to the test equipment as a signal. Specifically, the winning / RP winning information is composed of 8-bit data, the upper 2 bits are data of the winning / RP identifier, and the lower 6 bits are data of winning / RP winning combination determination result number. It When the winning / RP winning information is output as the winning information test signal, as shown in FIG. 28A, each bit D7 to D0 of the test output port PO7 (terminal D7 of the main IC shown in FIG. 24) is output. To D0), bits D5 to D0 have data (“0”) of winning / RP winning combination determination result numbers stored in bits 5 to 0 of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number storage area. (Any data up to "51") is set, and data of the winning / RP identifier (bit D7 is "0", bit D6 is "1") is set in bits D7 and D6. ..

  Similarly, the information on the role determination result number of the accessory stored in the accessory role determination result number storage area is an identifier (as appropriate, for identifying the test device that the role determination result number information of the accessory. The information "(identifier of accessory)" is added and configured as the accessory winning information described above, and is output from the test output port PO7 to the test device as the winning information test signal. Specifically, the prize winning information is composed of 8-bit data, the upper 2 bits are data of the identifier of the bonus, and the lower 6 bits are data of the role determination result number of the bonus. Then, when the accessory winning information is output as the winning information test signal, as shown in FIG. 28B, among the bits D7 to D0 of the test output port PO7, the bits D5 to D0 are set to the above. The data of bits 5 to 0 in the character combination determination result number storage area is set (bit D0 is data (“1” or “0”) of the character combination determination result number, and bits 0 to 5 are bits “0”. Data is set), and data of the accessory identifier (bit D7 is "1" and bit D6 is "0") is set in bits D7 and D6.

When the slot machine 1 is a test specification, whether or not it is the re-game operation state stored in the operation state flag storage area (whether the above-mentioned re-game operation state flag is ON or OFF), the BB operation state Information (whether the above-mentioned BB operation state flag is ON or OFF) and whether it is in the RB operation state (whether the above-mentioned RB operation state flag is ON or OFF) (Hereinafter referred to as "information") is output from the above-described test output port PO8 to the test apparatus as the operating state test signal. Specifically, the operation state flag information is made up of 8-bit data, and the least significant bit is the ON / OFF data (“1” or “0”) of the re-game operation state flag, from the lower order. The 4th bit is ON / O of the BB operation status flag
FF data (“1” or “0”) is set, and the 5th bit is ON / OFF of the RB operation state flag.
It is set to OFF data (“1” or “0”). Then, when the operating state flag information is output as the operating state test signal, as shown in FIG. 28C, the bits in the operating state flag storage area are set for each bit D7 to D0 of the test output port PO8. 7 to 0 data is set (bit D4 is the RB operation state flag ON / OFF data, bit D3 is the BB operation state flag ON / OFF data, and bit D0 is the re-game operation state flag O
N / OFF data, "0" data is set in bits D7 to D5, D2, D1).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning / RP winning combination information is added to the winning / RP winning combination determination result number information stored in the winning / RP winning combination determination number storage area. Although it is configured and output from the test output port PO7 to the testing device as a winning information test signal (the same applies to the winning character winning information), the area for storing the winning / RP winning information and the winning character winning information Is not provided. This is effective in suppressing the increase of the storage area used when the storage capacity of the RAM is small. On the other hand, as a modification, an area for storing the winning / RP winning information and the winning effect information may be provided in the RAM. FIG. 29 (A) shows an example in which a prize / RP winning information storage area for storing prize / RP winning information (address number “F04CH” in RAM) is set in RAM, FIG. 29 (B). Shows an example in which the accessory winning information storage area for storing accessory winning information (address number “F04DH” in RAM) is set in the RAM.

  In the present embodiment, the area is set when the stop acceptance designation table T1 shown in FIG. 30A and the stop acceptance designation table T2 shown in FIG. 30B are stored in the second PRG area of the ROM. Has been done. As shown in FIG. 30, the stop acceptance designation table T1 has 24 consecutive address areas (address numbers “** 00H” to “** 27H” in the ROM) (* indicates “in the second PRG area of the ROM. 0H "to" FH "), and the stop acceptance designation table T2 has four consecutive address areas (address numbers" ** "in the ROM) in the second PRG area of the ROM. 30H "to" ** 33H ").

  The stop acceptance specification table T1 outputs the above-described symbol stop test signal (a signal for transmitting information on the optimum pushing order and pushing position) to the test device in a state where the BB is not in the operating state (while the BB is not operating). Is a table that is referred to for. In the stop acceptance specification table T1, the four storage areas from the address numbers "** 00H" to "** 03H" have the optimum pressing order and pressing position corresponding to the pressing order instruction number A0 (unknown pressing order). Information is stored. Specifically, in the storage area of the address number "** 00H", the data of "0" corresponding to the numerical value of the pressing order instruction number A0 (optimal pressing order) is stored, and the data of the address number "** 01H" is stored. The storage area stores data on the left reel stop acceptance position (the optimum push position on the left reel). Similarly, the data of the middle reel stop acceptance position (the optimum push position in the middle reel) is stored in the storage area of the address number "** 02H", and the right reel stop is stored in the storage area of the address number "** 03H". Data of the reception position (optimum pushing position on the right reel) is stored. The data of the left reel stop acceptance position is the data of the symbol number (in this embodiment, "3") on the left reel. This is when the pressing order instruction number A0 is selected while the BB is not operating, and when the symbol with the symbol number 3 on the left reel is at a predetermined position (the upper position in the display window W) It means that it is optimal to perform the operation (the probability that the game combination is realized is highest) (the same applies to the data of the middle reel stop acceptance position and the data of the right reel stop acceptance position).

  In addition, in the four storage areas (address numbers “** 04H” to “** 07H”) following the four storage areas corresponding to the pressing order instruction number A0, the pressing order instruction number A1 (“left middle right”) The information of the optimum pressing order and the pressing position corresponding to is stored, and in the following four storage areas (address numbers "** 08H" to "** 0BH"), the pressing order instruction number A2 ("right and left middle") is stored. In the stop acceptance designation table T1, information on the optimum pressing order and the pressing position corresponding to each of the pressing order instruction numbers A0 to A9 is stored. It is stored in each of four consecutive storage areas. The stored data of "127" in the stop acceptance designation table T1 means that the optimum push position is an arbitrary position (the push position does not cause an advantage or disadvantage).

On the other hand, the stop acceptance specification table T2 is a table that is referred to for outputting the symbol stop test signal to the test device during the BB operation. In this stop acceptance specification table T2, the four storage areas from the address numbers "** 30H" to "** 33H" have the optimum pressing order and pressing position corresponding to the pressing order instruction number A0 (unknown pressing order). Information is stored. Specifically, in the storage area of the address number “** 30H”, the data of “0” corresponding to the numerical value of the push order instruction number A0 is stored, and the address numbers “** 31H” to “** 33H” are stored. In the storage area up to, each data of the left reel stop acceptance position, the middle reel stop acceptance position, and the right reel stop acceptance position (all “127”) are stored.

<Test signal output timing>
Next, the output timing of the above-mentioned test signal will be described. As outlined above, the above-mentioned winning information test signal is subjected to a timer interrupt process in a timer interrupt process described later, which is executed every preset constant time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). Although it is output every time, the winning information test signal in the state where the actual winning information is set is output only during the above winning information output period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), in the accessory winning information, the above-mentioned winning information output period timer is set, and the period is only for the period from "24" to "13". In each timer interrupt process executed in (1), it is set to the test output port PO7 and is output to the test device as a winning information test signal 12 times in total. On the other hand, the winning / RP winning information is set to the test output port PO7 in each timer interrupt process executed during that period only when the timer value of the winning information output period timer is from "12" to "1". Similarly, a total of 12 times is output to the test device as a winning information test signal. That is, the winning information output period timer has a timer value from "24" to "1" as the winning information output period, and in other periods, the actual winning information is not set. A test signal (for example, "00000000B" signal) is output.

In addition, in the reel rotation start preparation process described later, the above-mentioned winning information output period timer must have a minimum game time (at least from the time when the reel starts rotating in one game to the time when the reel starts rotating in the next game). It is set after confirming that the required time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed. Therefore, in one winning information output period, the winning information test signal in which the winning character information is set is first output, and in the next winning information output period, winning information in which the winning character information is set. The time until the test signal is first output is naturally longer than the minimum game time. Therefore, in the test device, it is possible to confirm that the minimum game time is secured by checking at which timing the winning information test signal in which the accessory winning information is set is output. Become. Therefore, it is not necessary to output another signal indicating that the minimum game time is secured to the test device (this makes it possible to reduce the load of control processing).

  Further, like the winning information test signal, the operating state test signal is also output every time the timer interrupt process is executed, but the re-game operating state flag BB set in the operating state test signal is set. The operation state flag and the RB operation state flag are turned on / off at the following timings. That is, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the re-game operation state flag is set from OFF to ON in the game start processing described later in the game after the re-game operation symbol is displayed, and at the end of the game (described later). It is turned off in the game end check process). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the BB operation state flag is set from OFF to ON in the game start process in the game after the BB operation symbol is displayed, and at the same time, the RB operation state flag is also changed from OFF to ON. Is set.

The BB operation state flag which is once set to ON is continuously set to ON until the BB game end condition (payout of 450 or more game medals) is satisfied. On the other hand, the RB operation state flag is set to ON together with the BB operation state flag, and then is turned OFF once every two games (every time the ending condition of the RB game is satisfied) and set to ON again. .. The waiting time (freeze) at the end of the RB operation, which has been outlined above, is set between the time when the RB operation state flag is switched to OFF and the time when it is set to ON again. In the mode, it is set as a period (= 2.235 ms × 5≈11 ms) in which a timer interrupt process described later is executed five times. That is, within the waiting time at the end of RB operation, the BB operation state flag is set to ON and the RB operation state flag is set to OFF, and in each timer interrupt process executed during that time, the operation state flag as described above is set. An operating state test signal carrying information is output from the test output port PO8 five times in total. On the other hand, during that time, the game progress control process described later is not executed and the game operation is not accepted.

The waiting time at the end of RB operation is for identifying to the test device that the RB game is operating continuously (intermittently) while the RB game is temporarily inactive during BB operation, and is set at an arbitrary time. Can be set to. However, the standby time at the end of RB operation is set even in the case of mass production specifications (it may not be set in the case of mass production specifications), and the freeze during the standby time at the end of RB operation is This is different from a general freeze that is set to let the player recognize the effect in order to obtain a dramatic effect, so a short time that the player does not feel uncomfortable (cannot recognize that the freeze is in progress). (For example, 2.235 x 2 to 25 ≈ 4.5 to 56 ms)
It is preferable to set to. The waiting time at the end of RB operation (≈ 11 ms) is a short time in which the player does not feel uncomfortable in mass production specifications, and in the test specifications, the test device correctly recognizes the OFF period of the RB operation state flag. It is set as a sufficient time to obtain.

  Further, the symbol stop test signal is output in a symbol stop test signal output process described later. In the present embodiment, this symbol stop test signal output processing is performed after receiving a start lever operation (actually, after receiving a signal (game start command signal) transmitted from the test device and indicating that the start lever is operated. ), It is designed to be performed before the processing for determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed (performed in the reel rotation start preparation processing described later). This has the following advantages. That is, in the test such as the type test, the symbol stop test signal may be required to be output within a predetermined time after receiving the game start command signal, but the predetermined time is set shorter than the minimum game time. May occur (for example, 2 seconds). On the other hand, in the test, when the shortest game is played, the time from receiving the game start command signal until receiving the next game start command signal is, for example, about 1 second, which is considerably shorter than the minimum game time. there is a possibility. In that case, if the symbol stop test signal output process is executed after the process of determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed, the request for the output timing of the symbol stop test signal may not be met. On the other hand, by performing the process before the process of determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed, it becomes possible to sufficiently meet such a request. Also, while it is necessary to execute various control processes after the process of determining whether the minimum game time has elapsed, in the test, the next game start command is received after the game start command signal is received. Since the time until the signal is received becomes short, there is a time margin until the minimum game time elapses after the game start command signal is received. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced even if the symbol stop test signal output process is performed before the process of determining whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed.

