JP2023028651A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance appropriately.SOLUTION: Control is returned to freeze control and a reel is rotated, and a navigation performance for prompting stopping of rotation of a reel is executed on a performance display device when the reel is being rotated during freeze control and power starts to be supplied again after power supply is stopped during execution of a navigation performance for suggesting or reporting pressing order of a stop button.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in pachinko game machines and slot machines (so-called reel-type game machines), which are types of game machines, at least part of the stored information stored in the storage means even after the power supply is stopped. are configured to be able to store and hold stored information. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 is configured to be able to return to the state before the power supply was stopped when the power supply is restarted.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-307138

Today, it is desired to appropriately execute an effect when the power supply is restarted according to the situation before the power supply is stopped.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is provided with a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and is configured to be capable of executing a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate. , reel control means for controlling the rotation and stopping of the plurality of reels, freeze control means capable of performing freeze control, and effect control means for controlling effect execution means, wherein the reel control means is , when the freeze control is being performed, it is possible to rotate the plurality of reels, and when the stop operation means is operated, it corresponds to the operated stop operation means It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel, and the effect execution means performs an operation effect related to the operation of the stop operation means when the freeze control is being performed and the reel is rotating. can be executed, and the mode of the operation effect includes a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode, and the reel is rotating when the freeze control is performed And, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation effect is being executed by the effect executing means in the first mode, the freeze control is restored and the reels rotate. The gist is that the operation effect is executed by the effect executing means in the second mode.

In the gaming machine, when the rotation of the reel stops, at least some of the plurality of symbols of the reel are displayed on the display unit. Including a mode of suggesting or announcing at least a part of the symbols displayed on the display unit when the reel is stopped, and the second mode may be a mode of prompting the rotation of the reel to be stopped. good.

The gaming machine is provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege, and when the freeze control is performed and the reels are rotating, the power supply is not stopped and the specific symbol combination is stopped. In the case, the effect execution means executes a privilege grant effect that suggests or notifies that the privilege is granted, and the privilege is granted and the freeze control is performed. When the power supply is stopped while rotating, and then the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is restarted, the effect execution means does not execute the privilege giving effect, A privilege may be given.

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately execute an effect.

It is a diagram showing the machine front side of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the pushing order of a stop button. Fig. 3 shows an information panel; It is a figure which shows a game state. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of a navigation effect. It is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows game progress main processing. It is a flow chart which shows stagnation production processing. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when the power-off warning effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram of the display content of the effect display device when the power-off gratitude effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example. (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when the power recovery warning effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram of the display content of the effect display device when the power recovery gratitude effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example. (a) and (b) show an example of the difference in the display content of the effect display device depending on how the power supply was stopped, and the difference in the display content of the effect display device depending on how the power supply was started. 1 is a diagram showing an example; FIG. (a) is a diagram showing an example of when the reels can be stopped after power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped during execution of a variable game, and (b) is a diagram showing an example when freeze control is performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of when the reels can be stopped after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reel is running; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device before the power supply is stopped and after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed. . (a) to (d) are the presence or absence of output of background music and stop sound in the speaker, the state in which the volume can be adjusted or the state in which the volume cannot be adjusted, volume information set with the start of power supply, It is a figure which shows an example.

A first embodiment of a slot machine, which is a type of game machine, will be described below. In this specification, up, down, left, right, forward (front), and rearward directions refer to directions viewed from a player who plays a game on a slot machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine has a main cabinet 11 shaped like a square box. The main body cabinet 11 has an opening (not shown) on its front surface. The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 covering an opening of a main body cabinet 11. - 特許庁A front door 12 as a door member is supported by the main body cabinet 11 so as to be openable and closable. The slot machine 10 has a door open sensor KS capable of detecting that the front door 12 is open (shown in FIG. 6). The door open sensor KS corresponds to open detection means capable of detecting that the door member is open. The slot machine 10 has a power plug PG. The power plug PG is connectable with an external power source. The external power supply is also called the main power supply.

The slot machine 10 has a lock section SJ. In the slot machine 10, opening of the front door 12 is regulated by the locking portion SJ. Door 12 can be opened. The locking part SJ can be operated clockwise and can be operated counterclockwise. The slot machine 10 has a locking operation sensor SS capable of detecting that the locking section SJ has been operated counterclockwise (shown in FIG. 6).

The slot machine 10 has a decorative lamp 13 as a luminous means capable of emitting light on a front door 12.例文帳に追加The slot machine 10 has a front door 12 with a speaker 14 as sound output means capable of outputting sounds such as sound effects and music. The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 15 as display means capable of displaying an image simulating a character or letter, for example, on the front door 12 . As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be used. The slot machine 10 has a substantially rectangular display window 12a on the front surface of the front door 12 and below the performance display device 15. - 特許庁The display window 12a is made of, for example, a transparent and colorless resin material. In this embodiment, some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 correspond to the effect executing means. Thus, the effect executing means may include light emitting means. Moreover, the effect execution means may include sound output means. Moreover, a display means may be included in the production|presentation execution means.

The slot machine 10 has reel units 16 . The reel unit 16 is arranged inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel) and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a-16c are spinning drums, also called drums. Thus, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of reels. Each of the reels 16a to 16c has a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a identifiable manner along its outer peripheral surface. The pattern rows are provided by winding a belt-like translucent film on which a plurality of patterns are printed along the longitudinal direction around the reels 16a to 16c. The symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c each include 21 symbols. There are multiple types of patterns in the pattern. For example, multiple types of patterns include a cherry pattern imitating a cherry, a watermelon pattern imitating a watermelon, a bell pattern imitating a bell, a red seven pattern imitating a red "7", and a white "7" imitating a A white seven pattern and a replay pattern imitating the characters "REPLAY" are included. Thus, the reels 16a to 16c each have a plurality of symbols.

The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that drives the left reel 16a, an actuator that drives the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that drives the right reel 16c. A stepping motor, for example, can be employed as an actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the longitudinal direction independently of each other by actuators provided correspondingly. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, a symbol sequence (a plurality of types of symbols) visible through the display window 12a is varied, and a variation game is executed. For example, the pattern row is changed by vertically scrolling the symbol row from top to bottom. In this way, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute variable games in which a plurality of reels 16a to 16c rotate. The reel unit 16 also detects the rotational position of the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotational position of the right reel 16c. (shown in FIG. 6).

The display window 12a as a display unit has a size that enables the display of three symbols continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. An upper stop position, a middle stop position and a lower stop position are set in the display window 12a for each of the reels 16a to 16c. When the rotation of the reels stops, one symbol is stopped and displayed at each stop position of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position. The symbols stopped at each stop position can be visually recognized through the display window 12a, and the symbols are displayed on the display window 12a. That is, when the rotation of some or all of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped, at least the upper stop position, the middle stop position and the lower stop among the plurality of symbols possessed by the reels whose rotation is stopped A total of three symbols stopped in position can be visually recognized through the display window 12a. That is, in this embodiment, when the reel stops, at least some of the plurality of symbols of the reel are displayed on the display unit.

In the slot machine 10, a combination of stop positions selected one by one from three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c is a combination of effective stop positions that can determine a stopped symbol combination as winning. is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions forming a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as "effective line YL". In this embodiment, the effective line YL (combination of effective stop positions) is composed of the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The activated line YL is also called a winning line.

Here, "stopped" with respect to the symbols means that the symbols are stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position and the lower stop position, and are displayed so as to be visible to the player. . Also, "winning" means that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is displayed on the activated line YL. In the slot machine 10, when winning occurs, a prize determined for the winning symbol combination is awarded. Combinations other than valid combinations of stop positions are invalid combinations of stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be determined as winning. Hereinafter, the "game result derived in the variable game" corresponds to the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL in the variable game.

The slot machine 10 has a medal slot 17 for inserting medals as game media on the front surface of the front door 12 . The slot machine 10 has a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The bet button 18 is means for betting medals from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as bet). The slot machine 10 has a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The settlement button 19 is a means operated when betting medals or credits internally stored in the slot machine 10 are refunded.

The slot machine 10 has a start lever 20 as a start operation section on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The start lever 20 is means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a-16c. That is, acceptance of the start operation serves as a trigger for starting the variable game. The operation of the start lever 20 for starting the variable game can be said to be the start operation. In the slot machine 10, a variable game is started based on the start operation.

The slot machine 10 has a left stop button 21 (first stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12 . The left stop button 21 corresponds to the left reel 16a, and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 has a middle stop button 22 (second stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The middle stop button 22 corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and is a means for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 has a right stop button 23 (third stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. - 特許庁The right stop button 23 corresponds to the right reel 16c and is means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the right reel 16c. The stop buttons 21 to 23 correspond to a plurality of pattern rows respectively. The stop buttons 21 to 23 each correspond to a stop operating section. Thus, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the rotation of the reels when the stop button is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button for stopping the rotating reel can be said to be a stop operation. In the slot machine 10, rotation of the reels is stopped based on the stop operation. As described above, the slot machine 10 includes stop buttons 21 to 23 as stop operation means corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c, respectively. In the following description, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21 to 23 will be referred to as the first stop operation, the second stop operation will be referred to as the second stop operation, and the third stop operation will be referred to as the third stop operation.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the stop button is operated to stop the rotation of the reels in the variable game, a stop sound (for example, a bang sound) is output from the speaker 14. FIG. In this embodiment, the stop sound corresponds to the non-specific sound. That is, in the present embodiment, sounds that can be output by the sound output means include at least non-specific sounds.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the order of operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23 (hereinafter referred to as the order of pushing), the order of pushing the stop buttons for the first stop operation, the second stop operation and the third stop operation is different. As such, there are a total of 6 patterns from the 1st push order to the 6th push order. The first pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a→middle reel 16b→right reel 16c. The second pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a→right reel 16c→middle reel 16b. The third pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the middle reel 16b→left reel 16a→right reel 16c. The fourth pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the middle reel 16b→right reel 16c→left reel 16a. The fifth pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the right reel 16c→left reel 16a→middle reel 16b. The sixth pressing order is the pressing order for operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the right reel 16c→middle reel 16b→left reel 16a.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 has a medal payout opening 26 at the bottom of the front surface of the front door 12. As shown in FIG. The slot machine 10 has a tray 27 for receiving medals paid out from a medal payout port 26. - 特許庁The slot machine 10 has a medal selector inside. The medal selector has an insertion sensor SE4 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit HU (shown in FIG. 6) capable of paying out medals from a medal payout port 26 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 has an upper button B1 and a lower button B2 on the front surface of a front door 12. - 特許庁Both the upper button B1 and the lower button B2 can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the upper button B1 and the lower button B2 correspond to operable adjustment operating means.

The slot machine 10 has an information panel 30 on the front surface of the front door 12 for displaying predetermined information.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the information panel 30 has an input possible display section 31 . The insertable display section 31 displays whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state in which medals can be inserted, for example, by a lighting state of a light emitter (not shown). The information panel 30 has a replay display section 32 . The replay display unit 32 displays whether or not it is a replay (replay) by, for example, the lighting state of a light emitter (not shown). Replay will be described later.

The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display portion 35a, a 2-bet display portion 35b, and a 3-bet display portion 35c. The 1-bet display section 35a displays that the first medal is bet by, for example, the lighting state of a light emitter (not shown). The 2 bet display section 35b displays that the second medal is bet by, for example, the lighting state of a light emitter (not shown). The 3 bet display section 35c displays that the third medal is bet by, for example, the lighting state of a light emitter (not shown). In the following description, the bet display portions 35a to 35c may be collectively referred to as the bet display portion 35. FIG. The bet display section 35 displays the number of bets (number of bets) by three bet display sections 35a to 35c. The "number of bets" may also be referred to as the "number of bets."

The information panel 30 has a credit display section 36 . The credit display section 36 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The credit display section 36 displays the number of medals stored as credit inside the machine.

The information panel 30 also has a payout display section 37 . The payout display unit 37 includes, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. The payout display unit 37 has two 7-segment displays, and is configured to be able to display a two-digit number from 00 to 99 in decimal notation.

Also, the payout display unit 37 displays information regarding the number of medals to be paid out when a prize is won in the variable game. In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays instruction information, which is information on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23 recommended for deriving a predetermined symbol combination (game result) in the variable game being executed. "Information on the operation mode of the stop buttons 21 to 23" is, for example, information on the order of operation (push order) of the stop buttons 21 to 23 and information on operating the stop buttons 21 to 23 so as to stop the variable game. and information about which symbols are recommended. The information about the symbols recommended to operate the stop buttons 21 to 23 so as to stop the variable game can also be said to be the information about the eye-pressing position. In this embodiment, the payout display section 37 corresponds to the notification means. Also, the effect of displaying the instruction information on the payout display portion 37 corresponds to the effect related to the operation mode of the stop operation means executed by the notification means.

Next, the symbol combinations for which prizes are determined will be described.
The symbol combination for which the prize is determined is also called a "Yaku". The symbol combination (role) for which a prize is determined includes a symbol combination (payout combination) that determines the payout of medals as a prize and a symbol combination that determines a replay as a prize (replay combination). Replay is the ability to start the next variable game without having to wager any medals. The replay role is also called a replay role.

Payout combinations include, for example, a cherry combination, a watermelon combination, a bell combination, and a single combination. A predetermined number of medals (for example, 3 medals) are paid out as a prize for the cherry combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the cherry combination wins is referred to as a "cherry stop point". A predetermined number of medals (for example, 5 medals) are paid out as a prize for the watermelon combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the watermelon combination wins is referred to as a "watermelon stop point". A payout of a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15 medals) is determined as a prize for the Bell combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the bell combination wins is referred to as "bell stop point". A payout of a predetermined number of medals (for example, one medal) is determined as a prize for the one-piece combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the pay line YL when the one-piece winning combination is won will be referred to as "bell spill stop point". In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out does not mean the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout port 26, but includes the number of medals added as credits and awarded to the player. equivalent to the number of

A replay is determined as a prize for the replay role. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL when the replay combination wins is referred to as a "replay stop point". In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the activated line YL when the replay combination wins is referred to as a "replay stop point".

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control the game state.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 has a plurality of game states. Specifically, the gaming states of the slot machine 10 include a first normal state, a second normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the following description, the first normal state and the second normal state may be collectively referred to as the normal state, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be collectively referred to as the advantageous state. As will be specifically described later, the advantageous state is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

When the slot machine 10 is in the first normal state and it is determined to shift to the advantageous section, the slot machine 10 shifts to the second normal state. When the slot machine 10 is in the second normal state and it is determined to shift to the first advantageous state, the slot machine 10 shifts to the first advantageous state. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the condition for ending the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is not satisfied (indicated as not satisfied in FIG. 4), the advantageous section ends and the state is shifted to the first normal state. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the condition for ending the first advantageous state is satisfied and the transition condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the second normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the first advantageous state reaches "30" corresponding to the specified number of times, the condition for ending the first advantageous state is established. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the second advantageous state is shifted to the first advantageous state, or when the second normal state is shifted to the first advantageous state, the shift to the second advantageous state is determined by lottery. If determined, the transition condition is met, and after the first advantageous state ends, the state transitions to the second advantageous state. In the slot machine 10, when the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the second advantageous state reaches 0, the advantageous interval ends and the state shifts to the first normal state. In addition, in the slot machine 10, when the conditions for ending the advantageous interval are met during the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval ends and the state shifts to the first normal state. In the slot machine 10, when the number of executions of the variable game in the advantageous section reaches "1500 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of stays, or the number of game media awarded in the advantageous section is "2400" corresponding to the upper limit number of granted If you reach the "sheet", the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied.

The slot machine 10 is configured to be able to control an effect state (effect mode).
There are multiple types of effect states in the slot machine 10 . Specifically, the effect state in the slot machine 10 includes a normal effect state, a pseudo-bonus effect state, and an advantageous effect state. The normal rendering state is mainly a rendering state in which the player stays in the normal state. The pseudo-bonus effect state is mainly a state of effect that stays in the first advantageous state. The advantageous rendering state is mainly a rendering state that stays in the second advantageous state. In each production state, production state identification information that can identify the production state during stay is notified. The rendering state during stay corresponds to a controlled rendering state. In the slot machine 10, for example, the effect display device 15 may display a different background image for each type of effect state, or the decorative lamp 13 may emit light in a different color for each type of effect state. Different background music is output from the speaker 14 to notify the presentation state identification information. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, different background music (so-called BGM) is output from the speaker 14 for each type of effect state. In this embodiment, background music corresponds to the specific sound. That is, in this embodiment, at least the specific sound is included in the sound that can be output by the sound output means. In this way, by notifying the presentation state identification information, the player can recognize the type of presentation state during stay.

In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) for suggesting or notifying the operation mode of the stop button for stopping the symbol combination with the determined prize on the activated line YL is executed. The operation mode of the stop button suggested or notified in the navigation effect includes the pressing order of the stop button and the operation timing of the stop button. The operation timing of the stop button means a so-called eye pressing position. For example, in the navigation effect, the operation timing of the stop button is suggested or notified by suggesting or notifying which pattern is displayed on the display window 12a to operate the stop button. This can also be said to suggest or inform of at least some of the symbols displayed in the display window 12a when the rotation of the reels is stopped. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect (operation navigation) or a push order navigation effect (push order navigation). In the present embodiment, the navigation effect executed by the effect display device 15 corresponds to the effect related to the operation mode of the stop operation means executed by the effect executing means.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when a navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons is executed, a navigation image is displayed in the display area above each of the stop buttons 21 to 23 in the effect display device 15. NG is displayed. The navigation image NG contains a number that can specify the order of operation. In the display area above the stop button 21 in the effect display device 15, a navigation image NG including a number that can specify the order in which the stop button 21 is operated is displayed. In the display area above the stop button 22 in the effect display device 15, a navigation image NG including a number that can specify the order in which the stop button 22 is operated is displayed. Similarly, in the display area above the stop button 23 in the effect display device 15, a navigation image NG including a number that can specify the order in which the stop button 23 is operated is displayed. For example, the navigation effect shown in FIG. 5(a) is a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the fourth pressing order. A navigation image NG including “1” is displayed in the display area of , and a navigation image NG including “2” is displayed in the display area above the stop button 23 .

As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the eye pressing position is executed, the pattern image ZG is displayed on the effect display device 15. As shown in FIG. The pattern image ZG includes an image imitating a pattern. The pattern included in the pattern image ZG corresponds to the pattern at the spot pressing position. Also, the symbols included in the symbol image ZG can be said to be at least some of the symbols displayed in the display window 12a when the rotation of the reels is stopped. In other words, it can be said that, in the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the spot pressing position, at least some of the symbols displayed on the display unit when the rotation of the reels is stopped is suggested or notified. Note that, for example, the navigation effect shown in FIG. 5(b) is a navigation effect that suggests or notifies that the white seven symbol is the position to be pushed. Is displayed.