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the slot machine 1 described above will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. In the following, among the control processes performed in the main control means 100, the test specification determination preparation process, the game progress control process, and the timer interrupt process will be described first with reference to FIGS. Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52, a program start process, a sub-main loop process, and a power-off process, among various control processes performed in the sub-main control unit 200A, will be described.

<Test specification determination preparation process>
The test specification determination preparation process is a process performed when the power is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 32A, first, the input port is read (step R11). In the reading of the input port, in particular, the above-mentioned potential levels of the terminals PI0 to PI7 are read. Next, it is determined whether or not the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test level (step R12). The test-time level means a level (H level or L level) set as the potential level of the terminal PI0 when the slot machine 1 has a test specification. That is, if the terminal PI0 is set to the H level in the test specifications, the test level is the H level, and conversely, if the terminal PI0 is set to the L level in the test specifications, the test level is the H level. This means L level. When the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test level in the determination in step R12, the in-test flag (a flag for identifying whether or not the potential of the terminal PI0 at the time of power-on was at the test level) is turned on. (Step R13) and returns, and if the level is not the test time, the in-test flag is not set and the process returns.

  Note that, as in the modified example J1 shown in FIG. 32B, in the test specification determination preparation process, no particular process may be performed including the process of confirming the potential level of the terminal PI0. Further, unlike the modification J2 shown in FIG. 32C, the in-test flag is not set, and the potential level (H level or L level) of the terminal PI0 is stored in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM (RAM 63). (Step R14A).

<Game progress control processing>
The game progress control process described next is a basic process that is repeatedly executed during the game. As shown in FIG. 33, first, a game start process is performed (step S1). In this game start processing, as shown in FIG. 34, first, the information of the symbol combination display flag is acquired (step S31). Specifically, the data value (data value of the operation symbol display flag) stored in the operation symbol display flag storage area (see FIG. 27 (B)) is the A register (register included in the main CPU 61. Each of the following registers The same) is stored. Next, it is determined whether or not the BB operation symbol is displayed in the previous game (step S32). Here, if the BB operation pattern is displayed, the data of the number of game medals that can be acquired (“450”) at the time of BB operation (at the time of operation start) is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S33), and the process proceeds to step S34. If the BB operation symbol is not displayed, the process of step S33 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S34.

In this step S34, data of the operating state flag is generated. Specifically, the following processes (1) to (5) are performed.
(1) The address data of the operation state flag storage area (see FIG. 27A) is stored in the HL register. Specifically, since the address of the operation symbol display flag storage area is "F01CH", the H register value = "F0H" and the L register value = "1CH".
(2) The data value stored in the A register (= data value of the operation symbol display flag) and the data value stored in the storage area of the address stored in the HL register (= operation state flag storage area) ( = Data value of operating state flag) and the operation result is stored in the A register.
(3) The data value stored in the A register (= the data value obtained by the above OR operation) is stored in the C register.
(4) The data value stored in the A register (= data value obtained by the above OR operation) and the data value of bit 3 (= BB data value of the operation symbol display flag) (= BB) The data value corresponding to the operation symbol display flag) is set to "1", and the data value of the other bits is set to "0" and the 8-bit data value (= "00001000B") is ANDed and the operation result is A Store in register.
(5) The data value stored in the A register (= the data value obtained by the AND operation) is shifted to the left by 1 bit, and the calculation result is stored in the A register.

  After the process of step S34, the operating state flag is updated (step S35). Specifically, after the processing of (5) in step S34, the data value stored in the A register and the data value stored in the C register are OR-operated and stored in the A register. . Then, the updated operating state flag is stored (step S36). Specifically, a process of storing the data value stored in the A register in the storage area of the address stored in the HL register (= operating state flag storage area) is performed. As a result, the information on the operating state flag up to that point is replaced with the updated information on the operating state flag.

As a specific example of the processes of (2) to (5) in step S34 described above, and the processes of steps S35 and S36, when the BB operation symbol is displayed in the previous game (hereinafter referred to as "specific example 1"), When the BB operation pattern is already displayed and is in the BB and RB operation (hereinafter, referred to as "concrete example 2"), the BB operation pattern is already displayed, and the BB operation is in progress but the RB is inactive ( In the following, "Specific Example 3"), how the value of each register changes will be described.
[Specific Example 1]
(Step S34)
(2) A register value: "00001000B"
Data value at the address stored in the HL register: "00000000B"
A register value after OR operation: "00001000B"
(3) A register value: "00001000B"
C register value: "00001000B"
(4) A register value: "00001000B"
Data value with bit 3 set to "1" and other bits set to "0": "00001000B"
A register value after AND operation: "00001000B"
(5) A register value (before left shift): "00001000B"
A register value (after left shift): "00010000B"
(Step S35)
A register value: "00010000B"
C register value: "00001000B"
A register value (after OR operation): "00011000B"
(Step S36)
Data value at the address stored in the HL register: "00011000B"
[Specific example 2]
(Step S34)
(2) A register value: "00000000B"
Data value at the address stored in the HL register: "00011000B"
A register value after OR operation: "00011000B"
(3) A register value: "00011000B"
C register value: "00011000B"
(4) A register value: "00011000B"
Data value with bit 3 set to "1" and other bits set to "0": "00001000B"
A register value after AND operation: "00001000B"
(5) A register value (before left shift): "00001000B"
A register value (after left shift): "00010000B"
(Step S35)
A register value: "00010000B"
C register value: "00011000B"
A register value (after OR operation): "00011000B"
(Step S36)
Data value at the address stored in the HL register: "00011000B"
[Specific example 3]
(Step S34)
(2) A register value: "00000000B"
Data value at the address stored in the HL register: "00001000B"
A register value after OR operation: "00001000B"
(3) A register value: "00001000B"
C register value: "00001000B"
(4) A register value: "00001000B"
Data value with bit 3 set to "1" and other bits set to "0": "00001000B"
A register value after AND operation: "00001000B"
(5) A register value (before left shift): "00001000B"
A register value (after left shift): "00010000B"
(Step S35)
A register value: "00010000B"
C register value: "00001000B"
A register value (after OR operation): "00011000B"
(Step S36)
Data value at the address stored in the HL register: "00011000B"

  Next, it is determined whether the RB operation has started (step S37). Specifically, the data value stored in the A register and the data value stored in the C register are XORed to set a zero flag (set to a specific bit of the F register, and the result of the operation is “0”). If so, the data of "1" is stored), but it is determined whether or not it is "1". Here, if the zero flag ≠ “1”, it is determined that the RB operation is started, and the process proceeds to step S38. If the zero flag = “1”, the process does not proceed to step S38 and returns. In this step S38, information on the number of possible games (two times) and the number of winning prizes (two times) during RB operation is stored. Specifically, the data of "2" is stored in each of the RB game possible number counter and the RB winning possible number counter set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 63.

  As a return from the game start processing, the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG. 33 to manage the game medals. Specifically, when a player inserts (cares) a game medal or operates a bet switch, the number of bets and the number of credits (storing) are managed, and when the clearing switch is operated, , A settlement process for refunding the betted game medals and the accumulated game medals is performed. In the re-game operation state, the automatic bet processing is performed to set the same number of game medals as the number of bets in the previous game.

  After performing the above game medal management, the process proceeds to step S3. Therefore, it is determined whether the bet number matches the specified number and the operation of the start lever is accepted. If the determination here is YES, the process proceeds to step S4, and if the determination is NO, the process returns to step S2. In step S4, the blocker is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, a winning combination determination process is performed. Specifically, first, a random number latch for selecting one random number from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 or the like is performed. Next, the latched random number (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “latch random number”) is read, and one winning combination determination result number is selected based on the read latched random number and the winning combination lottery table. Next, the information of the selected winning combination determination result number is stored in the winning / RP winning combination determination result number storage area or the accessory winning combination determination result number storage area.

  After performing the winning combination determination process, it is determined which one of the game modes 0 to 7 is set (step S6). Then, depending on the set game mode, game mode 0 (lever) processing (step S7), game mode 1 (lever) processing (step S8), game mode 2 (lever) processing (step S9), game mode 3 (lever) processing (step S10), game mode 4 (lever) processing (step S11), game mode 5 (lever) processing (step S12), game mode 6 (lever) processing (step S13), game mode 7 ( Lever) processing (step S14) is performed.

  In the game mode 0 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), first, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 22 and 48 to 50 is selected in the combination determination process. The determination is made (step S41). Here, if any of the winning combination determination result numbers has been selected, the above-mentioned AT lottery is performed (step S42), and it is determined whether or not the AT is won (step S43). If the AT has been won, the number of AT stocks is incremented by "1" (step S44). Specifically, the value of the AT stock number counter (initial value “0”) set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 is incremented by “+1”. Then, the above-mentioned number of signs G is drawn (step S45), and the process returns. On the other hand, in the determination of the above step S41, if the winning combination determination result numbers 15 to 22 and 48 to 50 are not selected, the processing of the above steps S42 to S45 returns to Do, and in the determination of the above step S43, AT If the player has not won, the process of steps S44 and S45 is performed and the process returns.

  In the game mode 1 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the process returns without performing any particular process. In the game mode 2 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), a push order instruction number setting process is performed (step S51). In the push order instruction number setting process, as shown in FIG. 35D, it is determined which winning combination determination result number (winning / RP winning combination determination result number) has been selected (step S52). If any of the winning combination determination result numbers 2, 7, 12, 23, 29, 35, 42 has been selected, the pushing order instruction number A1 is selected (step S53), and the winning combination determination result numbers 3, 8, If any one of 24, 30, 36, 43 has been selected, the push order instruction number A2 is selected (step S54), and any one of the winning combination determination result numbers 4, 9, 13, 25, 31, 37, 44 is selected. If is selected, the pressing order instruction number A3 is selected (step S55). Similarly, when any of the winning combination determination result numbers 5, 10, 26, 32, 38, 45 has been selected, the pushing order instruction number A4 is selected (step S56), and the winning combination determination result numbers 6, 11, 27 are selected. , 33, 39, 46 is selected, the push order instruction number A5 is selected (step S57), and if any of the combination determination result numbers 28, 34, 40, 47 is selected. The pressing order instruction number A6 is selected (step S58). Although not shown, information on the selected pressing order instruction number is stored in the above-described pressing order instruction number storage area (see FIG. 27E), and the process returns. In addition, when a combination determination result number other than the above is selected, the process returns without selecting any pressing order instruction number. This is the case when the pressing order instruction number A0 is selected and the information is stored. It is the same (since the information of the pushing order instruction number is cleared at the end of the game, the cleared state is the same as the state of storing the information (“00000000B”) of the pushing order instruction number A0).

In the game mode 3 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), first, the push order instruction number setting process is performed (step S61). Next, it is determined whether or not any one of the winning combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 has been selected (step S62), and if it has been selected, the above-described push order hitting game lottery is performed (step S63), and the push order is applied. It is determined whether or not the player has won the game lottery (step S64). Here, in the case of winning, it is determined which of the role determination result numbers 23 to 28 has been selected (step S65), and the role determination result number 23 or 24 has been selected. Selects the push order instruction number A7 (step S66), and if the winning combination determination result number 25 or 26 has been selected, selects the pushing order instruction number A8 (step S67), and selects the winning combination determination result number 27 or 28. If so, the push order instruction number A9 is selected, and the process proceeds to step S69. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 have not been selected in the determination of step S62, the process directly proceeds from there to step S69, and if the determination of the pressing order hitting game lottery has not been won in the determination of step S64. From there, the process proceeds directly to step S69.

  In this way, in the game mode 3 (lever) process, when any of the combination determination result numbers 23 to 28 is selected by the combination determination process, the normal push order instruction number (any of A1 to A6) In addition to being selected, when the push order hitting game lottery is won, the push order instruction number (any of A7 to A9) for the push order hitting game is also picked up. As described above, the push order instruction number for the push order hitting game is used to inform the push order in the push order hitting game, and the normal push order instruction number is used to determine whether or not the push order hitting game is correctly answered. Used for.

  In step S69, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 17 to 22 is selected in the combination determination process. If any of the winning combination determination result numbers has been selected, the above-mentioned AT lottery is performed (step S70), and it is determined whether or not the AT is won (step S71). If the AT has been won, the number of AT stock is incremented by "1" (step S72), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result numbers 17 to 22 have not been selected in the determination of step S69, the process returns without performing the processes of steps S70 to S72, and if the AT winning is not determined in the determination of step S71. , And returns without performing the process of step S72. Note that the winning combination determination result numbers 17 to 22 that trigger the execution of the AT lottery are selected only in the RT3 state. Therefore, it is set in the game mode 3 but is not set in the RT3 (for example, if the push order navigation is not followed in the game mode 2, a game state other than RT3 is entered, and the game mode 3 is set. In this case, the AT lottery is not performed and the AT stock number is not added.

  In the game mode 4 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the process returns without performing any particular process. In the game mode 5 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), AT lottery is performed (step S81), and it is determined whether or not the AT is won (step S82). If the AT has been won, the number of AT stocks is incremented by "1" (step S83) and the process returns. On the other hand, if the AT is not won, the process of step S83 is not performed and the process returns. In the game mode 6 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the process returns without performing any particular process. In the game mode 7 (lever) process, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), AT lottery is performed (step S91), and it is determined whether or not the AT is won (step S92). If the AT has been won, the number of AT stocks is incremented by "1" (step S93), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the AT is not won, the process returns to the step S93 without performing the process. In this way, when the game modes 5 and 7 are set, each game AT lottery is performed.

  With the return from the game mode 0 (lever) process to the game mode 7 (lever) process described above, the process proceeds to step S15 of FIG. 33 to perform the push order instruction display process. Specifically, the WIN lamp indicates the push order (see FIG. 16) corresponding to the push order instruction number (any of A1 to A9) selected in the game mode 2 (lever) process or the game mode 3 (lever) process. 46j is displayed (the process of setting the data of the push order instruction number in the A register and the process of setting the data of the push sequence instruction number set in the A register in a predetermined output port). If none of the push order instruction numbers A1 to A9 is selected, the WIN lamp 46j does not notify the push order. Further, in the game modes other than the game modes 2 and 3, the push order instruction number is not selected, and the push order is not notified by the WIN lamp 46j.

After performing the push order instruction display process, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 1 has the test specifications (step S16). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the above-described in-test flag is set to ON. If it is set to ON, it is determined to be the test specification, and if it is not set to ON, it is the mass production specification. judge. As a method of determining whether or not it is the test specification, other than this, various methods described later (for example, in the reel rotation start preparation processing shown in FIGS. Method for determining whether or not to set) can be adopted. In the step S16, if it is determined that the test specifications, the interrupt (for example, the execution of the timer interrupt process described later) is prohibited (step S17), the symbol stop test signal output process described below is performed (step S18). ..

  This symbol stop test signal output process is executed by the control program stored in the above-mentioned second PRG area (see FIG. 26), and as shown in FIG. 37 (A), first, a preparation process is performed. (Step S1801). Specifically, the stack pointer in the first PRG area is saved, the stack pointer in the second PRG area is set, and the data stored in each register is saved. Next, the stop acceptance designation table T2 described above (see FIG. 30B) is set (step S1802). Specifically, the start address (“** 30H”) of the stop acceptance designation table T2 is set in the HL register. Then, it is determined whether or not the BB is operating (step S1803). Specifically, the operation state flag data stored in the above-mentioned operation state flag storage area (see FIG. 27A) is set in the A register, and the value set in the A register is right-shifted by 1 bit. To do. For example, when the BB and RB are operating, the A register value is initially "00011000B", and after the right shift is "00001100B" (at this time, the zero flag = "0"). Further, it is determined whether or not the sero flag is “1”. When it is “1”, it is determined that the BB is not operating, and when it is “0”, it is determined that the BB is operating. Note that right shift is not performed, and it is determined whether or not the value of bit 3 of the A register value is "1". If "1", it is determined that the BB is operating, and if "0", It may be determined that it is not during BB operation.

  If it is determined in step S1803 that the BB is not operating, the process advances to step S1804 to set the above-described stop acceptance designation table T1 (see FIG. 30A). Specifically, the start address (“** 00H”) of the stop acceptance designation table T1 is set in the HL register (when it is determined that the BB is not operating, the stop acceptance designation table T2 remains set. ). Then, the designated table address corresponding to the previously selected push order instruction number is set (step S1805). Specifically, the numerical value of the push order instruction number (for example, "3" for A3, "6" for A6, and the push order instruction when the stop acceptance designation table T2 is set (BB operation) Since the number is A0, "0") data is set in the A register, the value set in the A register is added to the A register, and the value of the A register after the addition is added to the A register again. This corresponds to quadrupling the value initially set in the A register. Further, the value of the A register is added to the value of the HL register. That is, a new address corresponding to the pushing order instruction number is set in the HL register by adding a value obtained by multiplying the value of the pushing order instruction number by 4 to the start address of the stop acceptance designation table T1 or T2.

  Next, in step S1806, a push order designation command output request is set. Specifically, the upper value ("71H") of the predetermined value ("7100H") for identifying the data of the push order instruction number is set in the D register, and the HL register is further set. The value stored in the address indicated (matched) by the value obtained by adding "0" to the value stored in is set in the E register ("0" may be added to the value in the HL register. No, the value in the HL register has not been updated). Next, proceeding to step S1807, a symbol stop test signal is output.

In this symbol stop test signal output, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), first, the address data is saved (step S1821). Specifically, the data of the address stored in the HL register is saved in the stack area. Next, the address of the data register of the serial communication test output port (the test output port SO0) is set (step S1822). Specifically, the address (denoted as "FE53H") of the data register of the test output port SO0 is set in the HL register. Next, the first command is written (step S1823). Specifically, the value of the D register is set to the address indicated by the value of the HL register. Then, the second command is written (step S1824). Specifically, the value of the E register (“71H” above) is set to the address indicated by the value of the HL register. Next, the SUM command is calculated (step S1825). Specifically, the value of the D register is set in the A register, the value of the E register is added to the value of the A register, and “2” is added to the value of the A register. Then, the value of the A register and "10000000B" are OR-operated.

  Next, the SUM command is written (step S1826). Specifically, the A register value is set to the address (data register of the test output port SO0) indicated by the value of the HL register. Then, the address data is restored (step S1827) and the process returns. The restoration of the address data is specifically a process of setting the data of the address saved in the stack area in the HL register. The following effects can be obtained by using the SUM command as follows. That is, since the test signal is output to the test device via the relay device as outlined above, this relay device is configured to determine whether the first and second commands are correct or incorrect based on the SUM command. It is possible to output the first and second commands to the test device when it is determined to be correct and not to output the command when it is determined to be incorrect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the symbol stop test signal carrying erroneous information from being output to the test device. The relay device determines whether the data value of bit 7 is the first or second command or the SUM command (“0” for the first and second commands and “1” for the SUM command). It will be possible to judge.

  After execution of the symbol stop test signal output, the process advances to step S1809 to set a left reel stop acceptance position designation command output request. Specifically, the value of the D register is incremented by "1". That is, the value of the D register changes from "71H" to "72H". The value "72H" is a higher value than the value ("7200H") set to identify the left reel stop acceptance position data. Furthermore, the value stored in the address indicated by the value obtained by adding "1" to the value of the HL register is set in the E register (the process of adding "1" to the value of the HL register is not performed, but the HL register Has not been updated). Next, proceeding to step S1810, the above-described symbol stop test signal output is performed.

  After the execution of the symbol stop test signal, the process advances to step S1811, and a middle reel stop acceptance position designation command output request is set. Specifically, the value of the D register is incremented by "1". That is, the value of the D register changes from "72H" to "73H". The value "73H" is a higher value than the value ("7300H") set to identify that the data is for the middle reel stop acceptance position. Further, the value stored in the address indicated by the value obtained by adding “2” to the value of the HL register is set in the E register (the process of adding “2” to the value of the HL register is not performed, but the HL register is added. Has not been updated). Next, proceeding to step S1812, the above-described symbol stop test signal output is performed.

After execution of the symbol stop test signal output, the process advances to step S1813 to set a right reel stop acceptance position designation command output request. Specifically, the value of the D register is incremented by "1". That is, the value of the D register changes from "73H" to "74H". The value "74H" is a higher value than the value ("7400H") set for identifying the data as the right reel stop acceptance position. Furthermore, the value stored in the address indicated by the value obtained by adding "3" to the value of the HL register is set in the E register (the process of adding "3" to the value of the HL register is not performed, but the HL register is added. Has not been updated). Next, proceeding to step S1814, the above-described symbol stop test signal output is performed.

  After the execution of the symbol stop test signal output, an end process (step S1815) is performed and the process returns. In this ending process, the data stored in each register that was saved in the preparation process in step S1801 is restored, and the stack pointer in the first PRG area is restored. As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol stop test signal output process is performed after the process of selecting the pressing order instruction number and displaying it (the pressing order instruction display process) is executed. By doing so, it is possible to continuously perform the process of storing the information of the selected pressing order instruction number in the pressing order instruction number storage area and the process of reading out and displaying the information of the pressing order instruction number stored therein. Since this is possible, the processing flow becomes smooth. On the other hand, after selecting the pushing order instruction number, it is possible to execute the symbol stop test signal output process and then perform the symbol stop test signal output process, but in this case, the information of the selected pushing order instruction number The process of storing in the press order instruction number storage area and the process of reading out and displaying the information of the press order instruction number stored therein are performed with the symbol stop test signal output process in between, so the flow of the process is It becomes complicated and the display starts slowly.

  With the return from the above-described symbol stop test signal output processing, the process proceeds to step S19 of FIG. 33, the interrupt is permitted, and the process proceeds to step S20. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that the test specifications are not met, the process directly proceeds to step S20. In this step S20, the data of the push order instruction number is stored in the transmission buffer (above CB) to the sub control means (sub). By storing the data in the transmission buffer, the data of the push order instruction number is transmitted to the sub.

  Next, a mask process is performed on the winning / RP pressing order instruction number (step S21), and data of the effect group number (see FIG. 19) determined by the mask process is stored in the transmission buffer (step S22). By storing the data in the transmission buffer, the data of the effect group number is transmitted to the sub. Further, the data of the pushing order instruction number of the accessory is stored in the transmission buffer (step S23). By storing the data in the transmission buffer, the data of the push order instruction number of the accessory is transmitted to the sub.

Next, a reel rotation start preparation process is performed (step S24). In this reel rotation start preparation process, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), it is determined whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed (step S101), and specifically, the value of the minimum game time timer described below is set. Read, determine whether it is "0", if it is "0", it is determined that the minimum game time has elapsed and proceed to the next step. If it is not "0", the minimum game time has elapsed. It is determined that the determination is not made, and the process of repeating this determination is performed. As described above, the minimum game time is the time that must be secured at least from the start of rotation of all reels in one game to the start of rotation of all reels in the next game (for example, 4.1 seconds). Next, a new minimum game time is set (step S102). Specifically, the value of “1836” (1836 × 2.235 ms≈4100 ms) is set in the minimum game time timer set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM. The set timer value is decremented by "1" every time a timer interrupt process described later is executed, and remains "0" after becoming "0".