When the slot machine 10 is in the normal effect state, the navigation effect is not executed with contents advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, in the pseudo bonus effect state and in the advantageous effect state, the navigation effect is executed with contents advantageous to the player. That is, in the pseudo-bonus effect state and in the advantageous effect state, the ratio of executing the navigation effect with contents advantageous to the player is higher than in the normal effect state. In the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is not executed in the normal effect state, but the navigation effect is executed in the pseudo-bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state. That is, in the slot machine 10, the ratio of execution of the navigation effect in the pseudo bonus effect state and in the advantageous effect state is higher than in the normal effect state. Therefore, it can be said that the pseudo-bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state controlled in the advantageous state are more advantageous effect states than the normal effect state controlled in the normal state. The pseudo bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state can be said to be effect states that are more advantageous than the normal effect state. The pseudo bonus effect state and the advantageous effect state are so-called "assist time (AT)". Therefore, the advantageous state is advantageous compared to the normal state.

The slot machine 10 is configured such that the volume of at least part of the sounds output from the speaker 14 can be adjusted. The slot machine 10 is configured so that the volume of sounds related to effects can be adjusted, while the volume of sounds related to errors cannot be adjusted. "Adjusting the volume" in this embodiment can also be understood as "adjusting the output intensity of the sound." The slot machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted from among eight levels of volume. The slot machine 10 is configured such that the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button B1 or the lower button B2. In this manner, the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the volume of at least part of the sounds output from the sound output means by operating the adjustment operation means. In the slot machine 10, for example, the volume of background music output can be adjusted by operating the upper button B1 and the lower button B2. Further, in the slot machine 10, for example, the volume of output of the stop sound can be adjusted by operating the upper button B1 and the lower button B2. That is, in this embodiment, the volume of output of the specific sound and the non-specific sound can be adjusted by operating the adjusting operation means. As described above, the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the volume of some of the sounds output from the sound output means, including at least the specific sound and the non-specific sound, by operating the adjustment operation means. . Further, for example, when the volume is adjusted, the speaker 14 may output a volume adjustment sound that can identify that the volume has been adjusted. For example, the volume adjustment sound may differ in sound (for example, scale) according to the volume after adjustment.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 has a power board 60 inside. The slot machine 10 has a monitoring board 70 inside the machine. The slot machine 10 has a main board 40 inside. The main board 40 performs processing related to the variation game, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The slot machine 10 has a sub-board 50 inside. The sub-board 50 performs processing based on control signals input from the main board 40 . The sub-board 50 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the effect by the decoration lamp 13, and the effect by the speaker 14. In this embodiment, the main substrate 40 including the main CPU 41 corresponds to the main controller. In this embodiment, the sub board 50 including the sub CPU 51 corresponds to a sub control section that can be controlled based on control information from the main control section. Further, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 including the main CPU 41 and the sub board 50 including the sub CPU 51 correspond to a processing unit capable of performing game-related processing.

First, the power supply board 60 will be described.
The power board 60 has a power switch 61 . The power switch 61 can be operated by opening the front door 12 . That is, in this embodiment, the power switch can be operated by opening the door member. Also, the power switch 61 is configured to be in either an ON state (ON state) or an OFF state (OFF state). That is, in the slot machine 10, by operating the power switch 61, the power switch 61 can be turned on or off. The power switch 61 is connected to the power plug PG.

The power board 60 includes a power circuit 62 . The power circuit 62 is connected to the power switch 61 . When the power switch 61 is on, power is supplied from the external power supply to the power supply circuit 62 via the power switch 61 . The power supply circuit 62 has a function of converting the voltage of power supplied from an external power supply into a predetermined voltage. The power supply circuit 62 has a function of monitoring whether the power supplied via the power switch 61 has decreased. For example, the power supply circuit 62 may monitor whether the voltage value of the supply voltage supplied via the power switch 61 has decreased (dropped) to a predetermined value. When the power supplied via the power switch 61 drops, the power supply circuit 62 outputs a power-off signal. A power-off signal output from the power supply circuit 62 is output to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 . Incidentally, as a situation in which the power supplied via the power switch 61 decreases, for example, a situation in which the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state while the external power supply and the power plug PG are connected. be. In addition, as a situation in which the power supplied via the power switch 61 decreases, for example, there is a situation in which the power plug PG and the external power supply are disconnected while the power switch 61 is in the ON state. Moreover, as a situation in which the power supplied via the power switch 61 is reduced, for example, there is a power outage.

When the power switch 61 is on and the external power supply and the power plug PG are connected, power is supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 via the power supply circuit 62 . In other words, when the power plug is connected to the external power source and the power switch is on, power is supplied to the processing unit. On the other hand, when the power switch 61 is in the OFF state, power is not supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 even when the external power supply and the power plug PG are connected. However, even if the power switch 61 is in an off state, power is supplied from a backup power supply 63 (to be described later) to the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 . Therefore, when the power switch 61 is in the OFF state, the power supplied from the external power supply is not supplied to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 via the power supply circuit 62 . In the following description, "power supplied from the external power supply via the power supply circuit 62" may be referred to as "power supplied from the power supply circuit 62". Similarly, in the following description, "power supplied from an external power supply is not supplied via the power supply circuit 62" may be indicated as "not supplied from the power supply circuit 62".

The power supply board 60 has a backup power supply 63 as a memory retention power supply. The backup power supply 63 may be, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply 63 is connected to the power supply circuit 62 . Power is supplied to the backup power supply 63 from the power supply circuit 62 . The power of the backup power supply 63 is supplied to the main RWM 43 of the main board 40 and the sub RWM 53 of the sub board 50 when the supplied power drops or when the power supply circuit 62 does not supply power. Then, the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 store and hold the memory contents by power supply from the backup power supply 63 . In addition, in this embodiment, the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 correspond to storage units that store and hold information. That is, in this embodiment, the processing unit has a storage unit that stores and holds information. In this way, the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 use the power supplied from the backup power supply 63 to at least part of the information stored in the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53 even if the power switch 61 is in the off state. information can be stored. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the power switch is in the OFF state, the storage section stores at least part of the information stored in the storage section using power supplied from the storage holding power supply. It is configured so that it can be held.

Next, the monitoring board 70 will be explained.
The monitoring board 70 has a conversion circuit 71 . The conversion circuit 71 is connected to the power plug PG. The conversion circuit 71 has a function of converting the voltage of power supplied from an external power supply into a predetermined voltage. The power whose voltage is converted by the conversion circuit 71 is supplied to a monitoring section 72 and an auxiliary power supply 73, which will be described later. That is, power from the external power supply is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power supply 73 via the conversion circuit 71 . Power from this external power source is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power source 73 without going through the power switch 61 .

The monitoring board 70 has a monitoring section 72 . The monitoring unit 72 is connected with the conversion circuit 71 . That is, the monitoring section 72 is connected to the power plug PG via the conversion circuit 71 . Although details will be described later, the monitoring unit 72 is configured to be able to monitor the state of the power switch 61 and the state of power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 . That is, the slot machine 10 has a monitoring section that monitors the state of the power switch and the state of power supply to the processing section. The monitoring unit 72 also includes a monitoring CPU 81 , a monitoring ROM 82 and a monitoring RWM 83 . The monitoring CPU 81 performs various processes by executing a monitoring control program. The monitor ROM 82 stores a monitor control program and the like. The monitor RWM 83 is configured to be able to store various information rewritten as appropriate. The information stored by the monitor RWM 83 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers.

The monitoring board 70 has an auxiliary power supply 73 . The auxiliary power supply 73 may be, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The auxiliary power supply 73 is connected to the power plug PG via the conversion circuit 71 . When the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply, power is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power supply 73 . At this time, power is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power supply 73 without going through the power switch 61 . Also, the monitoring unit 72 is supplied with power from the power supply circuit 62 when the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply and the power switch 61 is in the ON state. Also, the auxiliary power supply 73 is connected to the monitoring unit 72 . The power of the auxiliary power supply 73 is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 when the power plug PG and the external power supply are not connected. A monitoring CPU 81 of the monitoring unit 72 performs various processes by power supply from the auxiliary power supply 73 . Also, the monitoring RWM 83 of the monitoring unit 72 stores and holds the memory content by power supply from the auxiliary power supply 73 . In this manner, the monitoring unit 72 is configured so that power is supplied from the auxiliary power supply 73 even when the power switch 61 is in the off state and the power plug PG is not connected to the external power supply. It is

In this specification, "when the power supply is started" means, for example, when the power switch 61 is turned on while the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply, the power supply circuit 62 It means when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is started. Therefore, in this specification, "when the power supply is started" means that the power plug PG is connected to the external power source while the power switch 61 is in the off state, and power is supplied to the monitoring unit 72 and the auxiliary power source 73. It does not imply when supply will begin. Similarly, in this specification, "when the power supply is stopped" means, for example, that the power supply circuit 62 It means when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped from .

Next, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 and a main RWM 43 . The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the slot machine 10 . Information stored by the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The main board 40 is connected to the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 and the insertion sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports (not shown). Each actuator of the reels 16 a to 16 c is connected to the main substrate 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown). A door opening sensor KS is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by the door opening sensor KS via a port (not shown). A locking operation sensor SS is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting a detection signal output by the locking operation sensor SS through a port (not shown) when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise.

A bet button 18, a checkout button 19, a start lever 20, and stop buttons 21 to 23 are connected to the main board 40. FIG. The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by the bet button 18, the checkout button 19, the start lever 20 and the stop buttons 21 to 23 via ports (not shown). The information panel 30 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). A hopper unit HU is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to control the hopper unit HU via a drive circuit (not shown).

The main board 40 is connected to the set value switch 45 . The main CPU 41 is configured to receive a detection signal output when the set value switch 45 is operated via a port (not shown). The set value switch 45 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, "the set value switch 45 is operated" means that the set value switch 45 is operated using a predetermined key. The set value switch 45 is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12 . That is, the set value switch 45 can be operated by opening the front door 12 .

A set value can be set by operating the set value switch 45 with the start of power supply. The setting value is composed of a plurality of steps, and any setting value can be set. That is, the slot machine 10 can change the set value by operating the set value switch 45 . The setting values in this embodiment include "1" to "6", and any one of "1" to "6" can be set as the setting value. The slot machine 10 is controlled to a set value changeable state in which the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 45 when power supply is started. In the slot machine 10, by operating the start lever 20 in the setting value changeable state, the setting value selected as the setting value to be set can be changed step by step. In the slot machine 10, the set value selected when the set value switch 45 is operated in the set value changeable state is set as the set value.

In the slot machine 10, various lotteries are performed under winning probabilities based on set values. In the slot machine 10, the advantage differs depending on the set value, and the machine allocation differs. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning various winning combinations in the winning lottery differs depending on the set value. In addition, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous section in the first normal state differs depending on the set value. Further, for example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of determining the transition to the first advantageous state in the second normal state differs depending on the set value. For example, in the slot machine 10, the probability of determining the transition to the second advantageous state when transitioning from the second normal state to the first advantageous state differs depending on the set value. In the slot machine 10, the probability of being controlled to be in an advantageous state differs depending on the set value, so the frequency of being controlled to be in an advantageous state varies depending on the set value. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, the machine rate is higher in the order of setting value “1”<setting value “2”<setting value “3”<setting value “4”<setting value “5”<setting value “6”. , is highly advantageous. In the slot machine 10, at least when any one of the set values "4" to "6" is set, compared to when any one of the set values "1" to "3" is set , easy to be controlled in an advantageous state.

Of the lottery tables stored in the main ROM 42, the combination lottery table and the lottery number used for the internal lottery for determining the winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers will now be described. It should be noted that the internal lottery for determining the winning number is a "role lottery". Winning numbers determined in the role lottery are also called condition device combinations. Therefore, the role lottery can also be said to be a "condition device combination lottery". In the following explanation, "the predetermined winning number is determined in the role lottery" is indicated as "winning the predetermined winning number in the role lottery", and "the winning number determined in the role lottery" It may be indicated as "the winning number that won the lottery".

The winning number is control information that defines one or a plurality of symbol combinations as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in the variable game. In other words, the winning number is a conditional device identifier that defines one or a plurality of winning combinations in the variable game. The winning numbers in the present embodiment include, for example, a winning number that allows winning of a cherry role, a winning number that allows a winning of a watermelon role, a winning number that allows a winning of a bell role, and a winning number that allows a winning of a replay role. contains a number.

Of the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, among the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination, there are the winning numbers that allow the winning of the single combination in addition to the bell combination. Winning numbers that allow winning of the bell hand and single hand are winning numbers that differ in the order of operation of the stop buttons for winning the bell hand and the operation order of the stop buttons for winning the single hand. include. For example, for a winning number that allows winning of a bell combination and a single combination, the bell combination wins when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, while the stop button is stopped in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. When the button is operated, the win number that wins the winning combination is included.

In the following description, the case where the winning number that permits the winning of the cherry combination is won in the combination lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the cherry combination is permitted". Note that the case where the winning of the cherry role is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the cherry role". Also, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the role of watermelon is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the role of watermelon is allowed". It should be noted that the case where the winning of the role of watermelon is permitted corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "the result of the lottery that permits the winning of the role of watermelon". Similarly, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the bell role is won in the role lottery will be referred to as "the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed". It should be noted that the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "a lottery result that allows the winning of the bell role". The winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination here include the winning numbers that allow the winning of the bell combination and the one-piece combination. Further, in the following description, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the replaying role is won in the role lottery is indicated as "the case where the winning of the replaying role is allowed". The case where the winning of the replay role is permitted corresponds to the fact that the lottery result of the role lottery is "a lottery result that permits the winning of the replay role".

The main ROM 42 stores a combination lottery table that is referenced for each set value. In the role lottery table, the value of the random number used for the role lottery (hereinafter referred to as the role lottery random number) for the winning number that can be determined is selected from the values within the range that can be taken as the value of the random number. They are distributed by a predetermined number. In the slot machine 10, when none of the winning numbers is won in the winning combination lottery, that is, when the winning of the winning combination is not allowed, the lottery result of the winning combination lottery becomes "lost". Then, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is "lost", the symbol combination with the prize determined based on the lottery result of the combination lottery is not drawn on the activated line YL.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51 , a sub-ROM 52 and a sub-RWM 53 . For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub control program. The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 13 . The secondary ROM 52 stores sound effect data relating to the sound effect in the speaker 14 . The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data relating to the display effects in the effect display device 15 . The secondary RWM 53 is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the slot machine 10 . Information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A decorative lamp 13 , a speaker 14 , and an effect display device 15 are connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). An upper button B1 and a lower button B2 are connected to the sub-board 50 . The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by the upper button B1 and the lower button B2 via ports (not shown).

The sub-board 50 is connected to an operable switch SW. The change-over switch SW is an operating means capable of setting one step out of a total of eight steps, ie, the first step to the eighth step. In this embodiment, the changeover switch SW corresponds to an operable switching operation means. The secondary CPU 51 is configured to be capable of inputting a control signal capable of specifying the stage set by the switch SW via a port. The selector switch SW is provided on the rear side (back side) of the front door 12 . That is, the switch SW can be operated by opening the front door 12 .

Even when any stage is set as the volume by operating the upper button B1 and the lower button B2, when the stage is switched by operating the switch SW, the level is changed by operating the switch SW. The volume step is switched to the set step. In the slot machine 10, regardless of the level of volume when the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is resumed, the level of volume is set by the changeover switch SW. In this embodiment, the level of volume set by the selector switch SW corresponds to the specific volume. Therefore, in this embodiment, by operating the switching operation means, it is possible to switch the volume to be the specific volume from among a plurality of volumes. The volume in this embodiment includes a plurality of volumes including a specific volume.

Next, processing performed when the power supply is stopped will be described.
When the main CPU 41 receives the power-off signal, it performs main power-off processing. In the main power-off process, the main CPU 41 causes the main RWM 43 to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the main RWM 43 . Backup information includes, for example, information that can specify the game state. For example, by storing and holding the stack pointer, the main CPU 41 can resume the process from the middle when the power supply is restarted even if the power supply is stopped in the middle of the process. . The main CPU 41 also calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43 and stores the checksum in the main RWM 43 . Furthermore, the main CPU 41 sets a backup flag in the main RWM 43 . After that, the main CPU 41 prohibits access to the main RWM 43 . After the power supply is stopped, power is supplied from the backup power supply 63 to the main RWM 43, and part or all of the information stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is stopped is stored as backup information. retained.

Similarly, when the sub CPU 51 receives a power-off signal, the sub-CPU 51 performs sub-power-off processing. In the sub power-off process, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RWM 53 to store and hold information such as registers and stack pointers as backup information in addition to various information stored in the sub RWM 53 . As the backup information, for example, there is information that can specify the presentation state. For example, by storing and holding the stack pointer, even if the power supply is interrupted during processing, the secondary CPU 51 can resume the processing from the middle when the power supply is resumed thereafter. . The secondary CPU 51 also calculates the checksum of the secondary RWM 53 and stores the checksum in the secondary RWM 53 . Furthermore, the secondary CPU 51 sets a backup flag in the secondary RWM 53 . After that, the secondary CPU 51 prohibits access to the secondary RWM 53 . After the power supply is stopped, power is supplied from the backup power source 63 to the sub-RWM 53, and part or all of the information stored in the sub-RWM 53 when the power supply is stopped is stored as backup information. retained.

Next, processing performed when power supply is started will be described.
When the power supply from the power supply circuit 62 is started, the main CPU 41 performs main power return processing. In the main power supply recovery process, the main CPU 41 performs various settings required when power supply is started. As various settings required at the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 prohibits interrupt processing, permits access to the storage area of the main RWM 43, and initializes the peripheral devices of the main board 40 and the watchdog timer. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether the set value switch 45 is operated. When the set value switch 45 is operated, the main CPU 41 controls the set value changeable state. Then, after the setting value changeable state ends, the main CPU 41 performs main initial activation processing. On the other hand, when the set value switch 45 is not operated, the main CPU 41 performs main return processing.

When the setting value changeable state is controlled, the main CPU 41 displays information indicating the setting value selected to be set as the setting value on the payout display section 37 . In the set value changeable state, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the start lever 20, the main CPU 41 indicates the set value selected to be set as the set value displayed on the payout display section 37. Update information. At this time, the main CPU 41 changes the setting value "1" → setting value "2" → setting value "3" → setting value "4" → setting value "5" → setting value "6" → setting value "1" → setting. In the order of value "2" . Then, when the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed in the set value changeable state, the main CPU 41 sets the set value selected to be set as the set value at that time. Specifically, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 information (hereinafter referred to as setting value information) that can specify the setting value that is selected to be set as the setting value. For example, when the operation of the set value switch 45 is completed while information indicating the set value "3" is displayed on the payout display unit 37 as information indicating the set value selected to be set as the set value, In the slot machine 10, "3" is set as the set value. After setting the set values, the main CPU 41 performs the main initial activation process.

In the main initial activation process, the main CPU 41 erases backup information stored in the main RWM 43 . The main CPU 41 then stores the initial information in the main RWM 43 and initializes the stored contents of the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 sets initial values in the main RWM 43, such as a stack pointer. At this time, the set value information stored in the main RWM 43 is not initialized. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the main initial startup process has been performed. Next, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for interrupt processing and permits interrupt processing. Then, the main CPU 41 terminates the main initial startup process. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer by the main CPU 41 is output to the sub board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. In the following description, the case where "initialization is performed along with the start of power supply" means the case where power supply is started and the main initial start-up process is performed. In the slot machine 10, a game can be played after the main initial start-up process is performed normally by performing the main initial start-up process normally.