Next, it is determined whether the in-test flag is ON (step S103). Here, if the in-test flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S103, and the winning information output period timer described above is set (set value is "25") and the process returns. The set timer value is decremented by "1" each time a timer interrupt process described later is executed, and remains "0" after becoming "0". On the other hand, when the in-test flag is not ON, the winning information output period timer is not set and the process returns. As described above, in the reel rotation start preparation process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the test specifications are not met (the mass production specifications) when the power is turned on and the in-test flag is set to OFF, the winning information output period timer is set. It will not be done. As will be described later, if the winning information output period timer is not set, the test signal carrying the actual winning information is not output, so it is possible to prevent the winning information from being illegally obtained from the test signal. .

  As a modified example (for example, an example corresponding to the modified example J1 (see FIG. 32B) of the test specification determination preparation process described above), the reel rotation start preparation process (modified example K1) shown in FIG. 38B. ) May be performed. In this reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K1), after confirming the elapse of the minimum game time (step S101A), a new minimum game time is set (step S102A), and then the input port is read (specifically, the terminal PI0). (Each potential level of PI7 is read) (step S1021A), and it is determined whether the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test time level (step S1022A). Here, if the potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test time level, the winning information output period timer is set (step S104A) and the process returns, while if not at the test time level, the winning information output period timer is not set. Return to. In the case of this modified example K1, whether or not it is a test specification is determined for each game in the reel rotation start preparation processing. In one game, if it is determined that it is not the test specification, the winning information output period timer is not set and the test signal carrying the actual winning information is not output, but in the subsequent games, it is the test specification (PI0 Is determined to be the test level), the winning information output period timer is set, and the test signal carrying the actual winning information is output. Therefore, there is an advantage that the control process at the time of power-on can be simplified because it is not necessary to perform the process for determining whether or not the test specifications are satisfied at the time of power-on, but PI0 is artificially set to the test-time level. If a fraudulent act is performed, the winning information may be illegally acquired from the test signal.

  As another modified example (for example, an example corresponding to the modified example J2 (see FIG. 32C) of the above-described test specification determination preparation process), the reel rotation start preparation process (modified example K2) shown in FIG. 38C. ) May be performed. In this reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K2), after confirming the elapse of the minimum game time (step S101B), a new minimum game time is set (step S102B), and then the potential levels of the terminals PI0 to PI7 are read. After that (step S1021B), it is determined whether or not the current (currently acquired) potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test time level (step S1023B). Here, when the potential of the terminal PI0 at this time is at the test time level, the potential of the terminal PI0 stored at the time of power-on is also at the test time level (the potential of the current terminal PI0 and the potential of PI0 at the time of power-on). It is determined whether or not both match at the test time level (step S1024B). Then, if the potential of the terminal PI0 stored at power-on is also the test level, the winning information output period timer is set (step S104B) and the process returns. On the other hand, if the potential of the terminal PI0 this time is not the test level, or if the potential of PI0 when the power is turned on is not the test level, the winning information output period timer is not set and the process returns. In the case of this modification K2, if the potential of PI0 when the power is turned on is not the test level, the winning information output period timer is not set even if the potential of PI0 is the test level thereafter. Therefore, even if an illegal act of artificially setting PI0 to the test level is performed, it is possible to prevent the winning information from being illegally obtained from the test signal.

As yet another modified example (for example, another example corresponding to the modified example J2 of the test specification determination preparation process), the reel rotation start preparation process (modified example K3) shown in FIG. 38D may be performed. . In this reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K3), a new minimum game time is set (step S102C) by confirming the elapse of the minimum game time (step S101C), and then the potential levels of the terminals PI0 to PI7 are read. After that (step S1021C), it is determined whether or not the current (currently acquired) potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test time level (step S1023C). Here, when the potential of the terminal PI0 at this time is at the test time level, the potential of the terminal PI0 stored at the time of power-on is also at the test time level (the potential of the current terminal PI0 and the potential of PI0 at the time of power-on). It is determined whether or not both match at the test time level (step S1024C). When the potential of the terminal PI0 stored at power-on is also the test level, the winning information output period timer is set (step S104C) and the process returns. On the other hand, the potential of the terminal PI0 at this time is the test level, but if the potential of PI0 at power-on is not the test level, the potential of the terminal PI0 stored at power-on is changed to the test level ( Step S1025C) Return.

  In the next rotation start preparation process (modification example K3), the potential of the current terminal PI0 is the test level, and the changed potential of PI0 when the power is turned on is also the test level. , The winning information output period timer is set. In this way, in the modification example K3, even if the potential of PI0 at the time of power-on is not the level at the time of test, if the potential of PI0 is at the level at the time of test thereafter, the potential of PI0 at the time of power-on is also at the time of test There is a possibility that the winning information output period timer is set in the game after being rewritten to the level. For this reason, even if the potential of PI0 at the time of power-on is erroneously stored due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to correct it and output the test signal carrying the actual winning information. It should be noted that, in the case of mass-production specifications, there is a possibility that a fraudulent act of artificially setting PI0 to the test level will be performed, but at the stage when the potential of the terminal PI0 and the potential of PI0 when the power is turned on do not match, By setting to notify the error, it is possible to get the winning information from the test signal illegally by alerting the game shop staff etc. and being able to monitor whether there is any illegal activity afterwards. Can be prevented.

  As another modified example (for example, another example corresponding to the modified example J2 of the test specification determination preparation process), the reel rotation start preparation process (modified example K4) shown in FIG. 39A is performed. Good. In this reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K4), after confirming the elapse of the minimum game time (step S101D), a new minimum game time is set (step S102D), and then the potential levels of the terminals PI0 to PI7 are read. After that (step S1021D), it is determined whether or not the potential level of the terminal PI0 of this time (currently acquired) and the potential level of the terminal PI0 stored when the power is turned on match (step S1026D). Here, if they match, it is determined whether or not the current potential of the terminal PI0 is at the test level (step S1027D). Then, if the potential of the terminal PI0 this time is at the test time level, the winning information output period timer is set (step S104D) and the process returns. If it is not at the test time level, the winning information output period timer is not set. To return. On the other hand, if the potential level of the terminal PI0 this time does not match the potential level of the terminal PI0 when the power is turned on in step S1026D, the potential of the terminal PI0 stored when the power is turned on is changed to the mass production level (step S1026D). S1028D) Return.

  Thus, in the modification example K4, when the potential level of the terminal PI0 does not match the potential level of the terminal PI0 when the power is turned on, the potential of the terminal PI0 stored when the power is turned on is changed to the mass production level. . Then, even if the potential level of the terminal PI0 read in the reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K4) in the subsequent game is the test level, the potential level of the terminal PI0 when the power is turned on (mass production level). Therefore, the winning information output period timer is not set. Further, if the potential level of the terminal PI0 acquired after the next game is the mass production level, it will match the potential level of the terminal PI0 when the power is turned on, but the potential level of the terminal PI0 is the test level. Since there is no winning information output period timer, the timer is never set. That is, if a situation in which the potential level of the terminal PI0 when the power is turned on does not match the newly obtained potential level of the terminal PI0 occurs even once, the winning information output period timer is no longer set and the test signal It is possible to prevent the winning information from being obtained illegally.

  As another modification (for example, an example corresponding to modification examples L1 and L2 of test signal output processing described later), the reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K5) shown in FIG. 39B may be performed. Good. In this reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K5), after confirming the elapse of the minimum game time (step S101E), a new minimum game time is set (step S102E), and then the winning information output period timer is set (step S104E). And then return. As described above, in the modified example K5, in the reel rotation start preparation process, the process for determining whether or not the test specifications are performed is not performed (performed in the timer interrupt process described later).

  Further, as another modification (for example, another modification corresponding to modification examples L1 and L2 of test signal output processing described later), the reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K6) shown in FIG. 39C is performed. You can In this reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K6), after confirming the elapse of the minimum game time (step S101F), a new minimum game time is set (step S102F), and then the process proceeds to step S1031F to be selected by the winning combination determination process. The information of the winning combination determination result number is obtained. Specifically, the data value stored in the character combination determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27D) is set in the H register, and the winning / RP combination determination result is set in the L register. A process of setting the data value stored in the number storage area (see FIG. 27C) is performed. Next, the data of the identifier is set (step S1032F). Specifically, a process of setting bit 7 of the H register to "1" and setting bit 6 of the L register to "1" is performed. Next, the winning combination determination result information is stored (step S1033F). Specifically, the H register value is stored in the accessory winning information storage area (see FIG. 29B), and the L register value is stored in the winning / RP winning information storage area (see FIG. 29 (A). ) Refer to)). Then, the winning information output period timer is set (step S104F) and the process returns. As described above, also in the modification example K6, in the reel rotation start preparation process, the process for determining whether or not the test specifications are satisfied is not performed (performed in the timer interrupt process described later).

  After returning from the reel rotation start preparation process, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. 33, where the reel stop management process is performed. In this reel stop management process, the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state is managed, and when the operation of the stop switch is accepted, the received timing and the result of the winning combination determination process are displayed. Accordingly, a stoptable position is determined, and a process of managing the rotation state of the reel from deceleration to stop is performed.

  Next, display determination processing for confirming the stop display symbol on each reel is performed (step S26), and further payout processing is performed (step S27). In this payout process, when the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed is the corresponding symbol of the winning combination (small winning combination) that is the payout target of the game medal, the game medal is paid out. This payout of game medals is performed by a process of adding to the number of reserves when it can be stored, and is actually paid out from the hopper when the number of reserves reaches the upper limit value.

  Next, a game end check process is performed (step S28). In the game end check process, as shown in FIG. 40, first, the data of the combination determination result number is cleared (step S111). Specifically, the data of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number stored in the winning / RP winning combination determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27C) (winning / RP winning combination determination result number flag). Perform processing to clear. Further, in the game in which the BB operation symbol is stopped and displayed, the data of the role determination result number of the role stored in the above-mentioned role role determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27D) (feature character The process of clearing the role determination result number flag) is also performed. Then, the re-game operation state flag is cleared (step S112). Specifically, a process of setting bit 0 of the above-mentioned operation state flag storage area (see FIG. 27A) to "0" (clearing the re-game operation state flag) is performed.

Next, BB operation management processing is performed (step S113). In this BB operation management process, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), first, the operation state flag is checked (step S131). Specifically, the data value stored in the operating state flag storage area is set in the A register. Further, the A register value is right-shifted by 1 bit. For example, when the BB and RB are operating, the A register value when set is "00011000B" and the A register value after right shift is "00001100B". Also, at this time,
It becomes "0". Next, it is determined whether or not the BB is in operation (step S114). Specifically, it is determined whether the zero flag is "0" or "1". If "0", it is determined that the BB is operating, and if "1", it is determined that the BB is not operating. The right shift is not performed, and it may be determined whether the bit 3 of the A register value when set is "1" (BB is in operation) or "0" (BB is not in operation). Good.

Here, if it is determined that the BB is operating, data of the number of medals that can be acquired (remaining number) in the BB is acquired (step S133). Specifically, a process of setting the data of the obtainable number (remaining number) of game medals stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM in the A register is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the BB operation has ended (step S134). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value set in the A register is “0” (= the number of medals paid out in BB is more than “450”) (or whether the zero flag is “1”). , "0", the BB operation is terminated, and if "0", the BB operation is continued. If it is determined that the BB operation has ended, the BB operation state flag and the RB operation state flag are cleared (step S134). Specifically, the A register value (which is "00000000B" at this time) is stored in the operation state flag storage area. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S132 that the BB is not activated, the process returns without performing the processes in steps S133 to S135, and if it is determined in step S134 that the BB operation is continued, the process in step S135 is not performed. Return to.

  Upon return from the BB operation management process, the process proceeds to step S114 in FIG. 40, and it is determined whether or not the RB is in operation. Specifically, it is determined whether bit 4 of the data value stored in the operation state flag storage area is "1" or "0", and if "1", the RB is operating and "0". If so, a process for determining that the RB is not operated is performed. If it is determined that the RB is in operation, the RB operation management process is performed (step S115).