In the main return process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is abnormal. Specifically, the main CPU 41 checks the backup flag stored in the main RWM 43 when the power supply is stopped, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag set in the main RWM 43 is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the main RWM 43 is correct when power supply is started. If the backup flag is normal, the main CPU 41 calculates the checksum of the main RWM 43 and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was stopped. do. Then, when the backup flag is not normal, the main CPU 41 is brought into a recovery error state. Similarly, if the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply do not match, the main CPU 41 returns to an error state. In the slot machine 10, when a return error state occurs, the game cannot be played. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the return error state occurs, the main RWM 43 is started by operating the set value switch 45 after the power supply is stopped again and the main RWM 43 is operated by operating the set value switch 45 when the power supply is started. By initializing the stored contents of the , it is possible to make a state in which it is possible to play a game.

On the other hand, when the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply match, the main CPU 41 performs main backup processing. In the main backup process, the main CPU 41 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. Next, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify that the main return processing has been performed in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 sets an interval timer (for example, 4 ms) for interrupt processing. Further, the main CPU 41 restores the contents of the registers when the power supply was stopped. After that, the main CPU 41 restores the permission/non-permission (prohibition) of the interrupt processing to the state when the power supply was stopped, sets the address before the power supply is cut off, and returns to the set address. return. As a result, restoration based on the backup information is performed. Then, when the restoration based on the backup information is performed, the main CPU 41 terminates the main backup processing. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 performs interrupt processing at predetermined intervals. In the following description, "when the power supply is restarted after being stopped" means the case where the power supply is started and the main backup process is performed. In the slot machine 10, a game can be played after the main backup process is normally performed by performing the main backup process normally.

In addition, the main CPU 41 specifies from the setting value information and controls information (hereinafter referred to as a setting value command) that can specify the specified setting value, regardless of whether the main initial activation process or the main backup process is performed. ) is stored in the output buffer.

When the power supply from the power supply circuit 62 is started, the sub CPU 51 performs sub power supply recovery processing. In the sub power supply recovery process, the sub CPU 51 performs various necessary settings (initial settings) upon starting power supply. After performing the initialization, the secondary CPU 51 waits until an initialization command or a return command is input. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 starts up before the main CPU 41 . Therefore, when the main CPU 41 outputs an initialization command or a return command, the sub CPU 51 has already started and is waiting for the input of the initialization command or the return command.

Then, when the initialization command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs sub initial activation processing. In the sub initial activation process, the sub CPU 51 erases backup information stored in the sub RWM 53 . The secondary CPU 51 also stores initial information in the secondary RWM 53 and initializes the storage contents of the secondary RWM 53 . Then, the sub CPU 51 terminates the sub initial activation process. Further, when the sub initial activation process is performed, the sub CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 so as to execute an initialization effect suggesting or notifying that the main initial activation process has been performed. control at least one of them. The initialization effect is executed until the execution time of the initialization effect elapses.

Also, when a return command is input, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 53 is abnormal. Specifically, the secondary CPU 51 checks the backup flag stored in the secondary RWM 53 when the power supply is stopped, and determines whether the backup flag is normal. The backup flag set in the secondary RWM 53 is a flag for determining whether the information stored and held in the secondary RWM 53 is correct when power supply is started. If the backup flag is normal, the secondary CPU 51 calculates the checksum of the secondary RWM 53 and determines whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum value calculated when the power supply was stopped. do. Then, if the backup flag is not normal, the secondary CPU 51 performs a sub-initial activation process. Similarly, if the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply do not match, the secondary CPU 51 performs a sub-initial activation process.

On the other hand, if the checksum calculated with the start of power supply and the checksum calculated with the stoppage of power supply match, the secondary CPU 51 performs sub-backup processing. In the sub backup process, the sub CPU 51 restores the stack pointer before the power supply was stopped. Furthermore, the secondary CPU 51 restores the contents of the registers when the power supply was stopped. After that, the secondary CPU 51 sets the address before the power supply is cut off, and returns to the set address. As a result, restoration based on the backup information is performed. When restoration based on the backup information is performed, the secondary CPU 51 terminates the sub-backup process.

Further, when receiving a setting value command, the secondary CPU 51 identifies a setting value that can be specified from the setting value command. Then, the secondary CPU 51 stores setting value information that can specify the specified setting value in the secondary RWM 53 . The setting value information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 regardless of whether the secondary CPU 51 performs the sub-initial activation process or the sub-backup process.

Next, the processing performed by the main CPU 41 after a game becomes possible will be described. For example, the main CPU 41 performs a game progress main process.
The game progress main processing will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main CPU 41 stores information regarding the game state of the slot machine 10, and erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main RWM 43. FIG. Next, the main CPU 41 starts acceptance of medal bets (step S102). Next, the main CPU 41 checks the gaming state (step S103). Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether it is time for a replay operation (step S104). The time of replay operation corresponds to the time when replay is provided. If it is not the replay operation time (step S104: NO), the main CPU 41 performs medal management processing for setting the number of bets in the current variation game (step S105). When the number of bets is set in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a multiplication number setting command) that can specify that the number of bets has been set in the output buffer. It should be noted that it is possible to specify the set number of bets from the number-of-bets setting command. In step S105, when the detection signal from the bet button 18 is input, the main CPU 41 adds the number of bets stored in the main RWM 43 so that the number of bets stored in the main RWM 43 becomes the specified number of bets X, and subtract the credits stored in Further, in step S105, the main CPU 41 increases the number of bets by 1 when receiving a detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4. At this time, if the number of bets has reached the prescribed number of bets X, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the credits stored in the main RWM 43 to update the credits. Furthermore, at this time, if the credits have reached the credit upper limit, the main CPU 41 drives the hopper unit HU and pays out one medal.

When the replay operation is activated (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is finished, the main CPU 41 determines that the bet number in the current variation game is equal to the stipulated bet number X that allows the variation game to be started. It is determined whether they match (step S106). It should be noted that the main CPU 41 again sets the number of bets in the previous variation game to the main RWM 43 as the number of bets in the current variation game when it is the replay operation time (step S104: YES). By the way, even when the number of bets is set, the main RWM 43 stores information that can specify whether or not it is time for a replay operation. You can specify when it is. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the prescribed bet number X can also be said to be the bet number required to play one variation game. In the slot machine 10, for example, the specified number of bets X is not changed according to the game state, but is the same. However, the prescribed number of bets X may be varied according to the gaming state. For example, the prescribed number of bets X may differ between the normal state and the advantageous state. In this way, when the prescribed bet number X is varied according to the gaming state, the main CPU 41 uses the prescribed bet number X according to the gaming state to perform the process of step S106.

When the number of bets does not match the specified number of bets X (step S106: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the current variable game matches the prescribed number of bets X (step S106: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether the start operation by the start lever 20 has been received (step S107). In this embodiment, the number of bets can be set when the replay is not activated (step S104: NO) during the period from the end of the process of step S102 to the affirmative determination in the process of step S106. situation.

In the process of step S<b>107 , the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the detection signal is input from the start lever 20 , and a negative determination when the detection signal is not input from the start lever 20 . If the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, if a start operation has been accepted (step S107: YES), the main CPU 41 performs game number subtraction processing (step S108). It should be noted that, when receiving the start operation, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the start of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) in the output buffer.

In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, a second game number subtraction process, and a third game number subtraction process. In the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a first game number subtraction process, performs a second game number subtraction process after completing the first game number subtraction process, and performs a second game number subtraction process after completing the second game number subtraction process. 3 The number of games is subtracted. Then, in the game subtraction process, the main CPU 41 returns to the game progress main process after finishing the third game number subtraction process.

In the first game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RWM 43 and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not in the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first game count subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the pseudo-bonus remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The remaining pseudo bonus stay count corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the first advantageous state. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the first game number subtraction process.

In the second game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second game count subtraction process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The remaining number of stays corresponds to the remaining number of variable games in which the player can stay in the second advantageous state. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the second game count subtraction process.

In the third game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the advantageous state. If neither the second normal state nor the advantageous state exists, the main CPU 41 ends the third game number subtraction process. On the other hand, if the state is either the second normal state or the advantageous state, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the advantageous upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The advantageous upper limit value is a value until the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied, and when the advantageous upper limit value reaches 0, the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the third game count subtraction process.

After finishing the game number subtraction process, the main CPU 41 performs a combination lottery process for determining a winning number as a combination lottery (step S109). In the winning lottery process, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the winning lottery random number. Also, the main CPU 41 refers to the setting value information and identifies the setting value that has been set. Then, the main CPU 41 selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the specified set value. The main CPU 41 performs a winning combination lottery by referring to the selected winning combination lottery table based on the obtained random number for winning combination lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines the winning numbers to which the obtained combination lottery random numbers are assigned. If the value of the random number for the role lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning of a predetermined symbol combination, the lottery result of the role lottery will be "lost". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the winning lottery process, thereby realizing the function of the winning lottery means for performing the winning lottery.

In addition, in the combination lottery process, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 information that can specify the lottery result of the combination lottery (hereinafter referred to as winning information). In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as winning information command) that can specify the lottery result of the combination lottery in the output buffer. Also, after storing the winning information command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 terminates the combination lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

After completing the winning lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous lottery process (step S110). In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery process, a first advantageous transition lottery process, a second advantageous transition lottery process, a ceiling determination process, and an additional lottery process. In the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs an advantageous zone transition lottery process, performs a first advantageous transition lottery process after completing the advantageous zone transition lottery process, and performs a second advantageous transition lottery process after completing the first advantageous transition lottery process. Perform lottery processing. Furthermore, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs the ceiling determination process after finishing the second advantageous transition lottery process, and performs the additional lottery process after finishing the ceiling determination process. Then, in the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 ends the additional lottery process, and then returns to the game progress main process.

In the advantageous zone transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first normal state. If the state is not the first normal state, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous zone transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the first normal state, the main CPU 41 conducts an advantageous zone transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and determines the transition to the advantageous interval. hold a lottery. The probability that the transition to the advantageous interval is determined in the advantageous interval transition lottery differs according to the set value and the lottery result of the combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the set value “1”<the set value “2”<the set value “3”<the set value “4”<the set value “5”<the set value “6”. ”, the probability that the transition to the advantageous section will be decided is high. It should be noted that the probability of determining the transition to the advantageous interval in the advantageous interval transition lottery may be configured to differ according to one of the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. Further, when the transition to the advantageous section is not determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the advantageous section transition lottery process. On the other hand, when a transition to an advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores advantageous transition permission information in the main RWM 43 . Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as "advantage allowable command") that can specify that the transition to the advantageous effect state has been determined, and terminates the advantageous transition lottery process.

In the first advantageous shift lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state or the second advantageous state. If it is neither the second normal state nor the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantage transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second normal state or the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 conducts the first advantageous transition lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41 acquires, for example, the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the first advantageous state. 1 Advantageous transfer lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery differs according to the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the set value “1”<the set value “2”<the set value “3”<the set value “4”<the set value “5”<the set value “6”. , the probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined is high. The probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ according to one of the set value and the lottery result of the combination lottery. Further, the probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery differs between the second normal state and the second advantageous state. Specifically, the probability that the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second normal state is determined is the first advantageous state in the first advantageous transition lottery when the second normal state higher than the probability that a decision to move to When the transition to the first advantageous state is not determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when the transition to the first advantageous state is determined in the first advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 sends the first advantageous allowable information that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined to the main RWM 43. memorize to Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first advantageous allowable command) that can specify that the transition to the first advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the first advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the second advantageous transition lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the first advantageous state. If it is not the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 determines whether the main RWM 43 stores second advantageous allowance information that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been decided. Then, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the second advantage transfer lottery process. On the other hand, when the second advantageous allowance information is not stored, the main CPU 41 conducts the second advantageous transfer lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main CPU 41 acquires, for example, the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number to determine the transition to the second advantageous state. 2 Advantageous transfer lottery will be held. The probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery differs according to the set value and the lottery result of the combination lottery. For example, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery results of the combination lottery are the same, the set value “1”<the set value “2”<the set value “3”<the set value “4”<the set value “5”<the set value “6”. , the probability of determining the transition to the second advantageous state is high. In addition, the probability that the transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery may be configured to differ according to one of the set value and the lottery result of the role lottery. If the second advantageous transition lottery does not determine the transition to the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 terminates the second advantageous transition lottery process. On the other hand, when a transition to the second advantageous state is determined in the second advantageous transition lottery, the main CPU 41 stores the second advantageous allowance information in the main RWM 43 . Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second advantageous allowable command) that can specify that the transition to the second advantageous state has been determined in the output buffer, and ends the second advantageous transition lottery process. do.

In the ceiling determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second normal state. If the state is not the second normal state, the main CPU 41 terminates the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, if it is in the second normal state, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal execution count stored in the main RWM 43 and updates the normal execution count. The normal execution count corresponds to the number of variable games executed in the second normal state without being controlled in an advantageous state. The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of times of normal execution after updating has reached the ceiling number of times stored in the main RWM 43 . If the normal execution count has not reached the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 terminates the ceiling determination process. On the other hand, when the normal execution count reaches the ceiling count, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous allowance information in the main RWM 43 . Further, the main CPU 41 stores the first advantageous allowable command in the output buffer, and terminates the ceiling determination process.

In the additional lottery process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag and determines whether the current game state is the second advantageous state. If it is not in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 terminates the additional lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 conducts an additional lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. For example, the main CPU 41 acquires the value of the random number generated in the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and adds according to the value of the acquired random number. An additional lottery will be held to decide whether to add or not to add. Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is determined to add, the number of times to add (so-called number of times to add) is also determined. The "addition" referred to here corresponds to increasing the remaining number of stays corresponding to the remaining number of variable games in which it is possible to stay in the second advantageous state, that is, to extend the period of control to the second advantageous state. . The "additional number of times" corresponds to the number of times the remaining number of stays is increased, that is, the number of times added to the remaining number of stays. However, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 exceeds the upper limit value of advantage stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 does not perform an additional lottery in the additional lottery process and terminates the additional lottery process. . When it is determined to add in the addition lottery, the main CPU 41 adds the determined number of additions to the remaining number of stays and updates the remaining number of stays. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the number of additions (hereinafter referred to as an addition number command) in the output buffer, and terminates the addition lottery process. In the present embodiment, the addition corresponds to giving a privilege. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 adds the number of times of stay to the number of times of stay, thereby realizing the function of privilege giving means for giving a privilege.

After finishing the advantageous lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a stagnation effect process (step S111). In the stagnant effect process, there is a case where a process of executing a reel effect in which the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating after the reels 16a to 16c rotate is executed. In addition, specific control in the stagnation effect process will be described later.

After finishing the stagnation effect process, the main CPU 41 performs instruction information determination process (step S112). In the instruction information determination process, when the main CPU 41 is in an advantageous state and wins a winning number that allows winning of a bell combination and a single combination in the combination lottery, the main CPU 41 selects an instruction number corresponding to the order of operations for winning the bell combination. to decide. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information command) capable of specifying the determined instruction information in the output buffer, ends the instruction information determination process, and returns to the game progress main process. The instruction information displayed on the payout display section 37 in this embodiment includes instruction information corresponding to each operation order (push order) of the stop button. In addition, in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 refers to the value of the game state flag to identify the current game state.

After completing the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 performs an instruction information display process (step S113). When the instruction information is determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the determined instruction information is displayed. The main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the instruction information is displayed until the variable game ends. Although the details will be described later, since the reels 16a to 16c are rotated from the end of step S113 to the end of the variable game, the navigation effect is executed while the reels are rotating. becomes. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the notifying means can execute an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. Note that when the instruction information is not determined in the instruction information determination process, the main CPU 41 ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress main process. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display unit 37 as the notification means, thereby realizing a function as notification control means for controlling the notification means. That is, in this embodiment, the main control section has a function as notification control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the processing section has a function as notification control means.

After completing the instruction information display process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the wait time has elapsed (step S114). If the wait time has not passed (step S114: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the wait time passes. If the wait time has passed (step S114: YES), the main CPU 41 controls the actuators of the reels 16a-16c so that the reels 16a-16c start rotating (step S115). In the slot machine 10, the variable game is started by starting rotation of the reels 16a to 16c in step S115. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, rotation control for accelerating and maintaining the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is performed in interrupt processing. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c reaches a constant speed in the interrupt process, the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c is maintained at the constant speed.

In step S115, the main CPU 41 causes all the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating at the same time or substantially at the same time, if the reel effect is not executed in the stagnant effect process of step S111. On the other hand, in step S115, the main CPU 41 determines the order of starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c when executing the reel effect in the stagnant effect process of step S111, and determines the reels 16a to 16c in the determined order. start rotating. As a result, a time difference occurs between the timings at which the reels 16a to 16c start to rotate. The order of starting rotation of the reels 16a to 16c may be determined from among a plurality of orders, or may be one predetermined order.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S116). If the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c has not reached the constant speed (step S116: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c reaches the constant speed. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c has reached a constant speed (step S116: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21-23 has been received (step S117). In the processing of step S117, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the detection signal is input from any one of the stop buttons 21 to 23, while the detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. Negative determination is made when there is none. If the stop operation has not been received (step S117: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S116. As a result, the main CPU 41 waits until the stop operation is received when the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is at a constant speed.

On the other hand, if a stop operation has been accepted (step S117: YES), the main CPU 41 executes reel stop processing for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S118). That is, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator with the stop operation as a trigger, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the stop operation. More specifically, the main CPU 41 draws within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation mode (operation order and operation position (operation timing)) of the stop buttons 21 to 23. A symbol that can be stopped on the effective line YL is retrieved from the symbols positioned at . Then, the main CPU 41 controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the activated line YL. The main CPU 41 performs such reel stop control for the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the activated line YL. Further, in the process of step S118, when a detection signal is input from the stop buttons 21 to 23, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) capable of specifying the stop button to which the detection signal is input into the output buffer. Store.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether all the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S119). When some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S119: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S119: YES), the main CPU 41 performs display symbol determination processing for determining the symbol combination stopped on the activated line YL (step S120). In the display symbol determination process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the symbol combination (role) with a prize on the activated line YL is stopped, and whether the symbol combination (role) with a prize on the activated line YL is stopped. If there is, the type of the symbol combination is determined. Then, when the symbol combination for which the prize is determined is stopped, that is, when the winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) capable of specifying the winning combination in the output buffer. do. Further, in step S120, when the symbol combination for which the replay is determined as a prize on the activated line YL is stopped, the main CPU 41 sets the number of bets made in the current variation game as the number of bets again, Activate replay. As a result, the replay is awarded as a prize.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether to pay out medals to the player (step S121). In the process of step S121, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the payout combination has been won, and makes a negative determination when the payout combination has not been won. When paying out medals (step S121: YES), the main CPU 41 executes medal payout processing (step S122). In the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 increases the credits stored in the main RWM 43 by the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, if the credit upper limit (for example, 50) is exceeded, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so that the number of medals exceeding the credit upper limit is paid out. In addition, in the medal payout process, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the number of medals to be paid out is displayed when a prize is won. Incidentally, if a symbol combination for which no prize is determined (for example, a missed stopping symbol) is stopped on the pay line YL, no prize is awarded.