  In this RB operation management process, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), first, the number of possible games in RB is decremented by "1" (step S141). Specifically, the value of the above-mentioned RB game possible number counter is subtracted by "1" and updated. Next, it is determined whether or not the number of possible games during RB is "0" (step S142). Specifically, a process of determining whether or not the value of the updated RB game count counter is "0" (or whether or not the zero flag is "1" as a result of the operation of updating the counter value). I do. Here, if the number of possible games during RB is not "0", it is determined whether or not the number of payouts of game medals in this game is "0" (= whether a small winning combination is not established) (step S143). Here, when the number of paid-out medals is not "0" (= when a small winning combination is established), the number of possible winnings in the RB is decremented by "1" (step S144). Specifically, a process of subtracting "1" from the value of the RB winning count counter and updating the value is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the RB operation has ended (step S145). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated RB winning count counter is "0". If it is "0", it is determined that the RB operation is finished, and if it is not "0", the RB operation is continued. Perform processing. Here, if it is determined that the RB operation has ended, or if it is determined in step S142 that the number of possible games during RB is "0", the RB operation state flag is cleared (step S146). Specifically, the process of updating bit 4 of the operation state flag storage area to "0" is performed. Then, the standby time at the end of the RB operation is set (step S147). Specifically, a process of setting “0” = “00000000B” in the B register and “5” = “00000101B” in the C register is performed. Next, a waiting time waiting process described below is performed (step S148), and the process returns. When it is determined in step S143 that the number of paid out medals is "0", the process returns without performing the processes in steps S144 to S148, and when it is determined in step S145 that the RB operation is continued, The process returns without performing the processes of steps S146 to S148.

  In the waiting time waiting process, as shown in FIG. 41C, first, it is determined whether the waiting time has elapsed (step S151). Specifically, the value of the BC register is determined, and if the B register value = "0" and the C register value = "0", it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed, otherwise the waiting time has elapsed. It is determined that it has not. If the waiting time has not elapsed, interrupt waiting processing is performed (step S152). In this interrupt waiting process, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the interrupt counter value is acquired (step S161). Specifically, of the 16-bit counter value in the interrupt counter set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 (here, two address areas of “F02BH” and “F02CH”), the lower 8 bits A process of setting counter value data (value stored in “F02CH”) in the A register is performed. Then, it waits in that state until the interrupt counter value changes (the interrupt counter value is updated in step MT13 of the timer interrupt process described later) (step S162). Specifically, the arithmetic processing for subtracting the counter value stored in "F02C" from the A register value is executed, and if the arithmetic result is "0" (zero flag = "1"), the interrupt counter value changes. It is determined that there is none, and it is determined that the interrupt counter value has changed if the operation result is not "0" (zero flag = "0"). After the execution of this interrupt waiting process, the waiting time is updated (the value of the C register is decremented by "1") (step S153), and the process returns to step S151.

  Upon return from the RB operation management process, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG. 40, and the RT transition process is executed. In this RT transition processing, as shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not it is set to non-RT (step S171), and if it is not set to non-RT, it is determined whether or not it is set to RT1. (Step S172). Here, if it is set to RT1, it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) is established (step S173), and if it is established, it is set to RT2 (step S174), To return. On the other hand, when it is not set to RT1 in the determination of step S172, it is determined whether it is set to RT2 (step S175). Here, when it is set to RT2, it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 6 (RT3 shift RP) is established (step S176), and when it is established, it is set to RT3 (step S177), To return. If the replay combination 6 is not established in the determination in step S176, it is determined whether or not the replay combination 3 or 4 (RT1 transition RP) is established (step S178), and it is established. In the case, RT1 is set (step S179) and the process returns.

Furthermore, in the determination of the above step S175, if it is not set to RT2, it is determined whether it is set to RT3 (step S180). Here, if it is set to RT3, it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 3 or 4 (RT1 transition RP) is established (step S178), and if it is established, it is set to RT1 (step S179). ), Return. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S180 that RT3 is not set, it is determined whether RT4 is set (step S181). Here, when it is set to RT4, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established (step S182), and when it is established, it is set to RT5 (step S183) and the process returns and is not established. If so, the RT4 setting is maintained and the process returns. If RT4 is not set in the determination of step S181 (RT5 is set in this case), it is determined whether or not the payout number of game medals in the BB exceeds “450” ( In step S184), if it exceeds, the non-RT is set (step S185) and the process returns, and if it does not exceed, the setting of RT5 is maintained and the process returns.

  Further, if it is set to non-RT in the determination of the step S171, or if the re-game combination 3 or 4 is not established in the determination of the step S178, it is determined whether or not the specific symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, (step S186), if the stop display is performed, the RT1 is set and the process returns. On the other hand, if the specific symbol is not stopped and displayed, or if the re-game combination 5 is not established in the determination of step S173, whether or not the BB combination is won in the game (decision of the combination of the combination) It is determined whether or not the result number 1 has been selected (step S188). Here, if the BB combination has been won, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S189), and if not, it is set to RT4 (step S190) and the process returns and is established. If YES, RT5 is set (step S191) and the process returns. If the BB combination has not been won, the RT state setting is maintained and the process returns.

  With the return from the RT transition process, the process proceeds to step S117 of FIG. 40, and it is determined which one of the game modes 0 to 7 is set. Then, according to the set game mode, game mode 0 (all stops) process (step S118), game mode 1 (all stops) process (step S119), game mode 2 (all stops) process (step S120). , Game mode 3 (all stops) processing (step S121), game mode 4 (all stops) processing (step S122), game mode 5 (all stops) processing (step S123), game mode 6 (all stops) processing (step) S124), any one of the game mode 7 (all stops) processing (step S125) is performed.

  In the game mode 0 (all stops) process, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the game (step S201). Here, if the BB combination has been won, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S202), and if it has been established, the game mode 5 is set (step S203) and the process returns and is established. If not, the game mode 4 is set (step S204) and the process returns. On the other hand, if the BB combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the AT stock number is larger than "0" (step S205). Here, when the AT stock number is larger than "0", the AT stock number is subtracted by "1" (step S206), and the RAM 63 is used to manage the predictive counter (the predictive G number selected in the AT predictive G number lottery). In the counter set in the predetermined storage area), the number of predictive G selected in the AT predictive G number lottery is set (step S207), the game mode 1 is set (step S208), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205 that the AT stock number is "0", the processes in steps S206 to S208 are returned to.

  In the game mode 1 (all stop) process, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the game (step S211). Here, if the BB combination has been won, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S212), and if it has been established, the game mode 7 is set (step S213), and the AT stock number is further increased. Is incremented by "1" (step S214) and the process returns, and if not established, the game mode 6 is set (step S215) and the process returns. On the other hand, if the BB combination has not been won, the value of the precursor counter is decremented by "1" (step S216), and it is determined whether the value of the precursor counter is "0" (step S217). Here, if the value of the precursor counter is "0", the game mode 2 is set (step S218) and the process returns, and if the value of the precursor counter is not "0", the setting of the game mode 1 is maintained. And return.

In the game mode 2 (all stops) process, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the game (step S221). Here, if the BB combination has been won, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S222), and if it has been established, the game mode 7 is set (step S223), and the AT stock number is further increased. Is incremented by "1" (step S224) and returned, and if not satisfied, the game mode 6 is set (step S225) and returned. On the other hand, if the BB combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not it is set to RT3 (step S226). Here, if it is set to RT3, it is set to the game mode 3 (step S228), the value of the AT counter is further set to "50" (step S229) and returns, and if it is not set to RT3 It is determined whether or not the pushing order by the player matches the pushing order of the notified pushing order instruction number (step S227). If they do not match, the game mode 3 is set (step S228), the AT counter value is further set to "50" (step S229), and the process returns. If they match, the game mode is set. The process returns without changing the settings and without setting the AT counter.

  In the game mode 3 (all stops) process, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the game (step S231). Here, if the BB combination has been won, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S232), and if it has been established, the game mode 7 is set (step S223), and the AT stock number is further increased. Is incremented by "1" (step S234) and returned, and if not established, the game mode 6 is set (step S235) and returned. On the other hand, if the BB combination has not been won, it is determined whether or not the press order hit game lottery has been won (step S236). Here, in the case of winning, the player's push order is not the selected push order instruction number (the push order instruction number (A7 to A9) for the push order hitting game) but the normal stored for the determination. It is determined whether or not the pressing order of the pressing order instruction numbers (A1 to A6) of No. 1 is matched (step S237), and if they are matched, the AT stock number is incremented by "1" (step S238). The process proceeds to step S239, and if they do not match, the process proceeds directly to step S239. In this step S239, the value of the AT counter is decremented by "1". Next, it is determined whether the value of the AT counter is "0" (step S240). If the value of the AT counter is "0", it is determined whether the AT stock number is larger than "0". Yes (step S241). Here, when the AT stock number is larger than "0", the AT stock number is subtracted by "1" (step S242), the predictive counter is set to "1" (step S243), and the game mode 1 is set. (Step S244) Return is made. On the other hand, when the AT stock number is "0" in the determination in step S241, the processing in steps S242 to S244 is not performed, the game mode is set to 0 (step S245) and the process returns, and the determination in step S240 is performed. In the case where the value of the AT counter is not "0", the processing of steps S241 to S245 is not performed and the game mode 3 setting is maintained and the process returns.

  In the game mode 4 (all stops) process, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established in the game (step S251), and if it is established, the game mode is established. 5 is set (step S252) and the process returns, and if not satisfied, the processes of steps S251 and S252 are not performed and the game mode 4 setting is maintained and the process returns.

In the game mode 5 (all stop) process, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), first, it is determined whether or not the payout number of the game medals in the BB exceeds “450” (step S261), and it is exceeded. In this case, it is determined whether the AT stock number is larger than "0" (step S262). If the AT stock number is larger than "0", the AT stock number is subtracted by "1" (step S263), the game mode 2 is set (step S264), and the process returns and the AT stock number is "0". In the case of, the processes of steps S263 and S264 are not performed, and the game mode 0 is set (step S265) and the process returns. In addition, when the number of payouts of game medals does not exceed "450" in the determination of the above step S261, the above step S262-
The process of S265 is not performed and the setting of the game mode 5 is maintained and the process returns.

  In the game mode 6 (all stops) process, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established in the game (step S271), and if it is established, the game mode is established. 7 (step S272), further add "1" to the AT stock number (step S273) and return, and if not satisfied, the processing of steps S271 to S273 is not performed and the game mode 6 is set. Maintain and return.

  In the game mode 7 (all stops) process, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), first, it is determined whether or not the payout number of the game medals in the BB exceeds “450” (step S281), and it is exceeded. In the case, the AT stock number is decremented by "1" (step S282), the game mode 2 is set (step S283), and the process returns. Keep the setting of and return.

  With the return from the above-mentioned game mode 0 (all stops) processing to game mode 7 (all stops) processing, the game end check processing shown in FIG. 40 is also ended and returns. With the return from this game end check process, the process returns to step S1 of FIG. 33 and the game progress control process is repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
In the present embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of the signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process that is executed at preset constant time intervals (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), first, an interrupt initial process (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then, whether or not power failure is detected. It is determined (step MT12). Here, if the power-off is detected, the power-off processing is performed (step MT24). In the power-off process, the registers are saved, the stack pointer is saved, and the interrupt status is saved. Further, processing such as holding information regarding the winning combination determination result and information regarding the RT state stored in a predetermined storage area, and calculating and storing a checksum is also performed.

  On the other hand, if the power failure is not detected, the interrupt counter value is updated (“1” is subtracted) (step MT13), and the timer measurement is further performed (step MT14). This timer measurement is to perform subtraction and addition processing of the timer value of an arbitrary timer set in the above-mentioned game progress control processing (such as the above-mentioned minimum game time timer and winning information output period timer). Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In the reading of the input port, reading and storage of the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port, determination of the signal level, and the like are performed.