If medals are not to be paid out (step S121: NO) or if the medal payout process is finished, the main CPU 41 performs end processing for ending one variation game (step S123). In the ending process, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the end of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) in the output buffer. The variable game end command in the present embodiment is control information that can specify whether or not there is a prize, and the winning combination.

In addition, in the ending process, the main CPU 41 performs a winning number counting process, a game state transition process, and an effect state transition process. First, the acquisition number counting process will be described.
In the acquired number counting process, the main CPU 41 can specify the number of game media awarded during the advantageous section based on the result of the displayed symbol determination process when the second normal state or the advantageous state is selected. Advantageous section acquisition information may be updated. Advantageous section acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43 . When the bell combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. Similarly, when the watermelon combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. It should be noted that the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the cherry combination wins. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the advantageous section acquisition information when the replay combination wins. Further, when the one-piece winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the advantageous interval acquisition information to update the advantageous interval acquisition information. Further, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is lost, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the advantageous section acquisition information and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. When subtracting from the advantageous section acquisition information, if the value after subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the advantageous section acquisition information to "0" and updates the advantageous section acquisition information. The advantageous section acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized in accordance with the control to the first normal state. Specifically, the advantageous section acquisition information is initialized when the first variation game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the acquired number counting process, when in an advantageous state, the main CPU 41 updates the first period acquired information that can specify the number of game media awarded when in an advantageous state based on the result of the display symbol determination processing. sometimes. The first period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43 . When the bell combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. When the watermelon combination wins, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. It should be noted that the main CPU 41 does not update the first period acquisition information when the cherry combination wins. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the first period acquisition information when the replay combination wins. The main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information when the one-piece combination wins. Further, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is lost, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the first period acquisition information and updates the first period acquisition information. When subtracting from the first period acquisition information, if the value after subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the first period acquisition information to "0" and updates the first period acquisition information. Accompanied by being controlled to the first normal state, the first period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized. Specifically, the first period acquisition information is initialized when the first variation game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state.

In addition, in the winning number counting process, the main CPU 41, when in the first advantageous state, performs a second period during which the number of game media awarded when in the first advantageous state can be specified based on the result of the display symbol determination process. Acquisition information may be updated. The second period acquisition information is stored in the main RWM 43 . When the bell combination is won, the main CPU 41 adds "12" to the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Similarly, when the watermelon combination wins, the main CPU 41 adds "2" to the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. Note that the main CPU 41 does not update the acquisition information for the second period when the cherry combination wins. Similarly, the main CPU 41 does not update the acquisition information for the second period when the replay combination wins. In addition, when the single winning combination is won, the main CPU 41 subtracts "2" from the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. In addition, when the winning combination is not won, that is, when the winning combination is lost, the main CPU 41 subtracts "3" from the second period acquisition information and updates the second period acquisition information. When subtracting from the second period acquisition information, if the value after subtraction is less than 0, the main CPU 41 sets the second period acquisition information to "0" and updates the second period acquisition information. The second period acquisition information is updated to "0" and initialized as a result of being controlled to the first normal state or being controlled to the second advantageous state. Specifically, the second period acquisition information is initialized when the first variation game is executed after being controlled to the first normal state or the second advantageous state.

Incidentally, the value of "12" added to the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information when the bell role wins is the number of medals awarded for winning the bell role. 15" and "3", which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variation game. The value of "2" added to the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information when the watermelon role wins is the number of medals awarded for winning the watermelon role "5 medals." ” and “3”, which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variable game. The value "2" subtracted from the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information in the case of winning a single role is the number of medals awarded for winning a single role. It corresponds to the difference between "1 medal" and "3 medals", which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variation game. The value of "3" subtracted from the advantageous section acquisition information, the first period acquisition information, and the second period acquisition information in the case of a miss corresponds to "3", which is the number of medals consumed in executing the variation game. do.

Next, the game state transition processing will be explained.
In the game state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the game state flag and shifts the game state. Note that the main CPU 41 refers to the game state flag to identify the current game state. The main CPU 41 identifies the winning combination based on the result of the display symbol determination process (step S120). When the value of the game state flag is updated, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state specifying command) that indicates a game state that can be specified from the updated value in the output buffer.

Specifically, in the gaming state transition process, the main CPU 41, when the main RWM 43 stores advantageous transition allowance information in the first gaming state, that is, when it is determined to transition to the advantageous section, A value that can specify the normal state is set in the game state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times and stores the determined ceiling number of times in the main RWM 43 . For example, the main CPU 41 determines the ceiling number of times from among the number of times less than "1500 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of stays under the lottery probability according to the set value. Further, the main CPU 41 erases the advantageous shift allowance information stored in the main RWM 43 .

Further, when the main RWM 43 stores the first advantageous allowance information in the second gaming state or the second advantageous state, that is, when the transition to the first advantageous state is determined, the main CPU 41 1 A value that can specify an advantageous state is set in the game state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores “30 times” in the main RWM 43 as the pseudo bonus stay remaining number. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 erases the first advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43 .

Further, when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state and the pseudo bonus stay remaining count stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0, that is, when the first advantageous state ends, the main CPU 41 changes the second advantageous allowance information to When stored, or when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, a value capable of specifying the second advantageous state is set in the game state flag. Here, the time when the second advantageous allowable information is stored corresponds to the case where it is determined by lottery that the second normal state is changed to the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is to be changed. . Further, when the remaining number of stays is 1 or more as used herein, it corresponds to the case where the second advantageous state is changed to the first advantageous state. Further, the main CPU 41 adds "50 times" to the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 to update the remaining number of stays. Therefore, when the second advantageous state transitions to the first advantageous state, and when the first advantageous state ends and transitions to the second advantageous state again, an addition of "50 times" is performed. Furthermore, when the second advantageous allowance information is stored, the main CPU 41 erases the second advantageous allowance information stored in the main RWM 43 . On the other hand, if the number of remaining pseudo-bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the main CPU 41 is in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous allowable information is not stored and the remaining number of stays is is not equal to or greater than 1, a value capable of specifying the first normal state is set in the game state flag. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of remaining pseudo-bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 in the first advantageous state, when the second advantageous allowable information is stored, or , the remaining number of stays is 1 or more, the transition condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the number of remaining pseudo-bonus stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the first advantageous state is in effect, the second advantageous allowance information is not stored and the stay If the remaining number of times is not 1 or more, the transition condition is not established.

Further, when the remaining number of stays stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 when the player is in the second advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets the game state flag to a value capable of identifying the first normal state. In addition, when the advantage upper limit value stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 0 while the main CPU 41 is in the second normal state and the advantageous state, that is, when the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied, the main CPU 41 is set in the game state flag. Similarly, when the advantageous section acquisition information stored in the main RWM 43 reaches 2400 in the second normal state and the advantageous state, that is, when the advantageous section end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 A value that can specify the normal state is set in the game state flag. Further, when the conditions for ending the advantageous section are satisfied, if any of the advantageous shift allowance information, the first advantageous allowance information, and the second advantageous allowance information is stored in the main RWM 43, the main CPU 41 erase. Thus, in this embodiment, the main controller can be controlled to a specific state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the game state transition processing, thereby realizing the function of the game state control means.

Next, the effect state transition processing will be described.
In the effect state transition process, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the effect state flag and shifts the effect state. The main CPU 41 refers to the effect state flag and identifies the current effect state.

In the effect state transition process, the main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying the normal effect state to the effect state flag when the game state flag is set to a value that can specify the first normal state or the second normal state. In addition, when the game state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the first advantageous state, the main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying the pseudo-bonus effect state to the effect state flag. The main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying an advantageous effect state to the effect state flag when a value capable of specifying the second advantageous state is set in the game state flag.

Further, when the ending process is completed in the game progress main process, the main CPU 41 ends the game progress main process related to execution of one variation game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, rotation of all the reels is started in response to the start operation, and rotation of the reels is stopped in response to the stop operation.

Next, the stagnation effect processing in step S111 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the stagnation effect process, the main CPU 41 determines whether it is in the second advantageous state (step S201). If it is not the second advantageous state (step S201: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the stagnation effect process. On the other hand, if it is in the second advantageous state (step S201: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether it is decided to add (step S202). In step S202, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not it is decided to add in the additional lottery process in the advantageous lottery process of step S110. If it is determined to add (step S202: YES), the main CPU 41 determines the first effect stop pattern (step S203), and proceeds to the process of step S206. The first effect stop pattern will be explained later.

Also, if it has not been decided to add (step S202: NO), the main CPU 41 conducts a stagnant lottery and determines whether or not the stagnant lottery is won (step S204). In step S204, the main CPU 41, for example, acquires the value of the random number generated within the main board 40, refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number, and and hold a stagnant lottery. Then, when the stagnant lottery is not won (step S204: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the stagnant effect process. On the other hand, if the stagnant lottery is won (step S204: YES), the main CPU 41 determines the second effect stop pattern (step S205), and proceeds to the process of step S206.

Here, the first effect stop pattern and the second effect stop pattern will be described. In the slot machine 10, when the first performance stop pattern is determined and the rotation of all the reels is stopped in the reel performance, a white seven pattern is displayed at each middle stop position of all the reels. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the second effect stop pattern is determined, in the reel effect, a white seven symbol is displayed at the middle stop position of the reel whose rotation has been stopped for the first and second times, while the white seven symbol is displayed for the third time. A white seven pattern is displayed at the lower stop position of the reel whose rotation has stopped. Thus, the combination of symbols displayed on the display window 12a after the reels are rotated in the reel effect is different between the first effect stop pattern and the second effect stop pattern. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the first effect stop pattern is determined only when the addition is performed (step S202: YES). Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the white seven symbols are stopped and displayed at the respective middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c constituting the activated line YL in the reel effect, it is possible to specify that the addition will be performed. . In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a white seven symbol is displayed at the middle stop position of each reel corresponds to a specific symbol combination.

In step S206, the main CPU 41 controls the actuators of the reels 16a-16c so that the reels 16a-16c start rotating. Furthermore, in step S206, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a stagnation start command) that can specify that the reel effect has started in the output buffer.

In step S206, the main CPU 41 causes all the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating at the same time or substantially at the same time. For example, in step S206, the main CPU 41 may determine the order of starting rotation of the reels 16a-16c, and start rotating the reels 16a-16c in the determined order. The order of starting rotation of the reels 16a to 16c may be determined from among a plurality of orders, or may be one predetermined order.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c has reached a constant speed (step S207). If the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c has not reached the constant speed (step S207: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c reaches the constant speed. When the rotation speed of the reels 16a-16c has reached a constant speed (step S207: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21-23 has been received (step S208). In the processing of step S208, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the detection signal is input from any one of the stop buttons 21 to 23, while the detection signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21 to 23. Negative determination is made when there is none. If the stop operation has not been accepted (step S208: NO), the main CPU 41 waits until the stop operation is accepted.

On the other hand, if a stop operation has been accepted (step S208: YES), the main CPU 41 executes rotation stop processing for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the detection signal has been input (step S209). In the rotation stop processing, the main CPU 41 stops the rotation of the reels based on the determined effect stop pattern out of the first effect stop pattern and the second effect stop pattern. For example, when the first performance stop pattern is determined, the main CPU 41 stops the rotation of the reels so that the white seven symbol is displayed at the middle stage stop position of the reels corresponding to the operated stop button. Further, for example, when the main CPU 41 has determined the second effect stop pattern, the main CPU 41 causes the white seven symbol to be displayed at the middle stage stop position of the reel corresponding to the stop button operated the first time and the second time. Stop spinning the reel. Further, for example, when the main CPU 41 has determined the second effect stop pattern, the reels are rotated so that the white seven symbol is displayed at the reel lower stop position corresponding to the stop button operated for the third time. to stop Further, in step S209, when the detection signal is input from the stop buttons 21 to 23, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a "stagnation operation command") capable of specifying the stop button to which the detection signal is input in the output buffer. .

Incidentally, when stopping the rotation of the reels in step S209, the main CPU 41 may stop the rotation of the reels in a manner different from the case of stopping the rotation of the reels in the variation game. For example, when stopping the rotation of the reels in a variable game, the main CPU 41 may stop the rotation of the reels without moving the reels up and down in small steps. On the other hand, for example, when stopping the rotation of the reels in step S209, the main CPU 41 stops the rotation of the reels so that symbols are displayed at each stop position, while the reels move up and down in small steps (swing motion). ), the rotation of the reel may be stopped. The case of stopping the rotation of the reels in step S209 corresponds to the case of stopping the rotation of the reels in the reel effect.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether all the reels 16a to 16c have stopped (step S210). When some of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S210: NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S208. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S210: YES), the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a stagnant end command) that can specify that the reel effect has ended, to the output buffer. Store (step S211) and end the stagnation effect process.

In the slot machine 10, the process of steps S206 to S211 in the stagnant effect process is the process of executing the reel effect. In this embodiment, the processing of steps S206 to S211 in the stagnation effect processing corresponds to freeze control. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the processing of steps S206 to S211 in the stagnation effect processing, thereby realizing a function as freeze control means capable of performing freeze control. That is, in this embodiment, the main control section has a function as a freeze control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the processing unit has a function as freeze control means. In the following description, the time when the processes of steps S206 to S211 in the stagnation effect process are being performed may be referred to as the time when the freeze control is being performed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 controls the rotation and stoppage of the reels 16a to 16c in addition to the stagnant effect processing, thereby realizing a function as reel control means for controlling the rotation and stoppage of a plurality of reels. be. That is, in this embodiment, the main control section has a function as reel control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the processing section has a function as reel control means.

As described above, the main CPU 41 is capable of rotating the plurality of reels 16a to 16c when the freeze control is performed, and is triggered by the operation of the stop buttons 21 to 23. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. That is, in the present embodiment, the reel control means is capable of rotating a plurality of reels when freeze control is being performed, and the operation is triggered when the stop operation means is operated. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stopped operation means. In the slot machine 10, when a reel effect is executed, a plurality of reels 16a-16c are rotated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped by operating the stop buttons 21-23.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 may perform settlement processing separately from the game progress main processing. The main CPU 41 performs settlement processing upon receiving a detection signal from the settlement button 19 . Note that the main CPU 41 does not perform settlement processing even if a detection signal is input from the settlement button 19 during the period during which the processing of steps S108 to S123 is being performed in the game progress main processing. That is, the period during which the settlement process can be performed (hereinafter referred to as the settlement process-enabled period) is within the period during which the main CPU 41 performs the processes of steps S101 to S107 in the game progress main process.

When the credit is 1 or more during the settlement process enabled period, the main CPU 41 performs the settlement process upon input of the detection signal from the settlement button 19 . Also, during the settlement process possible period, the main CPU 41 performs settlement processing upon input of a detection signal from the settlement button 19 when the number of bets is 1 or more even when the credit is 0. . However, when the number of bets here is 1 or more, it is premised that the number of bets is not set when a replay is awarded. Note that even when the number of bets is 1 or more due to the award of replay, if the credit is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs settlement processing upon input of a detection signal from the settlement button 19. I do.

In the settlement process, when the number of credits stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU to pay out (settle) the number of medals stored as the credit. In addition, in the settlement process, the main CPU 41 controls the hopper unit HU so as to pay out (settle) the number of medals set as the bet number when the bet number is 1 or more, and not during the replay operation. do. However, when the replay is activated, the main CPU 41 does not control the hopper unit HU to pay out the number of medals set as the number of bets, and if the credit is 1 or more, it is stored as the credit. A hopper unit HU is controlled so that only the specified number of medals are paid out. In this way, the number of medals set as the number of bets is not settled during the replay operation. Further, when performing the settlement process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as settlement command) that can specify that the settlement process is to be performed in the output buffer.

Further, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the door open sensor KS, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a door open command) that can specify that the front door 12 is open in an output buffer. The door open command continues to be output to the sub-board 50 when the front door 12 is open, and ends when the front door 12 is closed. Further, when the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the locking operation sensor SS, the main CPU 41 stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter referred to as a locking operation command) that can specify that the locking portion SJ has been operated counterclockwise. do.

Next, the processing performed by the sub CPU 51 after the game becomes possible will be described.
The sub CPU 51 updates the game state information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the game state command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates the game state information to indicate a game state that can be specified from the game state command. Further, the sub CPU 51 updates the effect state information stored in the sub RWM 53 when the effect state command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 updates the effect state information to indicate the effect state that can be specified from the effect state command.

When the sub CPU 51 receives a multiplying number setting command, it controls to an effect state that can be specified from the effect state information. Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variable game start command after the replay combination is won, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect state to be specified from the effect state information. Concretely, when the type of effect state that can be specified from the effect state information is changed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect state after the change. On the other hand, the secondary CPU 51 continues to control the effect state under control when the type of effect state that can be specified from the effect state information has not been changed. For example, when an effect state identifiable from the effect state information is changed from an effect state other than the normal effect state to the normal effect state, the secondary CPU 51 switches to the background image in the normal effect state and displays the effect display device. By controlling 15, it is controlled to the normal production state. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 13 to emit light in the color of light in the normal effect state, or controls the speaker 14 to output the background music in the normal effect state. to control.

When the instruction information command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a push order navigation effect process for executing a navigation effect suggesting or notifying the pressing order. The sub CPU 51 performs the push order navigation effect processing based on the winning number that can be specified from the winning information command and the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command. In the push order navigation effect process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation effect based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command is executed. For example, when executing a navigation effect that suggests or notifies the fourth pressing order, the sub CPU 51 displays a navigation image NG including "3" from the left in the area above the stop buttons 21 to 23 in the effect display device 15, " A navigation effect is executed in which a navigation image NG including "1" and a navigation image NG including "2" are displayed. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation effect is executed until all the reels 16a to 16c stop rotating. In the slot machine 10, since the reels 16a to 16c are rotated after the instruction information command is output, the navigation effect is executed while the reels are rotating. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect execution means can execute an operation effect related to the operation of the stop operation means while the reels are rotating. Thus, in the slot machine 10, the navigation effect is executed on the effect display device 15 while the reels 16a to 16c are rotating during execution of the variable game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the effect execution means can execute the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotating during execution of the variable game, the payout display unit 37 displays the instruction information, the effect display device 15 executes the navigation effect, and the payout is performed. Both the display unit 37 and the effect display device 15 can execute the effect related to the operation of the stop button. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, both the notification means and the effect execution means can execute effects related to the operation of the stop operation means.

Incidentally, when the sub CPU 51 is executing the navigation effect based on the instruction information that can be specified from the instruction information command, the stop button is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order suggested or notified in the navigation effect. If so, terminate the navigation effect and stop the execution of the navigation effect. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, for example, when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the fourth pressing order is being executed, if the stop buttons 21 and 23 other than the stop button 22 are operated for the first time, the navigation effect ends. Further, in the slot machine 10, for example, when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the fourth pressing order is being executed, even if the stop button 22 is operated for the first time, the stop button 21 is operated for the second time. In this case, the navigation effect ends. In the slot machine 10, even when the execution of the navigation effect on the effect display device 15 is stopped, the display of the instruction information on the payout display section 37 is continued.