  Next, reel drive control processing for controlling the drive of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration of rotation, deceleration, maintenance of constant speed, maintenance of stop, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, a reel drive pulse output indicating the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive state (stop, reel rotation standby, acceleration, constant speed, deceleration, etc.) Processing such as updating the counter value, acquiring, updating, and outputting reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control processing has been executed for all reels, and if not executed, the flow returns to step MT16 to repeat the reel drive control processing. On the other hand, when executed on all reels, a port output process for exciting output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is performed (step MT18), and a control command for transmitting the control command stored in the command buffer (CB) is executed. Transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

Next, in step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read and the outer end signal is output. Next, the test signal output process described below is executed (step MT21), and after that, the random number used in the winning combination lottery and the like is updated (step MT22), and the interrupt end process (register return, interrupt). (Permit, etc.) is performed (step MT23), and the interrupt returns. Note that, as a modified example (for example, an example corresponding to the modified examples K5 and K6 of the reel rotation start preparation process described above (see FIGS. 39B and 39C)), as shown in FIG. After the processing of the outer end signal output in step MT20, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 1 has the test specification (step MT201), and if it is determined that the slot machine 1 does not have the test specification (the mass production specification), the test signal or the like is output. The processing may not be executed (the test signal is not output). The determination as to whether or not it is the test specification can be made based on the ON / OFF state of the in-test flag, but other than that, various methods described above can be adopted.

  In the test signal output processing, as shown in FIG. 47, the output data of the operating state test signal is set (step MT31). Specifically, a process of setting the operation state flag data stored in the operation state flag storage area (see FIG. 27A) in the A register is performed. Then, an operating state test signal is output (step MT32). Specifically, a process of outputting (setting) the data of the operation state flag set in the A register to the test output port PO8 is performed. As a result, the operating state test signal carrying the operating state flag information is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO8 to the test apparatus. As a modified example, without having an address area such as an operation state flag storage area for collectively storing data of each operation state flag (re-game operation state flag, BB operation state flag and RB operation state flag) , The data of each operating state flag is stored in different address areas, and the data is combined into one operating state flag data by arithmetic processing using a register and output from the test output port PO8. Good.

  Next, the value of the winning information output period timer is acquired (step MT33). Specifically, a process of setting the timer value data of the winning information output period timer stored in the winning information output period timer storage area (see FIG. 27F) in the A register is performed. Since the timer value of the winning information output period timer is subtracted by "1" in the above-mentioned step MT14, in the processing of step MT33 in the first timer interrupt processing after the timer value is set to "25", The timer value is "24". Next, it is determined whether or not it is the output timing of the winning information (step MT34). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer value set in the A register is “0” (zero flag = “1”), and if “0”, it is determined that it is not the output timing of the winning information. If it is not "0", it is determined that it is the output timing of the winning information.

  If it is determined that it is the output timing of the winning information, it is determined whether it is the output timing of the accessory winning information (step MT35). Specifically, in step MT33, an operation of subtracting "12.5" from the timer value set in the A register is performed, and when the operation result is larger than "0" (the timer value of the winning information output period timer is "24 to 13 "(carry flag (set to a specific bit of the F register so that data of" 1 "is stored when the result of operation is carried up or down) is" 0 ") If the result is less than “0” (when the timer value of the winning information output period timer is “12 to 1”) (the carry flag is “1”). ))) Is not the output timing of the role winning information.

If it is determined that it is the output timing of the accessory winning information, the address of the accessory combination determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27D) is set (step MT36). Specifically, the upper value "F0H" of the address value "F049H" of the accessory role determination result number storage area is set in the H register, and the lower value "49H" of the address value "F049H" is set in the L register. Perform the processing. Next, the output data of the accessory winning information is set (step MT37). Specifically, a process of setting the data of the winning combination decision result number stored in the winning combination decision result number storage area in the A register is performed. Further, the data of the identifier of the accessory is set (step MT38). Specifically, a process of setting bit 6 of the A register to “0” and bit 7 to “1” is performed. Then, the winning information test signal is output (step MT42). Specifically, the data set in the A register is output (set) to the test output port PO7. As a result, the winning information test signal carrying the actual winning information (here, the winning character winning information) is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the test device.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT35 that it is not the output timing of the winning combination information, the process proceeds to step MT39 to set the address of the winning / RP combination determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27C). .. Specifically, the upper value "F0H" of the address value "F048H" in the winning / RP combination determination result number storage area is set in the H register, and the lower value "48H" of the address value "F048H" is set in the L register. Perform the setting process. Next, the output data of the winning / RP winning information is set (step MT40). Specifically, a process of setting the data of the winning / RP winning combination determination result number stored in the winning / RP winning combination determination result number storage area in the A register is performed. Further, the data of the prize / RP identifier is set (step MT41). Specifically, a process of setting bit 6 of the A register to “1” and bit 7 to “0” is performed. Then, the winning information test signal is output (step MT42). Specifically, the process of outputting (setting) the data set in the A register to the test output port PO7 is performed. As a result, the winning information test signal carrying the actual winning information (here, the winning / RP winning information) is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the test device.

When it is determined in step MT34 that the timing for outputting the winning information is not reached, the process proceeds to step MT42 without performing the processing in steps MT35 to MT41, and outputs the winning information test signal. In this case, a win information test signal (a signal of "00000000B") that does not carry actual win information is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the test apparatus. As a modification, if it is determined in step MT34 that it is not the output timing of the winning information, the winning information test signal may not be output (the process directly returns from step MT34).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the period when the value of the winning information output period timer is "24" to "13", the winning information test signal carrying the accessory winning information is output, and the winning information output period timer is output. In the period in which the value of is from “12” to “1”, the winning information test signal carrying the winning / RP winning information is output. Further, during the period when the value of the winning information output period timer is "0", the winning information test signal in which the actual winning information is not carried is output. As described above, the winning information output period timer is set when it is determined that the slot machine 1 is the test specification, and is not set when it is determined that it is the mass production specification (the timer value is always "0"). Therefore, in the mass production specification, the winning information test signal carrying the actual winning information is not output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the winning information from being illegally acquired from the winning information test signal.

As a modified example of the test signal output processing (for example, an example corresponding to the above-described reel rotation start preparation processing (modified example K5)), the test signal output processing (modified example L1) shown in FIG. 48 is executed. Good. Steps MT31A to MT34A and MT35A to MT42A in the test signal output processing (modified example L1) are the same as steps MT31 to MT34 and MT35 to MT42 in the test signal output processing. The difference is that in step MT34A, when it is determined that it is the output timing of the winning information, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 1 is a test specification (specific determination methods may employ the various methods described above). ) (Step MT3401A), and if it is determined that it is not the test specification (the mass production specification), the output data (eg, “11111111B”) of the dummy winning information is set (step MT3402A).
There is a point. That is, in this test signal output processing (modified example L1), if it is determined that the mass production specifications are reached even at the output timing of the winning information, the winning information test signal carrying the dummy winning information is output. It has become so.

  Further, as another modification of the test signal output processing (for example, an example corresponding to the above-described reel rotation start preparation processing (modification K6)), the test signal output processing shown in FIG. 49 (modification L2) is executed. You may do so. Steps MT31A to MT34A, MT42A in the test signal output processing (modified example L2) are the same as steps MT31 to MT34, MT42 in the test signal output processing. Further, in step MT34B, when it is determined that it is the output timing of the winning information, it is determined whether or not the slot machine 1 is the test specification (the specific determination method may employ the various methods described above). (Step MT3401B), when it is determined that the test specifications are not satisfied (the mass production specifications are set), the output data of the dummy winning information is set (Step MT3402B), which is the same as the test signal output processing (modified example L1). Is. The difference is that the processes of steps MT3403B to MT3406B are performed.

  That is, if it is determined in step MT3401B that the test specifications are met, the flow advances to step MT3403B to set the address of the accessory winning information storage area (see FIG. 29B) (step MT3403B). Specifically, a process of setting the upper value "F0H" of the address value "F04DH" of the accessory winning information storage area to the H register and the lower value "4DH" of the address value "F04DH" to the L register. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not it is the output timing of the accessory winning information (step MT3404B), and if it is not the output timing of the accessory winning information, the winning / RP winning information storage area (see FIG. 29A). Address is set (step MT3405B). Specifically, the upper value "F0H" of the address value "F04CH" of the winning / RP winning information storage area is set in the H register, and the lower value "4CH" of the address value "F04CH" is set in the L register. Perform processing. Then, the output data of the winning information is set (step MT3406B). Specifically, if the address of the winning character prize information storage area is set in the HL register, the data of the winning character prize information is set in the A register, and the address of the winning / RP winning information storage area is set in the HL register. If so, the data of the winning / RP winning information is set in the A register. As described above, in the test signal output process (modification example L2), since the winning information data to which the identifier data has already been added is directly set and output, the process of setting the identifier data is not performed.

  Other control processes performed by the main control unit 100 include a main control power-on process and a main control setting change process. The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control means 100 is started (when the power is turned on), and a temporary stack pointer is set, a checksum is calculated, and a check is performed. It is processed so that the power recovery process can be performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 83 is turned on, and if it is turned on, the process proceeds to the main control setting changing process described below. On the other hand, when the setting key type switch 83 is not turned on, the stack pointer is restored and the interrupt is activated, and further, the information regarding the winning combination determination result stored in the predetermined storage area when the power is turned off, A game is played based on information about the RT state.

The main control setting change process is a process that is executed when the setting key type switch 83 is turned on in the above-described main control power-on process, and the setting change command operation of the setting change switch 84 by the game shop staff or the like is confirmed. In this case, the initialization of the stack pointer, the initialization of the interrupt, and the clearing process of the game information saved when the power is turned off are performed. Further, the set value set when the setting is changed is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to the game progress control process described above.

<Program start processing>
Next, the program start processing executed by the sub-main control means 200A will be described. As shown in FIG. 50 (A), this program start processing is started by turning on the power, first interrupts are prohibited (step U11), and then various initialization processing (initialization of CPU and RAM). Conversion, checksum calculation, etc.) are performed (step U12). Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated when the power is turned on and the checksum value calculated and stored when the power is turned off match (step U13).

  Here, if the two match, it is determined whether or not the power is cut off during one command processing of the sub-main loop processing described below (hereinafter referred to as "complete recovery") ( In step U14), if the return is complete, the interrupt is permitted (step U15), and the process returns to the one-command process that was being executed when the power was turned off. On the other hand, if the checksums do not match in the determination at step U13, the RAM is cleared (step U16), and the process proceeds to the sub-main loop process. Further, in the determination of the above step U14, if the recovery is not complete, the process directly shifts to the sub-main loop process.

<Sub-main loop processing>
In the sub-main loop processing, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step V11), and then the WDT operation is started (step V12). Next, interruption is permitted (step V13), processing is performed every 16 ms (monitoring whether or not the image display device is normally started, timing of power-on time, signal data (command) to be transmitted to the image display device by a predetermined value. The data is stored in the storage area (command buffer) (step V14).

  Next, 1-command processing (processing based on a control command from the main control means 100, an example of which will be described later) is performed (step V15), and it is determined whether 16 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. (Step V16) If it has not elapsed, the process returns to Step V15. On the other hand, if 16 ms has elapsed, the process returns to step V11.

<Power-off processing>
The power-off process shown in FIG. 50C is a process started when the sub-main control unit 200A detects the power-off. First, the WDT is stopped (step W11), and then the program start process is in progress. It is determined whether or not (step W12). Here, if the program start processing is not in progress, a checksum is calculated (step W13), and various data (checksum calculation result, address of the program being executed, etc.) is saved (held) (step W14), Proceed to step W15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W12 that the program start process is being performed, the process proceeds to step W15 without performing the processes of steps W13 and W14.

  In step W15, it is determined whether or not 500 ms (the time can be set arbitrarily) has elapsed. Here, if 500 ms has passed, the power-off processing is ended. On the other hand, if 500 ms has not elapsed, it is determined whether the power is restored (step W16). Here, if the power is restored, the number of occurrences of instantaneous interruption is updated (step W17), the WDT operation is started (step W18), and the process being executed at the time of power interruption is returned. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W16 that the power is not restored, the process returns to step W15.

<1 command processing>
In the one-command process shown in FIG. 51 (A), it is determined whether or not a control command (hereinafter referred to as a "special combination command") including information on the combination determination result number of the combination has been received (step V101). Here, when the special combination command is received, the process proceeds to step V102, and the processing for the start lever is executed. In the processing at the time of the start lever, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), first, it is determined whether or not the push order instruction number is any of A1 to A9 (the push order is performed before the special combination command). Since the control command including the information of the instruction number is received, it is determined based on the control command (step V121). Here, when the push order instruction number is any of A1 to A9, the push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order instruction number is performed (step V122), and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order instruction numbers are not A1 to A9 (A0), the process of step V122 is skipped and the process returns.

  By the return from the processing at the time of the start lever, the one command processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the special combination command is not received in the determination of step V101 of the one-command processing, the process proceeds to step V103, and a control command including information on reel rotation start (hereinafter referred to as "reel rotation start command"). Is received. Here, if the reel rotation start command is received, the process proceeds to step V104, processing such as effect switching is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, when the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V105, and whether a control command including information of the first-time cylinder stop acceptance (hereinafter referred to as "first-time cylinder stop acceptance command") has been received. Determine whether or not. Here, when the first-time trunk stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V106, and the processing at the time of the first-time cylinder stop acceptance is performed.

  In the process at the time of receiving the first torso stop, as shown in FIG. 52A, first, it is determined whether or not the push-order navigation effect is being executed (step V141). Here, when the push-order navigation effect is not being executed, the process for the first time the trunk stop is accepted is finished and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V142, and it is determined whether or not the first push order executed by the player is the correct answer. Here, in the case of a correct push order, the process proceeds to step V143 to perform a process of switching the push order navigation effect (including deleting the display of the first push order) and return. On the other hand, if the pressing order is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V144 to end the pressing order navigation effect, execute a failure effect (an effect to notify that the pressing order is incorrect) (step V145), and return. To do.

  With the return from the processing at the time of the first cylinder stop acceptance, the one command processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V105 of the one-command processing that the first cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V107, and a control command including information of the first cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “first cylinder stop”). It is determined whether or not a "rotating cylinder stop command" is received). Here, when the first-time trunk stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V108, a winning expectation display (including a stop sound, etc.) is processed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the first-time trunk stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V109 to receive a control command including information on the second-time cylinder stop acceptance (hereinafter referred to as "second-time cylinder stop acceptance command"). It is determined whether or not. Here, when the second cylinder stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V110, and the processing at the time of the second cylinder stop acceptance is performed.

In the process at the time of receiving the second torso stop, as shown in FIG. 52B, first, it is determined whether or not the push-order navigation effect is being executed (step V151). Here, when the push-order navigation effect is not being executed, the processing at the time of the second cylinder stop acceptance is ended as it is, and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V152, and it is determined whether or not the second push order executed by the player is the correct answer. Here, if the push order is correct, the process proceeds to step V153 to perform a process of switching the push order navigation effect (including erasing the display of the second push order) and return. On the other hand, if the pressing order is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V154 to end the pressing order navigation effect, execute the failure effect (step V155), and return.

  By the return from the process at the time of receiving the second trunk stop, the one command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the determination in step V109 of the one-command processing, when the second cylinder stop acceptance command is not received, the process proceeds to step V111, and the control command including the second cylinder stop information (hereinafter referred to as "second It is determined whether or not a "rotating cylinder stop command" is received). Here, if the second time trunk stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V112, a winning expectation display (including the case of outputting a stop sound, a tempai sound, etc.) is processed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the second cylinder stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V113 to receive a control command including information on the third cylinder stop reception (hereinafter referred to as "third cylinder stop reception command"). It is determined whether or not. Here, when the third cylinder stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V114, and the processing at the time of the third cylinder stop acceptance is performed.

  In the process at the time of receiving the third trunk stop, as shown in FIG. 52C, first, it is determined whether or not the push-order navigation effect is being executed (step V161). Here, if the push-order navigation effect is not being executed, the processing for the third time of receiving the trunk stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push-order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V162 to end the push-order navigation effect and return.

  By the return from the process at the time of receiving the third trunk stop, the one command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V113 of the one-command process that the third time cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V115, and a control command (hereinafter referred to as "third time" It is determined whether or not a "rotating cylinder stop command" is received). Here, when the third time trunk stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V116, a winning expectation display (including a stop sound, etc.) is processed, and the process returns. On the other hand, when the third time cylinder stop command is not received, the process proceeds to step V117, and it is determined whether or not a control command (all-time cylinder stop command) including the information of the stop display symbol is received. Here, if the all-time cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V118, processing such as effect switching is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, when the all-time cylinder stop command is not received, the process directly returns.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, the slot machine according to the second embodiment (hereinafter, also referred to as “slot machine according to second embodiment”) will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 53 to 55. The slot machine of the second embodiment has a configuration of a main part in common with the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, and the description of the common part will be omitted. Further, the flow of main control processing is also common to that of the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted.

<Circuit configuration of main control board (difference between test specifications and mass production specifications)>
In the slot machine 1 described above, by connecting a pull-up resistor, a pull-down resistor, or a voltage dividing circuit to the terminal PI0 of the main IC, the potential of the terminal PI0 differs between the test specification and the mass production specification. (See FIGS. 24 and 25). On the other hand, in the slot machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, in the test specification, the terminal PI0 of the main IC and the terminal Q7 of the test IC2 (the terminal for outputting a signal from the terminal D7 of the main IC). ) Is provided (referred to as “special circuit” below) (see FIG. 11A), and in a mass production type, such a special circuit is not provided because the test IC 2 is not mounted. (See FIG. (B)).

<Test signal output processing>
In the slot machine 1 described above, the control processing when outputting each test signal of the symbol stop test signal, the operation state test signal and the winning information test signal to the test device when the test specifications are described, In the slot machine of the embodiment, in addition to this, the control processing when outputting the RT information test signal for transmitting the RT setting state will be described. Regarding the output of the symbol stop test signal, the same control process as the first embodiment (the symbol stop test signal output process shown in FIG. 37) is performed, but regarding the output of the operating state test signal and the winning information test signal, A control process having a content different from that of the first embodiment is performed. The control processing relating to the output of the RT information test signal, the operating state test signal, and the winning information test signal will be described below.

First, in the present embodiment, a modification example J1 shown in FIG. 32B is adopted as the test specification determination preparation process executed when the power is turned on. That is, when the power is turned on, the process for determining whether it is the test specification or the mass production specification is not particularly performed. Further, at the time of starting the game (before receiving the start lever operation), as shown in FIG. 54 (A), a process of setting the RT information output occasion identification flag (step S2011) is executed (for example, the game start shown in FIG. 34). It is executed as one step in the process). The RT information output timing identification flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined storage area (8-bit storage area) such as a RAM for identifying whether or not it is the timing to output the RT information test signal, and is set. The hour is set to the value of "10000000B". Further, after the RT information output timing identification flag is set, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), every time a timer interrupt is executed, processing for updating the RT information output timing identification flag (step S2021) is executed (for example, (Performed as the process in the timer measurement (step MT14) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 46). The updating process at this time is performed as a process of right-shifting the value of the RT information output occasion identification flag by 1 bit and maintaining the value of bit 7. Further, at the time of accepting the start lever operation, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), a process (step S2031) of clearing the RT information output occasion identification flag (setting the value of "00000000B") is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. The reel rotation start preparation process (modification example K5) shown in FIG. 39A is executed between the processes of steps S102E and S104E.

The value of the RT information output machine identification flag set in this way is set to "10000000B" each time the timer interrupt processing is executed from the time it is set at the start of the game until it is cleared when the start lever operation is accepted. (When set) → “11000000B” → “11100000B” → “11110000B” → “11111000B” → “11111100B” → “11111110B” → “11111111B” → “11111111B”… It is updated in order and cleared and then set again. Until then, the value of "00000000B" is updated so that it is maintained as it is. This RT information output timing identification flag is used to identify whether or not it is the output timing of the RT information test signal in the test signal output processing described below.

  The test signal output processing in the present embodiment replaces the test signal output processing (see FIG. 47) executed in step MT21 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 46, and as shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the inspection signal is input ON (step MT131). The inspection signal is a signal of “0” or “1” output from the terminal D7 of the main IC to the terminal D7 of the test IC2, the terminal Q7, and the terminal PI0 via the special circuit, and the present embodiment. Then, by setting bit 7 (usually set to "0") of the operating state test signal to "1" (hereinafter referred to as "set inspection signal to ON") and outputting it, An inspection signal of "0" is output by outputting an inspection signal, setting it to "0" (hereinafter referred to as "setting the inspection signal to OFF"), and outputting (hereinafter, referred to. At step MT131. , The potential of the terminal PI0 is read, and if it is “1” (H level), it is determined to be the inspection signal ON input, and if it is “0” (L level), it is determined to be the inspection signal OFF input.

If it is determined that the inspection signal is ON, the process proceeds to step MT132 to set the winning information output prohibition flag to ON. The winning information output prohibition flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined bit (for example, bit 0) of a predetermined storage area of the RAM or the like, and is for determining whether or not the actual output of the winning information is prohibited. The inspection signal is ON-input only during a period from step MT135 to step MT148, which will be described later, and the inspection signal is normally OFF-input during the other period. Therefore, the winning information output prohibition flag is set to ON when the potential of the terminal PI0 is forcibly set to "1" due to an illegal act or the like. In the present embodiment, once the winning information output prohibition flag is set to ON, the winning information test signal carrying the actual winning information is not output, which prevents the winning information from being illegally acquired. It can be prevented. In addition, when the winning information output prohibition flag is set to ON, an error may be notified. Further, when a predetermined error canceling operation is performed in response to the error notification, the winning information output prohibition flag may be set to OFF.

After the winning information output prohibition flag is set to ON in step MT132, or when it is determined in step MT131 that the inspection signal is OFF, the process proceeds to step MT133, and it is determined whether the winning information output prohibition flag is ON. . If it is determined that the winning information output prohibition flag is not ON (OFF), it is determined whether it is the output start timing of the RT information or the winning information (step MT134). Specifically, when the value of the RT information output timing identification flag is “10000000B”, it is determined that it is the timing to start outputting the RT information, and when the value of the winning information output period timer is “24”, the winning information is output. It is determined that it is the start timing, otherwise it is determined that it is not the output start timing. Here, when it is determined that it is the output start timing of the RT information or the winning information, the process proceeds to step MT135, the operation state test signal in which the inspection signal is set to ON is output, and the process proceeds to step MT136. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the output start timing of the RT information or the winning information, the process of step MT135 is not performed and the process proceeds to step MT136.

  In this step MT136, it is determined whether or not the winning information output flag is ON. The winning information output flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined bit (for example, bit 0) of a predetermined storage area such as a RAM and is for determining whether or not it is permitted to output the actual winning information. It is set to ON in step MT138 described later and set to OFF in step MT145. Here, when it is determined that the winning information output flag is not ON (OFF), it is determined whether or not the inspection signal is input ON (step MT137), and when it is determined that the inspection signal is ON input, the winning information output is output. The flag is set to ON (step MT138), and the process proceeds to step MT139. On the other hand, when it is determined in step MT136 that the winning information output flag is not ON, the process of steps MT137 and MT138 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step MT139.