When the stagnation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a white seven navigation effect process for executing a navigation effect of suggesting or announcing the white seven symbol as a position to be pressed. In the white seven navigation effect processing, the sub CPU 51 displays the symbol image ZG including an image simulating the white seven symbol, and displays the effect display device so that the navigation effect suggesting or announcing the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed is executed. 15 is controlled. In addition, when the sub CPU 51 receives a stoppage end command, there is a case where the sub CPU 51 performs an additional effect process for executing an additional effect suggesting or notifying the number of times of addition. Specifically, as a general rule, when the number-of-additions command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs the addition effect processing. On the other hand, when the number-of-additions command is not input, the sub CPU 51 does not perform the addition effect processing. In the addition performance processing, the sub CPU 51 specifies the number of times of addition from the input number of times of addition command, and controls the performance display device 15 so that the addition performance of notifying the number of times of addition is executed. In the present embodiment, the additional effect corresponds to a privilege giving effect that suggests or notifies that a privilege will be given. In the slot machine 10, when an additional effect is executed in the effect display device 15, since the reels 16a to 16c are stopped based on the first effect stop pattern before that, the white seven is placed at the middle stop position of each reel. The symbol combination in which the symbol is displayed is displayed, and is added. That is, in the slot machine 10, when a specific symbol combination stops while the freeze control is being performed, the effect execution means executes the privilege giving effect and gives the privilege.

In this embodiment, the period from when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the stagnation start command to when it inputs the stagnation end command corresponds to when the main CPU 41 is performing freeze control. Therefore, in the effect display device 15, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the spot pressing position is executed. Since the reels are rotating during at least part of the period during which the freeze control is performed, the navigation effect is executed while the reels are rotating. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect execution means can execute an operation effect related to the operation of the stop operation means while the reels are rotating. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect execution means can execute an operation effect related to the operation of the stop operation means while the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating. In other words, the display means can execute an operation performance related to the operation of the stop operation means while the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating. Thus, in the present embodiment, in the operation effect that is executed when the freeze control is being performed, the eye pressing position is suggested or notified. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation effect executed when the freeze control is performed, at least a part of the symbols displayed on the display unit when the rotation of the reels is stopped is suggested or suggested. be.

During the period from when the stagnation start command is input until when the stagnation end command is input, the effect display device 15 executes the navigation effect, while the payout display part 37 does not display the instruction information. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the freeze control is performed and the reels are rotating, the performance display device 15 executes the navigation performance, while the payout display part 37 does not display the instruction information. That is, in this embodiment, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, only the effect execution means out of the notification means and the effect execution means can execute the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. be.

The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so as to output a stop sound when an operation command is input. Similarly, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 to output a stop sound when the stop operation command is input. Thus, in the slot machine 10, even when the rotation of the reels stops while the freeze control is being performed, the rotation of the reels does not stop, just like when the rotation of the reels stops in the variable game. A stop sound is output from the speaker 14 along with this. Thus, the stop sound corresponding to the non-specific sound is output from the sound output means as the rotation of the reels stops.

When receiving a settlement command, the sub CPU 51 performs settlement effect execution processing for executing a settlement effect related to the settlement of medals (game media). In the settlement effect execution process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that, for example, an image relating to the settlement effect indicating that the medals are to be settled is displayed. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 13 so as to emit light in a light emission mode related to the settlement effect, for example. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so as to output the sound associated with the settlement effect.

When a door opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs opening effect processing for executing an opening effect suggesting or notifying that the front door 12 is open. In the opening effect process, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15 so as to execute an opening effect suggesting or notifying that the door is open. . For example, when an opening effect is executed, the effect display device 15 displays a door opening image TG. The door open image TG is, for example, an image including character information "the door is open". The opening effect ends when the door opening command is no longer input, that is, when the front door 12 is closed.

Next, control related to volume adjustment will be described.
When the detection signal from the upper button B1 is input in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the level of volume that can be specified from the volume information has not reached the upper limit (8th level volume in this embodiment). In this case, the volume step is increased by one, and the volume step after the increase is updated to identifiable volume information. Volume information is stored in the secondary RWM 53 . The volume information is information that can specify the volume that is set among the levels that can be set as the volume. Further, when the detection signal is input from the lower button B2 in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the level of volume that can be specified from the volume information has reached the lower limit (the first level of volume in this embodiment). If not, the volume level is decreased by one, and the volume level after the decrease is updated to identifiable volume information. Further, when the control signal from the changeover switch SW is switched, the sub CPU 51 updates the identifiable stage from the switched control signal to the identifiable volume information. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that sound is output at a level that can be specified from the volume information. That is, the sound output means can execute an effect of outputting sound based on the adjusted volume.

In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 13 to realize the function of light emission control means for controlling the light emission means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 14, thereby realizing a function as sound control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15, thereby realizing the function of display control means for controlling the display means. In addition, in the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect device, which is the effect execution means among the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. be done. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control section has a function as effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the processing section has a function as effect control means.

By the way, when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped due to disconnection of the power plug PG from the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the power is not stabilized. Otherwise, an overvoltage or the like may occur, which may cause a failure. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, it is recommended to stop the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 by turning the power switch 61 inside the machine from the ON state to the OFF state.

In the slot machine 10, when the connection between the power plug PG and the external power source is cut while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, a power-off warning effect is executed. By executing the power-off warning effect, it is suggested or notified that the power supply was not stopped in the recommended manner. In this embodiment, executing the power-off alerting effect corresponds to alerting. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 is stopped by turning the power switch 61 from the ON state to the OFF state, the power cut-off appreciation effect is executed. By executing the power-off gratitude effect, it is suggested or notified that the power supply has been stopped in a recommended manner.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), in the slot machine 10, when the connection between the power plug PG and the external power source is cut while the power switch 61 remains on, the power is cut off as the power supply is restarted. A warning image 90 is displayed on the effect display device 15, and a power-off warning effect is executed. The power-off warning image 90 is an image including character information saying "Please operate the power switch inside the machine to turn off the power". In the present embodiment, the power-off warning effect corresponds to a warning regarding the stoppage of the power supply. That is, the execution of the power-off alerting effect corresponds to the execution of the alerting regarding the stoppage of the power supply. In this way, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the effect display device 15 calls attention to the stoppage of the power supply.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(b), in the slot machine 10, when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, a power interruption thank-you image 91 is produced as the power supply is restarted. It is displayed on the device 15, and a power-off gratitude effect is executed. The power-off thank-you image 91 is an image containing character information "Thank you for the appropriate power-off operation." In this embodiment, the power-off gratitude effect corresponds to the special effect. In this way, when the power supply is stopped triggered by the switching of the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, the effect display device 15 executes the power-off appreciation effect.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped triggered by the switching of the power switch 61 from the ON state to the OFF state, the effect display device 15 executes the power-off appreciation effect. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the effect display device 15 executes a power-off warning effect. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, Then, the effect content of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started after that is different. That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped when the power switch is switched from the on state to the off state, and when the power supply is stopped while the power switch remains on, The effect contents of the effect executing means when the power supply is started after that are different.

Incidentally, the power switch 61 can be operated by opening the front door 12 . Therefore, when the power supply is stopped by opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the ON state to the OFF state, the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. This is the case when the power supply is stopped. That is, when the power supply is stopped by opening the door member and switching the power switch from the ON state to the OFF state, the power supply is stopped when the power switch is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. If it is stopped. On the other hand, if the front door 12 is not opened and the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 is in the ON state. That is, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch is in the ON state without opening the door member, the power supply is stopped while the power switch is in the ON state.

In the slot machine 10, the performance for calling attention to power-off does not end even when the state in which the front door 12 is open is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. The power-off warning effect ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined unlocking condition is satisfied when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise. That is, when the power-off attention calling effect is executed, the power-off attention calling effect ends when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise. As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the state in which the door member is opened changes to the state in which the door member is closed, the warning regarding the stoppage of the power supply does not end, and the predetermined cancellation condition is not satisfied. It ends when it is established. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the power-off appreciation effect does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is open is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. The power-off gratitude effect ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied, as in the power-off warning effect. That is, when the power-off gratitude effect is executed, the power-off thanks effect ends when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special effect does not end even if the state in which the door member is opened changes to the state in which the door member is closed, and ends when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. do.

Further, when the power supply plug PG is connected to the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains on, power supply to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 is started. etc. may occur and cause a failure. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, it is recommended to start supplying power to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 by turning the power switch 61 inside the machine from the OFF state to the ON state.

In the slot machine 10, when the power plug PG is connected to the external power source while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, the power restoration warning effect is executed. By executing the power recovery warning presentation, it is suggested or notified that power supply has started in a recommended manner. In the present embodiment, executing the power recovery alerting effect corresponds to alerting. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is started by turning the power switch 61 from the OFF state to the ON state while the power plug PG and the external power supply are connected, Power restoration thanks production is executed. By executing the power restoration appreciation presentation, it is suggested or notified that power supply has started in a recommended manner.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the slot machine 10, when the power supply plug PG is connected to the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, and the power supply is restarted, a power recovery warning image 95 is produced. It is displayed on the display device 15, and a power recovery warning effect is executed. The power recovery warning image 95 is an image including character information "Please operate the power switch inside the machine to turn on the power". In the present embodiment, the power recovery warning effect corresponds to a warning regarding the start of power supply. In other words, the execution of the power recovery warning effect corresponds to the execution of the warning regarding the start of power supply. Thus, when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, the effect display device 15 calls attention to the start of the power supply.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the slot machine 10, when the power switch 61 is turned on from the off state and the power supply is restarted, a power restoration thanks image 96 is displayed on the effect display device 15. , power recovery thanks production is executed. The power restoration gratitude image 96 is an image including character information "Thank you for the appropriate power ON operation". In the present embodiment, the power recovery appreciation effect corresponds to the specific effect. In this manner, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, the effect display device 15 executes the power recovery appreciation effect.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, the effect display device 15 executes the power restoration appreciation effect. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the effect display device 15 executes a power recovery warning effect. In other words, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, Then, the effect contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started are different. That is, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is started when the power switch is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply is started while the power switch is in the on state, The effect contents of the effect executing means when the power supply is started are different.

Incidentally, the power switch 61 can be operated by opening the front door 12 . Therefore, when the power supply is started by opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state. This is when power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is started by opening the door member and switching the power switch from the off state to the on state, the power supply is stopped when the power switch is switched from the off state to the on state. If it is started. On the other hand, when the front door 12 is opened and the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and then the power supply is started after the front door 12 is closed, the power is supplied while the power switch 61 is in the on state. is started. That is, when the door member is opened and the power switch is switched from the off state to the on state, and then the power supply is started after the door member is closed, the power supply is started while the power switch remains on. If

In the slot machine 10, the power recovery alerting performance ends when the state in which the front door 12 is open is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. That is, in the present embodiment, the call for attention regarding the start of power supply ends when the state in which the door member is opened is switched to the state in which the door member is closed. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, the power recovery appreciation presentation ends when the state in which the front door 12 is opened is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect ends when the state in which the door member is opened is switched to the state in which the door member is closed.

Here, the control related to the execution of the power-off warning effect, the power-off gratitude effect, the power recovery caution effect, and the power-restoration gratitude effect will be described. In the slot machine 10 , when power is being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring unit 72 , it corresponds to when power is being supplied to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 . In the slot machine 10, when power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring section 72, this corresponds to when the power plug PG is connected to the external power source.

In the following description, the first situation is when power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81 and power is being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring CPU 81 . A second situation is a situation in which power is supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81 but power is not being supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring CPU 81 . Also, when power is not supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81, power is not supplied from the power supply circuit 62 to the monitoring CPU 81, and power is supplied from the auxiliary power supply 73 to the monitoring CPU 81. Let the situation be the third situation. Note that when power is being supplied from the auxiliary power supply 73 to the monitoring CPU 81 , it corresponds to when power is not being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 to the monitoring CPU 81 . Incidentally, the first situation corresponds to, for example, a situation in which the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply and the power switch 61 is in the ON state. The second situation corresponds to, for example, a situation in which the power plug PG is connected to the external power source and the power switch 61 is off. The third situation corresponds to, for example, a situation in which the power plug PG and the external power supply are not connected.

The monitoring CPU 81 monitors the presence or absence of power supply from the conversion circuit 71, the presence or absence of the power supply from the power supply circuit 62, and the presence or absence of the power supply from the auxiliary power supply 73. identify if there is Specifically, when power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 and power is being supplied from the power supply circuit 62, the monitoring CPU 81 identifies the first situation. When power is being supplied from the conversion circuit 71 and power is not being supplied from the power supply circuit 62, the monitoring CPU 81 identifies the second situation. When power is not being supplied from either the conversion circuit 71 or the power supply circuit 62 and power is being supplied from the auxiliary power supply 73, the monitoring CPU 81 identifies the third situation.

When the monitoring CPU 81 identifies that the state has changed from the first state to the second state, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 has been switched from the ON state to the OFF state. At this time, the monitoring CPU 81 monitors information (hereinafter referred to as first power interruption information) that can specify that the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. Store in RWM 83 . The monitor RWM 83 stores and retains the first power-off information from the time the power supply is started until the first situation occurs again. In addition, when the first situation is switched to the second situation, the main board 40 and the sub board 40 and the sub board 40 and the sub board 40 This corresponds to when the power supply to the substrate 50 is stopped. That is, when the monitoring unit specifies that the power supply to the processing unit is stopped when the power switch is turned off in a situation where it is specified that the power switch is turned on, the power supply is turned off. When the switch is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it is determined that the power supply has been stopped, and the determination result is stored.

When the monitoring CPU 81 identifies that the first situation has changed to the third situation, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch 61 remains on. At this time, the monitoring CPU 81 stores in the monitoring RWM 83 information (hereinafter referred to as second power failure information) that can specify that it has been determined that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state. The monitoring RWM 83 stores and retains the second power-off information from the time the power supply is started until the first situation occurs again. Note that when the first situation is switched to the third situation, the power switch 61 is in the ON state and power is being supplied to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50, and the power switch 61 is in the ON state. This corresponds to a situation in which the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped. That is, the monitoring unit switches from a state in which the power switch is on and power is being supplied to the processing unit to a state in which the power switch is on and power supply to the processing unit is stopped. When this is identified, it is determined that the power supply has been stopped while the power switch remains on, and the determination result is stored.

When the monitoring CPU 81 identifies that the state has changed from the second state to the first state, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that power supply has started when the power switch 61 has been switched from the off state to the on state. Then, the monitoring CPU 81 sends control information (hereinafter referred to as a first power recovery command) that can specify that the power supply has started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state to the sub CPU 51 . Output. In addition, when the second situation is switched to the first situation, the main substrate 40 and the sub board 40 and the sub board 40 and the sub board 40 and the sub board 40 This corresponds to when power supply to the substrate 50 is started. That is, when the monitoring unit specifies that power supply to the processing unit is started when the power switch is turned on in a situation where the power switch is specified to be in the off state, the power supply is turned on. It is determined that the power supply has started when the switch is switched from the off state to the on state.

When the monitoring CPU 81 identifies that the third situation has switched to the first situation, the monitoring CPU 81 determines that the power supply has started while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state. Then, the monitoring CPU 81 outputs to the sub CPU 51 control information (hereinafter referred to as a second power recovery command) that can specify that the power supply has started while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state. Note that when the third situation is switched to the first situation, the power switch 61 is turned on from a situation in which the power supply to the main substrate 40 and the sub-board 50 is not started while the power switch 61 is on. , which corresponds to a state in which power supply to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 is started. That is, the monitoring unit switches from a state in which the power switch is on and power supply to the processing unit has not started to a state in which the power switch is on and power supply to the processing unit has started. If it is specified, it is determined that the power supply has started while the power switch is in the ON state.

The monitoring CPU 81 collects control information that can specify how the power supply was stopped in both the case of switching from the second situation to the first situation and the case of switching from the third situation to the first situation. to the secondary CPU 51 . Specifically, when the monitoring RWM 83 stores the first power failure information, the monitoring CPU 81 can identify that the power supply has been stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. Control information (hereinafter referred to as a first power-off command) is output to the secondary CPU 51 . After outputting the first power-off command, the monitoring CPU 81 erases the first power-off information stored in the monitoring RWM 83 . On the other hand, if the monitor RWM 83 stores the second power-off information, the monitoring CPU 81 controls the control information (hereinafter referred to as the second power-off command) to the secondary CPU 51 . After outputting the second power-off command, the monitoring CPU 81 erases the second power-off information stored in the monitoring RWM 83 .

The secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the power-off appreciation effect is executed when the first power-off command is input. On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second power-off command, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the power-off warning effect is executed. In this way, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 based on the determination result of the monitoring section 72 when the power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is started, the effect control means controls the effect execution means based on the result of determination in the monitoring section.

Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the first power restoration command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the power restoration gratitude effect is executed. On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second power recovery command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so that the power recovery warning effect is executed. In this way, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 based on the result of determination by the monitoring section 72 . That is, the effect control means controls the effect execution means based on the result of determination by the monitoring section.

Here, based on FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), the difference in the display contents of the effect display device 15 depending on how the power supply was stopped and the effect display depending on how the power supply was started Differences in display contents of the device 15 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the power supply is stopped by disconnecting the power plug PG from the external power supply while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, and then the power supply is restarted, A power-off warning image 90 is displayed on the effect display device 15, and a power-off warning effect is executed. This power-off warning presentation is terminated by operating the locking portion SJ counterclockwise. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped by switching the power switch 61 from the ON state to the OFF state, the effect display device 15 is powered off. A thank-you image 91 is displayed, and a power-off thank-you effect is executed. Even when the front door 12 is closed, this power-off appreciation effect ends by closing the front door 12 after opening the front door 12.例文帳に追加Also, if the front door 12 is open when the power cut thanks performance is executed, the power cut thanks performance ends by closing the front door 12. - 特許庁As described above, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, and when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on. In this case, the effect contents (display contents) of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started after that are different.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(a), when the power supply is started by connecting the power plug PG to the external power supply while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, the effect display device 15 will receive power restoration. A warning image 95 is displayed, and a power recovery warning effect is executed. This power recovery warning effect is terminated by operating the locking portion SJ counterclockwise. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, a power restoration thanks image 96 is displayed on the effect display device 15, and the power is restored. Electric appreciation production is executed. Even when the front door 12 is closed, the power recovery appreciation effect ends by closing the front door 12 after opening the front door 12.例文帳に追加However, since the power switch 61 cannot be operated unless the front door 12 is opened, when power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the front door 12 is opened. It is assumed that the power recovery thanks production is executed when the power is restored. In this case, the power recovery appreciation presentation ends when the front door 12 is closed. As described above, in the slot machine 10, power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on. The effect contents (display contents) of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started are different between the case and the case.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 11A, when power supply is started by connecting the power plug PG to an external power source, the power switch 61 is not operated, so the front door 12 is not opened. Therefore, it is assumed that the door opening image TG is not displayed on the effect display device 15 and the opening effect is not executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, when power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the front door 12 is opened to operate the power switch 61. Therefore, it is assumed that the door opening image TG is displayed on the effect display device 15 and the opening effect is executed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on. In , the presence or absence of execution of the opening effect is different, and the effect contents (display contents) of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started are different.