In this step MT139, output data of RT information is set. Specifically, the data value of the RT information stored in a predetermined storage area such as a RAM is set in the A register. Then, it is determined whether it is the output timing of the RT information (step MT140). Specifically, when the value of the RT information output occasion identification flag is other than "00000000B", RT
It is determined that it is the information output timing, and when the value of the winning information output period timer is “00000000B”, it is determined that it is not the RT information output timing. Here, if it is determined that it is the output timing of the RT information, the process proceeds to step MT147 and the RT information test signal is output. Specifically, the data set in the A register is output (set) to the test output port PO7. As a result, the RT information test signal carrying the RT information is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the test apparatus.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the output timing of the RT information, the process proceeds to step MT141 to set the output data of the accessory winning information. Specifically, the processing of setting the combination determination result number data of the combination stored in the combination determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27D) to the A register is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not it is the output timing of the accessory winning information (
Step MT142). Specifically, when the value of the winning information output period timer stored in the winning information output period timer storage area (see FIG. 27F) is "24 to 13," it is at the output timing of the accessory winning information. If there is a value other than that, it is determined that it is not the output timing of the accessory winning information. Here, when it is determined that it is the output timing of the accessory winning information, the process proceeds to step MT147 to output the accessory winning information test signal. Specifically, the data of the accessory identifier is added to the data set in the A register, and the data is output (set) to the test output port PO7. Thereby, the accessory winning information test signal carrying the accessory winning information is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the test device. When the accessory winning information storage area described above (see FIG. 29 (B)) is provided, the accessory winning information data stored therein is set in the A register and stored in the test device. You may make it output.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the output timing of the bonus winning information, the process proceeds to step MT143 to set the output data of the winning / RP winning information. Specifically, the process of setting the winning / RP combination determination result number data stored in the winning / RP combination determination result number storage area (see FIG. 27C) in the A register is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not it is the output timing of the winning / RP winning information (step MT144). Specifically, when the value of the winning information output period timer is “12 to 1”, it is determined that it is the output timing of the winning / RP winning information, and when it is any other value, the winning / RP winning information of the winning / RP winning information is determined. It is determined that it is not the output timing. If it is determined that it is the output timing of the winning / RP winning information, the process proceeds to step MT147 to output the winning / RP winning information test signal. Specifically, the data of the prize / RP identifier is added to the data set in the A register, and the data is output (set) to the test output port PO7. As a result, the winning / RP winning information test signal carrying the winning / RP winning information is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the testing device. When the prize / RP winning information storage area (see FIG. 29 (A)) described above is provided, the winning / RP winning information data stored therein is set in the A register and the test is conducted. You may make it output to a device.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the timing to output the winning / RP winning information, the process proceeds to step MT145 to set the winning information output flag to OFF. Next, empty winning information is set. Specifically, the processing of setting the data "00000000B" in the A register as empty winning information is performed. Next, proceeding to step MT147, a win information test signal carrying empty win information is output. Specifically, the processing of outputting (setting) the data "00000000B" set in the A register to the test output port PO7 is performed. As a result, a winning information test signal that does not carry actual winning information is output (transmitted) from the test output port PO7 to the test device. Further, the operating state test signal with the inspection signal set to OFF is output (step MT148), and the process returns. When it is determined in step MT133 that the winning information output prohibition flag is ON, the process from step MT134 to MT145 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step MT146. In step MT137, the inspection signal is not input. If it is determined that the above-mentioned steps MT138 to MT144 are not performed, the process proceeds to step MT145.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the actual winning information is output only when the winning information output flag is set to ON and within the winning information output period. As for the winning information output flag, in the timer interrupt processing executed at the output start timing of the RT information or the winning information, the operation state test signal with the inspection signal set to ON is output, and thereafter, in the same timer interrupt processing. Only when it is confirmed that the inspection signal ON is input, the setting is changed from OFF to ON. When the inspection signal ON input is confirmed at a timing other than the above timing, the winning information output prohibition flag is set to ON, and the actual winning information is not output. For this reason, even if the potential of the terminal PI0 is forcibly set to "1" and it is mistakenly recognized as the inspection signal ON input to illegally acquire the winning information, in order to output the actual winning information, , It is necessary to set the potential of the terminal PI0 to "1" at the above timing, which is very difficult. As described above, it is extremely difficult for the slot machine of the present embodiment to illegally acquire the actual winning information from the winning information test signal.

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The modification will be described below.
In the above embodiment, the control program for the symbol stop test signal output process is stored in the second PRG area, but it may be stored in the first PRG area. In this case, it is preferable that the data of the stop acceptance designation tables T1 and T2 also be stored in the first PRG area. Further, the control program of the test signal output process (including each modification example) in the timer interrupt process may be stored in the second PRG area, or the process for determining whether or not it is the test specification. The control program (including each modification) may be stored in the second PRG area. Furthermore, the winning information output period timer may be set in the second PRG area, and the control program for setting, updating, and clearing the timer value may be stored in the second PRG area.

  In the above embodiment, the notification of the pushing order is executed from the time when the operation of the start lever is received until each reel is in the constant speed rotation state, but from the time when the operation of the start lever in the previous game is received this time. In some games, the time until the start lever operation is accepted may be less than the minimum game time (especially, there is a margin until the minimum game time elapses). It is also possible to set the minimum game time for the next game without notifying, and then to notify the pushing order. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the time period in which the operation of the stop switch cannot be performed even though the pressing order has been notified.

  Although not set in the above embodiment, a push order flag may be set as an index for identifying whether or not it is possible to notify the push order (in the above embodiment, the game mode. By, it was identified whether it is possible to notify the pressing order). When the pushing order flag is ON, it indicates that the pushing order can be notified, and when the pushing order flag is OFF, it indicates that the pushing order is not notified. By providing such a push order flag, even in the same game mode, it is possible to distinguish between a case where the push order can be notified and a case where the push order can not be notified. For example, even in the game mode 0 (normal time), it is possible to set a situation in which the push order flag is turned on and play the push order hitting game there. Further, in the above embodiment, the game modes 2 (AT preparation) and 3 (AT) are managed as different game modes, but these are managed as one game mode, and it is a mode under AT preparation or during AT. An AT flag may be set as an index for identifying whether or not the mode is. When the AT flag is ON, it means that it is in AT mode, and when the AT flag is OFF, it means that it is in AT preparation mode.

In the above-described embodiment, after the pressing order notification by the WIN lamp 46j is started, each information of the pressing order instruction number, the effect group number, and the winning combination determination result number indicates that the reel is in the constant speed rotation state. Before it is transmitted to the sub-control means (see FIG. 22). In order to ensure that the pushing order notification (pushing order navi effect) is performed by the liquid crystal display device before the reel is in the constant speed rotation state, the pushing order instruction number, It is preferable that each information of the performance group number and the winning combination decision result number is set in the buffer for transmission to the sub control means. When the pressing order flag is provided, it is preferable to send the information of the pressing order flag to the sub before the information of the effect group number and the winning combination determination result number. This is because in order to execute the push order notification by the liquid crystal display device in the process when the start lever operation is received, it is necessary to confirm whether or not the push order flag is ON at that time.

  In the above embodiment, the information on the game mode and the information on the RT state are transmitted to the sub control means after the operation of the start lever is received, but may be transmitted before the operation of the start lever is received. Good. By doing so, the sub-control means can know the information on the game mode and the information on the RT state before receiving the operation of the start lever, so that each process can be executed smoothly when the operation of the start lever is received. it can. For example, when shifting from the game mode 1 (precursor) to the game mode 2 (AT preparation), a confirmation screen showing that the AT setting has been confirmed may be displayed, but the game mode 2 before the operation of the start lever is accepted. By knowing that the process shifts to (AT preparation), the confirmation screen can be displayed smoothly when the start lever operation is accepted. In addition, the number of AT games (remaining number) may be displayed when shifting from the game mode 2 (AT preparation) to the game mode 3 (AT), but in that case as well, the game is performed before the start lever operation is accepted. By knowing that mode 3 (AT) is entered, it becomes possible to smoothly display the number of AT games when the start lever operation is accepted (specifically, before the start lever operation is accepted, the RAM is displayed. Data of the number of AT games (“50”) can be set in a predetermined storage area such as (RAM 77) and the data can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device when the start lever operation is accepted. Therefore, the AT game is accepted when the start lever operation is accepted. The number (“50”) of data can be set, and then the data can be displayed earlier than when displayed on a liquid crystal display device). When the AT flag is provided, it is preferable that the AT flag information is also transmitted before the start lever operation is accepted.

  In the above-described embodiment, as described above, in order to prevent the player from intentionally staying in the game mode 2 (AT preparation), if the push order navigation is not followed in the game mode 2, shift to the game mode 3 (AT). The AT counter is set. In this case, since it is sufficient to determine whether or not the push-order operation along the push-order navigation is performed in the game mode 2, the processing load can be reduced, but it is not intentional and is erroneously different from the push-order navigation. Even when the push-order operation is performed, the game mode 3 is entered. Therefore, if the player does not follow the replay navigation, the game mode is switched to the game mode 3. However, if the player does not follow the bell navigation (only if the player is disadvantaged), the game mode 3 is not switched. Good. In this case, it is possible to rescue the player who did not follow the Bell Navi by mistake, but since it is necessary to determine whether the player did not follow the Replay Navi or the Bell Navi, the processing load increases. In addition, if the RT state does not follow the push order navigation and the RT state falls, the game mode 3 is entered, but if the RT state does not fall though the push order navigation is not followed, the game mode 3 is entered. You may not allow it. In this case, it is necessary to determine whether or not the RT state has fallen, in addition to determining whether or not the push-order navigation has been followed, which increases the processing load. Further, in the above embodiment, when the game mode 2 is set, the RT state is set to RT3 to shift to the game mode 3. However, by winning the RT3 shift RP, You may make it shift to the game mode 3.

  In the above embodiment, when the correct answer is given to the push-order hitting game, the AT stock number is added, but the addition of the AT game number (addition of the AT game number) may be a privilege. Further, the sub-control unit may give a privilege (for example, a special image effect is executed).

In the above embodiment, when the setting is changed, the information about the AT (the AT game number and the AT stock number) is cleared, but the RT state information is maintained. It also has many RT states. On the other hand, only a non-internal (non-RT) state that does not have a lot of RT gaming states and has not won a bonus combination, a bonus inside (RT1) and a bonus state (RT2) that has been won as a bonus combination are available. Even if the specification is such that the majority of the game period is inside the bonus (inside specification), when the setting is changed, the information on the AT is cleared, but the information on the RT state is maintained. Good. Further, it is preferable to maintain the information on the AT and the information on the RT state when the power is cut off (the same may be applied to the case of the internal medium specification).

In the above embodiment, the command transmission is performed by the serial communication method, but it is already described that it may be performed by the parallel communication method. However, in the case of the parallel communication system, even if any one of the plurality of communication lines is broken, the communication is possible, and there is a possibility that incorrect information may be transmitted. Therefore, in the case of using the parallel communication system, a predetermined command (for example, "00000101B") is transmitted at the start of each game (for example, when the start lever is operated), and at the end of each game (for example, all At the time of stop), a command (for example, "1111010B") in which a predetermined command and each bit "0" and "1" are reversed is transmitted, and it is determined whether or not the wire is broken based on the result of these logical operations. You may do so.

  In the above embodiment, when the sub-control means does not receive the push-order instruction number or when there is no push-order to be given priority, the sub-control means produces the effect transmitted from the main control means. The pushing order may be notified based on the group number or the winning combination determination result number.

  In the above embodiment, one terminal (terminal PI0) is used to determine whether it is the test specification or the mass production specification, but a plurality of terminals may be used. Further, the aspects of the above-described embodiments and modified examples can be appropriately combined and used.

1 Slot Machine 3a, 3b, 3c Reel 25 Start Lever 26a, 26b, 26c Stop Switch 60 Main Control Board 70 Sub Control Board 70A Sub Main Control Board 70B Sub Sub Control Board 100 Main Control Means 200 Sub Control Means 200A Sub Main Control Means 200B Sub-sub control means

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A pull-up resistor or a pull-down resistor connected to a predetermined input terminal of a processing device that performs arithmetic processing;
It is possible to execute the arithmetic processing for the winning combination lottery, and if the pull-up resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal, execute the predetermined arithmetic processing for outputting the result of the winning combination lottery to the test device. If possible, if the pull-down resistor is connected to the predetermined input terminal, the processing device that does not execute the predetermined arithmetic processing,
A control board for a slot machine, characterized in that

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