Next, when the power supply is restarted after being stopped during execution of the variable game, when the power supply is restarted after being stopped while the freeze control is being performed, will be explained. In the following description, when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped or when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the set value switch 45 is not operated, and main backup processing and sub backup processing are performed normally.

In the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variation game, the power supply is restored during execution of the variation game. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is resumed.

The case where the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game corresponds to the case where the power supply is stopped when any one of steps S115 to S119 is performed in the main processing of the game progress (shown in FIG. 7). do. Returning during execution of the variable game corresponds to restarting from one of steps S115 to S119 in the main game progress process. For example, when the power supply is stopped after the reel rotation speed has already reached a constant speed in the variable game, when the power supply is restarted, the process is restarted from one of steps S116 to S119. It will happen. Regardless of which of steps S115 to S119 the process is restarted from, if at least some of the reels are rotating, the process proceeds to step S116. For example, even if the process returns while the process of step S117 is being performed, the determination result of step S117 cannot be affirmative by operating the stop button within the period until the process of step S117 is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S116. As a result, when the variable game is returned during execution, the determination result in step S117 becomes affirmative unless the determination result in step S116 becomes affirmative, and the rotation of the reels cannot be stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the power supply is resumed during the execution of the variable game. In the slot machine 10, even if the stop button is operated before the rotation speed of the reels reaches a constant speed after power supply is started, the rotation of the reels cannot be stopped. That is, when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the power supply is resumed during the execution of the variable game, and the reels are driven after the power supply is started. It is impossible to stop the rotation of the reel even if the stop operation means is operated before the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), it is assumed that power supply is stopped at timing t11 while the variable game is being executed and the reels are rotating at a constant speed, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. After that, power supply is started at timing t12, and the speed at which the reel rotates (indicated as reel rotation speed in FIG. 12(a)) reaches a constant speed over subsequent timing t13. In this case, during the period from timing t12 when the power supply is started to timing t13 when the speed at which the reel rotates reaches a constant speed, the rotation of the reel cannot be stopped even if the stop button is operated (see FIG. 12 ( In a), it is indicated that the stop operation is impossible). On the other hand, after the timing t13 when the reel rotation reaches a constant speed, the rotation of the reel can be stopped by operating the stop button (shown as stop operation possible in FIG. 12(a)).

When the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, any one of steps S206 to S210 is performed in the stagnation effect processing (shown in FIG. 8). This corresponds to the case where the power supply is stopped while the power supply is on. Then, the case of returning to the freeze control corresponds to restarting from any one of steps S206 to S210 in the stagnation effect process. For example, when the freeze control is being performed and the power supply is stopped after the speed at which the reel rotates has already reached a constant speed, when the power supply is restarted, steps S208 to S210 The process is restarted from one of them. When restarting from any of the processes of steps S208 to S209, if at least some of the reels are rotating, the process proceeds to step S208, and by operating the stop button It becomes possible to stop the rotation of the reel. As a result, when the freeze control is resumed, even if the speed at which the reel rotates has not reached the constant speed, the determination result in step S208 becomes affirmative, and the rotation of the reel can be stopped. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is resumed. In the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reels can be stopped by operating the stop button at a timing before the rotation speed of the reels reaches a constant speed after power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored and the power supply is started before the reel It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel by operating the stop operation means at a timing before the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), it is assumed that the power supply is stopped at timing t21 when freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating at a constant speed, and the rotation of the reels is stopped. Thereafter, power supply is started at timing t22, and the speed at which the reel rotates (indicated as reel rotation speed in FIG. 12(b)) reaches a constant speed over subsequent timing t23. In this case, after the timing t22 when power supply is started, the rotation of the reel can be stopped by operating the stop button even before the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed (Fig. 12(b) indicates that the stop operation is possible).

In the slot machine 10, when the freeze control is being performed, a navigation effect is executed for suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the spot pressing position. In the slot machine 10, the reels are rotating when the freeze control is performed, and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the navigation performance is being executed in the performance display device 15.例文帳に追加In this case, the freeze control is restored, the reels are rotated, and a navigation effect different from that before the power supply is stopped is executed. In this way, when the freeze control is performed, the reel is rotating, and after the power supply is stopped when the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed by the effect execution means, the power supply is stopped. When restarted, the freeze control is restored and the reels are rotated, while the performance executing means executes the performance related to the operation of the stop operation means in a mode different from the mode before the power supply is stopped.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. When the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed, the effect display device 15 displays a stop promotion image TS. In the present embodiment, the stop promotion image TS is an image including text information "Please stop the reels". Incidentally, in the case where the navigation performance prompting to stop the rotation of the reel is executed, the navigation performance continues until the freeze control ends, that is, until the stagnation end command is input. Prompting to stop the rotation of the reels can also be regarded as prompting to operate the stop button. In the present embodiment, the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels corresponds to the operation effect of the second mode. In other words, the second mode is a mode that encourages stopping the rotation of the reels. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed and the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button correspond to the operation effect of the first mode. That is, the first mode includes a mode of suggesting or notifying the eye pressing position. That is, the first mode includes a mode of suggesting or notifying at least some of the symbols displayed on the display section when the rotation of the reels is stopped. Also, the first mode includes a mode of suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode as modes of operation presentation.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the freeze control is being performed, the reels are rotating, and when the navigation effect is being executed in the effect display device 15, after the power supply is stopped, the power is When the supply is resumed, the freeze control is restored, the reels are rotated, and the navigation effect is executed. At this time, the navigation effect executed before the power supply is stopped is the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed. On the other hand, the navigation effect executed after the power supply is restarted is a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels. That is, the reel is rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the operation effect is being executed in the effect execution means in the first mode. In this case, the freeze control is restored and the reels are rotated, and the operation effect is executed by the effect execution means in the second mode.

By the way, when the power supply is not stopped while the freeze control is being performed, and the white 7 symbols are stopped and displayed at the middle stage stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c, and the specific symbol combination is stopped. , the effect display device 15 executes an additional effect. Furthermore, an addition is performed and a privilege is given. That is, when the freeze control is performed and the specific symbol combination is stopped without stopping the power supply while the reels are rotating, the effect executing means gives the privilege. A privilege giving effect is executed to suggest or inform that the privilege is given.

On the other hand, when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, after the power supply is resumed, each of the reels 16a to 16c is at the middle stop position. When the white seven symbols are stopped and displayed and the specific symbol combination is stopped, the performance display device 15 does not execute the additional performance. However, in this case, although the additional performance is not executed, the additional performance is performed and the privilege is provided. In particular, in the slot machine 10, in the additional lottery process in the advantageous lottery process prior to the stagnant effect process in which the freeze control is performed, the addition is internally performed, so even if the add-on effect is not executed. However, the privilege will be granted. As described above, when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, if the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is restarted , a privilege is given while the privilege giving performance is not executed in the performance executing means.

Further, in the slot machine 10, a navigation effect may be executed to suggest or notify the pressing order of the stop buttons during execution of the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the power supply is stopped while the navigation effect is being executed on the effect display device 15, the power supply is restarted. , the reels are rotated while the variable game is being executed, and the same navigation effect as before the power supply is stopped is executed. In this way, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the effect relating to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed by the effect execution means. In this case, the reels are rotated while the variable game is being executed, and the effect execution means executes an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means in the same manner as before the power supply is stopped.

In this way, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the order of pressing the stop button is being executed. In this case, the game returns during execution of the variable game, the reels are rotated, and a navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button is executed. That is, when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game and the power supply is restarted after being stopped while the operation effect is being executed by the effect execution means in the first mode. During execution of the variable game, the reels are rotated, and the operation effect is executed by the effect executing means in the first mode.

Further, in the slot machine 10, instruction information is displayed on the payout display portion 37 when the navigation effect is being executed by the effect display device 15 during execution of the variable game. As described above, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the instruction information is being displayed on the payout display section 37, During execution of the variable game, the game returns, the reels rotate, and the instruction information is displayed. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed by the notification means. During the execution of the variable game, the game returns, the reels rotate, and an effect relating to the operation of the stop operation means is executed in the notification means. As described above, after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is being executed by both the notification means and the effect execution means. When the power supply is restarted, the reels are rotated while the variable game is being executed, and an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is executed in both the notification means and the effect execution means.

However, in the slot machine 10, when the navigation effect is being executed during execution of the variable game, if the stop button is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order suggested or notified in the navigation effect, the navigation The performance ends in the middle. In the slot machine 10, the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and at the timing after the execution of the navigation effect in the effect display device 15 is finished, the power supply is stopped and then restarted. In this case, while the reels are rotated while the variable game is being executed, the navigation effect is not executed on the effect display device 15 . That is, when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and the power supply is restarted after being stopped at the timing after the execution of the operation effect of the first mode in the effect execution means is finished. During execution of the variable game, the operation effect is not executed by the effect executing means while the reels are rotated.

Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, even if the navigation effect on the effect display device 15 ends due to the operation of the stop button in a pressing order different from the pressing order suggested or notified in the navigation effect, the payout display is performed. The display of the instruction information in section 37 continues. Then, in the slot machine 10, when the navigation presentation ends in the middle, the power supply is stopped while the display of the instruction information is continued and the reels are rotating, and then the power supply is restarted. In this case, the game returns during execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and the instruction information is displayed. That is, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped at the timing after the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the execution of the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means in the effect execution means is completed. In this case, the game returns during execution of the variable game, the reels are rotated, and an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means is executed in the notification means. As described above, the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, and after the power supply is stopped at the timing after the execution of the effect related to the operation of the stop operation means in the effect execution means is completed, the power supply is stopped. When the game is resumed, the variable game returns to the execution state and the reels rotate, and the notification means executes an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means, while the effect execution means executes an effect related to the operation of the stop operation means. not.

Here, the control related to the navigation effect will be described when the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed and when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed.

When returning from the start of the power supply during execution of the variable game, the main CPU 41 specifies whether the instruction information was displayed when the power supply was stopped. When the instruction information is displayed when the power supply is stopped, the main CPU 41 controls the payout display section 37 so that the instruction information displayed when the power supply is stopped is displayed. If the instruction information was not displayed when the power supply was stopped, the main CPU 41 does not display the instruction information on the payout display section 37 upon returning to the execution of the variable game.

Further, when returning during execution of the variable game due to the start of the power supply, the sub CPU 51 specifies whether the navigation effect was executed when the power supply was stopped. When the navigation performance is executed when the power supply is stopped, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 15 so that the navigation performance executed when the power supply is stopped is executed again. If the navigation effect was not executed when the power supply was stopped, the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the navigation effect when returning to the execution of the variable game.

Further, when returning to the freeze control along with the start of power supply, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 15 so as to execute a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels. At this time, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white 7 symbol as the target pressing position, which was executed when the power supply was stopped, along with the return to the freeze control.

Next, based on FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), an example of the display contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the effect display device 15 provides a navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the target position. executed. At this time, the effect display device 15 does not execute the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels. Then, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the freeze control is being performed and the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating, when the power supply is restarted, the effect display device At 15, instead of the navigation effect of suggesting or announcing the white seven symbol as the spot-pressing position, the navigation effect of prompting the rotation of the reels to stop is executed. It should be noted that when the freeze control after recovery is performed, the rotation of the reels is stopped, and the white 7 symbols are stopped and displayed at the middle stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c, and a specific symbol combination is stopped. However, the effect display device 15 does not execute the additional effect.

In this way, power is supplied when the reels are rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the spot-pressing position is being executed in the effect display device 15. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the eye pressing position is executed on the effect display device 15 before the power supply is stopped. On the other hand, the power supply is stopped when the reels are rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed is being executed on the effect display device 15. After that, when the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed on the effect display device 15 after the power supply is restarted. That is, when the reel is rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and the operation effect is being executed in the effect execution means in the first mode, the power supply is stopped and then restarted. In this case, the performance execution means executes the operation performance in the first mode before the power supply is stopped, while the performance execution means executes the operation performance in the second mode after the power supply is restarted.

Incidentally, when the reels are rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and when the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is being executed in the effect display device 15, after the power supply is stopped, When the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed again.

Also, in the slot machine 10, background music is output from the speaker 14 during execution of the variable game. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the rotation of the reels stops in the variable game, a stop sound is output from the speaker 14 along with the stop. However, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the background music is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. In this case, the slot machine 10 outputs background music in response to the operation of the start lever 20 for starting the next variable game. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, even if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, when the rotation of the reels stops in the variable game after the power supply is restarted, the speaker 14 outputs a stop sound. As described above, in the slot machine 10, both the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14 when the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game. That is, in this embodiment, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means when the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the background music is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted, while the stop sound is output from the speaker 14. . That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the specific sound is not output from the sound output means after the power supply is resumed, while the non-specific sound is output from the sound output means. output.

Also, in the slot machine 10, background music is output from the speaker 14 when freeze control is being performed. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, when the rotation of the reels stops while the freeze control is being performed, the stop sound is output from the speaker 14 along with the stop. However, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the background music is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. In this case, the slot machine 10 outputs background music when the start lever 20 is operated to start a variable game subsequent to the variable game started after the freeze control ends. Furthermore, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is resumed after the power supply is resumed. Also, the stop sound is not output from the speaker 14 . As described above, in the slot machine 10, both the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14 when the power supply is not stopped while the freeze control is being performed. That is, in this embodiment, if the power supply is not stopped while the freeze control is being performed, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, after the power supply is resumed, the freeze control is restored while the freeze control is being performed. No music is output from the speaker 14. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, after the power supply is resumed, the freeze control is resumed while the freeze control is being performed A stop sound is not output from the speaker 14. - 特許庁That is, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored while the freeze control is being performed. The specific sound is not output from the sound output means. Further, in this embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, while the freeze control is being performed while the freeze control is performed A non-specific sound is not output from the sound output means. However, in the slot machine 10, after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, even if the power supply is resumed and the freeze control is resumed, the fluctuation that starts after the end of the freeze control When the rotation of the reels is stopped in the game, a stop sound is output from the speaker 14 along with the stop.

Here, control related to output of background music and stop sound when power supply is restarted will be described.
When returning during execution of the variable game, the secondary CPU 51 does not output the background music. Similarly, when returning to freeze control, the secondary CPU 51 does not output background music. When the background music is not output, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that the background music is output when the variable game start command is input. At this time, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so as to output background music in an effect state that can be specified from the effect state information.

Further, even when returning from execution of the variable game, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that a stop sound is output when an operation command is input. On the other hand, when returning to the freeze control, the secondary CPU 51 does not output the stop sound even if the stagnant operation command is input. However, if an operation command is input during execution of the subsequent variable game, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 14 so that a stop sound is output.

In addition, in the slot machine 10, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted includes the period during which the variable game is being executed. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in principle, the sound volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons B1 and B2 during execution of the variable game. For example, in the slot machine 10, even if the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, if the power supply is restarted after that, the power supply is resumed during the execution of the variable game, and by operating the buttons B1 and B2, Volume is adjustable. In other words, in this embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the controller returns to the running of the variable game and adjusts the volume by operating the adjustment operation means. It is possible. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the buttons B1 and B2 can be pressed before the power supply is stopped and within the period during which the variable game is being executed. The volume can be adjusted by operating. That is, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the buttons B1 and B2 are operated before the power supply is stopped and within the period during which the variable game is being executed. You can adjust the volume by Although the details will be described later, the slot machine 10 sometimes cannot adjust the sound volume even during execution of the variable game.

In the slot machine 10, situations in which the volume can be adjusted may include a period during which freeze control is being performed. For example, in the slot machine 10, in principle, the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons B1 and B2 when freeze control is being performed. However, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed and then the power supply is resumed, even if the freeze control is restored, the buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a specific period. Even if you do, you can't adjust the volume. That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, it returns to the freeze control and operates the adjustment operation means for at least a specific period Also the volume is not adjustable. The "specific period" in the slot machine 10 is the period from when the power supply is restarted to when the variable game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific period includes at least the period from when the power supply is restarted to when the freeze control ends. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, even during execution of the variable game after the freeze control is performed, Volume cannot be adjusted. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the volume can be adjusted before the power supply is stopped. Volume cannot be adjusted after power is restored. That is, in the slot machine 10, if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the buttons B1 and B2 The volume can be adjusted by operating . That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the adjustment operation means is operated before the power supply is stopped and within the period during which the freeze control is being performed. The volume can be adjusted by operating.

Here, the control that disables adjustment of the volume when the power supply is restarted will be described.
When the freeze control is resumed, the sub CPU 51 does not update the volume information until the variable game ends, even if detection signals are input from the buttons B1 and B2. As a result, when the power supply is restarted after being stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the volume cannot be adjusted until the variable game is finished. It should be noted that when returning during execution of the variation game, the secondary CPU 51 does not set a period in which the sound volume cannot be adjusted due to the return during execution of the variation game.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the volume is set when the power supply is restarted after being stopped. Specifically, when the power supply is stopped when the volume is the same as the volume at the stage set by the changeover switch SW, and then the power supply is restarted, the volume continues to be set by the changeover switch SW. The volume is set to the same level as the volume when the On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is different from the volume set by the selector switch SW, the volume will be the same as when the power supply was stopped. The sound volume of the stage set by the selector switch SW is set. Thus, in this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped while the volume is at the specific volume and then the power supply is restarted, the volume continues to be the specific volume. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the volume is a volume other than the specific volume, the volume does not become a volume other than the specific volume and becomes the specific volume. .

Here, control for setting volume information when power supply is restarted will be described.
In the sub-backup process, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether the level that can be specified from the volume information stored in the sub-RWM 53 is the same as the level set by the switch SW. If the level that can be specified from the volume information stored in the secondary RWM 53 and the level set by the changeover switch SW are the same, the secondary CPU 51 does not update the volume information. The volume information at this time is volume information that can specify the same level as the level set by the selector switch SW. Further, if the level that can be specified from the volume information stored in the sub RWM 53 and the level set by the changeover switch SW are not the same, the sub CPU 51 selects the same level as the level set by the changeover switch SW. with identifiable volume information.

Next, based on FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d), whether the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14, the situation in which the volume can be adjusted or the situation in which the volume cannot be adjusted, and the start of power supply An example of the volume information that is set together will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), the level set by the changeover switch SW is the fourth level, and the volume levels that can be specified from the volume information (FIGS. 15(a) to 15(d)). Then, let us assume that the adjustment volume) is the fourth level. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(b), when the power supply is restarted after being stopped, the volume level continues to be the fourth level. In this way, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the volume level that can be specified from the volume information is the same as the level set by the selector switch SW, the volume level continues to be the fourth stage. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15(c), it is assumed that the stage set by the selector switch SW is the fourth stage and the volume stage that can be specified from the volume information is the third stage. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15(d), when the power supply is restarted after being stopped, the volume level does not become the third level that can be specified from the volume information, and the changeover switch SW It is the fourth stage set by

Further, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the volume can be adjusted during execution of the variable game. Furthermore, the background sound is output from the speaker 14 during execution of the variable game. Further, when a stop button corresponding to a spinning reel is operated while a reel is spinning during execution of a variable game, a stop sound is produced by the speaker 14 as the rotation of the reel stops. output from Further, as shown in FIG. 15(b), when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the variable game is being executed, when the power supply is restarted, the variable game is executed. return inside. During execution of the variable game after returning, the volume can be adjusted in the same way as before the power supply is stopped. On the other hand, the background sound is not output from the speaker 14 during execution of the variable game after returning. However, even during execution of the variable game after returning, if the stop button corresponding to the spinning reel is operated, the rotation of the reel stops, and a stop sound is output from the speaker 14. be done.

Moreover, as shown in FIG.15(c), when freeze control is performed, volume can be adjusted. Furthermore, the background sound is output from the speaker 14 when the freeze control is performed. Also, when the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed, if the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel is operated, the rotation of the reel stops and a stop sound is generated. is output from the speaker 14 . Also, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the power supply is stopped while the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed, when the power supply is restarted, the freeze Return to control. The volume cannot be adjusted while freeze control is being performed after recovery. Furthermore, the background sound is not output from the speaker 14 when the freeze control after recovery is being performed. In addition, when the freeze control after returning is performed, even if the stop button corresponding to the spinning reel is operated and the rotation of the reel stops, the rotation of the reel stops. Accordingly, the stop sound is not output from the speaker 14 .

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) When power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, for example, when the power plug PG is connected to an external power supply while the power switch 61 remains on, the main board 40 It can be assumed that power is supplied to the sub-board 50 and the sub-board 50 . If power is supplied to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 as the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains in the on state, the power will not be stable, causing an overvoltage or the like. It may cause malfunction. Therefore, it is recommended that power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 be started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state. Therefore, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 is in the on state, the power supply is different. The performance contents of the performance display device 15 are different when started. As a result, it is possible to confirm how the power supply is started from the effect contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started, and by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the main power supply is turned on. It is possible to appropriately perform an effect such that power supply to the board 40 and the sub-board 50 is started.

(2) The monitoring unit 72 is supplied with power from the auxiliary power supply 73 even when the power switch 61 is off and the power plug PG is not connected to the external power supply. Even if the power switch 61 is in the OFF state and the power plug PG is not connected to the external power supply, the monitoring unit 72 monitors the state of the power switch 61 and the can monitor the power supply status of the As a result, it is possible to make it easier to accurately determine whether the power supply has started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state.

(3) After opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the OFF state to the ON state, when the power supply is started after the front door 12 is closed, the effect display device 15 warns the power recovery. Arousing production is executed. By executing such a power recovery warning effect, even if the power supply is started while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, the power plug PG can be removed from the next time, for example, while the power switch 61 is in the ON state. The start of power supply can be suppressed by connecting to an external power supply.

Furthermore, the power recovery alerting effect ends when the state in which the front door 12 is open is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. In other words, for example, even if the power supply is started by connecting the power plug PG to an external power supply because it is troublesome to open the front door 12 and switch the power switch 61 to the ON state, after all, it is necessary to pay attention to power recovery. It is necessary to open the front door 12 in order to end the evocation performance. As a result, it is possible to prompt the power supply to start when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state. In addition, since it is necessary to open the front door 12 in order to end the power recovery warning performance, the presence of the power switch 61 can be confirmed when the front door 12 is opened.

(4) When power supply is started by opening the front door 12 and switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, the effect display device 15 executes a power recovery appreciation effect. Then, the power recovery appreciation presentation ends when the state in which the front door 12 is opened is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. Basically, when the power supply is started by switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is opened in order to operate the power switch 61. Therefore, by closing the front door 12 to end the power recovery appreciation performance, it is possible to encourage the front door 12 to be closed after the power supply is started.

In addition, the situation in which the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state while the front door 12 is closed is a situation in which it is desired to switch the power switch from the off state to the on state without opening the front door 12. may have been performed. However, since the power recovery appreciation effect ends when the state in which the front door 12 is opened changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed, the power switch 61 is turned off without opening the front door 12. Even if the state is switched to the ON state, it is necessary to open the front door 12 in order to finish the power restoration thanks effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress fraudulent actions such as switching the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state while the front door 12 is closed.

(5) The case where the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on is, for example, when the connection between the power plug PG and the external power supply is cut off while the power switch 61 remains on. It can be assumed that the power supply to the board 40 and the sub-board 50 is stopped. If the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 is stopped as a result of disconnection between the power plug PG and the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the power will not be stable and overvoltage will occur. may occur and cause malfunction. Therefore, it is recommended that the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 be stopped by switching the power switch 61 from the ON state to the OFF state. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, and when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the power supply will be interrupted. The performance contents of the performance display device 15 are different when started. As a result, it is possible to check how the power supply was stopped from the effect content of the effect display device 15 when the power supply was started, and by switching the power switch 61 from the on state to the off state, the main power supply is turned off. It is possible to appropriately execute an effect such that the power supply to the board 40 and the sub-board 50 is stopped.

(6) The monitoring unit 72 is supplied with power from the auxiliary power supply 73 even when the power switch 61 is in the OFF state and the power plug PG is not connected to the external power supply. Then, even if the power plug PG is not connected to the external power source, the monitoring unit 72 determines whether the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state. can be performed, and the determination result can be stored.

(7) When the power supply is stopped with the power switch 61 turned on without opening the front door 12, the effect display device 15 executes a power-off warning effect. By executing such a power-off warning effect, even if the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the power plug PG can be connected to the power plug PG while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state from the next time onwards. It is possible to prevent the power supply from being stopped by disconnecting the external power supply.

Further, the performance for calling attention to power-off is not terminated even when the state in which the front door 12 is opened is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed, and is terminated when a prescribed release condition is satisfied. In other words, just opening and closing the front door 12 does not end the power-off attention calling effect, and in order to end the power-off attention calling effect, it is necessary to satisfy the cancellation condition. You can make it easier to leave.

(8) When the front door 12 is opened and the power supply switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state and the power supply is started, the effect display device 15 executes the power cut appreciation effect. In this way, by executing the power-off gratitude effect, the power supply is stopped by switching the power switch 61 from the ON state to the OFF state, that is, the power supply is stopped. It can be identified that the stop was successful.

Also, the power-off gratitude presentation is not terminated even if the state in which the front door 12 is opened is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed, and is terminated when a predetermined release condition is satisfied. In other words, the power cut thanks performance is not finished only by opening and closing the front door 12, and it is necessary to satisfy the cancellation condition in order to finish the power cut thanks performance. be able to.

(9) The predetermined unlocking condition is satisfied when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise. That is, if the locking portion SJ cannot be operated, the release condition cannot be satisfied. Therefore, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply has been stopped in order to commit a fraudulent act, if the lock part SJ cannot be operated, the power cut warning effect or the power cut gratitude effect is terminated. Since it is not possible to force a person to do so, fraud itself can be suppressed.

(10) Even if the power switch 61 is turned off, power is supplied to the auxiliary power supply 73 as long as the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the capacitance of the auxiliary power supply 73, which contributes to cost reduction.

(11) When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored, and even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a specific period, the volume is reduced. Not adjustable. On the other hand, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the game returns during execution of the variable game, and the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons B1 and B2. In this way, depending on whether or not the volume can be adjusted after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the freeze control is being performed and the variable game is being executed. It can be determined at which point the power supply has stopped. By making the player understand when the power supply is stopped when the freeze control is being performed or when the variable game is being performed, the player can be relieved and the performance can be executed appropriately.

(12) If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is the same as the volume set by the selector switch SW, the volume will continue to be set by the selector switch SW. The volume will be the same as the volume at the stage where the On the other hand, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the volume is at a volume other than the volume set by the selector switch SW, the volume is set to the level set by the selector switch SW. The volume is the same as the volume set by the changeover switch SW. That is, regardless of the sound volume when the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the sound volume becomes the same as the sound volume set by the selector switch SW. In this way, when the power supply is restarted, the sound volume is unified, so it is possible to prevent the sound volume from changing each time the power supply is restarted. can do.

(13) The stage set by the switch SW can be switched by operating the switch SW. Therefore, for example, it is possible to switch the sound volume when the power supply is restarted according to the environment of the game arcade, and as a result, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect.

(14) When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored, and even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a specific period, the volume is reduced. Not adjustable. However, when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the buttons B1 and B2 can be operated before the power supply is stopped and within the period during which the freeze control is being performed. You can adjust the volume with . Thus, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, unlike before the power supply is stopped, the volume cannot be adjusted. As a result, after the power supply is restarted, it is possible to make the user less conscious of adjusting the sound volume, make it easier to draw attention to the freeze control, and make it easier to enjoy the period during which the freeze control is being performed.

On the other hand, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the game returns during execution of the variable game, and the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons B1 and B2. When the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game, the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons B1 and B2 before the power supply is stopped and within the period during which the variable game is being executed. Adjustable. That is, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the volume can be adjusted in the same manner as before the power supply is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being embarrassed by the inability to adjust the volume while the variable game is being executed.

(15) The specific period includes at least the period from when the power supply is restarted to when the freeze control ends. In other words, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored, and at least the period from when the power supply is restarted until the freeze control ends Even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated over a period of time, the volume cannot be adjusted. As a result, if the volume cannot be adjusted after the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the degree of attention to the freeze control is at least until the freeze control ends It is possible to suppress the decrease of the , and effectively improve the interest.

(16) Both the background music and the stop sound are output from the speaker 14 when the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game. However, if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the background music is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is resumed, but the stop sound is output from the speaker 14 . As a result, it is possible to appropriately perform an effect so that it can be determined whether or not the power supply has stopped during the execution of the variable game, depending on whether or not the background music is output from the speaker 14 . As a result, it is possible to reassure the player by making them understand whether the power supply has stopped during execution of the variable game. On the other hand, the stop sound is output from the speaker 14 both when the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game and when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game. In this way, even if the background music is not output after the power supply is stopped, the stop sound is output so that the user can confirm that the speaker 14 is not out of order and can feel relieved.

(17) A stop sound is output from the speaker 14 as the rotation of the reels stops. In this way, the stop sound that is output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops is output even after the power supply is resumed. The pleasure of stopping can be easily felt, and the performance can be executed appropriately.

(18) When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, even if the freeze control is restored, the stop sound speaker 14 when the freeze control is being performed is not output from Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game or during the freeze control, depending on whether the stop sound is output from the speaker 14 . As a result, the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind after understanding whether the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game or during the freeze control.

(19) When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored, and after the power supply is started The rotation of the reel can be stopped by operating the stop button at a timing before the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed. For this reason, for example, when the power supply is temporarily stopped while the freeze control is being performed, and then the freeze control is resumed, the reel rotation speed reaches a constant speed before the reel rotates. Since the rotation can be stopped, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness that may be caused by the temporary stoppage of the power supply, and to appropriately execute the effect. As a result, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the temporary stoppage of the power supply.

(20) Even if the power supply is temporarily stopped, for example, if the stop button is operated when the reel rotation speed has not reached a constant speed in a variable game, it should not be stopped. There is a risk that the symbol combination will stop and the player will be awarded an award that was not intended to be awarded. In addition, it is also conceivable that fraudulent use of such information may be committed. Therefore, if the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the power supply is resumed during the execution of the variable game, and after the power supply is started, the reels Even if the stop button is operated before the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, the rotation of the reel cannot be stopped. As a result, as described above, it is possible to prevent a player from receiving a prize that was not intended to be given, and from fraudulent use of the prize.

(21) When the reel is rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and when the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button is being executed, the power supply is stopped after the power supply is stopped. When the game is resumed, the freeze control is restored, the reels are rotated, and a navigation effect is executed to prompt the rotation of the reels to be stopped. In other words, after the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect is executed in a mode different from the mode before the power supply is stopped. As a result, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is returned to, and when the reel returns to the rotating state, the reel's It is possible to recognize that the power supply has stopped while the freeze control is being performed, based on the execution of the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation. That is, when the freeze control is performed and the reels are rotating, either the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button or the navigation effect of prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. Depending on whether the freeze control is being performed, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect so that it can be determined whether the power supply has been stopped while the freeze control is being performed. As a result, it is possible to reassure the user by making them understand whether or not the power supply has been stopped while the freeze control is being performed, and to enjoy the period during which the freeze control is being performed with a sense of security.

(22) Power supply is restarted after power supply is stopped while the reels are spinning during execution of the variable game and a navigation effect is being executed to suggest or notify the order of pressing the stop button. In this case, the game returns during execution of the variable game, the reels are rotated, and a navigation effect is executed to suggest or notify the pressing order of the stop buttons. In this way, when the variable game is being executed, not when the freeze control is being performed, when the power supply is resumed, the order of pressing the stop button is changed in the same manner as when the power supply was stopped. A navigation effect that suggests or notifies is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being puzzled by the non-execution of the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons while the variable game is being executed.

(23) Even when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, the power supply is stopped after the execution of the navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop button has already ended. When restarted, the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being puzzled by the execution of the navigation effect that has already ended before the power supply is stopped when the power supply is restarted.

(24) When the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the navigation effect is being executed, the power supply is stopped. Before doing so, a navigation effect is executed to suggest or notify the white seven pattern as a spot pressing position. That is, before the power supply is stopped, a navigation effect is executed to suggest or notify that the white seven symbol will be displayed in the display window 12a when the rotation of the reels is stopped. On the other hand, when the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the navigation effect is being executed, the power supply is restarted. After that, a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels is executed. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the navigation effect of suggesting or announcing the white seven symbol as the spot-pressing position is not executed, but the rotation of the reels. A navigation effect prompting to stop is executed. In this way, even if the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the spot pressing position is not executed, the rotation of the reels is stopped by executing the navigation effect of prompting the rotation of the reels to stop. It is possible to suppress the freeze control from being performed while the player does not know what to do.

(25) When the freeze control is performed and the power supply is not stopped while the reels are rotating and the specific symbol combination is stopped, the effect display device 15 executes an additional effect. be done. On the other hand, when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, if the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is resumed, No additional performance is executed in the performance display device 15.例文帳に追加However, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the power supply does not stop, and the power supply stops. If it stops, a surcharge is carried out. In this way, when the freeze control is performed and the reels are rotating, the power supply is stopped, and after that, after the power supply is resumed, when the specific symbol combination is stopped, the additional effect is performed. Since the addition is performed even if it is not executed, there is no disadvantage that the addition is not performed due to the stoppage of the power supply. Therefore, even if the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the player will not be impatient, and even if the power supply is restarted, the player can be entertained with peace of mind.

(26) When the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, and the power supply is turned off when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the target position is being executed on the effect display device 15. Suppose that the power supply is restarted after being stopped. At this time, after the power supply is restarted, the freeze control is restored and the reels are rotated, and the navigation effect of suggesting or announcing the white seven pattern as the position to be pressed on the effect display device 15 controlled by the sub-board 50 is performed. Not executed. As a result, when the freeze control is being performed and the reels are rotating, the freeze control is performed depending on whether the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the target position is being performed. The effect can be appropriately executed so that it can be determined whether the power supply has stopped when the vehicle is present. As a result, it is possible to reassure the user by making them understand whether or not the power supply has been stopped while the freeze control is being performed, and to enjoy the period during which the freeze control is being performed with a sense of security. On the other hand, when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, and the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button is being executed on the effect display device 15, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit 37. Suppose that the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when is displayed in . At this time, after the power supply is restarted, the variable game is resumed during execution, the reels are rotated, and the order of pressing the stop button is suggested or notified on the effect display device 15 controlled by the sub-board 50. A navigation effect is executed, and instruction information is displayed in the payout display section 37 controlled by the main board 40 . In other words, when the variable game is being executed, when the power supply is restarted, the same navigation effect as when the power supply is stopped is executed to suggest or notify the pressing order of the stop button, and an instruction is given. Information is displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being puzzled by the non-execution of the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons while the variable game is being executed. In addition, in the payout display unit 37 controlled by the main board 40, which is generally superior to the sub board 50 in terms of security, when the power supply is restarted, the instruction information is displayed. Even if the navigation effect is not executed in 15, a sense of security can be given.

(27) Even when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, the power supply is stopped after the execution of the navigation effect indicating or notifying the order of pressing the stop button has already been completed on the effect display device 15. After that, when the power supply is restarted, the navigation effect is not executed in the effect display device 15.例文帳に追加However, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in a situation where the navigation effect indicating or notifying the pressing order of the stop button has already ended, the payout display unit 37 controlled by the main board 40 Then, since the instruction information is displayed, even if the navigation effect is not executed on the effect display device 15, a sense of security can be provided.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
- Even if the power switch 61 is in the OFF state, power may be supplied to the backup power supply 63 as long as the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply. That is, in a situation where the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply, power may be supplied to the backup power supply 63 as the memory holding power supply. In this case, for example, the capacitance of the backup power supply 63 can be reduced, which can contribute to cost reduction.

・When the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, the power supply is started. The contents of the effect displayed by the effect display device 15 may be the same. For example, the power recovery warning effect and the power recovery gratitude effect may not be executed.

・When the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, and when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the power supply starts. The effect contents of the effect display device 15 may be the same at the time of the display. For example, the power-off warning effect and the power-off gratitude effect may not be executed.

- When the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, it may be configured so as not to execute the power restoration gratitude effect. Further, when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 is in the ON state, the power restoration warning effect may not be executed. For example, at least one of the power recovery warning effect and the power recovery appreciation effect may be configured to be executable. Even in this case, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, 3, the content of the effect of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started can be configured to be different. Also, it may be configured such that both the power recovery gratitude effect and the power recovery warning effect are not executed. For example, by configuring so as not to execute both the power recovery appreciation effect and the power recovery warning effect, when power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, the power supply The effect contents of the effect display device 15 when the power supply is started may be the same as in the case where the power supply is started while the switch 61 remains in the ON state.

- As a method for specifying whether the power switch 61 is in the ON state or the OFF state, a method different from the above-described embodiment can be adopted. For example, a sensor capable of detecting whether the power switch 61 is physically on or off is provided, and a signal from the sensor specifies whether the power switch 61 is on or off. method may be adopted.

- The power recovery warning effect may be configured not to end even if the state in which the front door 12 is open is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. For example, the power recovery warning effect may be terminated when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. For example, the power recovery warning effect may be terminated when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise. Also, the power recovery appreciation presentation may be configured so as not to end even if the state in which the front door 12 is opened is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. For example, the power recovery gratitude presentation may be configured to end when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. At least one of the power-off warning effect and the power-off gratitude effect may be configured to end with the lapse of a predetermined effect execution time. For example, the method of ending each effect of the power recovery warning effect and the power recovery gratitude effect may be the same as in the above embodiment, or may be different. For example, the method of ending the power recovery warning effect may be configured to be more difficult than the method of ending the power recovery gratitude effect. For example, the power recovery warning effect ends when the front door 12 is switched from the open state to the closed state and the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. On the other hand, for example, the power recovery gratitude effect may be configured to end when a predetermined effect execution time elapses.

・The power-off warning effect does not end even if a predetermined release condition is satisfied, for example, and ends when the state in which the front door 12 is opened changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. It may be configured as Similarly, the power-off appreciation effect does not end even if a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied, for example, and ends when the state in which the front door 12 is opened changes to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. It may be configured to At least one of the power-off warning effect and the power-off gratitude effect may be configured to end with the lapse of a predetermined effect execution time. For example, the method of ending each effect of the power-off warning effect and the power-off gratitude effect may be the same as in the above embodiment, or may be different. For example, the method of terminating the power-off warning effect may be configured to be more difficult than the method of terminating the power-off gratitude effect. For example, the power-off warning effect ends when the front door 12 is switched from the open state to the closed state and the locking part SJ is operated counterclockwise. On the other hand, for example, the power-off gratitude effect may be configured to end when a predetermined effect execution time elapses.

- The method of ending the power recovery warning effect and the method of ending the power failure warning effect may be the same. Also, the method of ending the power recovery gratitude effect and the method of ending the power interruption gratitude effect may be the same. For example, the method of ending each of the power recovery warning effect and the power failure warning effect may be configured to be more difficult than the method of ending each effect of the power recovery gratitude effect and the power failure gratitude effect. . Also, the method of ending each effect of the power recovery warning effect, the power failure warning effect, the power recovery gratitude effect, and the power loss gratitude effect may be the same.

- The volume may be adjustable even when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the variable game is being executed, the volume may be disabled even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated for at least a specific period.

- You may change the period to be the specific period. The specific period may be, for example, a period from when the power supply is restarted until the freeze control ends. The specific period is, for example, any one of the period until the predetermined regulation time elapses, the period until the predetermined number of fluctuation games are completed, and the period until the freeze control is executed again. good too.

・If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is at a volume other than the volume set by the selector switch SW, the volume is other than the volume set by the selector switch SW. , that is, the same volume as the volume when the power supply is stopped.

- It is not necessary to provide the selector switch SW. For example, when the power supply is stopped while the volume is the same as the predetermined volume, and then the power supply is restarted, the volume continues to be the same as the predetermined volume. On the other hand, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the volume is at a volume other than the predetermined volume, the volume is not changed to a volume other than the predetermined volume, and the predetermined volume is maintained. may be configured to have the same volume as In this case, it can be said that the predetermined volume corresponds to the specific volume. Note that the specific volume may be neither the level of volume set by the selector switch SW nor the predetermined volume. For example, the specific volume may be a volume that is randomly determined when power supply is started, or a volume that can be set when power supply is started.

- During the period during which the freeze control is being performed, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated. However, at this time, after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, if the power supply is resumed and the freeze control is resumed, the button B1 , B2 to adjust the volume. Similarly, during the period during which the variable game is being executed, the volume may not be adjusted even if the buttons B1 and B2 are operated. However, at this time, if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game and then resumed during execution of the variable game, the buttons B1 and B2 are operated during execution of the variable game. By doing so, the volume may be configured to be adjustable.

- If the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the background music may be output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. If the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the stop sound may not be output after the power supply is restarted. Further, it may be configured such that the stop sound is not output during the execution of the variable game regardless of whether the power supply is stopped during the execution of the variable game. Background music may not be output during execution of the variable game regardless of whether power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game.

- If the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the background music may be output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted. If the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the stop sound may be output after the power supply is restarted. Further, when the freeze control is being performed, regardless of whether the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the stop sound may not be output. The background music may not be output when the freeze control is being performed, regardless of whether the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed.

- When the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the sound corresponding to the specific sound that is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted may not be the background music. A sound corresponding to the specific sound may be, for example, a stop sound. The sound corresponding to the specific sound may be, for example, a sound associated with an effect executed according to the lottery result of the role lottery. The specific sound referred to here can also be said to be a specific sound that is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed.

- Even if the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the sound corresponding to the non-specific sound output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted does not have to be the stop sound. The sound corresponding to the non-specific sound may be background music, for example. The sound corresponding to the non-specific sound may be, for example, a sound associated with an effect executed according to the lottery result of the role lottery. The non-specific sound referred to here can also be said to be a non-specific sound that is not output from the speaker 14 after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed.

The stop sound output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops during execution of the variable game is output from the speaker 14 when the rotation of the reels stops during the freeze control. It may be different from the stop sound that is played. That is, the non-specific sound that is output when the rotation of the reels stops during execution of the variable game is the non-specific sound that is output when the rotation of the reels stops when the freeze control is being performed. It may be configured differently than the sound. When configured in this way, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is restored while the freeze control is being performed Even if the stop sound is not output from the speaker 14, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity that the stop sound is not output.

・In the stagnation effect process, regardless of whether the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the stop button can be operated even if the reel rotation speed has not reached a constant speed. The rotation of the reel may be stopped at . For example, the process of step S208 may be performed after the process of step S206 without going through the process of step S207 in the stagnant effect process.

・If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control will be resumed, and the reel will start after the power supply is started. The rotation of the reel may be stopped by operating the stop button after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed. In addition, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the freeze control is resumed, and the reels are rotated after the power supply is started. The rotation of the reel may be stopped by operating the stop button before the speed reaches a constant speed. For example, regardless of whether the freeze control is being performed or the variable game is being executed, after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating, the reels are restarted after the power supply is started. The rotation of the reel may be stopped by operating the stop button after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed.

・ Even if the power supply is stopped while the reel is rotating while the freeze control is being performed, when the power supply is resumed after that, the freeze control is resumed, while the reel may be configured so as not to rotate. At this time, for example, when returning to the freeze control, the processing may be resumed from step S211.

・When the reels are rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and when the navigation effect that suggests or notifies the white 7 symbol as the position to be pushed is being executed, the power supply is stopped, and then the power supply is resumed. When it is resumed, the freeze control is restored, the reels are rotated, and a navigation effect may be executed to suggest or notify the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed. In addition, when the reel is rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed is being performed, the power supply is stopped, and then the power is supplied. is resumed, the freeze control is restored and the reels are rotated, but the navigation effect may not be executed. At this time, instead of not executing the navigation effect, the effect that was not executed in the effect display device 15 when the power supply was stopped may be executed. In addition, when the reel is rotating when the freeze control is being performed, and when the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the white seven symbol as the position to be pressed is being performed, the power supply is stopped, and then the power is supplied. is resumed, the freeze control is restored and the reels are rotated, and a navigation effect may be executed to suggest or notify the pressing order of the stop buttons. As a mode of navigation effect, it is not necessary to adopt a mode of prompting to stop the rotation of the reels.

・If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are spinning during the execution of the variable game and the navigation effect that suggests or informs the pressing order of the stop button is being executed. may return during execution of the variable game and rotate the reels, and may not perform the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons. At this time, after the power supply is restarted, the effect display device 15 may be configured to execute a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels, or may be configured not to execute the navigation effect. may

・Even when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the execution of the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order of pressing the stop button has already ended. In this case, it may be configured to execute a navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons. In addition, even when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the execution of the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order of pressing the stop button is completed. It may be configured to execute a navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels when the game is played. In addition, even when the reels are rotating during the execution of the variable game, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the execution of the navigation effect that suggests or informs the order of pressing the stop button is completed. The instruction information may be configured so as not to be displayed on the payout display section 37 when the instruction information is displayed.

・While the variable game is being executed, the reels are spinning, and the navigation effects suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons are being executed on the effect display device 15, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit 37. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during the display, the following configuration may be adopted. For example, after the power supply is restarted, the reels are rotated while the variable game is being executed, and the navigation effect is not executed in the effect display device 15 controlled by the sub-board 50. Instruction information may be displayed in the controlled payout display section 37 . In addition, after the power supply is restarted, the game returns to the execution of the variable game, the reels rotate, and a navigation effect is executed to suggest or notify the pressing order of the stop buttons on the effect display device 15, The instruction information may not be displayed on the payout display section 37 . Further, after the power supply is restarted, the variable game is resumed during execution, the reels are rotated, and the navigation effect for suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button is not executed on the effect display device 15, and the payout is performed. The instruction information may not be displayed on the display section 37 .

・While the variable game is being executed, the reels are spinning, and the navigation effects suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons are being executed on the effect display device 15, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit 37. After the power supply is stopped while it is being displayed, the instruction information is displayed in the payout display section 37 when the power supply is restarted. On the other hand, power is supplied when the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game, the navigation effect suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button has already ended, and the instruction information is displayed on the payout display unit 37. It may be configured so that the instruction information is not displayed on the payout display section 37 when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped.

- During execution of the variable game, there may be cases where a navigation effect is executed to suggest or notify a predetermined symbol (for example, a white seven symbol) as a spot pressing position. When the freeze control is being performed, there may be cases where a navigation effect is executed to suggest or notify the pressing order of the stop buttons. In addition, as the navigation effect, it may be possible to execute a navigation effect of suggesting or notifying a predetermined symbol as a position to be pressed, and suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button. For example, when the freeze control is being performed, it may be configured such that the white seven symbol is suggested or notified as the position to be pressed, and the navigation effect of suggesting or notifying the pressing order of the stop button is executed.

・If the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, and after the power supply is restarted and the specific symbol combination is stopped, the effect will be displayed. The display device 15 may be configured to execute an additional effect. In addition, it may be configured such that an overlay is performed.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is restarted. In this case, the additional effect is not executed in the effect display device 15. - 特許庁At this time, it may be configured so that no addition is performed, that is, no privilege is given.

- It may be configured so that the reel does not rotate in the freeze control. For example, in freeze control, by performing control to measure a predetermined freeze time, until the predetermined freeze time elapses, the game progress main processing is restricted so that the progress of the game is delayed. may be configured to do so.

・When the freeze control is performed in the above embodiment, the effect of stopping the reels after the rotation of the reels is executed once in the freeze control, but the reels stop after the rotation of the reels. It may be configured such that the effect to be performed is executed a plurality of times. That is, in the reel effect, the reel may be configured to start rotating a plurality of times.

The navigation effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. For example, the navigation effect prompting to stop the rotation of the reels may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14 and the effect display device 15. The power-off warning effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. FIG. The power-off appreciation effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. The power recovery warning effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. The power recovery appreciation effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamp 13 , the speaker 14 and the effect display device 15 . For example, the effect device for which the power-off gratitude effect is executed may be different from a part or all of the effect devices for which the power-recovery attention-calling effect is executed. Further, the opening effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the decorative lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. FIG. For example, the opening effect may be configured to be executed by the decorative lamp 13 and the speaker 14. At this time, the opening effect of the decorative lamp 13 and the opening effect of the speaker 14 may end at different timings.

When the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is opened in order to operate the power switch 61, and as a result , the opening effect will be executed. On the other hand, when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 remains on, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is closed because the power switch 61 is not operated, and as a result, the opening effect is not executed. It will happen. As a result, whether or not the opening effect is executed is different, and the effect contents of the effect device that executes the opening effect are different. That is, when the power supply is started when the power switch 61 is switched from the off state to the on state, and when the power supply is started while the power switch 61 is in the on state, the opening effect is different. The presence or absence of execution is different, and the content of the effect of the effect device capable of executing the opening effect is different.

- The opening presentation does not end even if the state in which the front door 12 is opened is switched to the state in which the front door 12 is closed. For example, the opening effect may end when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. In other words, the opening presentation may be configured to end when the locking portion SJ is operated counterclockwise. Further, when the front door 12 is opened, information that can specify that the front door 12 is open (hereinafter referred to as open error information) may be stored in the error storage unit. good. The error storage unit referred to here may be either one of the main RWM 43 and the sub RWM 53, or both. The open error information may be configured to be stored and held in the error storage unit even when power supply is stopped. Then, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the front door 12 is open, even if the front door 12 is closed, based on the stored open error information, It may be configured such that an opening effect is executed. Further, when the opening effect is executed based on the opening error information when the power supply is restarted, the opening effect may be terminated by operating the locking part SJ counterclockwise. . The case where the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state means that the front door 12 is opened to operate the power switch 61 and the opening effect is executed. is assumed. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it can be assumed that the power supply is stopped while the opening effect is being executed. . As a result, when the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, the opening effect is executed when the power supply is restarted. On the other hand, when the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, it can be assumed that the front door 12 is closed because the power switch 61 is not operated, and as a result, the opening effect is not executed. It will be. From the above, the case where the power supply is stopped when the power switch 61 is switched from the on state to the off state, the case where the power supply is stopped while the power switch 61 remains on, Then, whether or not the opening effect is executed is different, and the effect contents of the effect devices capable of executing the opening effect are different. If the release error information is stored in the main RWM 43, the release error information may be deleted when the main initial activation process is performed. Further, when release error information is stored in the secondary RWM 53, the release error information may be configured to be erased when the sub initial activation process is performed.

- The volume need not be adjustable. Also, the intensity of light emitted by the decoration lamp 13 may be adjustable. Adjusting the intensity of light emitted by the decorative lamp 13 is sometimes referred to as adjusting the amount of light or adjusting the luminance. Further, in addition to configuring the tone to be adjustable, the intensity of light emitted by the decoration lamp 13 may be configured to be adjustable.

- The volume may be initialized when power supply is started. For example, when the power supply is started, the volume may be initialized to the level set by the selector switch SW. For example, in both the sub-initial startup process and the sub-backup process, the sub CPU 51 may update the volume information to identify the stage set by the changeover switch SW.

The above-described embodiment may be applied to a slot machine in which a bonus game is generated (given) when a symbol combination (bonus stop) corresponding to a bonus combination is derived in a variable game. Then, the period during which the bonus game is occurring may be included in the advantageous section. Incidentally, in a slot machine capable of generating a bonus game, the state in which the winning of the bonus combination is permitted is also called a "carry-over state" or "internal state".

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine capable of imparting a penalty that causes a disadvantage to the player. Note that the penalty may be given for one variation game or for a plurality of variation games.

・Even if the number of bets is set to less than three, the variable game may be played. Also, the number of medals to be paid out may be varied according to the number of bets. Also, the probability of winning some or all of the multiple types of combinations may be varied according to the number of bets.

- The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses game media other than medals. For example, it may be embodied as a game machine using game balls (pachinko balls) as game media. In addition, game media may be managed by data (information). That is, the slot machine 10 may be a so-called management gaming machine.

- The slot machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko game machine. In a pachinko game machine, a jackpot game is generally generated after winning a jackpot lottery. In the pachinko game machine as well, when the power supply to the main board 40 and the sub board 50 is stopped due to disconnection between the power plug PG and the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains on, Electric power is not stable, and overvoltage or the like occurs, which can cause failure. Also in the pachinko game machine, when power supply to the main board 40 and the sub-board 50 is started as the power plug PG is connected to the external power supply while the power switch 61 remains in the ON state, the electric power is not stable, and an overvoltage or the like may occur, which may cause a malfunction.

- The number of types of setting values may be one. Even if there are a plurality of types of set values, the same combination lottery table may be used in the combination lottery for some of the plurality of set values. Moreover, it is not necessary to configure the setting value to be changeable.

- The function of the main board|substrate 40 in the said embodiment may be divided|segmented into several board|substrates, and may be implement|achieved. Also, the main CPU 41 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- The function of the sub-board 50 in the above-described embodiment may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device 15, a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these boards are collectively controlled. A general board may be further provided. Also, the sub CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(b) The first mode includes a mode of suggesting or notifying a spot pressing position, and the second mode is a mode of prompting to stop the rotation of the reels.

(b) power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating during execution of the variable game and the operation effect is being executed by the effect executing means in the first mode; when the variable game is being executed, the reels are rotated while the variable game is being executed; , when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped at the timing after the execution of the operation effect of the first mode in the effect execution means is completed, the reels are restored during the execution of the variable game. rotates, the operation effect is not executed in the effect executing means.

(c) the effect execution means includes sound output means capable of outputting sound, and the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include at least a specific sound and a non-specific sound; When the power supply is not stopped during execution of the game, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means, and when the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, power After the supply is restarted, the specific sound is not output from the sound output means, while the non-specific sound is output from the sound output means.

(d) In a gaming machine having a plurality of reels and capable of executing a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate, reel control means for controlling rotation and stopping of the plurality of reels, and freeze control. Freeze control means capable of The volume of at least part of the sound is configured to be adjustable, and when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the freeze control is being performed, the freeze control is resumed, While the sound volume cannot be adjusted even if the adjustment operation means is operated for at least a specific period of time, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game, the power supply is resumed during the execution of the variable game. A gaming machine characterized in that the sound volume can be adjusted by returning and operating the adjusting operation means.

(e) A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and capable of executing a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate, wherein the plurality of reels reel control means for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel, and sound control means for controlling the sound output means, and the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include at least a specific sound and a non-specific sound If the power supply is not stopped during execution of the variable game, both the specific sound and the non-specific sound are output from the sound output means, and the power supply is stopped during execution of the variable game 3. A game machine according to claim 1, wherein said specific sound is not output from said sound output means after power supply is restarted, while said non-specific sound is output from said sound output means.

(f) A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and capable of executing a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate, wherein the plurality of reels and a freeze control means capable of performing freeze control, wherein the reel control means controls the plurality of reels while the freeze control is being performed. It is possible to rotate, and when the stop operation means is operated, it is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and the freeze control is performed When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the reel is rotating, the freeze control returns to the freeze control, and the speed at which the reel rotates after the power supply is started. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to stop the rotation of the reels by operating the stop operation means at a timing before reaching a constant speed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Slot machine 12... Front door 12a... Display window 13... Decorative lamp 14... Speaker 15... Production display device 16... Reel unit 16a-16c... Reel 20... Start lever 21-23... Stop button 30... Information panel 40... Main Board 41 Main CPU 42 Main ROM 43 Main RWM 45 Set value switch 50 Sub board 51 Sub CPU 52 Sub ROM 53 Sub RWM 60 Power board 61 Power switch 62 Power supply circuit 63 Backup power supply 70 Monitoring board 71 Conversion circuit 72 Monitoring unit 73 Auxiliary power supply 81 Monitoring CPU 82 Monitoring ROM 83 Monitoring RWM B1 Up button B2 Down button KS Door opening sensor PG Power supply plug SJ Locking unit SW … selector switch

Claims (3)

A gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels and a plurality of stop operation means respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, and capable of executing a variable game in which the plurality of reels rotate,
reel control means for controlling rotation and stopping of the plurality of reels;
Freeze control means capable of performing freeze control;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The reel control means is capable of rotating the plurality of reels when the freeze control is being performed, and is operated when the stop operation means is operated. It is possible to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop operation means,
The effect execution means can execute an operation effect related to the operation of the stop operation means when the freeze control is being performed and the reel is rotating,
The mode of the operation presentation includes a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode,
When the reel is rotating when the freeze control is performed, and the operation effect is executed in the effect execution means in the first mode, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped. When the game is executed, the game machine returns to the freeze control and rotates the reels, and the operation effect is executed by the effect executing means in the second mode. When the rotation of the reel stops, at least some of the plurality of symbols of the reel are displayed on the display unit,
The first mode includes a mode of suggesting or announcing at least some of the symbols displayed on the display unit when the rotation of the reels stops,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second mode is a mode prompting to stop the rotation of the reels. Equipped with privilege granting means for granting a privilege,
When the freeze control is performed and the specific symbol combination is stopped without stopping the power supply while the reels are rotating, the effect executing means gives the privilege. A privilege grant effect that suggests or notifies is executed, and the privilege is granted,
When the power supply is stopped while the reels are rotating while the freeze control is being performed, if the specific symbol combination is stopped after the power supply is resumed, the above 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bonus is awarded while the bonus giving effect is not executed by the bonus effect executing means.

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